February 1, 2010
AGENDA
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, February 1, 2010, in the Board Room of
the Administration Office Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 p.m.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of January 11, 2010, Board of Education Meeting and Joint Board of Education Meeting of January 11, 2010
2C. Approval of Fund Raisers
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
3. Director’s Updates
3A. CHS Compliance Proposal - Tennessee Diploma Project
3B. *Revised Long Range Facilities Plan
3C. *Title I Restructuring
4. On the Human Side
4A. Good News
Regular Agenda
5. Policies for Review - Ann Culbreth
6. Board Vision Workshops - Peggy Pesterfield
7. Dates for Special Called Meetings on Budget - Peggy Pesterfield
8. Finalize Plans for Day on the Hill - Peggy Pesterfield
9. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
10. Site Committee Report - Murl Dirksen
11. Appointment of Committees - Peggy Pesterfield
*Vote Required
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Dates to Remember
January 11, 2010
AGENDA
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, January 11, 2010, in the Board Room of the
Administration Office Building, Cleveland, Tennesse, 5:30 p.m.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of December 7, 2009, Board of Education Meeting.
2C. Approval of Second Reading of Policy 6.701
2D. Approval of Fund Raisers
2E. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
3. Director’s Updates
3A. National School Board Week
3B. Review of Annual Report
3C. CMS Request for stands and lights - Scott Carroll
3D. Green Quest - Paul Ramsey
3E. e4TN - Larry Payne
4. *On the Human Side
4A. Good News (out for the Holidays)
Regular Agenda
5. Free/Reduced Lunches - Shelly Copeland
6. *Approval of School Calendar 2009-2010 - Rick Denning
7. Saturday University Program - Ione Carter
8. *Review of Annual Agenda - Peggy Pesterfield
9. Board Member Maintenance/Capital Outlay Request - Rick Denning
9A. French Drain at Mayfield
9B. Wash and Seal Mayfield Wall
9C. Install Hardwood Flooring/Stage Area at CHS
10. Plan Ground Breaking for January 24 or 31 - Dawn Robinson
11. Plan for Day on the Hill - February 23, 2010 - Peggy Pesterfield
12. Site Committee Report - Murl Dirksen
13. *Election of Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Chairman Pro Tem - Peggy Pesterfield
14. Reschedule Self-Evaluation Retreat (if necessary) - Peggy Pesterfield
15. Ambassador’s Program - Peggy Pesterfield
*Vote Required
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- 2010 SCOPE Conference
- Work Orders November 2009
- Dates to Remember
December 7, 2009
AGENDA
TO: Board Members and Mayor Tom Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, December 7, 2009,
Administration Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of November 2, 2009, board meeting
2C. Approval of Fundraisers
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2E. Approval of Statutory Bond of City Clerk
Spotlight
First Spotlight - Parental and Community Involvement - Autumn O’Bryan
Second Spotlight - TSBA Award for Arnold Renovation – Pat Chester of TSBA and Don Shell of Community Tectonics, Inc.
Regular Agenda
3. Director’s Updates
3A. Paperless Report Cards - Joan Bradburn
3B. Recommendations for 2010 - 2011 Calendar
3C. *New Tennessee Academic Standards
3D. H1N1 Shots for Cleveland City Schools Students - Doug Greene
4. On the Human Side
4A. Good News Reports from Cleveland City Schools - Rick Denning
5. *Policy Changes and Review: - A. Culbreth
6. Annual Report Card - A. Culbreth
7. *Director’s Evaluation - Part II - Rick Denning
8. *Approval of Board Self-Evaluation Instrument - Peggy Pesterfield and Dawn Robinson
9. Proposed Traffic Pattern for Cleveland High School - Megan Wilson, City Traffic Engineer
10. *Home Link - Steve Clariday
11. *Director’s Recommendation for Long Range Facilities Plan Revisions - Rick Denning
12. *Vote on Contractor for CHS Science Wing Addition - Peggy Pesterfield
13. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Dawn Robinson
14. Saturday University Project update - Murl Dirksen
15. Site Committee Update - Murl Dirksen
16. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
17. Procurement Process Required for Municipal Boards of Education - Dawn Robinson
18. Reports on TSBA Annual Conference - Board Members
*Vote Required
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- Minutes from Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation Meeting
- Letter of Recognition to CHS
- Sports Schedules
- TSBA Day on the Hill Schedule
- Dates to Remember
November 2, 2009
AGENDA
TO: Board Members and Mayor Tom Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, November 2, 2009,
Administration Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of September 30, October 5 and October 9, 2009
2C. Approval of Fundraisers
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2E. Approval of New Dates for Bid Opening
Spotlight
First Spotlight - Navajo Nation Seminar - Jim David
Second Spotlight - National Teacher Certification - Lynn Voelz
Third Spotlight - Cleveland Middle School’s ICU Plan - Jeff Elliott
Regular Agenda
3. Director’s Updates
3A. Field House Renovation - R. Denning
3B. New ISTE Regulations/Teacher and Student Testing - J. Bradburn
3C. Architectural Fees - Betsy Vines Auditorium - R. Denning
4. On the Human Side
4A. Good News Reports from Cleveland City Schools - Rick Denning
5. New Policies: Revisit Policy 6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities - A. Culbreth
6. Proposed Traffic Pattern for Cleveland High School - Megan Wilson, City Traffic Engineer
7. S.A.T. University update - Murl Dirksen
8. Report on Arnold Handicap Ramp - Gene Bishop
9. Site Committee Update - Murl Dirksen
10. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
11. Schedule Joint Meeting with Bradley County Board of Education in January
12. TSBA Annual Conference - Retreat - Dawn Robinson
*Vote Required
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- Mini Grant Report
- Dates to Remember
October 5, 2009
AGENDA
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, October 5, 2009,
Administration Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of September 14, 2009
2C. Approval of Policies - Second Reading.
