OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE GREENEVILLE-GREENE COUNTY JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION OCTOBER 23, 2008 The Greeneville-Greene County Joint Board of Education met in regular quarterly session on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Center for Technology. Members present were Richard Morrison, Kathy Austin, Rex Hopson, Claude Weems, Kathy Crawford, Debra Knight, David Johnson, Jerry Anderson, Craig Ogle, Mark Patterson, and Mike Hollowell. Cindy Luttrell was absent. Also in attendance were: Dr. Lyle C. Ailshie, Director of Greeneville City Schools; Dr. Joe Parkins, Director of Greene County Schools; administrative personnel from both school systems; Center for Technology staff members; community guests; and media representatives. Mr. Jerry Anderson, chairman of the Greeneville Board of Education, called the meeting to order and led in pledging allegiance to the American flag. BUSINESS TRANSACTED Mr. Anderson introduced new Greene County school board members Debra Knight and David Johnson. Approval of Agenda On a motion from Mr. Morrison and second from Mr. Hopson, Joint Board concurrence was unanimous for approval of the agenda, including the consent agenda. Consent Agenda A. Consideration of Approving Minutes of June 26, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes of the June 26, 2008 Joint Board meeting were approved as presented. Action Items
B. Consideration of Approving September Financial Statement Mrs. Stephens presented the September 2008 financial statements for approval. She noted that year-to-date local revenue collections were down from the same period last year. She stated that the roof replacement at the Center has been completed, and a budget amendment will be presented at the next quarterly meeting to allocate the cost of that project between the CFT operating fund balance and the CFT School Activity Fund. On a motion from Mrs. Crawford and second from Mr. Hollowell, the September financial statements were unanimously approved. C. Consideration of Approving Project Lead the Way Course Addition On a motion from Ms. Austin and a second from Dr. Patterson, the Board approved unanimously the addition of Project Lead the Way as a course offering at the Center for Technology. Dr. Vicki Kirk explained that the course would be offered beginning in the fall of 2009 through a partnership with the Niswonger Foundation to create the new program and to purchase equipment to enhance the health sciences program. D. Consideration of Approving Positions to Facilitate Success with Project Lead the Way and Health Sciences Programs at the Center for Technology Dr. Kirk explained to the Board that in order for the Project Lead the Way program and the health sciences program to be successful, two additional positions are needed at the Center. The positions needed are a community/media liaison and a pre-engineering teacher. Dr. Kirk explained that the community liaison position would help in the development of relationships and recruiting students who are interested in a career in health care. Dr. Kirk
stated that the school would like to have both positions in place by January of 2009. Funds for the positions during the current year, according to Dr. Kirk, would be provided by the Niswonger partnership. Donations from both local hospitals have been given to help fund the health science liaison position. Dr. Kirk explained that there will be no impact on the 2008-2009 or 2009-2010 budgets, but that beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the school system assumes full funding responsibility. Mr. Ogle moved for approval of the two new positions, Ms. Austin seconded the motion, and Joint Board approval was unanimous. E. Consideration of Approving Wireless Network Infrastructure Joint Board approval was unanimous for a wireless infrastructure for the Center for Technology. Mr. Ayers explained that one bid was received from Internetwork Engineering for $16,056.10. Funds for the purchase would come from federal Perkins Funds. Mr. Weems moved for approval of the bid from Internetwork Engineering, Ms. Knight provided the second, and Joint Board concurrence was unanimous. F. Consideration of Approving Hydraulic Shear Mr. Ayers explained that the current technique used in welding classes to cut metal sheets into pieces for students to practice on welds is to use a cutting torch which is time consuming and requires acetylene/oxygen. Approval to purchase the new hydraulic shear would provide a safe, more versatile, and time saving way to accomplish student projects. Bids were solicited for a new hydraulic shear and were received from six companies. The Board approved the low bid of $19,875.00 from American Machine. Mr. Ayers explained that no special flooring
preparation would be required. The shear would be paid for by Perkins allocations, requiring no additional local funds. Mr. Johnson moved to approve the low bid of $19,875.00 from American Machine, Ms. Austin seconded the motion, and Joint Board concurrence was unanimous. Reports G. Report by the Greeneville-Greene County Center for Technology Principal Center for Technology Mr. Ayers reported that a total of 443 students are currently enrolled at the Center. There are 174 morning students and 269 afternoon students. He shared three main goals for the Center: o Expand the base of students who attend the Center; o Market the programs and activities; and o Provide leadership in professional and personal growth opportunities. Walters State Community College Partnership Mr. Rick Saint explained that due to internal restructuring at Walters State, he is now serving as director of continuing education at Walters State Community College. Mr. Saint explained that course offerings have been streamlined and enrollment records are at an all-time high. He announced new course offerings in phlebotomy, registered dental assistant, IV therapy for LPN s, and massage therapy classes. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 p.m. on a motion from Mr. Ogle and second from Mr. Hopson.
Respectfully submitted, Jerry Anderson, Chairman Greeneville Board of Education K athy Crawford, Chairman Greene County Board of Education