School Board

Agenda for September 9, 2010

 

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
 
 
I.                         CALL TO ORDER
 
II.                      ROLL CALL OF BOARD
 
      III.                ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
 
                  A. BOARD CHAIRMAN
                  B. VICE-CHAIRMAN
                  C. ATHLETIC COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
                  D. TENNESSEE LEGISLATIVE NETWORK MEMBER
 
IV.       APPROVE AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
 
1.      Donations of $40.00, 823.45 from NFS employees for the Adopt-A-School Program
2.      Board Minutes for August 12, 2010
3.      Minutes for Called Meeting for August 26, 2010
4.      Recommended Bills for Payment
 
      V.       RECOGNIZE EMPLOYEES
 
                   1. Lynn Honeycutt on Distance Learning
 
      VI.        PROGRAM UPDATES
                
                   1. Linda Erwin with Niswonger Foundation on the I-3 Grant
                   2. Sherry Whitson on Community Day of Action
 
VII.      RECOGNIZE VISITORS
 
VIII.   NEW BUSINESS
 
                       A.        APPROVALS
 
                                    1.     Approve awarding bid for computer parts
 
                                    2.      Approve the Cooperative Agreement between Upper East Tn. Human Development
                                             and the Unicoi County School System for 2010-11 school year  
 
                                    3.      Revision of Policy 4.406 on first and final reading (e-mail archiving)                             
                  
                       B.       ITEMS OF INFORMATION
 
                            1.     ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
      C.       PERSONNEL ITEMS:   Personnel Elected and Placed for 2010-2011
 
                1.       Lindsay Lester transferred from LC SPED Assistant to 4th Grade Teacher at UCIS (8-10-10)
              2.       Elizabeth McConnell transferred from LC SPED Assistant to TH Kindergarten Teacher (8-10-10)
              3          Paul Shelton transferred from 8th Grade math to 7th Grade Social Studies (8-13-10)
              4.       Tammy Horton transferred from Food Service substitute to Food Service at UCIS (8-24-10)
              5.       Cynthia McKinney transferred from Food Service substitute to Food Service at UCIS (8-24-10)
              6.       Lisa Reis as 8th Grade Math Teacher at UCMS (8-13-10)
              7.        Allison Kaserman as 7th Grade Reading/Language Arts Teacher (8-16-10)
              8.       Renee Dillinger in Leave Position of Jennifer Hanson for 7th Math at UCMS
              9.       Sonya Ramsey as SPED Assistant at UCHS (8-13-10)
              10.       Ashton Willis as SPED Assistant at Love Chapel (8-13-10)
              11.       Billie Greene as Substitute Teacher (8-31-10)
        12.       Mary McGaughey as Substitute Teacher (8-26-10)      
               13.       Tracey Transki as Substitute Teacher (8-26-10)
               14.       Cynthia Wilkinson as Substitute Teacher (8-26-10)
               15.       Jessica Duncan as Food Service Substitute (8-30-10)      
 
                 RETIREMENT/LEAVE REQUESTS:
 
                    1.         Sherry Penley retired as UCMS Teacher on August 11, 2010
                 3.         Leave for Jennifer Hanson from 9-13-10 to November 8, 2010 (maternity) 
                 4.         Leave for Tiffany Laws from August 23, 2010 to October 15, 2010 (maternity)
                 5.         Leave Extension for Jerianne Moore to September 8, 2010
                            

 

Minutes for June 10, 2010

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 10, 2010

 

The Unicoi County Board of Education Board Meeting met in Regular Session on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Renea Jones Rogers. The invocation was given by Willie Manning and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Pascal Bailey.

Board Members Present: Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning and Renea Rogers.
Absent: Steve Scott and Bo Shadden

A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr.Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda.

Donation of $850.45 and $40.00 from NFS employees for the Adopt-A-School Program
UCHS Boys Basketball to TN Tech Campus on June 17-19, 2010
UCHS Girls Basketball to Shelbyville, TN for Team Camp on June 21-23, 2010
HOSA to Orlanda, FL for Natl. HOSA Conf. on June 22–27, 2010
UCHS Boys and Girls Basketball to Orlando, FL on Dec. 17-22, 2010
Board Minutes for May 13, 2010
Recommended Bills for Payment

Director Brown recognized the retirees. The six teachers had a total of 142 years experience and the support staff a total of 89 years. Mrs. Brown wished each one a wonderful retirement and gave each person a token gift. She gave each retiree a chance to say a few words.