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2E. Approval of Report of State Compliance
2F. Approval of Report of Textbook Compliance
Spotlight
First Spotlight - Showcase Cleveland Middle School Media Center - Grace Dyrek, Librarian
Regular Agenda
3. Director’s Updates
3A. *Architectural Services - Betsy Vines Auditorium - Rick Denning
3B. CMS’s ICU Plan - Jeff Elliott
3C. Arnold Handicap Ramp – Rick Denning
3D. New School Bus Replacement Schedule
4. On the Human Side
4A. Good News Re ports from Cleveland City Schools - Rick Denning
5. Energy Management Report - Paul Ramsey
6. Overview of Schools and Sites - Tommy Green
7. Finalize Plans for TSBA Annual Conference - Peggy Pesterfield
8. Site Committee Report - Murl Dirksen
8A. Update of Bid Date and Projected Date for Construction - Steve Morgan
9. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
*Vote Required
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- CCS Swim Coaches Search Report
- Dates to Remember
September 14, 2009
AGENDA
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, September 14, 2009, in the Board
Room of the Administrative Office Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of August 3, August 11 and August 21, 2009
2C. Approval of Fund Raising Activities
2D. Approval of Second Reading of Board Policies:
3.2001 Energy Management Conservation
4.605 Graduation Requirements
4.606 Graduation Activities
6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities
2E. Approval of Extended Contract Program Proposal
2F. Approval of Additional Teachers
2G. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
2H. Approval of one more bus for Extended Utilization
2I. Approval of change of Board Visit Date to the Teen Learning Center
Spotlight
First Spotlight - Recognition of New Teachers
Second Spotlight - Charter TV - CCS TV - Jon Souders
Regular Agenda
3. *Renovation of Betsy Vines Auditorium - A. Boggs and J. Murphy
4. Population Growth Study - Gary Farlow
5. Director’s Updates
5A. Livescribe Pen - J. Bradburn and R. Denning
5B. Discussion of Tennessee New Standards - A. Culbreth, C. Goodman and L. Payne
6. On the Human Side
6A. Good News - Cleveland City Schools Interact Club
7. *First Reading of Policies 1.8012 Extended School Day/Year - Ann Culbreth
8. Computer Donations - Steve Clariday
9. Update on Enrollment - Larry Payne
10. H1N1 - Kathy Shankle-Rowan
11. Site Committee Update - Murl Dirksen
11A. Update on gymnasium room repair at Cleveland High School.
12. Discussion of Board Retreats - Peggy Pesterfield
13. Final Discussion of Science Wing Plans - Peggy Pesterfield
14. Plan and Appoint Delegates to Annual TSBA Conference - Peggy Pesterfield
*Vote Required
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel
- BCPEF Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- Article from The Tennessean regarding standards
- Dates to Remember
August 3, 2009
AGENDA
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland
Board of Education, August 3, 2009, in the Auditorium of
Arnold Memorial Elementary School, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of July 13, 2009
2C. Approval of Early Fund Raiser
2D. Approval of Second Reading of Board Policies 1.400, 1.502 and 5.305.
