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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
IV.A. January 17, 2017, Regular Meeting
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
V.A. Public Comments
V.B. Recognitions
V.B.1. School Board Recognition Week
V.B.2. CREATE Presentation of Check to Teacher of the Year Brittany Womack
V.B.3. SPED Department
V.B.4. Assistant Superintendent Secretaries
V.B.5. THS Band for Participating in Presidential Inaugural Parade
V.B.6. Stock Market Winners in Statewide Competition (Milam Students)
V.B.7. MS Assessment Program Perfect Score Winners in 3rd-8th grades for 2015-2016 School Year
V.B.8. Recognize Students with High AP Scores and AP Teachers with High Scoring Students
V.B.9. Growing Healthy Waves receives the MS Partnerships in Education Governor's Award of Distinction
V.B.10. Employees of the Month (November, 2016 - February, 2017)
VI. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
VI.A. United Way Campaign Update
VI.B. SPED Update (TPSD Goal #1)
VI.C. Assistant Principal Development Update (TPSD Goals #1 and #3)
VI.D. First Semester GPA and MHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Information/Athletic Update (TPSD Goals #1)
VI.E. Ad Valorem Report for Amount Received through January, 2017  (TPSD Goal #4)
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
VII.A.1. Contractual Agreements #CO1743, #CO1744 and #CO1746; Charter Bus Services Contract BC# 2016-2017-007; and Rental of School Facilities #SFR1716
VII.A.2. Ratification of Contractual Agreements #CO1741, #CO1742, and #CO1745
VII.A.3. Donations #2016-2017-039 through #2016-2017-043
VII.A.4. Permission to Submit TPSD Grant #1726
VII.A.5. Permission to Advertise -- BD1703 -- Activity Bus
VII.A.6. Awarding of Advertised Bid/Proposal -- RFP1703 E-Rate Items/Equipment
VII.B. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant
VII.B.1. Student Transfer Report
VII.B.2. Request Approval of Overnight Field Trips
VII.B.3. Approval of 2016-2017 School Wellness Policies
VII.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Anna Guntharp
VII.C.1. Title III LEP and Title III Immigrant Assurances
VIII. Superintendent's Report
VIII.A. Office of Assistant Finance Director Rachel Murphree (TPSD Goal #4)
VIII.A.1. Docket of Claims for January 7, 2017, through February 3, 2017, Docket of Claims #42010 through #42745, Accounts Payable Checks #27615 through #28269 in the amount of $1,541,572.56 and Athletic Activity Ref Pay for January 1, 2017, through January 31, 2017, in the amount of $3,641.05 for a grand total of $1,545,213.61.
VIII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending December 31, 2016
VIII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
VIII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
VIII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
VIII.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
VIII.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Statement -- Not Required
VIII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
VIII.B.1. Licensed Personnel Recommendations
VIII.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton (TPSD Goals #1-4)
VIII.C.1. Second Reading of Policy IIAAA--Opting out of State Testing
VIII.C.2. First Reading of New Policies EDDAA, GABBA, GABE, and GBRA
VIII.C.3. Revision of TPSD Policies GBAAAB, DEEG, EBHA, GADG, and GBBA
VIII.D. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant
VIII.D.1. Student Discipline Case #30-2-2016-2017
VIII.D.2. Student Discipline Case #74-2016-2017
VIII.E. Office of Superintendent Dr. Gearl Loden (TPSD Goal #3)
VIII.E.1. Information Items-
VIII.E.1.a. Buildings and Grounds Update -- Mr. Andy Cantrell
VIII.E.1.b. Credit of $45,609.70 for new classroom addition at TMS. 
VIII.E.1.c. STEM Implementation
VIII.E.1.d. Upcoming Events (March 21 9:00am Work Session, HLC; March 21 Noon, Regular Meeting, HLC)
VIII.E.2. Miscellaneous
IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX.A. Resolution Directing the Sale and Award of Bonds in the Principal Amount of $8,800,000.00
IX.B. Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Issuance of a Limited-Tax Note in the Principal Amount of $1,100,000.00
IX.C. Policy FB -- Naming School Facilities
X. NEW BUSINESS
X.A. Recommendation to Award Bids for ECEC Renovations Project
XI. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
XI.A. Future Agenda Topics -- March 21 Board Meeting -- 9:00am Work Session; Noon Meeting -- Oath of Office for New Board Member; Organizational Meeting; Audit Update; Approval of Opportunity Camp; Employment of 2017-2018 Principals; Amendment to IDEA FY16 Project Application; Bond Projects Update; and Approval of Title I-Part D;
XI.B. Future Agenda Topics -- Board Members
XI.C. Consideration of Executive Session
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 14, 2017 at 12:00 PM - Regular
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Attachments:
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IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Attachments:
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IV.A. January 17, 2017, Regular Meeting
Presenter:
Ms. Patrice Tate
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V. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
V.A. Public Comments
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V.B. Recognitions
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V.B.1. School Board Recognition Week
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V.B.2. CREATE Presentation of Check to Teacher of the Year Brittany Womack
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V.B.3. SPED Department
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V.B.4. Assistant Superintendent Secretaries
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V.B.5. THS Band for Participating in Presidential Inaugural Parade
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V.B.6. Stock Market Winners in Statewide Competition (Milam Students)
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V.B.7. MS Assessment Program Perfect Score Winners in 3rd-8th grades for 2015-2016 School Year
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V.B.8. Recognize Students with High AP Scores and AP Teachers with High Scoring Students
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V.B.9. Growing Healthy Waves receives the MS Partnerships in Education Governor's Award of Distinction
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V.B.10. Employees of the Month (November, 2016 - February, 2017)
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VI. COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
Subject:
VI.A. United Way Campaign Update
Presenter:
Mr. Russ Wilson/Ms. Mary Ann Plasencia
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VI.B. SPED Update (TPSD Goal #1)
Presenter:
Mrs. Gena McAlpin
