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