Linda Barrett, Christina Elliott ,Judith Hatcher, Sharon McLellan ,Charles Miller, Carolyn Tipton, Jean Guinn,

Charles Rice, Helen Tilson, Terry Tipton

A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to award the bid for Point-of-Sale for Food Service to MCS for $26,550 total for five year period. Other bids are for five year total: Data Futures-$34,220.00; Horizon-$33,031.00; Nutrikids-$35,024.00;
Skyward-$25,643.00

A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the addition of the School Name at the entrance of Unicoi Elementary School. The PTO is paying for this sign at cost of $2400.00.

A motion was made by Mr. Evely, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the Town of Unicoi to use Unicoi School lower playground for the July 4th Freedom Fest on July 4, 2010.

A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Migrant Head Start Program and Unicoi County School System.

A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the UCHS and UCMS Sports Budgets and Inventories.

Director Brown reported on the Items Of Information:

ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program

PERSONNEL ITEMS: Personnel Elected and Placed

Kelsey Bailey as Substitute Teacher (6-04-10)
Candice Dunbar as Substitute Food Service Employee (3-17-10)
Personnel employed and placed for 2010-11 school year (list attached)

RESIGNATION/LEAVE REQUEST:

Resignation of Maria Paz as part-time ELL Teacher (5-17-10)
Leave Request for Janet McMilion with attachment (6-2-10)

MEETINGS:

June 16, 2010 - Negotiations with UCEA at 1:00 p.m. at the Central Office
June 17, 2010 - Called Meeting at 5:00 p.m. to approve Budget Amendment
July 5, 2010 - Finance/Work Session at 5:00 p.m.
July 8, 2010 – Regular Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
July 29-31st – Summer Law Institute 

     

Minutes for May 13, 2010

 

 
UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 13, 2010
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at the              Central Office at 6:00 p.m.       The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Renea Jones Rogers.  The invocation was given by Willie Manning and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Garland Evely.
 
Board members present: Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning, Renea Rogers and Bo Shadden Absent: Steve Scott
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve the agenda and consent agenda with additions. 1) approve Scope of Work for the Race to the Top Funds  2) Information: Johanna Turner as Substitute Teacher; 3) Lisa Saylor to transfer to UCMS as school secretary
 
        Donation of $1500.00 from NN, Inc. for the Adopt-A-School Program
        Drama Dept to Arrington, TN on May 29 to 30, 2010 for TN Renaissance Festival
                      Board Minutes for April 12, 2010
                      Recommended Bills for Payment
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to award the following bids to the low bidders:
 
    Copy Paper to RIS Paper Company for $24,582.40 for 920 Cases. Other bids: Quill-$27,508.00
    My Office Products-$26,220.00
 
 Instructional Supplies went to the lowest bidders on separate items:   My Office Products-           $2,954.46; Quill-$5,988.03; School Speciality-$4,079.17; Brame School Supplies-high                       
 
 Renewal of Safe-Way Pest Control contract from July,1, 2010 to June 30, 2011 at the current rate  of   $4,716. for all schools.
 
 A motion was made by Mr. Evely, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed for the approval  of the ESEA Federal Programs, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act , Fiscal Year 2011 Consolidated Plan and Preliminary Budget, including future Revisions and Addenda for Regular and FY2010 Carryover AARA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act) Stimulus Funds. Approval to include the consolidation of the following programs and budgets:
 
                                REGULAR FUNDING
 
              Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
              Title II, Part A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruitment
              Title II, Part D. Enhancing Education Through Technology
              Title III, Part A, ELL Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students
 
                                FY10 Carryover ARRA(American Recovery Reinvestment Act) Stimulus Funding
 
               Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged
               Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Shadden and unanimously passed to approve the Adoption of LEA NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Goals/Indicators and assurances for Federal Programs FY11 Consolidated Application.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve a Contractual Agreement between Deborah L. Curlee (CCC) and SPED for Speech Therapy for the 2010- 2011 school year.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Shadden, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to amend the use of Unicoi County High School for the RAM (Remote Area Medical) Clinic, if necessary, to August 21-22, 2010, or for August 14-15, 2010.  Mr. Tipton with the health department felt like the date in the      letter may be incorrect. This will be a clinic for free services for vision, dental, and a variety of other medical procedures and tests.
 
1) A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve the Scope of Work for the Race to the Top Funds to send to the State for approval. The total award will be   $465,517 over four years.
 
