School Board business meeting – full board in attendance.
Special recognition of Collierville High Academic Allstars.
No public comments.
February financial statements approved.
Chair report:
- CMS last night for digital learning community meeting. Pleased with approach and work by the committees. Key to have teachers well prepared prior to rollout. Endless possibilities with these tools.
Superintendent Report:
- Appreciation for digital learning meeting work.
- 2 Naval Academy appointments in the Academic All Stars. Tremendous accomplishment.
- Business Roundtable coming up
- Superintendents from municipal schools hosted this week to discuss OPEB and Powerschool items.
- CHS site work under way.
- Battle of the Books rescheduled to April 25 at Harrell Theater
- Next work session (4/26) will see budget presentation for 2016-2017
Second Reading Family Medical Leave – up for approval. Minor changes for state law. Approved.
Second Reading Discipline Policy – up for approval. Minor change to include e-cigarettes/vaping. Approved.
Second Reading for Fees and Fines Policy – up for approval. Discussion:
- Formalizes the fees for schools
- In July there will be a full list of all fees for the coming school year
- This is creating more transparency and consistency
- Does not eliminate the need and function of booster clubs
- Compliance with laws and regulations will be ensured
Approved.
Next up – CHS Phase I site development contracts and Guaranteed Maximum Price.
- Kevin Vaughan recusing himself due to possible future business interactions with the low bidders for site work
- The GMP amendment will have the first part of the work ready to start. Overall GMP is not yet ready as architects are not finished with design work.
- This proposal is $200,000 below the budgeted estimate.
- Clearing site; start of roadway and parking lots; utility installation; securing site with fencing/barricades.
Approved.
Meeting Adjourned.