Public Comments and Recognitions
Public Comments
Recognitions
Five Tupelo High School seniors were recognized as National Merit Semifinalist. During the 2005-2006 school year, there were 8,234 Mississippi students from 242 schools took the PSAT-NMSQT. There are 144 National Merit Semifinalist representing Mississippi. These Tupelo High School seniors are: Matthew Hink, Natalie Holland, Ben Kellum, David Rice, and Megan Pike.
Communications to the Board
2006-2007 Strategic Communication Plan
At the noon meeting Chuck McIntosh, Bancorp South Corporate Communication Specialist and Chairman of the TPSD Communications Advisory Committee, presented the 2006-2007 Strategic Communication Plan to the Board.
Facility Utilization Consultant – Report on Progress
Deputy Superintendent David Meadows presented a brief report on recent progress related to the identification of a Facility Utilization Consultant to work with the Facility Utilization Advisory Team in preparing a recommendation for the future reorganization of the TPSD elementary schools.
Administrative Meeting – tentatively set for October 6, 2006 at Hancock Leadership Center
Board members are invited to attend this meeting which will include an idea session.
Nationoal School Board Association Conference (NSBA) – April 14-17, 2007
Notification of Action of the Commission on School Accreditation
The Board was notified that during the meeting of the Commission on School Accreditation on August 31, 2006, the Tupelo Public School District was awarded a 2006-2007 accreditation status of “Accredited” in recognition of full compliance with the standards of the Mississippi Department of Education and the Commission on School Accreditation. The “Accredited” status is the highest level of accreditation that can be achieved at the district level.
District I School Board Training
Members of the Board were reminded that District I School Board Training will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, in Amory, Mississippi.
Mississippi School Board Association (MSBA) Fall Leadership Conference
Members of the Board were reminded that the MSBA Fall Leadership Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at the Hilton Hotel in Jackson, Mississippi.
Update on Major Test Procedures
Superintendent Randy McCoy discussed information gained from meetings that were held with teachers at Tupelo Middle School and Tupelo High School concerning procedures used when returning major test papers to students. For example, students are allowed to review test papers, grading, and ask questions about the tests.
Superintendent’s Report
Consent Agenda
Contractual Agreements
§ Washington of Washington Productions
§ Civic Auditorium
§ October 14, 2006
#SFR704 –
§ Tupelo Symphony Orchestra Association
§ Civic Auditorium
§ October 20-21, 2006; December 8-9, 2006; February 9, 2007
#SFR705 –
§ Pied Piper Theatre
§ Church Street Elementary School Auditorium and the Milam Elementary School Auditorium
§ September, 2006 through May, 2007.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Donation #2006-2007 - 703
Church Street School from Church Street PTA
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Single Source Purchase #SS704
John Curlee, Principle at THS, requested the right to purchase 500 ACT Plan Tests for Tupelo High School. ACT, Inc is the publisher, developer, distributor and scorer of these plan tests. Therefore, they are the sole vendor and reseller of the ACT Plan Test Materials.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Permission to Apply for TPSD Grant
#254 and #255
§ Mississippi Forestry Commission
§ Urban & Community Forestry Instructor Challenge Grant Program
§ Pierce Street Elementary
§ To incorporate academics, arts, and gardening to enrich students learning.
§ E.R. Carpenter
§ SEA Quest
§ Tupelo Middle School
§ To promote growth of the Pre-AP program among middle school students.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
TPSD Grant Acceptance
§ MSDH Division of Tobacco Prevention
§ School Health Nurse
§ Joyner Elementary School
§ To provide a school nurse for a Tobacco-Free Mississippi
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
TPSD Grant Acceptance
§ School Health Nurse
§ Joyner Elementary School
§ To provide a school nurse for a Tobacco-Free Mississippi
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Resolution to Sell 1972 Eagle Activity Bus (Golden Wave Bus)
A resolution was adopted authorizing the sale of a 1972 Eagle International Bus that has been determined to be obsolete or beyond repair, and of no value to the educational environment of the Tupelo Public School District.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Student Transfer Report
Dr. Randy McCoy recommended the following student transfers:
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Personnel Recommendations
1. Consideration of Salary Placement Guide for Food Service Managers
2. Request to Add Additional Special Education medical Assistant to Work One-on-One with Student at TMS
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Docket of Claims
Ms. Gladney reviewed the Docket of Claims for the period of September 2, 2006 through September 15, 2006 in the amount of $404,146.77.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Financial Statements for Month-Ending August 31, 2006
The Financial Statements for Month-Ending August 31, 2006 and a Statement of Income and Expenditures through the period of August 31, 2006 were presented for approval.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Unfinished Business
Certification of Substantial Completion for Joyner Elementary Re-Roof Project
The Certification of Substantial Completion for the contract with Insulated Roofing Systems, Inc. for Joyner Elementary Re-Roof Project was presented for approval.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Definitions of Tupelo Teacher and Tupelo Principal
Superintendent Randy McCoy presented to the Board definitions of the Tupelo Teacher and the Tupelo Principal. These definitions were presented in a brochure prepared by Church Street Elementary School Principal Diana Ezell.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
New Business
Job Description of Communication Assistant
Public Information Officer Kay Bishop presented a job description for the position of Communication Assistant to the board for consideration and approval.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
2006-2007 TPSD Test Security Plan and Assurances
Mrs. Dale Warriner, District Test Coordinator, presented the 2006-2007 TPSD Security Plan and Assurances for review and consideration for approval. As required by State statuses and rules and regulations of the Mississippi Department of Education, both a district and individual school test security plan must be completed and in place at least two weeks prior to the arrival of specific testing materials
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Miscellaneous Business
Adjournment