2E. Approval of Jim Ginn in position of Technology at Cleveland High School
2F. Approval of DHA Committees - first and second semester
2G. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
Spotlight
First Spotlight - Recognition of Teachers Receiving Tenure
Second Spotlight - Recognition of Retired Teachers
Regular Agenda
3. Director’s Updates
3A. Livescribe Pen - J. Bradburn and R. Denning
3B. Community Garden - Jennifer Norton
3C. Discussion of PAT Program - Ione Carter
3D. Items from the BCPEF Program Audit - R. Denning
4. On the Human Side
4A. Good News - Cleveland City Schools Interact Club
5. *First Reading of Policies 3.200 Buildings and grounds Management, 4.605 Graduation Requirements, 4.606 Graduation Activities and 6.701 Student Solicitations/Fundraising Activities - Ann Culbreth
6. Request for Refurbishing Betsy Vines Auditorium - Anita Boggs and Jan Murphy
7. Update of 8th Grade Acedemic Promotion Guidelines and proposal for 6th and 7th grades Promotion Guidelines - Jeffrey Elliott
8. TLN/Legislative Report - Peggy Pesterfield and Bill Brown
9. Plan Fall District Meeting (Tues. Sept. 8, 2009) at Sequatchie County High School in Dunlap - Peggy Pesterfield
10. Site Committee Update - Murl Dirksen
10A. *Approval of RFP Committee
10B. *Set Special Called Meeting to Approve Construction Plans
10C. *Site Committee Recommendation of Option 1 of Construction Contract
10D. Agreement and Release from Fillauer Family Partnership, LP
11. *School Visitation Schedule
12. *Saturday University Program - Murl Dirksen
*Vote Required.
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel
- Sports Schedules
- Dates to Remember
July 13, 2009
AGENDA
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, July 13, 2009,
in the Board Room of the
Administration Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2. *Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of June 1, 2009, and June 4, 2009.
2C. Approval of Fund Raiser
2D. Approval of Second Reading of Board Policies 4.302 Field Trips
and Excursions, 4.600
Grading System and 4.601 Reporting
to Parents.
2E. Approval of RFP for Point of Sale
2F. Approval of Extended Use of Vehicles with Twelve Years Service
2G. Approval of two Special Education Applications
Spotlight
First Spotlight - SACS Award - Debby Torres
Regular Agenda
3. Director’s Updates
3A. *Calculator Request - Linda Kidwell
3B. Announcement of hiring Cheri Morgan, Coach Slaughter,
Coach Collier and
Autumn O’Bryan.
3C. Procedures for Possible H1N1 Flu Outbreak.
3D. CHS Track Curb Proposal
4. First Reading of Policies 1.400 School Board Meetings, 1.502 Board Meeting News Coverage, 5.305 Family and Medical Leave - Ann Culbreth
5. *Director’s Evaluation - Peggy Pesterfield
6. Child Nutrition Information - Shelly Copeland
7. Leonard Center - Murl Dirksen
8. *Student Computer Program - Steve Clariday
9. Site Committee Update - Murl Dirksen
9A. Proposed Meeting with Upland Design Group - Rick Denning
9B. *Long Range Facilities Plan - Peggy Pesterfield and Murl Dirksen
*Vote Required.
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel
- Letter from Ron Hill
- Updates from Technology Department
- Dates to Remember
June 1, 2009
AGENDA
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the
Cleveland Board of Education, June 1, 2009, in the Board Room of the
Administration Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2.*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of May 4, 2009, Board of Education
Meeting.
2C. Approval of Senior Project Manager Contract
2D. Approval of Food Bids
Regular Agenda
3. *Director’s Contract - Bill Brown
4. Director’s Updates
4A. *Change Date of July Board of Education
Meeting from July 6 to July 13th
4B. Leonard Center
5. On The Human Side
5A. Good News - Rick Denning
6. *First Reading of Policies 4.302.1, Field Trips and Excursions, 4.600, Grading System and 4.601, Reporting to Parents - Ann Culbreth
7. *Director’s Evaluation Instrument - Peggy Pesterfield
8. Mayfield Elementary School Construction Budget - Steve Morgan
9. Stimulus Package Budget Discussion - Ann Culbreth and Ione Carter
10. Site Committee Update - Murl Dirksen
11. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
*Vote Required.
“B” Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Free/Reduced Lunch Percentages
- ELL Zone Proposal for Elementary ELL Students
- Dates to Remember
April 6, 2009
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, April 6, 2009, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2.*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of 3/2/09, Board of Education Meeting and 3/19/09
Special Called Board of Education Meeting..
2C. Approval of Second Reading of Policies 4.605, 5.109 and 6.411
2D. Approval of Teachers Tenure
2E. Approval of Textbook Adoption
2F. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2G. Approval of Fund Raiser
2H. Approval of Surplus Equipment
2I. Approval of Betty Lyle Plaque for Arnold School
Spotlights
First Spotlight - TSBA 2008 School of the Year for Excellence in Architectural
Design- Randy Bennett
Second Spotlight - Report from SCOPE attendees - Patty Puckett
Third Spotlight - Recognition of National Merit Scholars - Michael Kahrs
Fourth Spotlight - Recognition of Webmaster - Joan Bradburn
Regular Agenda
3. *Director’ s Contract Amendment -Murl Dirksen
4. Director’ s Updates
4A. *Capital Outlay Projects -Funding
4B. System Cost Containment
5. On The Human Side
5A. Good News - Rick Denning
6. Discussion with Upland Design Group, Inc. - Brian Templeton
7. Melinda Carroll - Discussion of City RFQ’ s/RFP’ s Procedures - Peggy Pesterfield
8. *Discussion of Science Wing Delivery Method - Steve Morgan.
