First business meeting for 2016-2017 school year. Full board in attendance.
Special recognitions:
- Collierville library and librarians
- Central Church – hosts of annual teacher appreciation banquet and other schools events; hosts of CS central office during summer renovations at the office; host of Collierville Education Foundation car show, etc.
- Principals at the 8 schools – appreciation for the work over the summer and throughout the year
No public comments.
June financial statements – approved.
Chairman’s report:
- New school year under way. Good performance and great direction with great leadership
- Focus on strategic objectives and what we want to school system to become
- Thanks for community support at all levels
Superintendent report:
- Updates on High School construction – some new renderings of interiors, as well as fly-thru videos. Should get posted on schools website soon.
- Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen just approved the necessary road improvements (for $6.8M)
- Mr Hansen: great job blending modern styling with historic attributes in the design. Lots of open spaces and natural light.
- Site work under way, confirmed the ground is stable underneath
- Another note of appreciation for all the work by the staff
- Central Office approved for occupancy last Friday
- Portables were installed at CHS and are in use – traffic patterns being adjusted
- Lots of logistics for first day
- Buses in decent shape, being adjusted for actual needs
Business Items:
- Change order for portables – sprinkler requirements >> approved
- High School fees schedule amendment - addition of chorus >> approved
Meeting Adjourned