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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV. Oath of Office -- Mr. Eddie Prather
V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
V.A. Election of Board Officers
V.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
V.C. Posting of Public Notices
V.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
V.E. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
V.F. Consideration to Adopt Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
V.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee
VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
VI.A. February 11, 2014 Noon Meeting
VII. WELCOME, PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
VII.A. Welcome
VII.B. Public Comments
VII.C. Recognitions (TPSD Goal #3)
VII.C.1. School Board Recognition
VII.C.2. Military Service Academy Appointments
VII.C.3. Student Maria Kaltchenko -- TPSD, Lee County and Mid-South Spelling Bee Winner
VII.C.4. Mississippi All State Lions Band
VII.C.5. The Week of the Family Contest Winners
VII.C.6. National Board Certified Teachers
VII.C.7. THS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams -- State Champions
VII.C.8. TPSD District Reading Fair Winners
VII.C.9. 2014 TPSD Teachers of the Year
VII.C.10. Announcement of 2014 TPSD Teacher of the Year
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
VIII.A. Assistant Principal Training Program
VIII.B. New Accountability Model Update
VIII.C. Milam Elementary School Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Update
VIII.D. Secondary Curriculum Update
VIII.E. Ad Valorem Reports for Amount Received in February, 2014
VIII.F. 2012-2013 Audit Progress Update
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
IX.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Linda Pannell (TPSD GOAL #5)
IX.A.1. Contractual Agreements
IX.A.1.a. Contracts #CO1405, #CO1407, and #CO1408
IX.A.1.b. Contracts for Rental of School Facilities #SFR1427 through #SFR1433
IX.A.2. Donations #2012-2013-032 through #2012-2013-034
IX.A.3. Permission to Submit TPSD Grants #1420 through #1424
IX.A.4. Permission to Add One Item to the Asset List and Permission to Remove 47 Items from the Asset List
IX.B. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Matthew Dillon
IX.B.1. Permission to Advertise for THS Turf/Track
IX.B.2. Student Transfer Report
IX.B.3. Readmission of Student #43-02-2012-2013
IX.B.4. Overnight Field Trip Request (TPSD Goals #2 and #4)
IX.B.4.a. Tupelo High School Band to Pearl, MS, for MHSAA Concert Band State Evaluation, March 25-26, 2014
IX.B.4.b. Tupelo High School Thespians to Lincoln, NE, for International Thespian Conference, June 22-29, 2014
IX.B.4.c. Tupelo High School Technical Students Association, Olive Branch, MS, TSA State Conference, March 26-28, 2014
IX.C. Office of Superintendent Dr. Gearl Loden
IX.C.1. Request Approval of Appropriate Travel Expenses for Four Board members to attend the annual NSBA Conference, April 4-7, 2014, New Orleans, LA
IX.C.2. Approval of Dues for 2014-2015 National School Boards Association (April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015) in the amount of $4,165.00
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
X.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Linda Pannell (TPSD Goal #5)
X.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period February 1, 2014, through February 28, 2014, in the amount of $1,026,923.56; THS Activity Check Register for February 2014, in the amount of $4,836.41; and Athletic Check Register in the amount of $8,908.81; for a grand total of $1,040,668.78.