9. *Board Policies - First Reading of Policies 5.500, 5.501 and 6.200 - Ann Culbreth
10. CHS Redesign - Rick Denning
11. Virtual Schools - Rick Denning
12. Plan and Schedule Teacher Appreciation Day - Peggy Pesterfield
13. Report on Dress Code (No Change) - Chuck Rockholt and Jeff Elliott
14. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
15. Announcement of Dates for Year End Graduation Events - Chuck Rockholt
*Vote Required.
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
CHS "Discover Engineering" Brochure
CHS Course Descriptions (to be handed out)
CHS Dedication of Memorial Garden
Report Card Committee Members
Dates to Remember
To: Board of Education Members
Local News Media
From: Dr. Rick Denning, Director
Re: Board of Education Meeting
March 19, 2009
A special meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009, 11:30 A.M. at Mayfield Elementary School, 501 20th Street NE. Following is the agenda.
1. *Approval of the agenda
2. *Approval of the 2008-2009 General Fund Budget Amendments and Food Service
Amendments - Brenda Carson
3. *Approval of the 2009-20010 General Fund Budget and Food Service Budget - Rick
Denning
4. *Approval of Substitute Teacher Pay Rate - Rick Denning
5. *Approval of overnight field trips - Rick Denning
March 2, 2009
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, March 2, 2009, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items o the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2.*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of February 9, 2009, Board of Education Meeting.
2C. Approval of Second Reading of Policy 4.301 Interscholastic Athletics
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2E. Approval of Fund Raiser
Spotlights
First Spotlight - Recognition of Teachers of the Year - Peggy Pesterfield
Regular Agenda
3. Director’ s Updates
3A. City Council Budget Retreat Announcement
3B. *Special Called Meeting on Budget
3C. Energy Education Management - Glenn Gaines
3D. 100% Compliance - Joan Bradburn
3E. Standards –New Report Card Update
4. On The Human Side
4A. Good News - Rick Denning
4B. Letter from ETSBOA
5. *First Reading of Policies - Ann Culbreth
5.109 Evaluation
6.411 Student Wellness
Diplomas
6. *Virtual Schools Update - Larry Payne
7. Curriculum Update - Cathy Goodman and Larry Payne
8. Cleveland High School Course of Study Handbook
9. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
10. *Pathways to Excellence Committee - Enrichment - Bill Brown
11. Site Committee Report - Murl Dirksen
12. Reports from Day on the Hill
*Vote Required.
"B" Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Dates to Remember
February 2, 2009
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, February 2, 2009, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, Cleveland, Tennessee, 5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2.*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of January 5, 2009, Board of Education Meeting.
2C. Approval of Second Reading of Policies
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
2E. Approval of Purchase of School Buses
Spotlights
First Spotlight - Sylvia Coates, Fitzgerald Teaching Award
Second Spotlight - Barbara Ector - 2008 Outstanding Middle Level Social Studies
Teacher of the Year
-
Regular Agenda
3. Director’ s Updates
3A. Bus Inspections - Rick Denning
3B. Proposed State Budget Cuts
4. On The Human Side
4A. Good News - Rick Denning
5. National School Board Week - Mayor Rowland
6. *Community Garden - Jennifer Norton
7. *First Reading of Policies - Ann Culbreth
8. Virtual Schools Update - Larry Payne
9. TLN Report - Dawn Robinson
10. Intergovernment Committee - Evelyn Rockholt
11. Plan for SCOPE - Peggy Pesterfield
12. *Discussion of New State Standards - Peggy Pesterfield
13. *Appointment of Committees - Peggy Pesterfield
14. Grade Cards - Michelle McRee
15. *Site Committee Report - Murl Dirksen
*Vote Required.
"B" Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- Dates to Remember
- Letter from Renny Whittenbarger
January 5, 2009
TO: BOARD MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROWLAND
FROM: RICK DENNING
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, January 5, 2009, in
the Board Room of the Administration Building, Cleveland, Tennessee,
5:30 P.M.
(Item 2) Denotes items o the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board Member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
2.*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of December 1, 2008, Board of Education Meeting.
2C. Approval of Second Reading of Policies.
