OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE GREENEVILLE-GREENE COUNTY JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 23, 2014 The Greeneville-Greene County Joint Board of Education met in regular quarterly session on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Greene Technology Center. Board members present were Chairman Craig Ogle, Mike Hollowell, Jerry Anderson, Cindy Luttrell, student representative Carson Burke, County Board Chair Nathan Brown, Rex Hopson, Kathy Crawford, Rick Tipton, Deborah Johnson, and Tom Cobble. Mark Patterson and Kathy Austin were absent. Also in attendance were: Dr. Linda B. Stroud, Director of Greeneville City Schools; Dr. Vicki C. Kirk, Director of Greene County Schools; administrative personnel from both school systems; Greene Technology staff members; community guests; and media representatives. Nathan Brown, County Board Chairman welcomed visitors to the meeting, called the meeting to order and led in pledging allegiance to the American flag. Approval of Agenda BUSINESS TRANSACTED Joint Board concurrence was unanimous for approval of the agenda, including the consent agenda, on a motion from Mike Hollowell and second from Jerry Anderson. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of Approval of Minutes of the October 24, 2013 Joint Board Meeting
Joint Board acceptance was unanimous for approval of the October 24, 2013 minutes. The minutes are on file in the Greeneville City Director of Schools office. Action Items B. Consideration of Approving LiveScan Fingerprint Scanner Purchase The Board unanimously approved the purchase of a new fingerprint scanning system for the Greene Technology Center for use in the Criminal Justice program. The new equipment, manufactured by LiveScan, will make the most up-to-date technology available to students. Two bids were received for the purchase. The Board approved the low bid of $15,571.00 from Cross Match Technologies. Federal Perkins funds will be used for the purchase, with no local money required. Kathy Crawford moved for approval and Rick Tipton provided the second. C. Consideration of Approving 2013-2014 Budget Amendment Nicole Buchanan presented the first amendment to the 2013-2014 budget. $75,000.00 was transferred from Fund Balance to Capital Outlay to pay for facility improvements. Tom Cobble moved for approval of the amendment and Craig Ogle seconded the motion. The amendment brings the amended 2013-2014 Greene Technology Center budget to $1,715,213.00. (A copy of the budget amendment is attached to the minutes.) D. Consideration of Approving December Financial Statement Nicole Buchanan presented the December financial statements for approval. Year-to-date revenue collected totaled $840,241.38, which is 2
52.2% of the total budgeted. Year-to-date expenditures totaled $858,226.91, or 52.3% of the budgeted amount for the year. Following recommended approval from both Directors of Schools, Rex Hopson moved to approve the financial statement, Tom Cobble provided the second and Board concurrence was unanimous. (A copy of the Financial Statement is on file in the Chief Financial Officer s office.) E. Consideration of Approving Audit Report Mrs. Nicole Buchanan informed the Board that both the Greene Technology School Activity Fund and Vocational Fund received unqualified opinions on the audit by Rodefer and Moss for the 2012-2013 school year. She reminded the Board that these are the most favorable opinions that can be received. There were only a few findings which have been discussed and addressed. Upon recommendation of Directors of Schools, the board approved the audit report on a motion from Deborah Johnson and a second from Cindy Luttrell. (Copies of the Audit Reports are on file in the Chief Financial Officer s office.) Reports F. Report by Greene Technology Center Principal Principal Jerry Ayers reported to the Board on activities at the Center. He explained that the $75,000.00 expenditure for Center upgrades included the Greene Room (where the Board meetings are held), two student restrooms, and two shop rooms for the industrial electricity program. He 3
added that two major needs for the future are a new bus awning and a new HVAC for a large portion of the building. The adult night welding class has twelve students and the machine tool class has nine students. He stated that over half of the students taking the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) programs are local high school graduates. Mr. Ayers reported that a high school/career technical dual enrollment course for advanced GTC and TCAT courses has begun. The courses are available at no cost to families due to funding from the Niswonger Grant and Naifeh funds. Mr. Ayers also met with the interim director of the TCAT in Morristown to discuss offering an industrial electricity and industrial maintenance dual enrollment class next fall. Also discussed was the expansion of cosmetology and computer science for dual enrollment classes. Another possibility discussed was the creation of a STEM academy under the umbrella of the GTC. Open house is scheduled for March 13, 2014. Planning has begun on the 40-year celebration of GTC. Mike Lane, instructor for the Collision Repair and Automotive Technology programs, along with students, demonstrated the virtual paint booth used in classroom instruction for painting automobiles. The simulator was purchased with federal Perkins funds. 4
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m. on a motion from Rex Hopson and a second from Jerry Anderson. Respectfully submitted, Nathan Brown, Chairman Greene County Board of Education Craig Ogle, Chairman Greeneville City Board of Education 5