School Board · Meeting · Oct 2, 2023

Mon, Oct 2, 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 October 2, 2023, featured several key discussions, including the approval of the agenda and minutes, special recognitions for staff, and updates on various operational matters. Notably, the board approved the purchase of three buses totaling $448,658 and discussed the implementation of a new Mastery Connect program for benchmark testing at a cost of $41,730.33. The meeting also included discussions on salary scales, textbook compliance, and the hiring of consultants for various educational roles.

Other notable topics included personnel actions, including retirements and new appointments, as well as updates on facility issues and budget amendments.

Agenda Items

Call to Order

  • Roll Call conducted; all members present.

Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

  • Moment of silence observed.
  • Pledge of Allegiance led by a student representative.

Approval of Agenda

  • Motion to approve the agenda with a revision to cancel item 11C due to absence of band representatives.
  • Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes

  • Correction noted regarding the location of the next meeting.
  • Motion to approve minutes as corrected; motion carried.

Special Recognitions

  • Employee of the Month awarded to Jan and Millis for outstanding teaching.
  • Retirements recognized:
    • Melissa Lovett (24 years of service)
    • Wanda Warren (39 years of service)
    • Stephanie Hastings (10 years of service)

Director's Report

  • Financial report not available; previous report referenced.
  • Updates on ESSER funds and compliance with textbook requirements discussed.
  • Attendance report for August provided.

Consent Agenda

  • Items F and H pulled for individual discussion.
  • Remaining consent agenda approved.

Discussion on Pulled Items

  • Textbook Compliance Certification: Concerns raised about ensuring all students have access to textbooks.

    • Assurance given that all textbooks ordered are available.
    • Motion to approve certification carried despite concerns.
  • Salary Scales: Discussion on missing changes for deputy director and assistant principals.

    • Agreement to revisit and correct in the next agenda.

Trip Requests

  • Approval for Hickman County Middle School Beta Club trip.
  • Approval for East Hickman High School cheerleading trip.
  • Approval for Hickman County High School ROTC trip.

New Business

  • Bus Purchases: Approval for the purchase of three buses totaling $448,658.
  • Vehicle Purchase: Approval for a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu at $23,000.
  • CTE Grant: Approval for the purchase of two vans for CTE programs.
  • ADT Door Access Proposal: Approval for security upgrades totaling $266,432.99.
  • Service Contracts: Approval for contracts with retired educators for support roles.

Budget Amendments

  • Discussion on amendments related to personnel changes and unexpected hires.
  • Approval of budget amendments 12, 13, and 14.

Policy Review

  • First reading of updated athletic regulations and attendance policies.
  • Motion to approve changes carried.

Announcements

  • Reminder about upcoming conference in November.
  • Next meeting scheduled for November 6, 2023, at the central office.

Adjournment

  • Motion to adjourn carried.

Key figures and statistics

Figure Type Context / topic
3 Buses purchased Total number of buses approved for purchase
$448,658 Total cost Cost for three buses
$23,000 Vehicle purchase Cost for 2024 Chevrolet Malibu
$41,730.33 Program cost Cost for Mastery Connect program
266,432.99 Security upgrades Cost for ADT door access proposal
24 Years of service Melissa Lovett's tenure
39 Years of service Wanda Warren's tenure
10 Years of service Stephanie Hastings' tenure
12, 13, 14 Budget amendments Number of amendments approved