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AGENDA

MURFREESBORO CITY SCHOOL BOARD

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:30 p.m.—Council Chambers

ORDER OF BUSINESS

I. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD CHAIR

• Pledge of Allegiance • Recognition and Moment of Silence in Remembrance of

Board Member Dennis Rainier

OPENING CEREMONY

Mayor Tommy Bragg—Administer the Oath of Office To Newly Appointed

Board Member Mrs. Nancy Rainier

Mayor Tommy Bragg – Proclamation in Recognition of Murfreesboro City School Board

January 22-28, 2012—School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. COMMUNICATIONS

• Congratulations to the Discovery School at Reeves-Rogers on their nomination as a “Blue Ribbon School.”

IV. CONSENT ITEMS (Tab 1)

A. Approval of Minutes of the November 29, 2011 Board Meeting and

January 10, 2012 Special Called Board Meeting—Policy Work Session

B. Approval of School Fees

C. Approval of Board Policies—Second Reading

BO 10—Board Policy Development (Revision) (Combined BO 10 and duplicate Board Policy BO 42—Policy

Development/eliminate BO 42) FM 1—Petty Cash Accounts (Revised)

FM 2—Annual Operating Budget (Revised) FM 5—Accounting System, Financial Reports and Records (Revised) FM 8—Purchasing Authority (Revised) FM 9—Sales Calls, Demonstrations and Vendor Relations (Revised) FM 12—Authorized Signatures and Expenditure of Funds (Revised)

FM 16—Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders (New) FM 17—Payroll Procedures (New)

V. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of 2012-2013 School Year Calendar (Tab 2)

B. Approval of District-wide Initiatives and to Request Funding from the City Council (Tab 3)

1. New West Murfreesboro Elementary School 2. Hobgood Addition and Renovation 3. Bradley Elevator 4. Scales Portable Classrooms

C. Approval of Board Policies – First Reading (Tab 4)

IS 1—Professional Development and Growth (Revised) IS 2—Curriculum Development (Revised) IS 3—Basic Instructional Program (Revised) IS 4—Education of Children with Disabilities (Revised) IS 5—Instructional Resources (Revised) IS 10—Community Resource Persons (Revised) IS 13—A Statement of Homework Policy (Revised) IS 14—Promotion and Retention (Revised)

VI. REPORTS/INFORMATION

A. Communications Update – Lisa Trail

B. Inclement Weather Communication – Lisa Trail

C. Personnel Update (Tab 5)

1. Licensed Personnel Hired 2. Leaves of Absence—Instructional Personnel 3. Interim Instructional Personnel 4. Resignations 5. Classified Personnel Hired

D. Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report (Tab 6)

E. Attendance Report (Tab 7)

VII. OTHER BUSINESS

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

MISSION STATEMENT To assure academic and personal success

for each child.

MINUTES MURFREESBORO CITY SCHOOL BOARD

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:30 p.m.—Council Chambers

ATTENDANCE Board: Chair Mary Wade, Susan Andrews, Butch Campbell, Nancy Duggin, Nancy Phillips, Collier Smith, and Council Liaison Ron Washington. Absent: Dennis Rainier. Staff: Director Linda Gilbert, Gary Anderson, Caresa Brooks, Crystal Farris, Tammy Grizzard, Michelle Hummel, Karen Hawkins, Ralph Ringstaff, Lisa Trail, and Priscilla Van Tries. Others: Staff Attorney Kelley Baker, Daily News Journal Reporter Mealand Ragland-Hudgins and others.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

I. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD CHAIR Chair Mary Wade called the board meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mrs. Phillips, the agenda was approved as presented by acclamation.

III. COMMUNICATIONS

• Congratulations to Chair Wade who received the “Certified and Master Ambassador Award” at TSBA’s Leadership Conference and Convention for presentations she made on behalf of the school system throughout the year.

• Kory Wells, Read to Succeed, One Book Co-Chair, explained that The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is the book chosen this year for community read, and presented a copy for sharing among the Board.

• Congratulations to the following Fall 2011 BEP/Nissan Mini-Grant Recipients: Betsy Lynch CLA Kelly Jones MNE Meredith Gilliland Hobgood Shannon Minner MNP Sheri Arnette Northfield Sayward Ratliff MNP

• City Schools Foundation Update: Lisa Trail shared that the Fashion Show chaired by Joyce Taylor and Liz McPhee was a success. She invited everyone to attend the Excellence in Education Celebration to be held February 10 at the Stones River Country Club, chaired by Senator Andy Womack honoring Representative John Hood. Purchasing tickets to attend this event is a great way to support the Foundation in providing opportunities for Murfreesboro’s children.