X.A.2. Financial Reports for Month-Ending January 31, 2014
X.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
X.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
X.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
X.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
X.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Statement
X.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
X.B.1. Approval of Licensed Staff
X.B.2. Job Description -- Coordinator of Instructional Technology
X.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Diana Ezell (TPSD Goal #1)
X.C.1. Consideration for Approval of Camp Opportunity, Summer 2014
X.C.2. Proposed TPSD Policy Changes
X.C.2.a. Second Reading of New TPSD Policy IGAA Student Religious Liberties
X.C.2.b. Second Reading of New TPSD Policy GBKA Reduction in Professional Staff
X.D. Office of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gearl Loden (TPSD Goal #4)
X.D.1. Employment of 2014-2015 School Administrative Personnel, Licensed District Administrators and District-Wide Positions-No License Required
X.D.1.a. Employment of 2014-2015 School Administrative Personnel
X.D.1.b. Employment of 2014-2015 Licensed District Administrators
X.D.1.c. Employment of 2014-2015 District-Wide Positions/No License Required
X.D.2. Information Items
X.D.2.a. Marketing Update (Mrs. Kay Bishop)
X.D.2.b. THS Turf/Track Update (Mr. Andy Schoggin)
X.D.2.c. Discipline Review Committee (Dr. Matthew Dillon)
X.D.2.d. Potential Adjustment to School Calendar (Dr. Diana Ezell)
X.D.2.e. National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Convention, April 4-7, 2014
X.D.3. Miscellaneous
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XII.A. Amendment to 2014 Board Meeting Schedule
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
XIII.A. Future Agenda Topics -- Superintendent
XIII.A.1. 2014 Parent of the Year
XIII.A.2. Approval of Licensed Teachers for 2014-2015 School Year
XIII.A.3. Potential Handbook Changes
XIII.A.4. Summer Projects Report (Dr. Dillon/Julie Hinds)
XIII.B. Future Agenda Topics -- Board Members
XIII.C. Executive Session
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR -- ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
Presenter:
Mr. Rob Hudson
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III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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IV. Oath of Office -- Mr. Eddie Prather
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING ITEMS
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Subject:
V.A. Election of Board Officers
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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V.B. Appointment of Legal Counsel
Presenter:
Board President
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V.C. Posting of Public Notices
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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V.D. Appointment of Recording Secretary
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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V.E. Authorization of District Signatures for District Financial Accounts
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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V.F. Consideration to Adopt Previously Approved Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Exhibits
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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V.G. Appointment of Board Audit Review Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
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VI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate, Recording Secretary
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VI.A. February 11, 2014 Noon Meeting
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate
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VII. WELCOME, PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
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VII.A. Welcome
Presenter:
Mrs. Corlis Curry, Principal, Lawhon Elementary School
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VII.B. Public Comments
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VII.C. Recognitions (TPSD Goal #3)
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VII.C.1. School Board Recognition
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VII.C.2. Military Service Academy Appointments
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VII.C.3. Student Maria Kaltchenko -- TPSD, Lee County and Mid-South Spelling Bee Winner
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VII.C.4. Mississippi All State Lions Band
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VII.C.5. The Week of the Family Contest Winners
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VII.C.6. National Board Certified Teachers
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VII.C.7. THS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams -- State Champions
Subject:
VII.C.8. TPSD District Reading Fair Winners
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VII.C.9. 2014 TPSD Teachers of the Year
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VII.C.10. Announcement of 2014 TPSD Teacher of the Year
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VIII. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
Subject:
VIII.A. Assistant Principal Training Program
Presenter:
Mr. Art Dobbs, Mrs. Amy Barnett, Dr. Diana Ezell
Attachments:
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VIII.B. New Accountability Model Update
Presenter:
Ms. Lea Johnson
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VIII.C. Milam Elementary School Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Update
