School Board · Meeting · Jul 10, 2023

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

Hickman County Board of Education meetings, including regular sessions and special called meetings.

Outline

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Highlights

The School Board meeting on July 10, 2023, featured a significant discussion regarding the appointment of Mr. Scott Bennett as the new board attorney, which was ultimately approved. The board also addressed various personnel matters, including the hiring of new staff and the need for substitute teachers. Financial reports indicated a projected budget shortfall, prompting discussions on budget amendments and salary increases for support staff. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved several policy changes, including updates related to disciplinary procedures and alternative education.

Other notable topics included:

  • Approval of new staff members and substitute teacher training.
  • Budget amendments related to grants and salary adjustments.
  • Updates to board policies, particularly concerning discipline and alternative education.
  • Discussions on the need for community involvement in school governance.

Department / Official Reports

Board Attorney Introduction

  • Mr. Scott Bennett introduced as the potential new board attorney.
  • Discussion on his experience and capacity to take on additional school districts.
  • Motion to appoint Mr. Bennett as board attorney was approved.

Personnel Actions

  • Introduction of new deputy director, Dr. Belinda Anderson, and instructional coach, Christy McManus.
  • Discussion on the need for substitute teachers and upcoming training sessions.
  • Emphasis on filling vacancies for teachers, special education staff, and bus drivers.

Financial Report

  • Current expenditures exceed revenues by approximately $571,000.
  • Anticipated adjustments pending finalization of FY 23 financials.
  • Discussion on the need for budget amendments to accommodate salary increases and grant expenditures.

Policy Updates

  • Review of first readings of various board policies, including:
    • Changes to the code of ethics and community participation in meetings.
    • Updates to policies regarding corporal punishment and alternative education.
    • Introduction of zero-tolerance policies for violence and threats in schools.

Disciplinary Hearing Authority

  • Explanation of the role and composition of the disciplinary hearing authority.
  • Discussion on the need for community involvement and potential amendments to the committee structure.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic
$571,000 Budget Shortfall Expenditures exceed revenues
3,000 Salary Increase Proposed increase for support staff
5 Disciplinary Cases Number of cases reviewed by the disciplinary committee last year
$135,000 State Funding Anticipated funding for school resource officers
6% Salary Increase Proposed increase for certified staff
3 New Staff Members Number of new staff introduced
2 New Policies Number of policies approved for second reading
10 Days for Disciplinary Hearing Maximum time frame for hearings