• Mitchell-Neilson Schools thanks Bob Parks Realty, especially agents Katie Schmeltzer and Jennifer Parker, for their donation of four Netbooks and

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donations towards the purchase of student t-shirts, plus 36 agents purchased MNS t-shirts for themselves.

• MCS in partnership with ENA has received a Christy Houston Foundation Grant of $32,890 for video-teleconferencing software, equipment, and professional development.

• The Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth awarded MCS a $45,000 grant to establish the “Families in Action Collaborative” which is a six-week program that helps develop social resilience skills in 4th through 6th grade students in partnership with their parents. As a result of the funding, four sessions will be offered this year.

• Mr. Lyles shared that MCS is participating in several Bi-Centennial events: December 9-10—Christmas at Cannonsburgh; December 11—Christmas Parade (MCS float); December 17 from 12 until 2 p.m.—A reception at Bradley Museum and Cultural Arts Center honoring retired teachers featuring a documentary.

IV. CONSENT ITEMS (Tab 1)

On motion by Mr. Campbell and second by Dr. Andrews, the following consent agenda items were approved by acclamation:

A. Minutes of the October 25, 2011 regularly scheduled board meeting and November 8, 2011 Special Called Board Meeting/Policy Work Session

B. School Fees

C. Board Policies – Second Reading BO 39—School Support Organizations STU 24—Disciplinary Hearing Authority

D. “Report of System/School Compliance Based on Tennessee State Statutes and State Board of Education Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards for Approval of Schools”

V. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of Board Policies – First Reading (Tab 2)

BO 10—Board Policy Development (Revised)

(Combined BO 10 and duplicate Board Policy BO 42—Policy Development/eliminate BO 42)

On motion by Mrs. Duggin and second by Mr. Campbell, BO 10 was approved as presented by acclamation.

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FM 1—Petty Cash Accounts (Revised) Mr. Anderson reported that a petty cash account is allowed by law, but the amount in petty cash is relatively low, typically about $100 for small purchases. On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mrs. Phillips, FM 1 was approved as presented by acclamation.

FM 2—Annual Operating Budget (Revised)

Mr. Anderson explained that dates as indicated were changed to meet specified timelines. On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mr. Campbell, FM 2 was approved as presented by acclamation.

FM 5—Accounting System, Financial Reports and Records (Revised)

Mr. Anderson explained that school funds are not held at the schools but in the School Nutrition Program, and financial records will be kept by the Director. On motion by Mrs. Duggin and second by Dr. Andrews, FM 5 was approved as presented by acclamation.

FM 8—Purchasing Authority (Revised)

Mr. Anderson explained that additional language from Tennessee Code had been placed in the policy for clarity specifying the procedures to be used according to the amounts spent. Mrs. Duggin acknowledged that this is beneficial and does make the procedures more understandable. On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mrs. Smith, FM 8 was approved as presented by acclamation.

FM 9—Sales Calls, Demonstrations and Vendor Relations (Revised)

Mr. Anderson noted that the sentence beginning on line 5 was added to make sure everyone is following appropriate rules and regulations. On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mrs. Duggin, FM 9 was approved as presented.

FM 12—Authorized Signatures and Expenditure of Funds (Revised)

Mr. Anderson stated that additional language from the law has been placed in this policy so there is no misunderstanding on the proper procedures to be followed when purchasing/entering into a contract. On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mrs. Phillips, FM 12 was approved as presented by acclamation.

FM 16—Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders (New)

Mr. Anderson explained that the revisions as indicated were made so that everyone would understand the procedures, and the sentence beginning on line 9 has been removed and will be included in an administrative directive. Mrs. Phillips thanked him for this change noting that this is an administrative procedure so would be more appropriate in an administrative directive. Mrs. Smith added that she would like to see flexibility in the procedure for teachers, and principals should be empowered to maintain the procedures at their schools. Mrs. Duggin also stated that she has been made aware that there has been a misunderstanding about how money can be spent. She asked that all teachers be aware of this and other policies as they are revised/adopted. In response to Dr. Andrews, Dr. Gilbert clarified that all teachers have to get a purchase order approved by their principal before they can make purchases. They do not have to

Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 November 29, 2011 list or identify the actual cost of the items they will purchase, but are limited to the total amount approved by the principal on the purchase order. Mr. Anderson added that a purchase has to be pre-approved by state law. Prior approval of purchases will allow the principal to monitor and oversee purchases to make sure they are in compliance. In response to Mr. Campbell’s scenario, Mr. Anderson stated that the purchase has to have been approved by securing a purchase order for an individual to be reimbursed; if the teacher makes a purchase without prior approval, they are responsible for the sales tax and if the item is deemed to not be essential or conform to what is needed to support instruction, the teacher runs the risk of not being reimbursed. Teachers get approval prior to purchase by obtaining the purchase order for an expenditure up to a certain amount. Mrs. Phillips asked that the system be responsible for providing the general supplies necessary rather than those items being purchased through teacher accounts. On motion by Mrs. Duggin and second by Dr. Andrews, FM 16 was approved as presented by acclamation.