Presenter:
Mrs. Kimberly Britton/Mrs. Niki Peel
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VIII.D. Secondary Curriculum Update
Presenter:
Dr. Matthew Dillon/Dr. Kristy Luse/Mr. Jason Harris/Mr. Travis Beard
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VIII.E. Ad Valorem Reports for Amount Received in February, 2014
Presenter:
Mrs. Linda Pannell
Attachments:
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VIII.F. 2012-2013 Audit Progress Update
Presenter:
Mrs. Linda Pannell
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
IX.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Linda Pannell (TPSD GOAL #5)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.1. Contractual Agreements
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.1.a. Contracts #CO1405, #CO1407, and #CO1408
Subject:
IX.A.1.b. Contracts for Rental of School Facilities #SFR1427 through #SFR1433
Subject:
IX.A.2. Donations #2012-2013-032 through #2012-2013-034
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.3. Permission to Submit TPSD Grants #1420 through #1424
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.A.4. Permission to Add One Item to the Asset List and Permission to Remove 47 Items from the Asset List
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Matthew Dillon
Subject:
IX.B.1. Permission to Advertise for THS Turf/Track
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.2. Student Transfer Report
Subject:
IX.B.3. Readmission of Student #43-02-2012-2013
Subject:
IX.B.4. Overnight Field Trip Request (TPSD Goals #2 and #4)
Subject:
IX.B.4.a. Tupelo High School Band to Pearl, MS, for MHSAA Concert Band State Evaluation, March 25-26, 2014
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.4.b. Tupelo High School Thespians to Lincoln, NE, for International Thespian Conference, June 22-29, 2014
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B.4.c. Tupelo High School Technical Students Association, Olive Branch, MS, TSA State Conference, March 26-28, 2014
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Office of Superintendent Dr. Gearl Loden
Subject:
IX.C.1. Request Approval of Appropriate Travel Expenses for Four Board members to attend the annual NSBA Conference, April 4-7, 2014, New Orleans, LA
Subject:
IX.C.2. Approval of Dues for 2014-2015 National School Boards Association (April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015) in the amount of $4,165.00
Attachments:
Subject:
X. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
X.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Linda Pannell (TPSD Goal #5)
Subject:
X.A.1. Docket of Claims for the period February 1, 2014, through February 28, 2014, in the amount of $1,026,923.56; THS Activity Check Register for February 2014, in the amount of $4,836.41; and Athletic Check Register in the amount of $8,908.81; for a grand total of $1,040,668.78.
Presenter:
Mr. Kenneth Wheeler
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2. Financial Reports for Month-Ending January 31, 2014
Presenter:
Mrs. Linda Pannell
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
X.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Statement
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
Subject:
X.B.1. Approval of Licensed Staff
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B.2. Job Description -- Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Presenter:
Dr. Gearl Loden
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Diana Ezell (TPSD Goal #1)
Subject:
X.C.1. Consideration for Approval of Camp Opportunity, Summer 2014
Presenter:
Dr. Diana Ezell
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.2. Proposed TPSD Policy Changes
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C.2.a. Second Reading of New TPSD Policy IGAA Student Religious Liberties
Subject:
X.C.2.b. Second Reading of New TPSD Policy GBKA Reduction in Professional Staff
Subject:
X.D. Office of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gearl Loden (TPSD Goal #4)
Subject:
X.D.1. Employment of 2014-2015 School Administrative Personnel, Licensed District Administrators and District-Wide Positions-No License Required
Presenter:
Dr. Gearl Loden
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D.1.a. Employment of 2014-2015 School Administrative Personnel
Subject:
X.D.1.b. Employment of 2014-2015 Licensed District Administrators
Subject:
X.D.1.c. Employment of 2014-2015 District-Wide Positions/No License Required
Subject:
X.D.2. Information Items
Presenter:
Dr. Gearl Loden
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D.2.a. Marketing Update (Mrs. Kay Bishop)
Subject:
X.D.2.b. THS Turf/Track Update (Mr. Andy Schoggin)
Subject:
X.D.2.c. Discipline Review Committee (Dr. Matthew Dillon)
Subject:
X.D.2.d. Potential Adjustment to School Calendar (Dr. Diana Ezell)
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D.2.e. National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Convention, April 4-7, 2014
Subject:
X.D.3. Miscellaneous
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
XII.A. Amendment to 2014 Board Meeting Schedule
Presenter:
Dr. Gearl Loden
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
XIII.A. Future Agenda Topics -- Superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.A.1. 2014 Parent of the Year
Subject:
XIII.A.2. Approval of Licensed Teachers for 2014-2015 School Year
Subject:
XIII.A.3. Potential Handbook Changes
Subject:
XIII.A.4. Summer Projects Report (Dr. Dillon/Julie Hinds)
Subject:
XIII.B. Future Agenda Topics -- Board Members
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. Executive Session
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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