Summary of the March 28, 2019 Collierville Schools Business Meeting.

Mr Vaughan absent for his daughter’s wedding. Rest of the board present.

Special Recognition: Bailey Station. They presented on how they are using technology at BSES.

No Public Comments.

Approval of Agenda, previous business meetings’ minutes, February financial statements.

Chairman’s report:

  • Lot of attention focused on Nashville – Education-impacting legislation under way, with the Educational Savings Accounts as a major negative initiative. This will go before the governmental committee next, and will go to the full house for a vote

Superintendent’s report:

  • Elementary Schools Young Chef competition under way in CHS Culinary Arts Kitchen. One for each elementary school; winner will progress to regional competition
  • Draco Playhouse rehearsing Mary Poppins musical – performances next week
  • Next work session April 11 – will include proposed budget review for next year
  • Saturday April 6 – Race for the Ville – proceeds for family resource center – Cox Park
  • Welcome to CJ Coleman – boy scout (and CHS student) from Troop 56 attending to earn a merit badge

Business Items:

Approval of Consent Agenda

  • Textbook adoption proposal
  • Special Course Application
  • Construction contract closeouts:
    - Townsend Door and Hardware (tack boards and white boards)
    - Toadvine Enterprises (basketball backboards)
    - Central Technologies (security cameras and monitors)
    - Daktronics (interior scoreboards)
  • Bid Selection Approvals:
    - High School Lawn Service
    - High School weed control
    - Crosswind Elementary HVAC
  • Resolution regarding proposed legislation on educational savings accounts: disapproval of this initiative
    Brief discussion around the proposed legislation and the disappointing votes from some local representatives like Tom Leatherwood

Meeting adjourned