KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 TH, 2011 MINUTES

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1 KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 TH, 2011 MINUTES The Knox County Board of Education met in Regular Session, Wednesday, June 8 th, 2011, at 5:00 p.m., in the Board Room, Andrew Johnson Building, 912 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, Tennessee. The following members were in attendance: Indya Kincannon, Chair Karen Carson, Vice-Chair Gloria Deathridge Cindy Buttry Lynne Fugate Thomas Deakins Mike McMillan Pam Trainor Hester Lam, Student Representative Absent: Kim Sepesi (out of town) Chair Kincannon presiding 1. There was a Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Gloria Deathridge. 2. Announcements: Indya Kincannon, Chair Chair Kincannon welcomed Mr. Keys Fillauer, Oak Ridge Board of Education and Mr. Charles Cameron, Alcoa Board of Education, who were present to evaluate the meeting as part of the criteria for the TSBA Board of Distinction Award. The Superintendent s Evaluation Committee met on Wednesday, June 8 th to discuss the evaluation process. Some changes were proposed in the rubric for the Narrative Evaluation, and will be on the July 6 th agenda for Board approval. The joint Board of Education and County Commission Redistricting Committee met on Wednesday, June 8 th for an initial meeting. Co-chairs of the Committee are Lynne Fugate and Commissioner Larry Smith. Chair Kincannon recognized Hester Lam, Student Representative, for her service on the Board during the school year, and presented her with a gift on behalf of the Board. 3. Changes to the Agenda: There were no changes to the agenda. 4. Approval of Agenda: On motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved the agenda. 5. Special Recognition of Ashley Kear, Dogwood Elementary, 2010 Milken Award Winner 1

2 Dr. Johnny Crow, Director of Teacher Leadership for the State of Tennessee Department of Education, presented Ashley Kear with the Milken Obelisk for her honor as the 2010 Milken Award winner for the State of Tennessee. Representative Harry Brooks presented Ms. Kear with a Resolution from the State of Tennessee honoring her as the recipient of the Milken Award. Ms. Pam Trainor, Board of Education member from the 9 th District congratulated Ms. Kear on behalf of the Board and presented her with flowers. Superintendent McIntyre extended congratulations to Ms. Kear. 6. As recommended by the Superintendent, and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Carson, the Board approved the Consent Agenda: A. Approved Payment of Bills B. C. D. Approved Minutes of Meetings May 2, 2011 Work Session May 4, 2011 Regular Session May 16, 2011 Midmonth Work Session Ratified Executive Committee Action 1. Approved 200-day Accountability Report 2. Approved Consolidated School Health continuation grant application for $270, Approved Release from Compulsory Attendance: 0010BH05 Approved Items/Contracts 1. Granted approval for annual renewal of contract between Knox County Schools and Gallup, Inc. for $47, to provide and maintain all hardware, software, programming and research for the web-based TeacherInsight interview to be used during the school year - WITHDRAWN 2. Granted approval for the annual renewal of contract between Knox County Schools and Gallup, Inc. for $12, to provide and maintain all hardware, software, programming and research for the web-based PrincipalInsight interview for the school year - WITHDRAWN 3. Granted approval for Sequoyah Elementary School to construct an outdoor classroom pavilion for $43,402.27, funded by the Sequoyah Elementary School PTA at no cost to Knox County Schools 4. Granted approval for agreement between Knox County Schools and EnerNOC, Inc. for modification of the Energy Demand Response agreement at no cost to Knox County Schools 5. Granted approval for contract between Knox County Schools and RJF International Corporation/Koroseal Interior Products Group, and Synergy Business Environments (Bid# 568) for up to $95, for whiteboard skins as needed 6. Granted approval for contract between Knox County Schools and SimplexGrinnel l LP (Bid #894) for security installation, repair and monitoring services as needed for up to $125,