FM 17—Payroll Procedures (New)

Mr. Anderson explained that lines 6-12 have been deleted, but this information will be included in an administrative directive. On motion by Dr. Andrews and second by Mrs. Phillips, FM 17 was approved as presented by acclamation.

B. Approval of Resolution Regarding Vouchers (Tab 3)

Dr. Gilbert read the resolution requested by the Board opposing vouchers. Dr. Andrews requested that Dr. Gilbert add a paragraph noting that money from vouchers would be going to schools with no accountability/no testing as required in public school systems. Dr. Andrews moved that the resolution be approved with an additional “whereas” that deals with the lack of accountability in private schools; Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion passed by acclamation. Mrs. Duggin asked that the Board follow up on this issue and also address the charter school issue at a later board meeting.

C. Approval of 2010-2011 Budget Amendments Mr. Anderson explained that City Recorder Melissa Wright has requested that the Board approve the budget amendments made in the 2010-11 fiscal period so they have the Board’s approval by January 1 for the City’s audit. School Nutrition had a budget amendment also. The information was pulled from the audit report and is a five-month history that ended on June 30. The system received almost $800,000 more in revenues than originally budgeted. Reserves and fund balances were used for textbooks, computers, and other items totaling $320,835 of the fund balance and had encumbered an additional $1,786,211. Once encumbered, funds are pulled off the books and set aside, so we had a total amount of expenditures of $2,107,046. The fund balance at the beginning of last school year was $7,281,000 and at the end of 2010-11 totaled $5,174,029. The biggest difference is encumbrances. Each code that exceeded the amount of the expenditure were explained on the documents distributed to the Board. Regular instruction is 60% of the budget.

Board Meeting Minutes Page 5 November 29, 2011 The amendments would relate to the costs for insurance coverage, adjusting to the 12-month pay periods (which required the 13th payment to transition from the alternative to traditional calendar), textbooks, teacher laptops, etc. He provided the Board with a detailed explanation of these amendments titled “Final Budget Amendments 2010-2011 Supplemental Information Sheet.” Technology hardware was listed as an expenditure in instruction while the support and installation was listed as a technology expenditure. In response to Mrs. Phillips’ question, Mr. Anderson reported that there is a nurse in every school (MNE/P share as one campus), and Northfield has 1.5 nurses due to the needs of the programs housed at that school. He also added that if a student is enrolled at a school and that student requires medical attention, the system is required to meet the needs of the student although that is not something that can be foreseen, which is why a nurse was placed at Bradley where they had previously shared a nurse with Hobgood. Two nurses were moved from IDEA to General Purpose, but the nurses were not relocated. The system employs two RNs. The system’s LPNs must be supervised by an RN. The laptops for teachers fall under instruction and the infrastructure support (servers, etc.) comes from technology funds. In response to Mrs. Duggin, Dr. Gilbert stated that DARE officers are paid by the school system, but it has been difficult to determine how this was handled in the past. Mrs. Phillips noted that DARE officers are very beneficial assets to the school system, and she appreciates that nurses are available in every school and that the system is providing social workers. The system pays for two part-time DARE officers. Dr. Gilbert stated that they report to the Police Department but are hired to serve our schools. The system is seeing more students with needs that will impact the budget in the future. Mrs. Duggin asked that the system be conscientious in planning for such impending budgetary items. Dr. Andrews moved to approve the budget amendments as presented; Mr. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried by acclamation.

VI. REPORTS/INFORMATION

A. Board Policy BO 38--School Board Accountability Standards (Tab 4) Each Board member read sections of BO 38 as a reminder of the standards to which they are held.

B. EEC Project/Club Neutron – Dr. Kim Cleary Sadler, MTSU Dr. Sadler reported that NSF provided funding for a project developed to determine what could be done to increase student interest in STEM careers. She introduced Emily Newton, Coordinator of the project, and Dr. Wendy Beckman, Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department. The study basically discerned that students in middle school who really felt that they wanted to be in the STEM area did this regardless of barriers. Two questions: What inspired them? Can we increase student interest and achievement in STEM?

