MauryTHINKS

MINUTES

Regular Session February 11, 2008

6:00 p.m. Horace O. Porter School at College Hill

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Daniels called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge led by Mt. Pleasant Middle School students, after which a moment of silence was observed. The following members were present: Shaw Daniels, Jerry Lassiter, Chet Rhodes, Hoyt Gardner, Talvin Barner, Loretta Goodloe, Steve Kindler, Greg Ladd, Joe Foster, Tommy Dudley and Daniel McCulley.

The Chair asked that Recognitions be moved forward on the Agenda.

II. PUBLIC DELEGATIONS

III. RECOGNITIONS

Literacy Leaders presented the Academic Showcase and provided an overview of the great work being done in elementary classrooms in the system.

Central High School Bowling Team and Coaches were introduced as the TSSAA State Champions. They were commended for their success both on the bowling team and in the classroom.

SCOPE Delegates were introduced by Supervisor of Secondary Education-Rick Robinson and presented Certificates of Recognition for their participation in the program.

The Director introduced Sharon Kinnard as the new Grant and Communication Specialist and Sharron Cantrell as the newly appointed SHES Assistant Principal.

IV. ADOPT AGENDA

Upon a motion by Mr. Kindler, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board approved the Agenda with following revisions: Mr. Rhodes request to have explanations regarding VI Consent Items Other F D and Mr. McCulley’s request to move VIII Other Business D 2 and 3 to Consent Items. (Mr. Rhodes objected to D2 and it remained where listed.) The Director asked to add approval of Resolution of House Bill 9 to Business A 1.

V. MAURY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Rhonda Burkeen, MCEA President, speaking on behalf of the MCEA membership reminded the audience that February is Black History Month and a time of reflection and learning about events that have taken place over a course of time. In honor of Read Across America and Black History Month, two McDowell Elementary students read in celebration of these two events. JaTeya Benderman read a poem by African-American poetry writer Maya Angelou and Nick Gay read a story by Dr. Seuss.

VI. CONSENT ITEMS

Upon a motion by Mr. McCulley, seconded by Mr. Kindler, Board approved: Minutes (January 10, 2008 Regular Meeting and January 17, 2008 Special Called Meeting), Executive Committee Report approving request from Assoc. of School Librarians to use the library at Wright Elementary Feb. 2, 2008 from 10 am until 2 pm for executive meeting with all use of facilities fees waived; request from Martin Luther King Celebration 2008 to use two school buses with drivers Jan. 10, 2008 from 5 until 7 pm as part of celebration; request for Volunteer Coach: MPHS-Tim Holt-bus driver; request from Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club to use the cafeteria at MPHS Jan. 11, 2008 from 3:30 until 6:30 pm for fundraiser chili supper with all use of facilities fees waived; request for student trip: SHHS Band Competition-MTSU-Jan. 10-12, 2008; request for student trip: Cox-Mid-State Band Competition-MTSU-January 10-12, 2008; request for student trip: Central High Band Competition-MTSU-January 10-12, 2008; request from parent Beth Moser to allow her daughter attend Central High the remainder of the 2007-08SY-she presently attends Hampshire Unit School out-of-zone; request from Maury County Arts Guild to use the auditorium at Central High Jan. 26-27, 2008 from 11 am until 6 pm for auditions with all use of facilities fees waived; request from MPHS to declare surplus property with a value of less than $250 and the property donated to MPHS Athletic Booster to be sold as a fundraiser event; request from Maury County NAACP to use the auditorium at MPMS 1-20-08 from 4 until 8 pm for Martin Luther King Concert Celebration 2008 with all use of facilities fees waived; request from Columbia Soccer Assoc. to use the gymnasium at McDowell Elementary Jan./Mar. 2008 for indoor soccer practice with all use of facilities fees waived; request from Maury Regional Hospital/Middle TN Women’s Health Group to use the auditorium, cafeteria, hallway and bathrooms Feb. 23, 2008 from 7 am until 5 pm for Mothers/Daughters Day with the following use of facilities fees to apply: Facility Fee $150-Custodian $150=$300 due and payable to SHHS on or before the event-Utilities $200 due and payable to MCPS on or before the event; request for Volunteer Coach: SHHS basketball-Stephanie Hewitt; request for student trip: MPHS Band Conference-MTSU-Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2008; request for student trip: Central Band Contest-Martin, TN-Jan. 24-26, 2008; request for student trip: Central Band Contest-Clarksville, TN-Feb. 7-9, 2008; request for student trip: SHHS Bowling Team Competition; Chattanooga, TN-Jan. 18-21, 2008; request from Mediation Center/MKL Committee to use the auditorium and concession stand at Central High Jan. 20, 2008 from noon to 10 pm for concert with the following use of facilities fees to apply: custodian $150 due and payable to MCPS on or before the event; request from Maury Monarchs to use the practice gym at Culleoka School Saturdays Jan./April 2008 from 8 am until 12 pm for practice with all use of facilities fees waived; request for student trip: Central Bowling tournament-Smyrna, TN-Jan. 23-25, 2008, Attendance Report, the following student trips:

