Full board in attendance.
Special recognition of Collierville High – SGA. Highlighting the recent fundraiser effort – a week-long cooperation with Houston High raising funds for St Jude. Raised over $21,000 between the two schools.
No public comments.
Approval of agenda, minutes and financial report.
Chairman’s report:
- Lot of work being accomplished in the High School construction zone.
- School Board Association convention coming up Nov 1
- School board election coming up – all three candidates (Hansen, Cox, Vaughan) unopposed.
Superintendent’s report:
- Thanks to staff and faculties for successful first quarter. Report cards coming out next week.
- Race for the ‘Ville was successful.
- Graduation rates published – showing some additional improvements, which is a point of pride.
- High School test scores are due at any time – but no 3-8th grade scores will be available, which impacts various assessments.
- Working Session for next week will take place.
- School construction is getting regular oversight; phase 3 (athletics) details are about to be set.
Mr Vaughan comments about recent social media happenings.
LEA Compliance report approval.
Next year calendar is similar to current year. All municipal schools are looking to be on the same calendar again. Last day before Christmas is a Wednesday, and the first day back is a Thursday. This is due to where Christmas falls. Unofficial 2017-2018 Instructional Calendar – linked here. Calendar approved unanimously.
Final item: 2017 school board calendar.
Meeting adjourned.