Cline Assistant Principal at JCHS – Sharp Leaves Talbott
The Jefferson County School Board hosted their Regular Meeting on June 29, 2015 at the Central Office. Chairman Jarnigan Called the Meeting to Order. Absent from Roll Call were Board Members Vines and Rogers.
With a Motion from Board Member Cavanah and 2nd from Board Member Potts, and an addition of a letter from Travelers added as an item, the Agenda was Approved. The Consent Agenda was also Approved with a Motion from Potts and 2nd from Cavanah.
One citizen addressed the Board concerning the possibility of Jefferson County students attending STEM Academy in Knox County, requesting that the Board consider that option for interested students.
Upon the recommendation of Director of Schools Edmonds, Potts made a Motion that should Travelers Insurance Company and Tennessee Risk Management file against the roofing company, that filing will be in their name only. She was 2nd by Board Member Bradley and the Motion Passed.
Director of Business Affairs for Jefferson County Schools Phagan distributed a report and informed the Board that the work should be completed in time to meet the insurance deadline on Building 8. Phagan said that he does not expect a site inspection of the work at this time. Board Member Potts requested that additional dates be added for public viewing of the recent building programs, beyond the August 6th date that is currently set, suggesting that preceding the opening home football game could be a good time.
Policy 6.4001 student surveys and 6.400 student counselor program were Approved with a Motion from Potts and 2nd from Bradley. A 50 cent increase in adult/staff breakfast was also Approved with a Motion from Bradley and 2nd from Potts. Federal Projects and Special Education Permission for the 2015/16 School Year was Approved with a Motion from Cavanah and 2nd from Potts.
The transportation department requested to scrap two buses for approximately $2000 per bus, as well as donating two 2004 model mini buses- one to the Sheriff’s Department and one to the New Market Fire Department. The request to scrap was Approved with a Motion from Potts and 2nd from Cavanah. However the donation request was pulled until more information can be brought regarding donations outside of the County government. A Potts/ Cavanah Motion to get rid of outdated technology equipment was Approved. Reorganization of the Technology Department was Approved, as was recommended by Director Edmonds, with a Motion from Bradley and 2nd from Potts.
The Board discussed the possibility of enrollment of Jefferson County students in the Knox County STEM Academy. Points of concern included the difference in the per pupil expenditure and costs of necessary technology equipment. Board members requested that JCHS Principal Walker meet with interested students, while exact costs are being derived. Two general housekeeping budget amendments were approved with a motion from Potts and 2nd from Bradley.
Also discussed was the differentiated pay plan, with more information to be forth coming at a later date. Jefferson County Finance Director Potts informed the Board that it appears that funds will roll into fund balance. However the amount of the roll over is not, yet, known.
Other items of interest include the placement of Kevin Cline as Assistant Principal at Jefferson County High School, replacing a retiring France and the transfer of Amy Sharp from Principal at Talbott to Instructional Technology and PDC Coordinator. No replacement for Sharp had been identified at the time of publishing.