Board Meeting Minutes Page 6 November 29, 2011 They initiated an afterschool science club and a two-week summer camp with involvement from the Discovery Center and MTeach students, participation in the Science Olympiad, etc. Four family science nights took place. They used hands on science trunks, offered the summer camp for students, and teachers attended a summer camp to pick a strand related to STEM. In Phase II, Emily Newton stated that they worked with students in 3 MCS schools with 74 students participating, two teachers and one MTeach intern at each site. They started with WOWs, which are science experiments in which kids actively participate. Students kept journals, developed a hypothesis, wrote down observations, etc. Dr. Beckman shared that 76 students from MCS and Rutherford County participated in the two-week aerospace summer camp. Students built gliders, and actually participated in flying planes through the Microsoft flight simulator laptop kits. The kits are now being taken to classrooms to provide more children with this experience. Students went on an airplane ride and were exposed to the air traffic control center where they did a simulation of landing an airplane. A survey conducted indicated an increased interest in STEM. Mrs. Smith stated that the Foundation has been looking for ways to promote STEM, and she appreciates this program as she would like to see MCS in the forefront of science education. Mrs. Phillips thanked them for their time and efforts to make a difference.

C. Personnel Update (Tab 5)

1. Licensed Personnel Hired; Leave of Absence; Interim Instructional Personnel

2. Resignations 3. Classified Personnel Hired

D. Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report (Tab 6)

Mr. Anderson reported that the system has completed 33.3% of the fiscal year. As typical at this time, the system is waiting on property tax revenue to come in. The Energy Efficiency Schools line item was added for funds coming in from that grant. Expenditures are at 32.3%, so the system is in good shape there. However, the workers compensation bill was paid earlier this year, which impacted expenditures. Overall, the system is where it should be. In response to Dr. Andrews, Mr. Anderson stated that the system is up in sales tax dollars but down in the anticipated percentage. Other county revenues are coming in slower. He is hopeful the economy will pick up and enrollment will continue to increase.

E. Attendance Report (Tab 7) Enrollment is 166 students over the budgeted number, and is 190 students over enrollment at this time last year. Pupil:teacher ratios are: K-3—18.81; Grades 4-6 –20.81; and, overall is 19.55 for all grades. Attendance is excellent at 96.3%.

Board Meeting Minutes Page 7 November 29, 2011 In response to Mr. Campbell’s question, Mr. Ringstaff stated that the personnel report includes both certified (3) and classified personnel leaving the system, and is typical for this time of year.

VII. OTHER BUSINESS Mrs. Phillips complimented the person who developed the flier for The International Dinner to be held at Bradley Academy on December 15th.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mrs. Wade adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:55 p.m. ____________________________ Director of Schools

MISSION STATEMENT To assure academic and personal success

for each child.

MINUTES

MURFREESBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING--

POLICY WORK SESSION Tuesday, January 10, 2012

6:30 p.m.—Central Administration Building ATTENDANCE Board: Chair Mary Wade, Susan Andrews, Butch Campbell, Nancy Duggin, Nancy Phillips, Collier Smith, and Council Liaison Ron Washington. Staff: Director Linda Gilbert, Gary Anderson, Caresa Brooks, Crystal Farris, Tammy Grizzard, Karen Hawkins, Michelle Hummel, Greg Lyles, Ralph Ringstaff, Lisa Trail, and Priscilla Van Tries. Others: Staff Attorney Kelley Baker and MEA President Natalie Hopkins.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

I. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD CHAIR Chair Mary Wade called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m.

II. BOARD POLICY REVIEW

Passed on First Reading: BO 10—Board Policy Development (Revision)

(Combined BO 10 and duplicate Board Policy BO 42—Policy Development/eliminate BO 42)

FM 1—Petty Cash Accounts (Revised) FM 2—Annual Operating Budget (Revised) FM 5—Accounting System, Financial Reports and Records (Revised) FM 8—Purchasing Authority (Revised) FM 9—Sales Calls, Demonstrations and Vendor Relations (Revised) FM 12—Authorized Signatures and Expenditure of Funds (Revised) FM 16—Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders (New) FM 17—Payroll Procedures (New) Mrs. Baker asked if the Board had any comments/recommended revisions for the Fiscal Management policies listed on the agenda. Mrs. Duggin asked that a procedure be put in place to assure that all board policies are reviewed within the two-year mandated window. It was suggested that on the Board’s annual agenda presented to them in

Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 10, 2012 May/June that sections be identified throughout the year in the month they will be presented to the Board with flexibility in that policies affected by changes in State or Federal law, Board recommended revisions/a change in the approach to a particular topic or issue that causes the Board to rethink a policy. Dr. Andrews noted that the detail in policy is helpful to new board members. Mrs. Baker stressed that the detail/legal language in policies are in policy to avoid the Board being involved in any court action, etc. and is based on her research of school systems that have been involved in disputes regarding board policy. Dr. Andrews also suggested that policies that appear to be in final form or are brought to the Board after first reading and would likely not require additional revision be placed under “Consent Agenda” so can be disposed of quickly. Any Board member could ask for a policy under consent agenda to be removed for further discussion at the board meeting. Mrs. Duggin asked that, in reference to FM 2—Annual Operating Budget, it be standard procedure for Mr. Anderson to meet with teachers, as he has done previously, to discuss/explain the budget, perhaps specified in an administrative directive. In reference to FM 17—Payroll Procedures, Mrs. Duggin requested that all employees be notified of the payroll schedule through email, website/intranet, etc. The Fiscal Management board policies listed above will be presented for approval on second reading at the January 24 board meeting.

For Discussion: IS 1—Professional Development and Growth (Revised) Mrs. Baker stated that she will add additional legal references to the policy which will be brought to the Board for approval at first reading. IS 2—Curriculum Development (Revised) Mrs. Baker stated that she will add additional legal references to the policy which will be brought to the Board for approval at first reading. At Mrs. Duggin’s request, Dr. Gilbert stated that she will review committees established within the system and provide a list of the committees/memberships to the Board as they are developed within the system. Mrs. Hawkins noted that the Board approves the textbook committee annually. IS 3—Basic Instructional Program (Revised) Mrs. Baker stated that she will add additional legal references to the policy which will be brought to the Board for approval at first reading. After discussion, recommended revisions to line 3 were to add “and the Tennessee State Board of Education” after annotated, add “arts” after language, and add “science” as a subject.

Board Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 10, 2012 IS 4—Education of Children with Disabilities (Revised) Mrs. Smith suggested that the Board look into placing MERIT/a similar program in each school as she has a concern that gifted/high achieving students are not being provided the challenge or enrichment to move them to their potential. Mrs. Van Tries explained that there is a difference when being identified as “gifted” or as a “high achiever”. A student identified as gifted means that they are having difficulty accessing the curriculum in the regular classroom, which in the state of Tennessee is identified as a disability and through special ed is provided an IEP. This does not necessarily mean the student has a high I.Q. A high achiever is identified through various components but does indicate high I.Q. Mrs. Smith stated that she does not believe high achieving/gifted students are being provided the challenges they need to reach their potential. Mrs. Van Tries noted that these students’ needs should be met in their classroom through differentiated instruction provided by the teacher, after-school tutoring, or pull-out programs. Several years ago, the Department of Education maintained that MCS was over-identifying gifted students. However, the system has improved which has been noted by the Department of Education. Mrs. Phillips stated that although the state maintained that we over-identified, MCS students entering the seventh grade in the county school system are identified as gifted, which she assumes means that they obtain additional special ed funding that we are denied. Dr. Gilbert stated that this is why we test children early to get them identified before they enter the county school system. Mrs. Phillips suggested that we should challenge the state’s determination that we over-identify gifted children. Mrs. Van Tries clarified that being identified as gifted does not necessarily bring additional funding to the school system. Mrs. Phillips stated that it does although provide an IEP with designated responsibilities. In response to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Van Tries stated that we screen in fourth grade based on referrals, interventions, and various indicators. Dr. Grizzard noted that the county has changed its procedure, and her children gave up their IEP when entering that system. She suggested that teachers be provided professional development to help them provide enrichment for high achieving or gifted students in their classrooms. IS 5—Instructional Resources (Revised) Mrs. Baker stated that she will be adding two statutes as legal references. In response to Mr. Campbell’s question, Mrs. Hawkins stated that the accreditation process is different in that it is now more about meeting standards to be accredited. Dr. Gilbert added that it is more about the process now, not numbers. IS 8—Special Interest Materials (Revised) Mrs. Baker stated that she will be working on this policy as some of the language that has been eliminated was in place to restrict the distribution of special interest materials just to the purpose of education. If one flier contrary to this is allowed, you open the door to all

Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 10, 2012 others. By narrowing the focus on the type of literature that can be distributed to children, it is easier to defend the rationale for limiting this. Mrs. Smith stated that a list of contributors/adoptors would not be in violation of the policy. Mrs. Baker stated that noting sponsorship is okay but not advertisement for the sponsor. The distribution of literature from agencies having partnerships with the school system (i.e., MTSU, Parks and Recreation, etc.) are allowed; those agencies with cooperative usage agreements with Parks and Recreation, such as the Optimist Clubs, are allowable because they provide opportunities for children through the Parks and Recreation Department. That usage agreement includes the requirement that a student on free lunch can attend the activity free and a student on reduced lunch can attend at half the normal cost. The Discovery School is allowable as it is a non-profit that provides enrichment activities. In response to Mr. Campbell’s question regarding how we recognize or work with donors, Mrs. Baker stated that the system can set parameters on what can be done so that all who donate time, money, etc., will know from the beginning what will be allowed. Mrs. Baker again stated that it is important to set parameters as recognition of one donor could mean recognition of all donors regardless of the nature of their business. Mrs. Trail stated that with passive fundraisers, the companies will likely write the donation off as a tax deduction. Marketing is not the responsibility of the school system. Dr. Andrews asked that line 6 be revised to read “No outside material….”. Mrs. Baker will do more research and bring this policy back for additional review. IS 10—Community Resource Persons (Revised) Mrs. Baker asked that the legal reference T.C.A. 29-20-310 be deleted. Mr. Ringstaff noted that all persons interacting with students must have a background check. Employees of City Hall do, such as City Cable 3. Community persons/volunteers that work within our buildings must be under the supervision of professional staff. Mrs. Phillips asked that lines 1-3 be left in as this detail helps new Board members understand the purpose of the policy. Mrs. Hawkins explained that the intent was to remove philosophical entries, and to assure that when we have a policy we are able to implement it consistently. Dr. Andrews suggested that the policy could be general with an administrative directive that was specific. Mrs. Duggin asked if a Board policy were challenged, what role would the administrative directive play. Mrs. Baker stated that the policy is what the court looks at, so although the policy may be wordy, it would be more definitive. Policies are what people look at as they don’t necessarily see administrative directives as ADs are for administrators/teachers defining the procedure to enact the policy. IS 13—A Statement of Homework Policy (Revised) Mrs. Hawkins explained that academic feedback replaces “credit” in that the feedback for homework might not be a “grade.” The policy will be brought to the Board for approval on first reading.

Board Meeting Minutes Page 5 January 10, 2012 IS 14—Promotion and Retention (Revised) Mrs. Hawkins pointed out that this policy is a complete rewrite. The policy has been written to assure that a student has been given every opportunity to be successful before retention is recommended. Sufficient communication to the parent is important so parents should be notified nine (9) weeks prior to the end of the year that retention is being considered. This would provide the parent, student, and teacher every opportunity to work together to see if the student could be promoted. If a student is retained, a plan should be put in place to assure that the student is not getting more of the same instruction. The student’s progress should be followed for three years in an effort to determine if retention made a difference. Mrs. Duggin voiced a concern regarding a student being retained twice and asked that the policy address this and also note that the teacher recommending retention and the student’s next teacher work together to develop a plan with the central office administration overseeing the plan. Mr. Campbell stated that there might be a situation where a student is retained in kindergarten and in a later grade just is not progressing so it would be necessary to consider the second retention. He recommended that on line 21, item 3, that “shall” not be changed to “may” not. Mrs. Duggin asked that line 48 be revised to include “explicit” documentation…. Mrs. Baker pointed out that beginning on line 59, T.C.A §49-6-3115 has been addressed. She also clarified that the final decision regarding the retention of a student rests with the school. Due to the late hour, Chair Wade asked that the Board wait to address the following policies and move to discussion of the draft January 24 agenda. IS 15—State and Federal Education Agency Relations (Delete) IS 16—Relations with Accrediting Agencies (Revised) IS 17—Relations with Education Research and Service Centers (Revised) IS 18—Student Teaching, Internships, and Practicums (Revised) IS 19—Changes in Instruction (No Revisions) IS 20—TCAP Security (Revised—Complete Rewrite) PER 5—Equal Opportunity Employment (Revised) PER 6—Staff Rights and Responsibilities (Revised) PER 24—Substitute Teachers (Revised) PER 27—Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (Revised) PER 32—Drug-Free Workplace (Revised) PER 35—Discrimination/Harassment of Employees (Revised)

PER 41—Non-Renewal of Non-Tenured Employees (Revised) PER 44—Employee Use of Internet (Revised)

PER 46—School Volunteers (New Policy)

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SS 9—Child Nutrition Management (Revised) No Recommended Revisions: PER 1—Faculty Meetings PER 4—ADA Grievance Procedure PER 7—Conflict of Interest PER 8—Credit for Teaching Experience PER 10—Payroll Deductions PER 11—Anticipation of Advanced Degree PER 15—Job Sharing PER 19—Extended Leave PER 23—Employee Names and Addresses PER 28—Staff Complaints PER 33—Seasonal Employees PER 34—Bloodborne Pathogens PER 36—Drug and Alcohol Policy for CLD PER 42—Nepotism PER 43—ADA PER 45—Web Pages

