Public Comments and Recognitions
Public Comments
No public comments were presented at this meeting of the board.
Recognitions
No recognitions were made at this meeting of the Board.
Communications to the Board
Strategic Plan Update
An updated report on the TPSD Strategic Plan was presented for review.
Administrative Idea Session
A report regarding the Administrative Idea Session held on October 6, 2006 was presented for review.
Report on the October 19, 2006 Meeting of the TPSD Facility Utilization Advisory Team Subcommittee and Request for consideration and Approval of an Agreement
Mr. Meadows provided a brief report on the October 19, 2006 meeting of the Facility Utilization Advisory Team Subcommittee members. The K-6 principals, along with Dr. McCoy and Mr. Noflin, attended and participated in the meeting.
Also attached for consideration and approval was a copy of a proposed agreement between the TPSD and the OR/Ed laboratory at North Carolina State University to provide technical assistance to the TPSD in the reorganization and the rezoning of the 10 elementary schools for possible implementation in Fall 2009.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Civic Auditorium – Curtain and Light Batten Rigging System
Information regarding the serious safety risk of the curtain and light batten rigging system at the Civic Auditorium and the need to replace this existing rigging system as soon as possible was provided.
Tupelo High School after School Tutorial Program
Information regarding Tupelo High School after School Tutorial Program beginning Monday, November 6, 2006 was provided. The program’s primary focus will be grade recovery – allowing a student the opportunity to rework a test, quiz, or other graded work and receive a grade which will be determined by each department. Sessions will be scheduled for three afternoons a week and consist of one hour, and there will be no cost to the student to attend. The tutorial program will include ACT preparation prior to each administration of the ACT, and these sessions will also be extended to students free of charge.
Superintendent’s Report
Consent Agenda
Contractual Agreements
#SFR709 – Tupelo Ballet - THS Performing Art Center on November 29 & 30, 2006 and December 1 & 2, 2006.
#SFR710 – Tupelo Ballet - Civic Auditorium on March 29, 30, & 31, 2007.
#SFR711 – Tupelo Ballet - Civic Auditorium on March 29, 30, & 31, 2007.
#SFR712 – Mr. Edd Holliday - THS Performing Art Center on November 12, 2006.
#BC07003 – TMS Pre-AP Classes -Chattanooga, TN
#BC07004 – Parkway - First Graders - Memphis
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Donations
Media Center - Joyner Elementary School.
Single Source Purchase
A request was made to approve a single source purchase (S707): Mary Ruth Wright, Special Education Director wished to purchase Lexis T 216 Transmitters and Lexis R 216 Receivers fro hearing impairment needs in our classrooms.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Permission to Restrict Specification (BD530) Internet Protocol Video Surveillance and Securtiy Management System for THS
Permission was requested to refine specifications to the Milestone software currently in use at TMS and particular cameras for inside and outside stations at each location at THS.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
School Bus – Turnaround Request
Information was provided on a gravel request to the Lee County Board of Supervisors for a turnaround at 133 Drive 57, Tupelo, MS 38801.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Mississippi Economic Council – STAR Program
Oath of Confidentiality designating the Public Education Forum and the M.B. Swayze Foundation as specified organizations that have our district’s permission to examine transcripts for audit and evaluation purposes related to the STAR Program.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Student Transfer Report
Dr. Randy McCoy recommended the following ratifications be made to the student transfer requests:
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Personnel Recommendations
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Docket of Claims
Mr. Nail reviewed the Docket of Claims for the period of October 1, 2006 through October 13, 2006 in the amount of $1,089,915,02.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Financial Statements for Month-Ending September 30, 2006
The Financial Statements for Month-Ending September 30, 2006 and a Statement of Income and Expenditures through the period of September 30, 2006 were presented for approval.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Policy Changes – BBB-E, BEA-E for 2006 and BEA-E for 2007
BBB-E Term of Office Board Members
Amendment to Existing Policy
BEA-E Regular Board Meetings - 2006
Amendment – delete November 28th Board Meeting due to Thanksgiving Holidays – recommended called meeting if needed
BEA-E Regular Board Meetings - 2007
Recommendations for 2007 Regular Board Meetings
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Awarding of Advertised Bids (BD535 – Warehouse Copy Paper)
Lowest and best bid from Ricoh Corporation for BD525 Warehouse Copy Paper was submitted for approval
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Unfinished Business
Tupelo Middle School Fencing Project (BD532)
The Board heard consideration about increasing TMS Fencing Project.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Fred Factor Awards Criteria
Information was provided for the consideration and approval of eligibility criteria guidelines for a Fred Factor Award.
New Business
TPSD Title III Limited English Grant Application for 2006-2007 (FY07)
Federal Programs Coordinator Dale Warriner and David Meadows requested permission to present the 2006-2007 (FY07) TPSD Title III Limited English Proficient Grant Application for consideration for Approval. The Title III Grant will be utilized to support district goals in training teachers and student materials
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
2006-2007 (FY07) TPSD Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant Application
Dr. Susan Johnston and David Meadows requested permission to submit the 2006-2007 (FY07) TPSD Education for Homeless children and Youth Grant for consideration for approval.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Miscellaneous Business
Adjournment