Several items on the agenda were presented to the Cannon County Board of Education during their June meeting last night at the Woodbury Grammar School . On the hot topic of middle grade sports it was decided that A committee will be formed to discuss Middle Grade Sports. TMSAA representative Richard McWhirter was on hand earlier in the week to present the guidelines during a board workshop. The principals at each of the Grammar Schools voiced their concerns in a meeting after the fact. As a result of even more questions being brought up the committee was formed to meet and discuss the issue. It was also decided to table any decision on whether or not to join the TMSAA until after August. The motion was made to approve a bus bid submitted by Cumberland Bus with a International Bus for $79,958.00
The motion was made to approve the mowing bid from Dustin’s Lawn Service for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years. Dustin’s was the lowest bidder out of seven lawn mowing bids.
The 2012-2013 Food Service Budget and Federal Programs application and budget were approved.
The Board adopted a grievance procedure policy for teacher evaluations and the revised harrassment and bullying prevention procedure policy.
The Board approved the Trane Proposal of $105,736.00 to recommission the Woodbury Grammar School geo thermal HVAC System. The Energy Efficient Schools Initiative Grant for $48,400. This grant will help fund the $105,000 needed to recommission the geo thermal HVAC System.
The Board rejected the request of the in county transfer for Mr.and Mrs. Bryan Hughes from Woodland to Eastside. Their daughter has ADHD and the parents felt that she would benefit in being in a small environment. The motion to reject the request passed 3 votes to 1. Board Member Cathy Hyatt voted against rejecting the request. Board member Chris Blackburn recused himself from the vote.
The Board Approved the out of county transfer request made by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Young with the stipulation that they Young’s pay the $1000 fee up front before their children start at Eastside School.
Director of Schools Barbara Parker reported that the County Schools were awarded a $5,000 High Schools That work Grant.
The meeting was recessed until Thursday June 21st at the Central Office as there are two bids for approval, and the General Purpose Budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
The bid will be opened June 19th at 2 and 2:30
