Board of Education Minutes
July 23, 2007

The Lebanon Special School District Board of Education Meeting was called to order by Steve Jones, Board Chair, at 3:00 p.m., in the Director of School’s Office, 701 Coles Ferry Pike.  Board Member, Joel Thacker, and Director of Schools, Dr. Sharon Roberts, were also in attendance.  Board Member, Mark Tomlinson, was absent.  Dr. Roberts led the pledge to the flag.  A moment of silence was observed. 

Dr. Roberts requested to add the following items to the agenda: Jo Thacker’s letter regarding returning to work under IV. Consent Agenda, SACC 06-07 Budget Amendments as E. under V. New Business, and an updated Professional Personnel Report under VI. Reports.  On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded Steve Jones, the agenda and requested additions to the agenda were approved.

Recognition
Dr. Roberts recognized Tammy Oliver, Coordinator of School Health; Angie Melton, Technology Coordinator; and Bob May, Byars Dowdy Principal as new administrators for LSSD.

Consent Agenda
On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Steve Jones, the minutes from the June 25, 2007, meeting were approved. On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Steve Jones, all personnel leaves, retirements, and resignations were approved as requested.

New Business
Dr. Roberts presented the 2007-2008 Budget for approval which included a 3% across the board raise for all certified employees with an additional 2% raise on the local portion of the salary for teachers with sixteen years or more experience. Classified employees’ raises of 4% were recommended along with an allowance for the proposed insurance increase so that current percentages stay in place.  The proposed budget also included four additional ELL teachers, an alternative education program, and additional positions intended to reduce teacher-pupil ratios.  After some discussion, the budget was approved on a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Steve Jones.

Mr. Hutto presented information regarding all schools’ Parent Teacher Organizations’ proposed fundraisers for 2007-2008 for approval.  On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Steve Jones, the PTO fundraisers were approved.

Mr. Hutto presented a Right of Way Easement from the City of Lebanon to the board for approval.  Joel Thacker made a motion that was seconded by Steve Jones to approve this request.

Angie Ballard presented the list of food service vendors for the 2007-2008 school year to the board for approval.  On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Steve Jones the list was approved.

Pam Jones presented the SACC 2006-2007 Budget Amendments to the board for approval.  Joel Thacker made the motion to approve the amendments with a second by Steve Jones.

Reports/Information
Dr. Roberts provided the board with an updated Professional and Classified Personell Report. 

Angie Melton showed a slide presentation to the board of the registration process that had occurred in the schools earlier in the day.

Other Business
Dr. Roberts informed the board that the next Board of Education meeting date is August 13, 2007, at 5:00 p.m.  There was also some discussion about the TSBA regional fall district meeting being held at Walter J. Baird Middle School on September 20, 2007 and the individual board members’ TSBA training and corresponding points accrual.  Being no further business, Steve Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 3:45 p.m., and Joel Thacker seconded the motion and adjourned the meeting. 

 

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LSSD BOARD MINUTES
July 27, 2005

The Lebanon Special School District Board of Education met in regular session on July 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Director of Schools’ office, 701 Coles Ferry Pike. Both Board members, Steve Jones and Joel Thacker, were present along with the Director of Schools, Sharon Roberts. Steve Jones, Board Chairman, welcomed all visitors.


On a motion by Mr. Thacker and seconded by Mr. Jones, the previous month’s minutes were approved.


With there being no old business, letters of resignation (Melinda Black, Travis Holland, Richard Smallwood, Janice Boswell, Carrie W. Jared, and Elizabeth Rocha) were accepted and approved. Two requests for leave of absence (medical for Delores Puckett and maternity leave for Connie Canham) were also approved upon a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Steve Jones.


After a brief discussion of the proposed budget for 2005-2006, the budget was approved on a motion by Mr. Thacker and seconded by Mr. Jones. This budget includes a 2% state raise along with a 2-4-6% local longevity raise for certified staff and a 4% raise for non-certified.


There was an update provided by the Director on the registration process and our current enrollment numbers.


The Department of Children’s Services made a request for the Board to consider the re-entry of the second grade student from Sam Houston Elementary who brought a firearm to school in February 2005. The child’s case manager, Kelly Putnam, and his tutor reported on the child’s behavioral and academic progress since the incident. The Department of Children’s Services Supervisor Geneine Duff also expressed the department’s belief that the child fully recognizes the consequences of his actions, understands what he should have done under the circumstances, and poses no safety threat to himself or others at this time. Steve Jones made the motion that the Board accept the child back per the guidelines established in February 2005. Joel Thacker seconded this motion. For clarification purposes, the child will be enrolled in Byars Dowdy Elementary and the family will provide transportation. DCS noted that the family was aware of this stipulation and that tutoring would continue for the child.


After a brief discussion of Dr. Roberts first few weeks as Director of Schools, the meeting was adjourned.