1. SHHS Boys Soccer Tournament-Tullahoma, TN-April 18-19, 2008

2. Culleoka FBLA National Conference-Atlanta, GA-June 26-29, 2008

3. Culleoka Physics Class Enrichment Trip-Louisville, KY-May 9, 2008

4. SHHS Band Festival-Tennessee Tech University-February 14-16, 2008

5. SHHS Interact Club/FCCLA-Outdoor Classroom-Louisville, KY-May 9, 2008

6. SHHS FBLA State Conference-Chattanooga, TN-April 7-12, 2008

7. Culleoka FFA State Convention-Burns, TN-February 15-16, 2008

8. Culleoka DECA State Competition-Marriott Cool Springs-March 5-8, 2008

9. Culleoka DECA National Competition-Atlanta, GA-April 25-29, 2008

10. SHHS Health Science Study Group-Atlanta, GA-April 25, 2008

11. MPHS DECA State Competition-Clarksville-March 28-29, 2008

12. Woodard Elementary Chorus Competition-St. Louis, MO-May 2-4, 2008

13. Central NJROTC USMC Base-Quantico, VA/Washington DC-March 24-28, 2008

14. SHHS Operation PRIDE-Huntsville, AL-February 16, 2008

15. SHHS JROTC Leadership Training-Ft. Knox, KY-April 25-26, 2008

16. SHHS JROTC Leadership Training-Red Stone Arsenal, AL-Feb. 15-16, 2008

17. SHHS HOSA Leadership Conf.-Chattanooga, TN-March 16-19, 2008

18. Santa Fe FFA State Convention-Gatlinburg, TN-March 30-Apirl 2, 2008

19. SHHS FFA State Convention-Gatlinburg, TN-March 30-April 2, 2008

20. MPHS FFA State Convention-Gatlinburg, TN-March 30-April 2, 2008

21. Culleoka FFA State Convention-Gatlinburg, TN-March 30-April 2, 2008,

Board Members notification from Hampshire Unit School of acceptance of $1,500 from Athletic Booster

Club to support minor sports; notification from Santa Fe Unit School of acceptance of white boards for 7 classrooms from PTSO; notification from Central High of acceptance of $5,000 from Dr. Jim Craig

Endowment Fund to assist students at CHS; notification from MPMS KOS Foundation of acceptance of $5,000 from the Community Enhancement Grant,

the following volunteer coaches:

Santa Fe Unit School-Michael Warf-Baseball

SHHS/Cox Middle School-Alan Rice-Music

MPMS-William Ring-Baseball,

request from Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club to use system bus and driver for Mule Day Wagon Train,

request from Special Education Department staff to make application for Assistive Technology Grant for $35,000, AYP Grant for $25,000 and Inclusion Grant for $125,000 and request from Supervisor of Transportation and Safe Schools to make application for Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Fiscal Year 2008 Grant, with staff to prepare and submit amendments, addenda and correspondence pertaining thereto and Master Lease Agreement/Apple Computer.

Supervisor of Special Education Kelley Woodside and Supervisor of Transportation and Safe Schools Bobby Anderson provided specifics of grant applications listed above.

VII. BUSINESS

After discussion and upon a motion by Mr. Ladd, seconded by Mr. Dudley, Board approved support of Tennessee House Bill 9, Senate Bill 277 that would allow K-12 lottery money to be used to fund capital school projects when divided equally among the 95 Tennessee counties. It was noted that both TSBA and TOSS support this bill.