         Director Brown reported on the Items Of Information:
 
               ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
PERSONNEL ITEMS:   Personnel Elected and Placed
 
            Bonnie Rice as Custodian (4-19-10)
            2)   Johanna Turner has a substitute Teacher (5-09-10)
            3)   Transfer Lisa Saylor from Central Office SPED Secretary to UCMS Secretary
 
 RESIGNATIONS:
 
              Resignation of Wanda Shelton as UCHS Guidance Assistant effective 5-7-2010
              Resignation of Sharon Peake as UCMS Food Service Employee effective 5-5-2010
 
         MEETINGS:
 
              Negotiations with UCEA on May 18, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Central Office
              Work Session on May 24, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
              Work Session on June 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
              Board Meeting on June 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
                      
 
 
 

 

Minutes for April 12, 2010

 

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 12, 2010
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Monday, April 12, 2010 at the Central Office at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Renea Jones Rogers. The invocation was given by Garland Evely and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Pascal Bailey. 
 
Board members present: Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning, Renea Rogers, and Bo Shadden, Absent: Steve Scott
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with additions *Trips-Key Club,* 6th Grade   Items of Information-*FS substitute, *transfer and *resignation
 
            Checks for $850.45,$58.00, $105.00 and $40.00 from NFS for Adopt-A-School Program Board Minutes for March 8,
             2010
            Recommended Bills for Payment
            *Key Club to Appalachian Christian Camp at Unicoi May 7 to 8, 2010
            *6th Grade to Clyde Austin 4-H Center on May 15 to 21, 2010
 
Director Brown introduced Jenifer Lingerfelt, Coordinator of the Community Learning Center. This is the National Week of the Young Child. Ms. Lingerfelt had displays set up, with projects from the Centers. She also showed a video with clips from each school with Pre-K classes.
 
Mrs. Brown also introduced Lori Ann Wright, UCHS Drama Teacher. Ms. Wright had the special “Pink Ladies” who sang ”Freddie, My Love” from Grease. This play will be presented by the Drama Club later this Spring.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Shadden and unanimously passed to award the bid for Small Wares for UCMS Food Service to the lowest bidder, Strategic, for $14,232.16.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Evely, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the Clinical Affiliation Agreement between ETSU and Unicoi Schools (with change)   
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Textbook Adoption Selection for 2010-2011 (list attached)
           
A motion was made by Mr. Shadden, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the Town of Unicoi to use Unicoi School Field for a 5K, One Mile Run and Picnic on Sunday, April 25, 2010 for the Pinnacle Fire Tower.
                                   
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve  the Town of Unicoi to use Unicoi School Field for the Annual Wayne Scott Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 15, 2010
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Shadden and unanimously passed to approve granting tenure to the following teachers:
 
            Nicole Campbell                     Junia Gindersperger                Sarah Lynch               
            Emily Dale                             Jennifer Hanson                     Gina Podvin
            Melissa Duncan                      Kim Knode                             Elizabeth Tester         
            Heather Easterling                  Sara Lewis                             Lori Ann Wright                    
            Julie Garland  
                                                                                   
 ITEMS OF INFORMATION
 
               ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
           PERSONNEL ITEMS:   Personnel Elected and Placed
 
      Gary Steven Rice as Substitute Teacher (3-27-10)
     Dianne Morris to do leave position of Holly Peterson
     Amy McLaughlin as substitute Food Service employee
     Connie Rose as substitute Food Service employee
     * Rhonda Salisbury as Food Service Employee Substitute 
     * Transfer of Brenda Rust from LC SPED to UCHS SPED
 
           TEACHERS TO RECEIVE NON-ELECT LETTERS: 
 
     Jennifer Bishop                       Junia Gindlesperger                Ashley Lyons
     Natalie Bishop                       Travis Griffith                          Dianne Morris
     Ben Bolt                                Jennifer Hanson                     Jennifer Norris
     Leigh Ann Bowman                 Chris Hatcher                          Gina Podvin
     Lindsey Bowman                     Lenee’ Hendrix                       Steven Re
     Misty Bright                            Danielle Hensley                     Kellie Ross
     Nicole Campbell                      Kevin Hess                             Brenda Rust
     Jonathon Cooper                     Joseph Knight                         Robin Sayers
     Emily Dale                              Kim Knode                             Paul Shelton
     Kathy Dorak                           Melanie Koenig                        Elizabethton Tester    
     Melissa Duncan                       Carolyn Kornegay                    Jeanne Torbett
     Heather Easterling                   John Lawson                           Joshua Webb
     Christol Edney                         Mary Beth Leonard                  Sherry Whitson
     Julia Elliott                              Rita Leppert                           Jennifer Williams
     Julie Garland                           Sara Lewis                             Lori Ann Wright
     Andrea Gentry                         Sarah Lynch                                                                                
      