3 7. Granted approval for contract between the Knox County Board of Education and Goodwill Industries, Inc. for facility-based work adjustment training pre-paid slots for $43, (RFP#1013) for the school year 8. Granted approval for contract between the Knox County Board of Education and Goodwill Industries, Inc. for facility-based work adjustment training for the school year to be paid on utilization of services (RFP#1017) at $24.00 per student for a full day and $14.00 per student for a half-day 9. Granted approval for the contract between Knox County Schools and Progressus Therapy (RFP# 1015) to provide OT/PT services for Knox County Schools students on an as-needed basis for the hourly rate of $ Granted approval for the contract between Knox County Schools and Progressus Therapy (RFP# 1014) for Speech/Language therapy services for Knox County Schools students on an as needed basis for the hourly rate of $ Granted approval for contract between Knox County Schools and Don Johnston, Inc. (RFP# 947) for Reading and Writing software technical tool services for $82, Granted approval for a utility easement at 1909 Merchant Drive (Norwood Elementary) to KUB for $1,951.00, payable to Knox County Schools 13. Granted approval for utility easement at Eakers Street (South Doyle Middle) to KUB for $740.00, payable to Knox County Schools 14. Granted approval for utility easement at Eakers Street (South Doyle Middle) to KUB for $640.00, payable to Knox County Schools 15. Granted approval for a utility easement at 3900 Decatur Drive (South Doyle Middle) to KUB for $180.00, payable to Knox County Schools 16. Granted approval for a utility easement at Ridgedale Road (Ridgedale Elementary) to KUB for $270.00, payable to Knox County Schools 17. Granted final approval for Rocky Hill Elementary PTO to construct a walking trail (concept approved by BOE 4/06/11) for $26,168.00, funded by the Rocky Hill PTO at no cost to Knox County Schools 7. Board Policies: A. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Mr. Deakins, seconded by Ms. Buttry, the Board approved first reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy FDC, Naming Facilities B. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved first reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy BAA, Board Self-Evaluation 3

4 C. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved first reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy BBAB, Duties of Officers D. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Fugate, the Board approved first reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy BBBC, Board Member Development Opportunities E. On motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Fugate, the Board postponed first reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy BBBE, Board Member Expenses until the July 6 th meeting, pending further information from the Law Director s office. F. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Carson, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy GBAC, Strategic Compensation G. The motion made by Ms. Carson to approve second reading of Knox County Board of Education Policy IDFA, Interscholastic Athletics failed due to lack of a second. 8. Grants A. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Carson, seconded by Ms. Buttry, the Board approved the Local Consolidated Grant Application for Federal Funding for FY2012 for $16,254, from the State of Tennessee Department of Education B. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Carson, the Board approved the Comprehensive Application for Special Education Services (IDEA) with the State of Tennessee Department of Education for FY for $12,333, C. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Carson, the Board approved Amendment 1 of the English Literacy and Civics Education Adult Education Grant (PO 7026) from the State of Tennessee for $37, to increase the total grant to $87, D. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Carson, the Board approved the English Literacy and Civics Education Adult Education Grant (33709) between the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and Knox County Schools for $69, for the period of July 1, 2011-June 30, 2013 E. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Carson, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved the grant between Battelle Memorial Institute and Knox County Schools for $2,000, to establish a Knox County STEM Academy as part of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network for the period April 1, 2011-June 30, 2012, funded by the State of Tennessee Race to the Top funds 4

5 9. Contracts A. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Fugate, seconded by Ms. Buttry, the Board approved the contract between Knox County Schools and Henley Roofing Company for $1,173, for roof upgrades at West High School (Bid #981) funded by the 2010 Capital Improvement Plan 10. B. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Carson, seconded by Ms. Buttry, the Board approved the contract between Knox County Schools and Mid- America Roofing Company for roofing upgrades to Bearden High School for $909, (Bid#984) funded by the FY 2011 Capital Improvement Plan Regular Agenda Items A. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved the list of Knox County Schools third-year apprentice teachers who are recommended for tenure B. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved the Knox County Schools calendar as amended C. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Carson, seconded by Mr. Deakins, the Board approved the Knox County Schools Strategic Compensation Plan for D. On motion made by Ms. Carson, seconded by Ms. Buttry, the Board approved the Knox County Board of Education Annual Calendar for E. As recommended by the Superintendent and on motion made by Ms. Buttry, seconded by Ms. Carson, the Board approved the TRANE Phase III-A Energy Management Pact Agreement F. The agenda item Discussion and possible action on the outsourcing of custodial services for Knox County Schools was withdrawn by Superintendent McIntyre. 11. Public Forum Joe Sutter, 5413 Shenandoah Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding the Cyber Patriot program sponsored by the Air Force Association. Esma Brkic, 4906 Balsam Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding Elbert Close, 6722 Watauga Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding Mike Wooten, 336 ElDorado Circle, Seymour, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding Lance McCold, 130 Cogdill Road, Knoxville, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding William Griffin, 411 Sharps Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding Samantha Maples, 6712 Wilson Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee, addressed the Board regarding revenue options and 5

6 The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Approved: 07/06/2011 Chair: Secretary: 6