VIII. OTHER BUSINESS

A. Committee Reports

Policy Committee Chair Joe Foster, on behalf of the Committee, recommended approval of revisions to Policy 6.300 (Discipline Plan), Policy 6.310 (Dress Code) and Policy 6.405 (Medications). Mr. Barner asked that they be addressed individually. Board approved revisions to Policy 6.405 (Medications).

Mr. McCulley made an amendment motion to remove jeans from the dress code and it was seconded by Mr. Kindler. This amendment was to the Committee Chair’s original motion to approve revisions to Policy 6.310. Amendment motion failed with Mr. McCulley, Mr. Dudley and Mr. Gardner voting yes and Mr. Kindler, Mr. Foster, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Goodloe, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner, Mr. Lassiter and Mr. Ladd voting no.

Mr. Rhodes motion to waive Policy 1.700 (Policy Development and Adoption) in order to hear from a member of the audience was seconded by Mr. Barner. Motion failed to receive necessary 2/3 vote with Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner and Mr. Lassiter voting yes and Mr. Kindler, Mr. Foster, Mr. McCulley, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Dudley, Ms. Goodloe, Mr. Ladd and Mr. Gardner voting no.

Mr. Lassiter’s amendment motion to keep the current policy but to include stripes in shirts, pants to be 1″ above or below the waist and inseam appropriate to size was seconded by Mr. Gardner. Second was withdrawn by Mr. Gardner. Mr. McCulley called for question for original motion. Mr. Rhodes objected. Upon a roll call vote, call for question carried with Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner and Mr. Lassiter voting no and Mr. Kindler, Mr. Foster, Mr. McCulley, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Dudley, Ms. Goodloe, Mr. Ladd and Mr. Gardner voting yes. Original motion to approve revisions to Policy 6.310 (Dress Code) with word pants changed to pants and/or jeans on line 12, page 2 was approved with Mr. Lassiter voting no, Mr. Rhodes abstaining and Mr. Kindler, Mr. Barner, Mr. Foster, Mr. McCulley, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Gardner, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Dudley and Ms. Goodloe voting yes.

Mr. Rhodes challenged the ruling of the Chair and called him out-of-order regarding the amendment motion made by Mr. Lassiter for current policy to include stripes, etc. With a roll call vote, Mr. Rhodes’ challenge failed with Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Lassiter voting in favor, Mr. Barner abstaining and Mr. Kindler, Mr. Foster, Mr. McCulley, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Dudley, Ms. Goodloe, Mr. Ladd and Mr. Gardner voting against.

With the original motion by the Committee Chair to recommend approval and after discussion, Board approved revisions to Policy 6.300 (Discipline Plan). Mr. Barner voiced his objection to any suspension related to dress code.

Policy Committee Chair Joe Foster, on behalf of the Committee, recommended approval to post the required time Policy 1.601 (Hearing Requests), Policy 6.4031 Pediculosis (Head Lice), Policy 2.500 (Depository of Funds) and Policy 4.704 (Promotion/Retention). Board approved.

There was Board Discussion regarding Policy 4.904 (Prayer and Period of Silence). The Director, as asked by the Board, has requested an Attorney General’s opinion regarding this issue and is awaiting a response.

After discussion Community Relations Committee Chair Loretta Goodloe stated two dates had been tentatively scheduled for the Goals and Planning Meetings Mr. Rhodes had requested. They are: Tuesday March 4, 2008 4:30 pm - Tuesday April 8, 2008 4:30 pm. Mr. Rhodes motion to approve these two dates was seconded by Mr. Barner. Mr. Gardner’s amendment motion to take this issue to the Committee for their review did not receive a second. Board agreed to the two dates with a roll call vote. Mr. Kindler, Mr. Daniels, Ms. Goodloe, Mr. Ladd and Mr. Gardner voted no and Mr. Foster, Mr. McCulley, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner and Mr. Lassiter voted yes.

Mr. McCulley’s motion to adjourn the meeting was seconded by Mr. Ladd. Motion failed with Ms. Goodloe and Mr. Gardner voting yes and Mr. Kindler, Mr. Foster, Mr. McCulley, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner, Mr. Lassiter and Mr. Ladd voting no.