      LEAVE/RESIGNATIONS:
 
     Leave Request for Holly Peterson from April 26, to May 25, 2010
     Doyle Phipps resignation as Girls Basketball Assistant Coach (3-8-10)  
    Tracy Bradford as UCMS Food Service employee effective March 24, 2010
    Tiffany Coomer as SPED Assistant at Love Chapel effective April 5, 2010
    * Diana Tucker resignation as UCHS Boys and Girls Golf Coach 4-10-2010
 
            MEETINGS:
    Finance Meeting/Work Session will be Monday, May 10, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
     Board Meeting will be Thursday, May 13, 20010 at 6:00 p.m.
     Negotiations will be April 14, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Central Office
     Negotiations will be April 26, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the Central Office
 

 

Minutes for March 8, 2010

 

 
UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 8, 2010
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, March 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by chairman, Renea Jones Rogers. The invocation was given by Pascal Bailey and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Garland Evely.
 
Board members present: Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning, Renea Jones Rogers and Bo Shadden. Absent: Steve Scott
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the addition of 1(three trips)
 
            UCHS Beta Club to Nashville for State Convention on April 5 to 7, 2010
            UCHS Cheerleaders to ETSU Cheer Camp on June 15 to 18, 2010
            1) FCCLA to Nashville on April 5 to 8, 2010 for competition and Convention
                SkillsUSA Welding to Nashville on April 9 to 10, 2010 for competition
                SkillsUSA to Chattanooga on April 25 to 29, 2010 for competation
             Board Minutes for February 18, 2010
             Recommended Bills for Payment
 
Donna Seagroves and the UCHS Mock Trial Team were recognized for their outstanding performances as a Team and Individuals. These students are: Mary Beth Shults, Thad Higgins, Charlie Wu, Logan Higgins, Kelly Hendren, Bonnie Starnes, Cody Copas, Michael Baker, Rachel Absalom and Austin Finch. These students were complimented on their wonderful work and each given a Certificate of Achievement.
 
The 2011 System Teachers of the Year were recognized:
 
      Donna Coffie, Grades Pre-K to 4th , has taught for 32 years
      Constance Brewer, Grades 5th to 8th , has taught for 34 years                                            
      Brad Williams, Grades 9th to 12th , has taught 16 years
 
 Director Brown expressed thanks to each teacher for the good job they have done with our students for the many past years and wished each one good luck for the next level. She presented each with a plaque.                                              
 
Nancy Ritchie has worked as a Bookkeeper at UCHS since March 6, 1979 and is retiring after 31 years with the system. Mrs. Brown thanked her for the years she has devoted to our system and says she will be missed by the students and faculty alike. She was presented a gift of appreciation.
 
Chris Bogart updated the Board on the upcoming testing. Due to missing 24 days of school, TCAP testing has been changed to the week of April 12th, ACT Test for 11th graders will be on March 9th, and Gateway Test will be April 27-May 21st,   End of Course exams will be on May 5-7th.
 
Michael Baker, UCHS student, was recognized as a visitor. He expressed his thanks to the Board for the technical support for the students in AR online, even during the snow days.
 
 A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve the addition of  a Curriculum Supervisor for 2010-11 school year pending available funds in Budget. Mrs. Brown should know by June when BEP funds are available if this position will be possible.
                                              
Mrs. Brown reported on the Items Of Information:
 
           ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
           PERSONNEL ITEMS:   Personnel Elected and Placed
 
     Sherry Ray as UCMS Vice-Principal effective July 2010     
                
     LEAVE REQUEST/RETIREMENT:
 
                 Leave Request extension for Lisa Baxter to end of school year
             Retirement of Nancy Ritchie effective March 12, 2010
    
     MEETINGS:
 
                  April 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. for Tenure Interviews
             April 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. for Regular Board Meeting
             March 18 and 29th at 3:30 p.m. for Negotiations

 

Minutes for February 18, 2010

 

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Renea Jones Rogers. The invocation was given by Mr. Bailey and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Mr. Shadden.
 
Board members present: Pascal Bailey, Willie Manning, Renea Rogers, Steve Scott and Bo Shadden. Absent: Garland Evely
     
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the addition of 1) approval of schedule to make up snow days.
 