III. DISCUSSION OF VOUCHERS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS

IV. REVIEW OF JANUARY 24, 2012 DRAFT AGENDA Dr. Gilbert stated that she will be placing additional items on the January 24 agenda asking for the Board’s approval to address growth and accessibility issues as outlined on the document titled “MCS Accommodations for Growth.” In addition, the Board was provided a complete and partial floor plan of Hobgood detailing the proposed renovations and a map indicating school zones and lots available in the school zones. Based on the information provided, Dr. Gilbert is recommending: ~Renovations to expand Hobgood by four classrooms, a teacher work area, expanded cafeteria, new kitchen area, new administrative area, and new media center area converting the existing media center into two classrooms. The total cost for Hobgood’s renovations would be $4,064,440. (Note: Cosmetic improvements can be addressed in the system’s capital outlay budget.) ~Leasing four portables to accommodate growth in the Scales and Cason Lane zones at a cost of $68,800. Use every available space at Pittard to accommodate expected growth. (This will eliminate the need to relocate the CDC classrooms.)

Board Meeting Minutes Page 7 January 10, 2012 ~Construct an elevator at Bradley to accommodate accessibility to the second floor at a cost of $250,000. (Currently access to the second floor must be on stairways which will not accommodate individuals with disabilities who cannot climb stairs.) ~Purchase land on the west side of the municipality and build a new 800-student school at a cost of $20,000,000 to accommodate growth in the Scales and Cason Lane zones as well as help the entire city, ready for service for the 2014-2015 school year.

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business, Chair Wade adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. _________________________ Director of Schools

MISSION STATEMENT

To assure academic and personal success for each child.

LOCAL FIELD TRIPS FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION AND APPROVALJANUARY 2012

GRADE/GROUP COST PER STUDENTS DATE OF PARTICIPATING STUDENT PARTICIPATING TRIP

BR 1st & 2nd To become acquainted with slave songs and real life situations $6 97 3/28/12 TPACBW Pre-K Students will be able to see familiar stories in puppetry/music $8.00 63 3/2/12 TPACJP 5 Identify significant examples of art, music and literature $6 70 3/13/12 Country Music Hall of FameJP 5 Identify significant examples of art, music and literature $6 70 3/15/12 Country Music Hall of FameES 3 Will learn to appreciate plays & compare to literature they read $6.61 100 5/9/12 CCAC, Tales of a 4th Grade NothingNF 3 Reinforce the study of musicals and theater $4.25 101 2/14/12 Arts Center/Cannon County/CiCi's SC K Give students the opportunity to explore concepts of living things $8.00 133 4/5/12 Nashville ZooSC 2 Students will experience hands on activities during the 1800's $9.00 145 5/11/12 Sam Davis Home

SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL VALUE OF THE ACTIVITY DESTINATION

MURFREESBORO CITY SCHOOL BOARD POLICY

Descriptor No: BO 10

Date Adopted: 6/10

Descriptor Term: POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Reviewed/Revision Adopted: 3/11

The Board shall reserve for itself the function of providing guides for the discretionary action of 1 those to whom it delegates authority. These guides for discretionary action shall constitute the 2 policies governing the operation of the school system. They shall be recorded in writing. 3 4 The formulation and adoption of these written policies shall constitute the basic method by 5 which the Board shall exercise its leadership in the operation of the school system. The study 6 and evaluation of reports concerning the execution of its written policies shall constitute the 7 basic method by which the Board shall exercise its control over the operation of the school 8 system. 9 10 The Board accepts the definition of policy set forth by the National School Boards Association: 11

12 Policies are principles adopted by the School Board to chart a course of action. 13 They tell what is wanted; they may include why and how much. Policies 14 should be broad enough to indicate a line of action to be followed by the 15 administration in meeting a number of problems, narrow enough to give clear 16 guidance. Policies are guides for action by the administration who then sets the 17 rules and regulations to provide specific directions to school district personnel. 18

19 The formal adoption of policies shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board. Only those 20 written statements so adopted and recorded shall be regarded as official Board policy. 21 22 Adoption of new policies, or changing existing policies, is solely the responsibility of the Board. 23 24 Proposals for new policies, or changes to existing policies, may be initiated in writing by any 25 Board member or by any employee of the Board. The policy proposals shall be referred to the 26 Director of Schools for consultation with the attorney, staff, principals, teachers, the community, 27 or others as may be deemed appropriate. This consultation if indicated should be accomplished 28 prior to presentation to the Board through a regular or special meeting. 29 30 Adoption of policy proposals requires two readings at regular or special called meetings of the 31 Board, except as provided below. Thus, time shall be given to permit further study and also to 32 give opportunity for interested parties to react. 33 34