B. Personnel

Upon a motion by Mr. McCulley, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board approved request for Band consultant, Alan Rice, to work with Cox Middle School students with cost for enrichment to be paid with fundraising money from band and fingerprinting/background check fee funded by SHHS and Cox Band Programs.

C. Instruction

Maury County AYP Graduation and Dropout Data was provided to Board Members for their information.

Mr. Barner asked for additional information from Supervisor of Attendance and Discipline Mary Carter’s office regarding how the drop-out rate and graduation rate are correlated specifically in District 3. He asked for the information for the past three years.

Director Hickman provided information regarding the High School Transition Policy and Career & Technical Education Changes. Future meetings will be held to better inform the public.

D. Finance

Manager of Business & Finance Walter Bobo provided his Report of Monthly Revenues & Expenditures.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rhodes, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board approved Budget Amendment BA8031, BA8035, BA8039, BA8040, BA8041, BA8042, BA8043, BA8044, BA8045, BA8046, BA8047 and BA8048.

E. Other

Board Members were reminded of TSBA Day on the Hill February 26, 2008 and encouraged to attend.

Director of Schools’ Report on Personnel was provided to Board Members for their information as follows:

The Director of Schools has approved the election of the following personnel:

Licensed:

Carol Nuber, Systemwide ELL Teacher, effective January 2, 2008

Kayla Daniel, Mt. Pleasant Middle School Interim Teacher, effective January 4, 2008

Cindy Clinton, Systemwide ELL Teacher, effective January 2, 2008

Sheri Gray, Mt. Pleasant Middle School Interim Teacher, effective January 2, 2008

Matt Yuhas, Culleoka Unit School Interim High School English Teacher, effective January 22, 2008

Amy Case, Spring Hill Elementary School Sp. Education Pre-K Teacher, effective January 7, 2008

Stacy Huey, Horace O. Porter School @ College Hill Skills Acquisition Teacher, effective January 8, 2008

Jamie Kees, R. Howell Elementary School Sp. Education Teacher, effective January 11, 2008

Miranda Kilpatrick, Marvin Wright Elementary School Music Teacher, effective January 7, 2008

Carla Meyer, Spring Hill Elementary School 2^nd Grade Teacher, effective January 4, 2008

Penelope Miller, McDowell Elementary School Teacher, effective January 2, 2008

Robert Plunk, E.A. Cox Middle School Assistant Principal, effective January 2, 2008

Classified:

Lisa Bean, E.A. Cox Middle School Sp. Ed. Inclusion Assistant, effective January 7, 2008

Donna Cunningham, Mt. Pleasant Middle School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective January 7, 2008

Shelly Calderhead, Marvin Wright Elementary School Educational Assistant, effective January 7, 2008

Lesa Jackson, Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria Part-time Food Service Associate, effective

January 4, 2008

Teresa Beard, Spring Hill High School Interim Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective January 14, 2008

Sandra Kay Johnson, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective January 10, 2008

Margie Israel, McDowell Elementary School Interim Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective January 14,2008

Gail Landers, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective January 21, 2008

Terry B. Fox, Transportation Substitute Bus Driver, effective January 21, 2008

Lea Ann Scott, Culleoka Unit School Part-time Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective January 18, 2008

Amanda Burcham, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Part-time Reading Interventionist, effective January 24,

2008

Donnie Boshers, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective January 22, 2008

Amanda Adkins, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective January 25, 2008

Patricia Dooley, Highland Park Elementary School Interim Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant,

effective January 25, 2008

John Smoke, Whitthorne Middle School Cafeteria Part-time Food Service Associate, effective January 24, 2008

Sandra Welch, Central High School Cafeteria Interim Food Service Associate, effective January 24, 2008

Donna Burns, Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective January 31, 2008

Lillian Oakley, Brown Elementary School Cafeteria Part-time Food Service Associate, effective January 31, 2008

Transfers and Assignments:

Licensed:

Richard Godfrey, Spring Hill High School Math Teacher, to Spring Hill High School P.E.