      Donation of $1,795.31 from NFS Employees for the Adopt-A-School Program
      Donation of $596.00 from NFS Employees for Adopt-A-School Program
      Seventh Grade to Nashville May 12 to May 14, 2010
           SkillsUSA-Cosmetology to Nashville on March 20 to 22, 2010
           FFA to Gatlinburg on March 28 to 31, 2010 for Conference
           4-H to Nashville on March 28 to 31, 2010 for $-H Congress
            HOSA to Nashville on April 5 to 7, 2010 for State Conference
           AFJROTC to Dayton, Ohio on April 22 to 26, 2010 for competition & visit museum
           AFJROTC to Greenville on June 6 to 12, 2010 for AF Summer Camp
            DECA to Frankin, TN on March 6 to 9, 2010 for national competitions
            Board Minutes for January 14, 2010\
            Recommended Bills for Payment
 
Grady Lingerfelt has been selected to receive the 2009 Coach of the Year Award for the State of Tennessee in softball by the National Federation of State High School Associations. Mrs. Brown congratulated him for this prestigious honor and presented him with a Land’s End shirt and a UC pin.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to award the bid on Land Lines to Access America and continue current contract with any addition of new lines.
 
Aawarding of bids for new middle school (prior approval) on Projectors for $28,175.and the Sound System for $26,464. to P.C.S. ; and the Interactive White Boards to CAMCOR for $45,182.
                                   
A motion was made Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve using             current contract with Verizon for e-rate.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Shadden, seconded by Mr. Scott and unanimously passed to approve UCMS 2010 Sport Schedules:     7th Grade Softball; 8th Grade Softball;    7th Grade Baseball; 
8th Grade Baseball;    Track and Field
 
A motion was made by Mr. Shadden, seconded by Mr. Scott and unanimously passed to approve UCHS
UCHS 2010 Sport Schedules: Softball;   Baseball;   JV Baseball;  Tennis; Track and Field
 
 
1) A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Scott and unanimously passed to approve the schedule to make up seven snow days. Saturday – February 27; two days of spring break; April 19 and 20th; four days to end of school year. Students will attend 24, 25, 26, 27 and 29th of May. Other snow days will be made up on the next available Saturday.
 
 Director Brown reported on the Items of Information:
 
            ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
            PERSONNEL ITEMS:  Personnel Elected and Placed for 2009-10
     Becky Shealy as UCHS Bookkeeper (12-30-09)
     Kyle Penland as Part-Time Tech (1-20-10)
     Katina Edney as Cafeteria Manager at UCIS  (1-28-10)
     Sue Carney as Substitute Teacher (1-26-10)
 
     UCMS Spring Sport Coaches:
                 Track:           Girls-Kerri King                      Boys-Chris Brown
                 Softball:        Head: Tammy Lockner           Assistant-Steve Lockner
                                     Jr. Varsity-Natalie Bishop       Assistant-Jennifer Hanson
                 Baseball:       Head: Kevin Lingerfelt           Assistant-Michael Riddell
                                      Jr. Varsity-Ken Hilliard          Assistant-Travis Griffith
                                                     Volunteer Assistant-Jordon Simmons
 
     UCHS Spring Sport Coaches:
                 Baseball:       Head-Charlie Baxter               Assistant-Andy Baxter
                                                     JV Assistant-Kevin Hess
                 Softball:          Head-Grady Lingerfelt           Assistant-Danielle Hensley
                                                     Assistant-Junia Gindlesperger
                 Tennis:           Michael Smith
                 Track:                        Head-Randy Brewer    Assistant-Diana Lynch
 
LEAVE REQUEST/RESIGNATIONS:
                      Leave Request for Charles Miller from 12-07-09 to 3-02-10
                 Jessica Webb, LC Guidance Counselor, effective 2-10-2010
                 Lisa Phillips, UCHS Food Service, effective 2-19-2010
                 Diane Evans, custodian, effective 2-19-2010
MEETINGS:
                    Work Session will be Monday, March 8th at 5:00 p.m.
                 Board Meeting will be Monday, March 8th at 6:00 p.m.
                 Negotiations will be Thursday, March 4th at 3:30 p.m.

 

Minutes for January 14, 2010

 

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 14, 2010
 
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the Central Office at 6:00 p.m.   The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Renea Jones Rogers and the invocation was given by Pascal Bailey and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Steve Scott.
 