2D. Approval of Textbook Committee
2E. Approval of Fund Raisers
2F. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
Spotlights
First Spotlight - Sylvia Coates, Fitzgerald Teaching Award
Second Spotlight - Barbara Ector - 2008 Outstanding Middle Level Social StudiesTeacher of the Year
Third Spotlight - Mayfield Cafeteria - Tennessee State and USDA Regional Best
Practice Award
Fourth Spotlight - New Projectors in Board Room
3. Director’ s Updates
3A. Review of Annual Report
4. On The Human Side
4A. Good News (out for the Holidays)
4B. Laura Bishop and Mike Collier recognition
4C. Kasey Chase Lawson - letter from Mother
4D. CMS Make a Difference Project
Regular Agenda
5. National School Board Week - Mayor Rowland
6. *Resolution - Appointed Superintendent - Dawn Robinson
7. *Resolution in Support of One Half Cent Sales Tax - Bill Brown
8. *First Reading of Policies - Ann Culbreth
9. *Approval of School Calendar 2009-2010 - Rick Denning
10. *Update of Acceptable Use Policies and Internet Use Policies – Joan Bradburn
11. Student Information System - Joan Bradburn
12. Report on CLC - Paul Ramsey and Tamara Humphres
13. *Board of Education Retreat Date - Dawn Robinson
14. *Review of Annual Agenda - Dawn Robinson
15. Plan for Day on the Hill - February 24, 2009 - Dawn Robinson
16. *Site Committee Report - Murl Dirksen
17. *Election of Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Chairman Pro Tem
*Vote Required.
"B" Agenda
- Monthly Financial Statement
- Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- Dates to Remember
December 1, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowlan
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, December 1, 2008, in the Library at Cleveland High School, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2008
2C. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2D. Purchase of Two Buses 2009-2010 School Year
2E. Surplus Sale
2F. Second Reading of Policies 1.808, 4.301, 5.114, 6.202 and 6.304
2G. Chemical Bid Award
2H. Reinstate Speech Interpreter
Spotlights
First Spotlight: Recognition of Coach Rachel Moore - Rick Denning
Second Spotlight: Media Program/Video Stream - Steve Clariday and Bill Stockham
Third Spotlight: National Middle School Conference Presentation CMS Purple Team - Jeff Elliott
Fourth Spotlight: Plans for Memory Garden - Chuck Rockholt
Fifth Spotlight: Technology Suggestions - Athena Davis
3. Director’ s Updates
3A. Internal Communication Survey
3B. High School Realignment - Larry Payne
3C. Introduction of New Stuart Elementary School Principal
4. On the Human Side
4A. Good News
4B. Project Lead the Way
4C. Dance Team –CMS
Regular Agenda
Greenway Expansion - Brian Beck
Update of Emergency Preparedness Policy - Brian Quinn
Annual Report Card - Ann Culbreth
*Board Policies - Ann Culbreth and Evelyn Rockholt
Proposed School Calendar - Rick Denning
Report from TSBA Convention - Board Members
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Resignations and Appointments
- Sales Tax Information
November 3, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, November 3, 2008,
Administrative Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2008 and October 23, 2008
2C Approval of Overnight Field Trips
Spotlight
New Projectors - Joan Bradburn
Regular Agenda
*Director’ s Contract - Dawn Robinson
Good News
4A. Reports from Cleveland City Schools - Rick Denning
4B. Active Boards - Rick Denning
City Annexation - Paul Corder
6. Play Therapy - Dr. Kim Eckert, Lee University
*Proposed Joint Meeting with City Council - Dawn Robinson
*Policies:
8A. Policy - Participation in Extracurricular Activities by Non-Enrolled Students -
Dawn Robinson
8B. First Reading of Proposed Policy Changes - Evelyn Rockholt and Ann Culbreth
Policy 4.600, Grading System
Policy 1.808, Registered Sex Offenders
Policy 4.301, Interscholastic Athletics
Policy 6.304, Student Discrimination
Policy 5.114, Personnel Records
National Project Citizen Conference - Jeff Elliott
Virtual Schools Update - Larry Payne
Report from School Support Organizations - Rick Denning
2008 TSBA Sports Law Conference - Dawn Robinson
Secondary Schools Eligibility Requirements for Sports - Rick Denning
NAACP - Lawrence Armstrong
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Resignations and Appointments
Dallas District First 375 teachers
Advance Excellence in Education Article
Letter to Janice Casteel
Federal Relations Network
Taxing Authority Resolution
October 6, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, October 6, 2008,
Mayfield Elementary, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Regular Agenda
2B. Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2008
2C. Approval of Policies - Second Reading.
2D. Approval of Fund Raisers
2E. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
2F. Approval of Report of State Compliance
2G. Approval of Report of Textbook Compliance
2H. Approval of Sale of Surplus Items
Regular Agenda
Good News
A. Reports from Cleveland City Schools
B. SACS Accreditation
Energy/Utilities Update - Tom Wheeler
5. Appeal to Board from NAACP - Lawrence Armstrong
6. Volkswagen Impact Task Force - Bill Brown
7. Report from Greenway Committee - Murl Dirksen
First Notice that Director of Schools contract will be on agenda for renewal at the November 3, 2008, Board Meeting - Dawn Robinson
Planning Study For Future Students - Rick Denning
Intergovernmental Committee - Evelyn Rockholt and Peggy Pesterfield
Report on TSBA Fall District Meeting
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Resignations and Appointments
The Young Americans National Music Outreach Tour workshop at CMS
September 8, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, September 8, 2008, to be held at the
Administrative Office Building, Cleveland. A reception for new teachers will begin at 5:00 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Approval of minutes of August 11, 2007 and the minutes of the special meeting held
on August 23, 2008.