Teacher, effective January 3, 2008

Sharon Kinnard, Whitthorne Middle School Teacher, to Central Office Communication/

Grant Writer Coordinator, effective January 14, 2008

Sharon Cantrell, Whitthorne Middle School Teacher, to Spring Hill Elementary School

Assistant Principal, effective January 18, 2008

Ricky Clifton Broadway, McDowell Elementary School Teacher, to Central Office

Attendance Technology Facilitating Teacher, effective January 16, 2008

Ernestina Heller-Kutz, R. Howell Elementary School ELL Teacher, to Spring Hill High

School Spanish Teacher, effective January 28, 2008

Kathy Parks, Central High School Math Teacher, to Central High School Science Teacher,

effective January 3, 2008

Classified:

Sandra Davis, Central High School Interim Sp. Ed. Clerk, to Central High School Full-time

Sp. Ed. Clerk, effective January 3, 2008

Kaye Foster, Transportation Substitute Bus Driver, to Transportation Sp. Ed. Attendant,

effective January 9, 2008

Tommy Schuyler, Systemwide Network Systems Administrator, to Systemwide Manager

of Instructional Technology, effective January 16, 2008

Kathy Parkerson, Spring Hill Elementary School Pre-K Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, to

Spring Hill Elementary School LPN/Pre-K Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective January 17, 2008

Tina Cummins, Whitthorne Middle School Cafeteria Part-time Food Service Associate, to

Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective January 18, 2008

Mary Stovall, E.A. Cox Middle School Cafeteria Part-time Food Service Associate, to

Whitthorne Middle School Cafeteria Full-time Food Service Associate, effective

January 24, 2008

Jeri Foutch, Central Office Executive Secretary, to Central Office Assistant Purchasing

Agent, effective February 1, 2008

Laverne Williams, E.A. Cox Middle School Cafeteria Part-time Food Service Associate, to

Countywide Cafeteria Substitute Food Service Associate, effective February 1, 2008

Linda Armstrong, Central High School Interim Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, to Central

High School Full-time Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, effective January 31, 2008

Leaves of absences:

Licensed:

Kimberly Staggs, Woodard Elementary School Resource Teacher, medical leave from

February 5, 2008 to March 19, 2008, using 5 sick days, remaining days without pay

Elizabeth Gurchiek, Highland Park Elementary School Teacher, extension of medical leave

from January 7, 2008 to February 5, 2008, using 21 sick days

Mark Dillon, Central High School Teacher, extension of medical leave from January 2,

2008 to January 15, 2008, leave without pay

Delores Blankenship, Mt. Pleasant High School Teacher, personal leave from February 5,

2008 to February 6, 2008, 2 days without pay

Tai Tebben, Culleoka Unit School Teacher, maternity leave from March 17, 2008 to

end of school year 2007-2008, using 20 sick days, remaining days without pay

Kara Bishop, E.A. Cox Middle School Teacher, maternity leave from January 14, 2008 to

May 2, 2008, using 20 sick days, remaining days without pay

Lori Gray, Santa Fe Unit School Teacher, maternity leave from February 7, 2008 to

April 4, 2008, leave without pay

Nina Whiteside, Riverside Elementary School Teacher, medical leave from January 14,

2008 to March 19, 2008, using 47 sick days

Bobbie Baker, Systemwide Homebound Sp. Ed. Teacher, medical leave from December 13,

2007 to January 21, 2008, using 18 sick days

Christine Duke, Mt. Pleasant Middle School Teacher, extension of leave from January 22,

2008 to February 8, 2008, using 13 sick days

Leslie Harvey, Highland Park Elementary School Teacher, extension of medical leave from

January 14, 2008 to February 1, 2008, leave without pay

Nancy Naddy, Systemwide Teacher of the Gifted, medical leave from January 4, 2008 to

January 25, 2008, using 7 sick days, remaining days without pay

Amy Melton, Highland Park Speech-Language Pathologist, revised personal leave returning

date of February 15, 2008

Mary Zimny, Systemwide Part-time ELL Teacher, medical leave from January 3, 2008 to

January 10, 2008, leave without pay

Pamela Strickland, Howell Elementary School Teacher, maternity leave from April 7, 2008

to end of school year, using 37 sick days

Sarah Webster, Hampshire Unit School Teacher, personal leave from April 18, 2008 to

April 21, 2008, leave without pay

Anne Springer, Spring Hill High School Librarian, personal leave from February 4, 2008 to