All Board Members were present: Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning, Renea Jones Rogers, Steve Scott and Bo Shadden.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with one addition: 1) A change on the school calendar for January 18 (MLK Holiday) and 19 (Professional Development) to have school on those days due to excessive days missed for snow.
 
                Donation of $944.27 from NFS Employees for the Adopt-A-School Program
            Donation of $1500.00 from NFS Employees for Adopt-A-School Program
            Donation of $2125.00 from individual NFS employees for Adopt-A-School Program
            Girls Basketball Team to Knoxville Catholic on December 28,2009 (prior approval)
            SCOPE to Nashville on March 11 to 12, 2010
            Board Minutes for December 10, 2009
            Recommended Bills for Payment
 
April Hawkins, Pre-K Teacher and Tanya Laughren, Pre-K Assistant at Temple Hill School updated the Board on Student Portfolios. They have gone from handwritten to electronic portfolios. These are used in place of report cards for the pre-k students and the parents are sent discs or CD’s. The response is very favorable from parents.                        
 
 A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to award bid on furnishings for the new 6-8 school to School Speciality for $291,517.82 and Inspire for $72,753.51.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the revision of policy 6.3071 on 1st and final reading.
                                   
A motion was made by Mr. Shadden, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve Grant from TN. Energy Efficient Schools Initiative for $9,740. This is to install energy efficient lighting at schools and Gentry Stadium.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve a Contract with NHC Rehabilitation and Unicoi County Special Education Services. Page 6 was replaced with corrections.
 
1) A change on the school calendar for January 18 (MLK Holiday) and 19 (Professional    Development) to have school on those days due to excessive days missed for snow. This was put into motion by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Scott and unanimously passed.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Scott and unanimously passed to approve an Agreement with Bristol Regional Speech & Hearing Center and         Unicoi County Special Education Services.
                                   
Director Brown reported on the Items of Information:
 
            ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
           
            PERSONNEL ITEMS:  Personnel Elected and Placed for 2009-10
 
Teresa Scott as Substitute Teacher (12-11-09)
Megan Shelton as Substitute Teacher (12-11-09)
Fairleana Taylor as Substitute Teacher (12-18-09)
Shelby Kiser as Substitute Teacher (1-11-10)
 Extension of Leave for Karen Gentry until May 25, 2010
 
There will be a change of dates for the February and March Board Meetings due to conflicts:
 
            February 18, 2010 Work Session will be at 5:00 and Board Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m.
           

            March 8, 2010 Work Session will be at 5:00 and Board Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m.  

Minutes for December 10, 2009

 

 
UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 10, 2009
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting was called to order by chairman, Renea Rogers. The invocation was given by Willie Manning and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Pascal Bailey.
 
Board members present: Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning, Renea Rogers and Bo Shadden. Absent: Steve Scott
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with the removal of Program Update on “Race to the Top Grant”.
 
            Donation of $944.27 from NFS Employees for the Adopt-A-School Program
            Board Minutes for November 12, 2009
            Recommended Bills for Payment
 
Thad Higgins was recognized by Director Brown. He has been elected vice-president for the Regional SkillsUSA. This is an honor for him and for our school system. He is also the student body president for UCHS and a member of numerous clubs and activities. Mrs. Brown expressed her appreciation for him and presented him with a UC pin.
 
Randy Brewer and Bruce Tolley were recognized to discuss the “Virtual Classroom”. They connected with a middle school and dissected a dogfish shark. They showed a video with the interaction between UCHS and the Middle School. The students were fascinated with the experience. Mr. Brewer and Mr. Tolley were presented with a pin, “I Make a Difference”.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Shadden and unanimously passed to approve the Relay for Life to use the track field on July 16, 2010. This is a great endeavor for cancer research.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve a Board Resolution for the New Tennessee Academic Standards.
                                   
Director Brown reported on the Items of Information
 
             ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
             PERSONNEL ITEMS:  Personnel Elected and Placed for 2009-10
 
     Amanda Hughes as Substitute Teacher (11-17-09)
 
             LEAVE REQUEST EXTENSION:
 
     Extension of Leave for Teresa Bowman until January 4, 2010
 
Mrs. Brown welcomed Brad Hicks, our new JC Press reporter.
 
Meetings:        Work Session will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
 
                        Regular Board Meeting will be on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.           

 

Minutes for November 12, 2009

 

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Central Office at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by, Vice-Chairman, Pascal Bailey. The Invocation was given by Willie Manning and the Pledge to the American Flag was led by Steve Scott.
 