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VI.C. Assistant Principal Development Update (TPSD Goals #1 and #3)
Presenter:
Ms. Heather Cartwright/Mr. Mark Enis
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VI.D. First Semester GPA and MHSAA Scholar Athlete Team Information/Athletic Update (TPSD Goals #1)
Presenter:
Dr. Eddie Moore
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VI.E. Ad Valorem Report for Amount Received through January, 2017  (TPSD Goal #4)
Presenter:
Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Attachments:
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VII.A. Office of Director of Finance Mrs. Rachel Murphree (TPSD GOAL #4)
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.A.1. Contractual Agreements #CO1743, #CO1744 and #CO1746; Charter Bus Services Contract BC# 2016-2017-007; and Rental of School Facilities #SFR1716
Attachments:
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VII.A.2. Ratification of Contractual Agreements #CO1741, #CO1742, and #CO1745
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VII.A.3. Donations #2016-2017-039 through #2016-2017-043
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VII.A.4. Permission to Submit TPSD Grant #1726
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VII.A.5. Permission to Advertise -- BD1703 -- Activity Bus
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.A.6. Awarding of Advertised Bid/Proposal -- RFP1703 E-Rate Items/Equipment
Attachments:
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VII.B. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant
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VII.B.1. Student Transfer Report
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VII.B.2. Request Approval of Overnight Field Trips
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VII.B.3. Approval of 2016-2017 School Wellness Policies
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VII.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Anna Guntharp
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VII.C.1. Title III LEP and Title III Immigrant Assurances
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
VIII.A. Office of Assistant Finance Director Rachel Murphree (TPSD Goal #4)
Presenter:
Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Docket of Claims for January 7, 2017, through February 3, 2017, Docket of Claims #42010 through #42745, Accounts Payable Checks #27615 through #28269 in the amount of $1,541,572.56 and Athletic Activity Ref Pay for January 1, 2017, through January 31, 2017, in the amount of $3,641.05 for a grand total of $1,545,213.61.
Presenter:
Mrs. Sherry Davis
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VIII.A.2. Finance Reports for Month Ending December 31, 2016
Presenter:
Mrs. Rachel Murphree
Attachments:
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VIII.A.2.a. Summary Report of Reconciled Bank Statements with Certification
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VIII.A.2.b. Statement of Revenue and Expenditures with Current Budget Status
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VIII.A.2.c. Cash Flow Statement for District Maintenance Fund
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VIII.A.2.d. Combined Balance Sheet for all General and Special Revenue Funds
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VIII.A.2.e. Monthly Financial Statement -- Not Required
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VIII.B. Office of Director of Human Resources Mr. Jim Turner (TPSD Goal #3)
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Licensed Personnel Recommendations
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VIII.C. Office of Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton (TPSD Goals #1-4)
Presenter:
Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Second Reading of Policy IIAAA--Opting out of State Testing
Presenter:
Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Attachments:
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VIII.C.2. First Reading of New Policies EDDAA, GABBA, GABE, and GBRA
Presenter:
Mrs. Kimberly Britton
Attachments:
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VIII.C.3. Revision of TPSD Policies GBAAAB, DEEG, EBHA, GADG, and GBBA
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Office of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Eddie Peasant
Presenter:
Dr. Eddie Peasant
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Student Discipline Case #30-2-2016-2017
Presenter:
Dr. Eddie Peasant
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VIII.D.2. Student Discipline Case #74-2016-2017
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VIII.E. Office of Superintendent Dr. Gearl Loden (TPSD Goal #3)
Presenter:
Dr. Gearl Loden
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Information Items-
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E.1.a. Buildings and Grounds Update -- Mr. Andy Cantrell
Subject:
VIII.E.1.b. Credit of $45,609.70 for new classroom addition at TMS. 
Subject:
VIII.E.1.c. STEM Implementation
Attachments:
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VIII.E.1.d. Upcoming Events (March 21 9:00am Work Session, HLC; March 21 Noon, Regular Meeting, HLC)
Subject:
VIII.E.2. Miscellaneous
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IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subject:
IX.A. Resolution Directing the Sale and Award of Bonds in the Principal Amount of $8,800,000.00
Presenter:
Mr. Otis Tims
Attachments:
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IX.B. Resolution Authorizing and Directing the Issuance of a Limited-Tax Note in the Principal Amount of $1,100,000.00
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Policy FB -- Naming School Facilities
Presenter:
Mr. Rob Hudson/Mr. Kenneth Wheeler
Attachments:
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X. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
X.A. Recommendation to Award Bids for ECEC Renovations Project
Presenter:
Mr. William Dexter, Pryor and Morrow/Mr. Andy Cantrell
Attachments:
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XI. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Subject:
XI.A. Future Agenda Topics -- March 21 Board Meeting -- 9:00am Work Session; Noon Meeting -- Oath of Office for New Board Member; Organizational Meeting; Audit Update; Approval of Opportunity Camp; Employment of 2017-2018 Principals; Amendment to IDEA FY16 Project Application; Bond Projects Update; and Approval of Title I-Part D;
Presenter:
Dr. Gearl Loden
Attachments:
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XI.B. Future Agenda Topics -- Board Members
Attachments:
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XI.C. Consideration of Executive Session
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Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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