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PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made at this meeting of the board.
RECOGNITIONS
No recognitions were made at this meeting of the board.
COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BOARD
A. FYO8 Budget Concepts
Dr. McCoy continued discussion regarding the FY08 Budget.
B. Facilities Report – Summer Projects Update
Mrs. Julie Hinds presented a report regarding work accomplished in our facilities this summer.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
A. Consent Agenda
1. Contractual Agreements
Contractual Agreement #CO8006: Lawndale – Agreement for Take One – National
Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Inc.
Rental of School Facility SFR801: Milam Auditorium – November 10, 2007 – Regional
Rehab Center
2. Single Source Purchase
#SS800: Academic Innovation - THS
3. Donations
#2007-2008-804: Cash Donation – Lawndale School – Lawndale PTO
4. Ratification of TPSD Grant #282 (THS NASA Grant)
THS NASA Grant “Shoot for the Stars”
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
B. Student Transfer Report
1. Approval of seven (7) resident student transfers (in-district)
2. Denial of one (1) non-resident student transfer (in district)
3. Approval of twenty-five (25) non-resident students (tuition)
4. Recommendation to release four (4) resident students
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
C. Personnel Report
1. Consideration of Licensed Staff
2. Consideration of Classified Staff
3. Special Function Pay Rate for Food Service Employees
4. Consideration of Substitutes
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
D. Docket of Claims
Mr. Mike Clayborne reviewed the Docket of Claims for the period of July 21 through August 3, 2007, in the amount of $461,422.49
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
E. Policy Changes
1. Amendment to TPSD Policy Exhibit EFD-E Food Prices
Food Service Director Lynne Rogers and Assistant Superintendent George Noflin, Jr., recommended an amendment to TPSD Policy Exhibit EFD-E Food Prices to increase the meal prices for staff and visitors’ meals due to the actual cost of meals for the district (increase of 25¢ per meal). Also, in the past, staff meal prices have been lower than visitor meal prices. (Rescinds TPSD Policy Exhibit EFD-E Food Prices dated 4/11/05).
2. Amendment to TPSD Policy DFA Revenue from Investments
Superintendent Randy McCoy and Finance Director Linda Pannell recommended an amendment to TPSD Policy DFA Revenue from Investments. This change was necessary to comply with current laws and audit requirements. (Rescinds TPSD Policy DFA Revenue from Investments dated 4/24/01).
3. Amendment to TPSD Policy BDA Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting
An amendment to TPSD Policy BDA Board of Trustees Organization Meeting was recommended to delete the appointment of an Innovation in Education Advisory Committee member (this committee is now obsolete), and to add the formation of an Audit Review Committee. (Rescinds TPSD Policy BDA Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting dated 3/3/98).
*In December, 2007, the TPSD 2006-2007 School Year Audit should be completed. Therefore, it is recommended that two Board Members be appointed today to serve on the Audit Review Committee to attend the Exit Interview with our auditors for the 2006-2007 School Year Audit in December of 2007.
Mr. John nail and Mr. Steve Ludt were appointed to attend the Exit Interview with our auditors to discuss the FY07 audit.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
UNFINISHED BUISNESS
A. Consideration of Approval of Certificates of Substantial Completion for Reroofing Projects at King North Wing, Milam East Wind, and Carver Main Building
King North Wing
Milam East Wing
Carver Main Building
Contractor: Insulated Roofing Systems, Inc.
Architect: Pryor & Morrow Architects, P.A.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
B. 2007-2008 Board Goals
Discussion continued regarding the development of 2007-2008 Board Goals.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
NEW BUSINESS
A. 2007-2008 Support Therapist/Interagency Agreement
The proposed 2007-20080 Support Therapist/Interagency Agreement between
Northeast Mental Health-Mental Retardation (MH-MR) Commission and the TPSD was presented for review and consideration for approval. This agreement outlines the collaborative activities and services between the Northeast MH-MR Commission and the TPSD.
B. Authorization to Transfer and Loan within District Accounts
Each school year, a request is made that the finance director be given formal board approval to transfer funds as considered necessary for the operation of the accounts of the school district. These funds are moved from checking account to investment accounts as appropriate for the best yield on district funds. Also, in the daily operation of the school district accounts, it is necessary for one account to temporarily loan funds to another account. Authorization was requested from the Board to allow Mrs. Pannell to make loans and transfers between funds as necessary for the daily operation of the finances of the school district.
C. Consideration of Resolution of Declaring 2006-2007 Ad Valorem Shortfall
The calculations according to the formulas prescribed by the State Auditor’s Office indicated that for the 2006-2007 school year the Tupelo Public School District has ashortfall in ad valorem tax received in the amount of $679,849. Dr. McCoy outlined two options in a letter to Mr. Leroy Belk, Lee County Tax Collector, and Mayor Neelly.
D. Adoption of Tupelo Public School District FY08 Budget and Resolution Requesting a Tax Levy for the Support of the TPSD for the 2007-2008 School
Year
The second draft of the FY08 School Budget was discussed for review and approval. The proposed budget has a total revenue of $ 87,462,033.08
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
An Executive Session was held to discuss personnel matters.
ADJOURNMENT