Board members present:   Pascal Bailey, Willie Manning, Steve Scott, Bo Shadden  
Absent: Garland Evely and Renea Rogers.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Scott to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with additions.
 
            Donation of $969.27 from NFS Employees for the Adopt-A-School Program         Donation of $1500.00 from NN, Inc. for the Adopt-A-School Program      
            UCMS JR BETA Club to Nashville for National Convention on November 22-24, 2009
            Board Minutes for October 8, 2009
            Recommended Bills for Payment
            1) Approve the use of Track Field for Southeastern Autoroma for June 7-13, 2009
            2) Personnel:   Terrell Dunnavant as SPED Assistant at UES
                                     Marsha Howard and Ginger Malik as substitute teachers    
 
Students were recognized from Rock Creek School, 4th Grade Reading Students that were studying autobiographies, called “Biographers Ball”. Mr. White introduced the teachers, Sherry Ingram and Jennifer Williams and also the students, who were dressed as their characters and read the biography. Raben Reed-Thomas Edison; Kenedy King-Hillary Clinton; Noah Starnes-Albert Einstein and Garrett Hyder-Adolf Hitler. Director Brown presented each student with a UC sweat shirt.
 
Mrs. Brown recognized two outstanding employees: Amy Lowery–Love Chapel Kindergarten Teacher; who always goes above and beyond as a teacher. She started the “Buddy Walk Program” at Love Chapel two years ago and it has been very successful in that it has helped
students understand the special needs students.
 
Gary Banner–CO/UCHS Custodian, and an exceptional worker for many years in our System.          Mrs. Brown presented each a UC tee shirt.
 
A Drug Free Video from the Sheriff’s Department was shown, that had presented to the high school and middle school students during Red Ribbon Week. This film was made by the Erwin Record and the Sheriffs Department using local people that are incarcerated. Sheriff Kent Harris discussed the drug problem and expressed his thanks to Mrs. Brown for her cooperation with the department. Mrs. Brown presented him with a UC cap.             
 
A motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the UCMS and UCHS Basketball Schedules for 2009-2010.            
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Scott and unanimously passed to approve the School Calendar for 2010-2011.
 
                   In-service                                                        August 2,3,4,5
                        1st day of School                                            August 6
                                    (dismiss at 10:44/11:00)
                        Labor Day (no school)                                  September 6
                        Parent/Teacher Conference                        September 14                        
                                    (dismiss at 12:45/1:00)
                        Fall Break (no school)                                   September 29,30, Oct. 1
                        Professional Dev. (no school)                      November 2
                        Thanksgiving Holiday (no school)               November 24,25,26
                        Christmas Break (no school)                        Dec. 20-Jan. 2
                        Martin Luther King Day (no school)             January 17
                        Professional Dev. (no school)                       January 18
                        Professional Dev. (no school)                       February 28
                        Spring Break (no school)                                May 21
                                                                                   
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Shadden and unanimously passed to
approve the revision of policy 6.314 on 1st and final reading (Corporal Punishment)
 
1) A motion was made by Mr. Scott, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the use of Track Field for Southeastern Autoroma for June 7-13, 2009, with this date being their 50th anniversary.
 
Director Brown reported on the Items of Information:
 
            ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
            PERSONNEL ITEMS:  Personnel Elected and Placed for 2009-10
 
                        Anne Kariuk, Math Coach (10-07-09)
     Chris Godsey, Special Education teacher at Unicoi School (10-23-09)
     Hannah Newlin, leave position of Angie Vaughn (11-03-09)
      Darlene Chambers, leave position of Teresa Bowman (10-23-09)
      Elizabeth McConnell, Special Education Assistant at Love Chapel (10-28-09)
      2)    Terrell Dunnavant as Special Education Assistant at Unicoi (11-06-09)
                
                 Substitute Teachers:
                             Amy Burchett
                             Christopher Gillis
                             2) Marsha Howard
                             Ginger Malik
     Winter Sports Coaches for UCMS for 2009-10
                 Girls Basketball:    8th Head Coach- Kerri King
                                           7th Head Coach-Danielle Hensley
                 Boys Basketball:    8th Head Coach-Jordon Simmons
                                           7th Head Coach-Chris Brown     
     Winter Sports Coaches for UCHS for 2009-10                                 
                 Girls Basketball:     Head Coach-Glenn Fisher
                                                 Assistant-Keelie Parkey
                                                 Assistant-Doyle Phipps
                 Boys Basketball:     Head Coach-John English
                                                  Assistant-Michael Smith
                                                   Assistant-Ben Evely
 
           LEAVE REQUEST/RESIGNATION:
 
      Leave Request for Teresa Bowman from October 25 to November 30, 2009
 
                         Resignation of Rebecca Baker as UES SPED Teacher effective 10-23-09
 
Mrs. Brown expressed thanks to the Health Department and UCMH for the twenty volunteers that helped with the 900 H1N1 shots that were given to students and employees on November 11th.
 They used their day off to do this service.
 