2B. Approval of Fund Raisers.
2C. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
2D. Approval of Extended Contract Proposal
2E. Appointment of Steve Morgan to Site Committee and Bill Brown to VW Impact
Task Force.
2F. Approval of Second Reading of Policies 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities
and 6.203 School Admissions
2G. Approval of Statutory Bond for Michael Keith
SPOTLIGHTS:
First Spotlight - Recognition of New Teachers - Dawn Robinson
Second Spotlight - Teacher Technology Demonstration - Paula Pedrick
Third Spotlight - Spirit of Achievement Award from Junior Achievement - Rick Denning
Fourth Spotlight - Junior Achievement Update - Sandy Moore
3. Good News from Cleveland City Schools - Rick Denning
3A. On the Human Side
3Ai. Cleveland Bradley Church and School Initiative Report
4. Director’ s Updates:
4A. Cleveland High School Gym Wall Inspection
5A.CHS Boosters (Football, Soccer, Baseball) request to address the Board.
5B. CHS Boosters suggested revisions to Policy 2.404 School Support Organizations
6. Policies
6A. *First Reading of Board Policies:
1.106 Code of Ethics
1.1061 Effective Boardsmanship Standards
4.406 Use of the Internet
4.502 Parent/Family Involvement
4.503 (delete) Parent Organizations/Booster Clubs
6B. *Second Reading of Board Policy:
2.404 School Support Organizations
7. Report from TVA and Cleveland Utilities Energy Audit - Doug Greene
8.*District Crisis Plan-required by the SAVE ACT - Doug Greene and Brian Quinn
9. *Report on Attendance and Enrollment - Larry Payne
10. *Schedule Board meeting with SACS Monday, September 22, 8:30 or 4:00, and Wednesday
September 24, early afternoon - Dawn Robinson
11. Plan and Appoint Delegates to TSBA Annual Conference - Dawn Robinson
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Appointments, Resignations, Retirements and Transfers
Monthly Calendar (Dates to Remember) September -November
August 11, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, August 8, 2008,
George R. Stuart Elementary School, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Agenda
2B. Approval of minutes of July 21, 2008
2C. Approval of Early Fund Raisers
2D. Approval of Bid Award - Beverage Bid
2E. Approval of Reduction in Force
SPOTLIGHTS:
First Spotlight - Recognition of Teachers Receiving Tenure
Second Spotlight - Recognition of Retired Teachers
Good News from Cleveland City Schools
A. On the Human Side --
i. Kindergarten Student Home Visits
ii. CHS audit - excellent job!
iii. Jim Burton - Tennessee Music Education Association
4. Director’ s Updates:
4A. *Long Range Facilities Plan
4B. Change of School Day Schedule
4C. Virtual Schools
5. TVA Energy Audit - Doug Greene
6. *Strategic Plan - Debby Torres
Graduation Rate and Budgetary Affects - Larry Payne and Steve Clariday
*First Reading of Policies 2.404 School Support Organizations, 3.206 Community Use of School Facilities, 6.203 School Admissions
9. *Meeting Date with Booster Officers - Tom Cloud
10. *Ross PTO Request for Awnings - Doug Moore
11. *Request for New Half Time ESL Teacher - Doug Greene
*Board of Education School Visits Schedule - Dawn Robinson
13. Plan TSBA 2008 Fall District Meeting - Dawn Robinson
14. Plan TSBA Leadership Conference and Convention - Dawn Robinson
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Resignations and Appointments
Monthly Calendar (Dates to Remember) August - October
AYP
Athletic Schedules
July 21, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, June 21, 2008,
Administrative Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Agenda
2B. Approval of minutes of June 2, 2008
2C. Approval of Policies - Second Reading of Policy 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail.
2D. Approval of DHA Committees - first and second semester
2E. Approval of School Fees
2F. Approval of LEA Comprehensive Application for Special Education
SPOTLIGHTS:
First Spotlight - National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Second Spotlight - Teaching American History Grant
Third Spotlight - American Swim Coaches Association Fellowship - Betsy Hondorf
Good News from Cleveland City Schools
A. On the Human Side --
i. Leneda Laing
ii. Compliments to CHS Staff for Monday, June 9, 2008
4. Director’ s Updates:
4A. Skateboard Issue
4B. Stuart HVAC Installation
4C. September and October Board Meeting
4D. Restriction of Travel
4E. July 29, 2008, 9:00 - 11:30 at Cleveland High School - State Comptroller visit.
