Public Comments and Recognitions
Public Comments
No public comments were presented at this meeting of the board.
Recognitions
The Board recognized Mr. David Henson who has been a longtime supporter of TPSD as evident by his recent donation to Tupelo High School of 550 classroom sets of 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. These books will be used annually in the Freshman Mentoring Program.
Communications to the Board
Strategic Plan Update
Discussion continued on the Quarterly Update of the TPSD Strategic Plan.
Timed Phasing of TPSD Strategic Plan – Goal 1, Sub Goal A. Objective 1.
The Timed Phasing of TPSD Strategic Plan – Goal 1, Sub Goal A. Objective 1. was discussed.
Goal 1. To establish an educational climate that motivates each student to learn and perform at the highest level possible, that values and celebrates learning and that is safe and secure.
Sub-Goal A. Promote Learning to the highest levels.
Objective 1. By 2010 ensure that students in the Tupelo Public Schools are achieving at the following levels. (A list of these levels were presented and will be distributed to all principals.)
Report on 2005-2006 Revenue and Usage of the THS Performing Arts Center and Civic Auditorium
Mr. Bob Monroe presented a prepared report which summarized rental and usage information at the THS Performing Arts Center and Civic Auditorium during the 2005-2006 school year.
Student Discipline Report – First Nine-Weeks
The Board reviewed the Student Discipline Reports during the first nine-week period which included the following.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Superintendent’s Report
Consent Agenda
Contractual Agreements
#SFR713 – THS Performing Arts Center - November 9, 2006, - Tupelo Police Department
#SFR714 – Civic Auditorium - January 18, 19, and 20, 2007 - Miss Tupelo Pageant
#SFR715 – TMS Gym - November, 2006 until April, 2007 - Volleyball
#BD07005 – THS Fan Bus to Clinton, MS - November 10.
#BD07006 – THS Zuber Scholars Club to Atlanta, GA - November 17-19.
#BD07007 – TMS - 7th grade Pre-AP Science class - Hodges, AL on November 17-18.
#BD07008 – TMS - 8th grade Pre-AP History class - Montevallo, AL on December 5.
#BD07009 – THS - Clinton, MS on November 10.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Single Source Purchase
Mrs. Dale Warriner, Federal Program Director requested permission to purchase Orchard Software for grades K-8 and high school level published and developed by Siboney Learning Group.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Donations
The Board acknowledged and accepted donations #2006-2007-711 through #2006-2007-714 which include the following items:
Permission to Apply for TPSD Grants #266
MS Arts Commission
Pierce Street Elementary
Funds will be spent solely for the purpose of inviting an artist in residency to work with the entire student body and provide and evening PTO presentation.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Grant Acceptance for TPSD Grants #265
Exxon Mobil
Thomas Street Elementary
Blast Class will give students the opportunity to engage in the scientific method illuminated by a variety of media and art bi-sensory learning.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Student Transfer Report
Dr. Randy McCoy recommended the following ratifications be made to the student transfer requests:
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Personnel Recommendations
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Docket of Claims
Mrs. Shawn Brevard reviewed the Docket of Claims for the period of October 14, 2006 through November 3, 2006 in the amount of $2,177,824.15.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Unfinished Business
Certificate of Substantial Completion for TPSD Baseball Field Improvements, Contract H
The Board considered approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the contract for the TPSD Baseball Field Improvements.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Consideration of Proposal by Lawndale Elementary PTO to Revise Playground Site Plan
The Board reviewed a revised site plan that was submitted for consideration by Lawndale Elementary PTO for proposed site improvements at Lawndale Elementary.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
New Business
TPSD “Golden Apple” Award Recognition Criteria
Eligibility and selection guidelines were presented for consideration and approval for the TPSD “Golden Apple” Award recognition process.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Miscellaneous Buisness
Ajournment