The Board will be going to Nashville for the Leadership Conference on November 14-17.
 
The next Finance/Work Session will be on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 and the next Board Meeting will be on Thursday, December 10, 2009.
 
           

 

Minutes for October 8, 2009

 

UNICOI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 8, 2009
 
The Unicoi County Board of Education met in Regular Session on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at
the Central Office. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Renea Rogers. The invocation was given by Willie Manning and the Pledge to the American Flag was lead by Pascal Bailey.
 
Board Members present:   Pascal Bailey, Garland Evely, Willie Manning, Renea Rogers and
Bo Shadden    Absent: Steve Scott
 
 A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda with an addition to 1) approve a contract proposal between Appalachian Behavior Support Services and Special Education
 
            Donation of $974.27 from NFS Employees for the Adopt-A-School Program
            Donation of $1500.00 from NN, Inc. for the Adopt-A-School Program
            Board Minutes for September 10, 2009
            Recommended Bills for Payment
 
Kathy Hall, TSBA At-Large Member, presented a plaque to the Board, and accepted by Dr. Martha Davenport and Lynn Harris for Excellence in Education Programs for “Foot Stompin’ Fun”, a Parent Involvement Program.
 
Tammy Larkey, School Nurse, did a Power Point regarding the current Centers of Disease Control and Department of Health recommendations on H1N1 (influenza).
 
Sherry Whitson, School Health Coordinator, discussed “Child Health Week” and the different activities happening this week. Each lunch line had bananas for the students and Director Brown and Ms. Whitson are doing Physical Education with a couple schools on Friday.
                                  
A motion was made by Mr. Evely, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve Amendment #1 for County Commission to the 2009-10 Original Budget. This is mainly for grants.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve a Resolution to approve the transfer of funds from 141 to 142. This is recommended
by the State Department for Federal Funds.
 
A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Manning and unanimously passed to approve the Discipline Hearing Board for 2009-2010:     Chris Bogart-Chairman    
            Tommy Clouse            Debra Lane             Shelia Oliver                   James Pate     
 
A motion was made by Mr. Manning, seconded by Mr. Bailey and unanimously passed to approve following policies revisions on 1st and Final Reading:
                       
            5.102 Classification and Qualifications        
            5.701 Substitute Teachers      
            6.305 Student Concerns, Complaints and Grievances
            and Forms to go in the Procedure Book
                        6.305.1 Student Form
                        6.305.2 Parent Form
                        6.305.3 Manager Form   
 
1) A motion was made by Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Evely and unanimously passed to approve a contract proposal between Appalachian Behavior Support Services and Unicoi County Special Education.
                                   
Director Brown reported on the Items of Information:
 
            ESEA-NCLB Consolidated Program
 
            PERSONNEL ITEMS:   Personnel Elected and Placed for 2009-10
                        John Lawson as Counselor at Rock Creek/Temple Hill (9-11-09)
                        Lindsay Gillenwater as SPED Assistant at Love Chapel (9-24-09)  
                        Substitute Teachers:
                                    Amy Goad   (10-05-09)
                                    Joli Moore (9-17-09)
                                    Stephen Thomas (9-18-09)
             Doris Metcalf as Substitute Food Service Employee (9-10-09)
       RESIGNATIONS:
            Shelia Luther as CLC Instructional Assistant effective 10-02-09
            Tammy Ray as Resource Instructional Assistant at Love Chapel effective 9-29-09
 
Mrs. Brown congratulated Willie Manning for being awarded Level 11 at Fall District Meeting.
 
Becky Love reported that the graduation rate is 93% for 2009.
 
Chris Hatcher, Graduation Coach, projected the 2010 graduation rate to be 95%. He has a watch list of students.
 
Board to review 600 in the Policy Book.
 
The next Finance/Work Session will be Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
 
Next Regular Board Meeting will be November 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
 
Meeting with Dan Long, on Assessment Evaluation, will be on October 19, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. for staff and 5:00 p.m. for the public and press.

 

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