February 29, 2008, leave without pay

Nancy Naddy, Systemwide Teacher of the Gifted, extension of medical leave from January

28, 2008 to February 8, 2008, leave without pay

Keri Huffstutler, E.A. Cox Middle School Teacher, revision of medical leave to start January

22, 2008 to March 14, 2008, using 20 sick days, remaining days without pay

Laura Parks, Culleoka Unit School Teacher, medical leave from February 26, 2008 to

April 4, 2008, using 18 ½ sick days

Classified:

Connie Seagraves, Central High School Cafeteria Food Service Associate, medical leave

from January 7, 2008 to April 4, 2008, using 1 sick day, remaining days without pay

Bonnie Scott, Brown Elementary School Custodian, extension of medical leave from

January 2, 2008 to January 4, 2008, leave without pay

Sarah Lacy, McDowell Elementary School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, personal leave

from January 14, 2008 to May 9, 2008, leave without pay

Bonnie Scott, Brown Elementary School Custodian, extension of medical leave from

January 4, 2008 to January 10, 2008, leave without pay

Beth Ann Meherg, Highland Park Elementary School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, medical

leave from January 2, 2008 to February 24, 2008, leave without pay

Elizabeth Cole, transportation Assigned Bus Driver, medical leave from January 10, 2008

to February 13, 2008, using 7 ½ sick days, remaining days without pay

Sandra Sanford, Transportation Assigned Bus Driver, extension of medical leave from
January 2, 2008 to February 29, 2008, leave without pay

Tina Baxter, Highland Park Elementary School Cafeteria Food Service Associate, extension

of medical leave from January 24, 2008 to February 25, 2008, leave without pay

Rhonda Stephens, Horace O. Porter School @ College Hill School Clerk, extension of

medical leave from January 15, 2008 to February 29, 2008, leave without pay

Bonnie Scott, Brown Elementary School Custodian, extension of medical leave from

January 11, 2008 to February 1, 2008, leave without pay

Sandra Woody, Baker Elementary School Sp. Ed. Educational Assistant, medical leave from

December 3, 2007 to December 19, 2007, leave without pay

Melvin Webster, Systemwide Maintenance Department, medical leave from January 7, 2008

to January 25, 2008, using 15 sick days

Henry Tommy Alexander, Transportation Assigned Bus Driver, medical leave from January

4, 2008 to end of school year 2007-2008, using 10 sick days, remaining days without pay

Tina Baxter, Highland Park Elementary School Cafeteria Food Service Associate, medical

leave from January 2, 2008 to January 23, 2008, using 6 ½ sick days, remaining days without pay

Carla Beasley, Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria Manager, medical leave from

February 20, 2008 to end of school year 2007-2008, using 36 sick days, remaining days without pay

Billy Andrews, Maintenance, medical leave from January 11, 2008 to February 3, 2008,

leave without pay

Tammy Young, Culleoka Unit School Cafeteria Food Service Associate, medical leave from

January 8, 2008 to January 18, 2008, using 1 sick day, remaining days without pay

Gertrude McKissack, Spring Hill High School 10 Month Custodian, medical leave from

January 14, 2008 to February 5, 2008, leave without pay

Retirements:

Licensed:

Nadine Johnson, E.A. Cox Middle School Teacher, effective February 29, 2008

Resignations:

Licensed:

Jeremy Doggett, Santa Fe Unit School Ag. Teacher, effective January 22, 2008

Classified:

Tonya Hampton, Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Reading Interventionist, effective

January 2, 2008

Louis Morphis, Spring Hill High School 12 Month Custodian, effective January 28, 2008

Earl Nelson Carter, Transportation Assigned Bus Driver, effective February 7, 2008

Terminations:

Classified:

Robert Cochrane, Whitthorne Middle School 10-Month Custodian, effective January 29, 2008

Extended Contracts:

Name Activity Contract Hours Activity Site

April Johnson Extended Learning–Elementary 35 Baker Elementary School

Laura Watts Extended Learning–Elementary 35 Baker Elementary School

Lisa McNeece Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Brown Elementary School

Kristy Brown Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Hampshire Unit School

Mary Wantland Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Highland Park Elementary School