4F. Update on 403b Contract
5. Safe Schools Healthy Students summary - Rodney Fitzgerald
6. New Computer Set Up - Joan Bradburn
Free and Reduced Lunch - Ann Culbreth
*CMS Academic Promotion Procedure - Jeff Elliott
Draft of Capital Outlay Long Range Plan - Rick Denning
Director and Board Evaluation - Dawn Robinson
11. Ron Woody Finance Workshop September 15 or 25 - Rick Denning
12. Upland Design Group - cost estimate - Rick Denning
Handouts from the Director
A. Copy of TCSPP (Strategic Plan) - please bring back to August meeting
B. Copy of Director’ s Goals for school year 2008-2009
14. TSBA Media Award - Dawn Robinson
2009 Position Statements and Resolutions - Dawn Robinson
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Resignations and Appointments
Letter from Governor regarding Kaylee Radzyminski
Transportation Department - Summer Schedule for Office Staff
Public Chapter 898 - Ethical Standards for Officials and Employees
Monthly Calendar of Events - July - September
To: Site Committee Members
From: Rick Denning
Date: June 26, 2008
Long Range Plan
Fillauer Lane Bridge
Storm Water Permit information from Upland Design Group
June 2, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, June 2, 2008,
Administrative Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Agenda
2B. Approval of minutes of May 5, 2008 and special called meeting of May 15, 2008
2C. Approval of Policies - Second Reading 4.600 Grading System, 5.306 Military Leave and
5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment Selection.
2D. Approval of Overnight Field Trips
*Lights for the Soccer Field - Lebron Lackey
SPOTLIGHTS:
First Spotlight - Reading First Potential Award of $78,467.89 - Dee Dee Finison
Second Spotlight - State Comptroller’ s Visit - Rick Denning
Good News from Cleveland City Schools - Rick Denning
5. *Architect Schematic Design - Rick Denning
Director’ s Updates:
6A. Update Cleveland Surveying Site Survey
*Approval of 2008 - 2009 General Fund Budget - Rick Denning
8. Director’ s Evaluation - Dawn Robinson
*Policies - First Reading of Policy 1.805 Use of Electronic Mail - Evelyn Rockholt and Ann Culbreth
Skateboarding on roof at Stuart Elementary School - Bill Brown
*Delivery System (construction method) for the proposed science wing at Cleveland High School - Tom Cloud and Evelyn Rockholt
12. Virtual Schools, Update from Debbie Crabtree’ s Presentation at October 8, 2007 Board Meeting - Evelyn Rockholt and Peggy Pesterfield
NSBA Reports - Evelyn Rockholt and Peggy Pesterfield
TLN Update - Peggy Pesterfield
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Monthly Calendar of Events - June - August
May 5, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, May 5, 2008,
Administrative Office Building, Cleveland at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Agenda
2B. Approval of minutes of April 7, 2008.
2C. Approval of Policies - Second Reading 2.404 External School Organizations, 3.204 Risk
Management and 4.5021 Parental Engagement.
2D. Approval of Consolidation Application
2E. Approval of Bid Extensions
SPOTLIGHTS:
First Spotlight - Recognition of Career Technology State Competition Winners - Steve Clariday
Second Spotlight - Donald P. Yates Primary School PTO - Carolyn Ingram
Third Spotlight - Madyson Foster, Miss America’ s Outstanding Teen - Chuck Rockholt
Fourth Spotlight - CMS students Win "Project Citizen" - Jim David
Fifth Spotlight - Thanks to Mr. Hal Taylor, Air Exchange, Inc. - Rick Denning
3. Good News from Cleveland City Schools
Director’ s Updates:
4A. *School System Time Change
4B. "Buying Group" Participation
4C. Request for Board Technology Workshop/Retreat
*Lights for the Soccer Field - Lebron Lackey
*Policies - First Reading of Policy 4.600 Grading System, 5.306 Military Leave and 5.801 Director of Schools Recruitment and Selection -Evelyn Rockholt and Ann Culbreth
Energy Audit Update - Doug Greene
Changes in Wellness Department - Zandra Morris and Heath Eslinger
Second Step Program - Kellye Bender and Paul Ramsey
Report on Strategic Plan - Debby Torres
*Set Tuition Rate - Dawn Robinson
Legislative Update - Peggy Pesterfield
Site Committee Report - Max Carroll and Murl Dirksen
Report from NSBA Annual Conference - Evelyn Rockholt and Peggy Pesterfield
15. *Change in date for July meeting from 14th to 21st – Rick Denning
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Letter to Board of Education Member candidates
Donation of Time from Dr. George Nerren
Monthly Calendar of Events - May - July
April 7, 2008
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, April 7, 2008,
Administrative Office Building, Cleveland at 5:00 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Agenda
2B. Approval of minutes of March 10, 2007, Regular Meeting and March 20, Budget
Meeting.
