Bad weather did not deter the Cannon County Board Of Education from meeting Thursday night. Although the meeting was originally scheduled to be held at Short Mountain Elementary School, the Board of Education moved the meeting to the County Courthouse. Director of Schools Barbara Parker discussed the recent Report Card figures that were released by the state. Cannon County was close to being comparable to the state in a lot of areas. Some of the highlights included:
All schools and the system itself are in good standing. Although Cannon County High School is considered an on target school, it is because of the High school graduation rate. Figures show the graduation rate for the school year 2009-2010 was at 72.7% down from the 83% figure from 2008-2009. However the figure for 2010-2011 is at 87 percent. The state goal is 90%.
Woodbury Grammar School was on the On Target list 2008-2009 however they made the improvements and came off the list for 2009-2010.
It was determined that Algebra was the most difficult subject at Cannon County High School. Adjustments are in the process of being made to help the Algebra scores including offering the subject as an online course in 8th grade. 35 8th grade students are taking Algebra 1 online. After the course is complete the students will get the option to carry the credit earned over to high school.
Cannon County Schools obtained the Erate Grant in the amount of $273,000.
This grant will enable the entire school system to have wireless access in every classroom.
After approval of the agenda and consent agenda the Board approved this year’s Prom and Senior Trip Rules. The approval is on the agenda yearly and will be moved to the June agendas to be approved annually starting in June.
The Board approved the Jr. Lions football schedule and coaching staff for 2011. Spring practice begins March 7th-18th.
The Board approved for the Middle Grade Fast Pitch Girls Softball Program to proceed with tryouts. The board had tabled the matter during the December meeting until Coach Randy Farnsworth could get proof of insurance in which he obtained before the January meeting
January is noted as National School Board Recognition Month. January 23rd thru the 29th is National School Board Week. Ms. Parker gave each board member a framed certificate and a copy of the proclamation from Governor Phil Bredesen.
Board Members Chris Blackburn, Coach Mike Mayfield, Cathy Hyatt, Shannon Davenport, Chairman Randy Gannon, Student Board members Jeran Tenpenny, Tyler Stone and Cannon County Director Schools Barbara Parker were present for the meeting.
The next board meeting workshop will be at the Central Office on Tuesday February 8th with the next board meeting Thursday February 10th at 6:00pm at the Woodland School.