Linda Lamar Extended Learning–Elementary 35 Howell Elementary School

Anne Draper Extended Learning–Elementary 70 McDowell Elementary School

Martha Jones Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Catherine Secrest Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Riverside Elementary School

Judy Dawson Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Santa Fe Unit School

Judy Montgomery Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Spring Hill Elementary School

Julie Delk Hill Extended Learning–Elementary 70 Wright Elementary

April Johnson Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 Baker Elementary School

Lisa McNeece Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 Brown Elementary School

Jennifer Payton Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 Hampshire Unit School

Mary Wantland Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 Highland Park Elementary School

Anne Draper Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 McDowell Elementary School

Cherie Nielsen Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 Mt. Pleasant Elementary School

Judy Montgomery Extended Learning-Spring Intersession 35 Spring Hill Elementary School

Amy Overton Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Cox Middle School

Jessica Humphrey Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Cox Middle School

Suzanne Flowers Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Cox Middle School

Luemma McWilliams Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Culleoka Unit School

Jennifer Payton Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Hampshire Unit School

Eric Harvey Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Mt. Pleasant Middle School

Kathy White Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Mt. Pleasant Middle School

Kim Woody Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Santa Fe Unit School

Dale Shipley Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Whitthorne Middle School

Betsy Walker Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Whitthorne Middle School

Kristy Wilson Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Whitthorne Middle School

Loretta Bassham Extended Learning-Middle School 70 Whitthorne Middle School

Sheryl (Yvette) Sweeney Extended Learning-MS Spring Intersession 35 Cox Middle School

Judy Hardiman Extended Learning-MS Spring Intersession 35 Cox Middle School

Luemma McWilliams Extended Learning-MS Spring Intersession 35 Culleoka Unit School

Linda Griner Extended Learning-MS Spring Intersession 35 Hampshire Unit School

Eric Harvey Extended Learning-MS Spring Intersession 35 Mt. Pleasant Middle School

Jim Fort SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Central High School

Elaine Ashley SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Central High School

Lee Thomason SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Central High School

Tracy Allred SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Culleoka Unit School

Chad Ervin SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Hampshire Unit School

Rebecca McClain SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Mt. Pleasant High School

Tammy Hunter SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Mt. Pleasant High School

Leslie Denise Rogers SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Santa Fe Unit School

Vol Lindsey SPRING Extended Learning-High School 35 Spring Hill High School

Tim Bond SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Spring Hill High School

Marie McElhannon SPRING Extended Learning-High School 70 Spring Hill High School

Pauline Boylan SPRING Extended Learning-High School 35 Spring Hill High School

Tracy Allred Extended Learning–Spring Intersession HS 35 Culleoka Unit School

Chad Ervin Extended Learning–Spring Intersession HS 35 Hampshire Unit School

Copies of Attorney’s Billings were provided to Board Members for their information.

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

A. Chairman

Chairman Daniels thanked the SCOPE Delegates for their participation and congratulated the Central High Bowling Team for their success. He thanked MPMS students for leading pledge and art work.

B. Director

The Director expressed his appreciation to Mt. Pleasant Middle School Students for art work on display and leading pledge and thanked Mt. Pleasant Middle School cafeteria for providing refreshments for this meeting.

He commended the Literacy Leaders for the difference they make in Maury County Public Schools. He congratulated the Central High Bowling Team and Coaches for reaching TSSAA State Championship status. He commended SCOPE Delegates for their leadership abilities and willingness to serve in this capacity.

He reminded Board Members of the following Scheduled Meetings:

County Meetings:

County Administration Committee-Thursday Feb. 7, 2008-4:30 pm

County Budget Committee-Tuesday Feb. 12, 2008-4:30 pm

County Commission-Tuesday Feb. 19, 2008-6:30 pm

Board of Education Meetings:

Budget Committee Meeting-Monday Feb. 18, 2008-4:30 pm

Zoning & Facilities Committee/Special Called Meeting-Thursday Feb. 28, 2008-4:30 pm

C. Board Members

Mr. Rhodes congratulated Central High’s Bowling Team and their success. Mr. Barner stated he dittoed the Chair’s statement and also commended the two students from McDowell who read for the meeting.

X. ADJOURN

Upon a motion by Mr. Kindler, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Chairman Daniels adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.

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Chairman

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Director