2C. Approval of Overnight Field Trip
2D. Approval of Textbook Adoption
2E. Approval of Tenured Teachers
2F. Approval of Meal Price Changes
2G. Approval of Fund Raiser
Architect Preliminary Schematic Design Discussion
SPOTLIGHTS:
First Spotlight - Recognition of National Merit Finalist - Chuck Rockholt
Second Spotlight - Report from SCOPE Participants - Patty Puckett
Third Spotlight - Report from Model U.N. Participants - Julie Phillips
Fourth Spotlight -Teachers Web Page - Seth Jones
Fifth Spotlight - Homework Assignment!!! - Rick Denning
Sixth Spotlight - Percentage of Students Entering College –Rick Denning
Good News from Cleveland City Schools
*Policies - First Reading of Policy 2.404 External School Organizations -Evelyn Rockholt and Ann Culbreth
Review of Policies 5.500 Discrimination/Harassment and Policy 6.304 Student Discrimination/Harassment and Bullying /Intimidation - Murl Dirksen
*Plan and Schedule National Teachers Day - Dawn Robinson
Legislative Report - Peggy Pesterfield
Singapore Math - Cathy Goodman
Naming of CHS Science Wing - Rick Denning and Tom Cloud
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
TSBA 2008 Capital Campaign
Monthly Calendar of Events - April - June
March 20, 2008
To: Board of Education Members
Local News Media
From: Dr. Rick Denning, Director
Re: Board of Education Meeting
March 20, 2008
A special meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2008, 8:00 A.M. at the Administrative Office Building, 4300 Mouse Creek Road. Following is the agenda:
1. Approval of the agenda
2. Approval of the 2007-2008 General Fund Budget Amendments and Food Service
Amendments - Brenda Carson
3. Approval of the 2008-2009 General Fund Budget and Food Service Budget - Rick
Denning
4. Proposed Policy- Retirees - Rick Denning
TO: Board Members and Mayor Rowland
FROM: Rick Denning, Director
RE: Regular Meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education, March 10, 2008, at the
Administrative Office Building of Cleveland City Schools, Cleveland, TN at 5:30 p.m.
(Item 3) Denotes items on the consent agenda. These items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Board and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Agenda
1. Pledge of Allegiance
*Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda
2A. Adoption of Agenda
2B. Approval of minutes of the regular board meeting of February 11, 2008, the special called board meeting of February 21, 2008, the board retreat of March 1, 2008 and the special called meeting of March 3, 2008.
2C. Approval of Cleveland High Course of Study Handbook and Curriculum Changes for
2008 - 2009.
2D. Approval of second reading of Policy 1.800 School Calendar and 5.310 Vacations and
Holidays.
2E. Approval of overnight field trips
SPOTLIGHT
First Spotlight -Recognition of Teachers of Year - Dawn Robinson
Second Spotlight - Recognize Barbara Ector - Tennessee Social Studies Teacher of the Year- Jeff Elliott
Third Spotlight - "Slate Technology" Demonstration - Joel Barnes
Good News from Cleveland City Schools
4. Director’ s Updates
4A. Letter from Senator Jim Tracy and Representative David Hawk
4B. BED Mid Year Allocation and Debt Service Update - R. Denning and B. Carson
4C. Report from meeting with Architect.
5. *Insufficient Funds Checks - Shelly Copeland
6. CEA Budget Requests - Aloha Buffington and Gloria Scott-Richmond
Report from City Council Meeting - Murl Dirksen
8. Report from Day-on-the-Hill - Board Members
*Vote Required
"B" Agenda
Monthly Financial Statement
Personnel Items
Monthly Calendar of Events, March - May
March 3, 2008
To: Board of Education Members
Local News Media
From: Dr. Rick Denning, Director
Re: Board of Education Meeting
March 3, 2008
A special called meeting of the Cleveland Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Office Building of Cleveland City Schools, Cleveland, Tennessee. Following is the agenda.
*Choose Architect for Science Wing at Cleveland High School.
Contract with Selected Architect.
Geotech Bid Process.
Presentation to City Council.
Other Business
March 1, 2008
To: Board of Education Members
Local News Media
From: Dr. Rick Denning, Director
Re: Board of Education Retreat
March 1, 2008
A retreat of the Cleveland Board of Education will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Lee University at 8:00 a.m. Following is the agenda.
1. How to be an Effective Board Member - Dr. George Nerren
2. Architect discussion about Science Wing
3. Capital Expenditure Issues:
A. Revise Capital Needs List
Five Year Long Range Facility Plan
Three Year Energy Comparison
CHS Landscaping Plan
Bus Replacement Issues
4. Contracting options.
5. Miscellaneous.
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