Upon the advice and consent of the Chair and Director, the Board may designate minor changes 35 to policies as editorial in nature or as necessary to conform to a change of policy. Accordingly, 36 the Board may accept such changes without promulgating those changes through the normal two 37 vote process. Formal notice of changes to Board policies made through this provision shall 38 appear on the next Board’s agenda under Consent Items. For example, if the Board changes a 39 policy and other policies are affected by that change, then changes made to other policies may be 40 regarded as necessary to conform, and thus not require two votes. 41 42 When new policies are adopted or existing policies are amended, revised policy pages shall be 43 distributed by the Director of Schools. 44 45 The item of policy review shall be on the agenda on or before the regular July meeting of the 46 Board each year. This assures compliance with the law which requires that policies be 47 reviewed/updated within a two-year period. Policy adoption and/or revision may be effected by 48 a majority of the Board. 49 50 All policies passed by the Board become binding immediately upon passage or as so stipulated in 51 the policy. 52 53 The Board will make every effort to ensure that its policies conform to the high supremacy of 54 state and federal laws, including the provisions of State and U.S. Constitutions. 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 ________________________ 82 Legal References: 83 84 T.C.A. 49-2-207 85


Descriptor No: FM 1

Date Adopted: 12/97

Descriptor Term: PETTY CASH ACCOUNTS


In order to facilitate refunds and minor purchases, the central office and the individual schools 1 (including extended school programs) in the system may maintain petty cash funds. These funds 2 will be used for the payment of permissible and properly itemized bills for materials, supplies, or 3 services under conditions calling for immediate payments. The Board shall determine the 4 maximum amount to be available in any fund. 5

6 The Director of Schools or the Director's designee shall be responsible for disbursing and 7 accounting for money from the central office fund. The principal or site director for extended 8 school programs in each school shall have the same responsibility regarding individual school 9 funds. 10

11 Expenditures against these funds must be itemized and will be charged to the applicable budget 12 code. After a budget item is exhausted, no expenditures against the item may be made from 13 petty cash. 14

15 Itemized expenditures from the individual school funds shall be maintained and kept on file at 16 each school. Expenditures made from the central office fund and extended school funds shall be 17 itemized and kept on file in the Finance Department at the central office. with the Director’s 18 designee. 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

_____________________________ 32 Legal Reference: 33

34 Tennessee Internal School Financial Management Manual, Section 5. 35


Descriptor No: FM 2

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET

Reviewed/Revision Adopted: 9/93; 3/01

The school system budget is the operational plan stated in financial terms which describes the 1 programs to be conducted during the fiscal year which begins July 1 and ends June 30 the 2 following year. 3

4 PREPARATION PROCEDURES 5

6 Budget planning shall include an analysis of previous staffing, curriculum and facilities, and 7 projections requiring additional staffing, curriculum modifications, or additional facilities. 8

9 Budget preparation shall be the responsibility of the Director of Schools and the Chairman of the 10 Board. The Director of Schools shall involve the staff, including requests from department heads 11 and principals, all of whom may seek advice and suggestions from other staff and faculty 12 members. 13

14 The Director of Schools and the Chairman of the Board shall develop a budget preparation 15 calendar no later than February 1st April 1 of the current school year. The calendar shall be 16 used as a guide for coordinating the budgetary activities of individuals and groups, collecting 17 budget data, reviewing budget problems, and making budget decisions. 18

19 HEARING AND REVIEWS 20

21 The proposed budget will be available for inspection by various interested citizens or groups in 22 the office of the Director of Schools. 23

24 FINAL ADOPTION PROCEDURES 25

26 The Board shall adopt a budget and submit it to the City Manager for submission to the City 27 Council for study and consideration prior to May 1st 15. 28

29 The Director of Schools shall file with the Commissioner of Education a copy of the adopted 30 budget by August 1. 31 32 ___________________ 33 Legal References: 34

35

Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting Policy Manual; Section 4-19 36 T.C.A. 49-2-203(a)(11) 37 T.C.A. 49-2-301(f)(2); TRR/MS 0520-1-2-.13(2)(a) 38 Murfreesboro City Charter 1594 39


Descriptor No: FM 5

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term:

ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, FINANCIAL RPORTS AND

RECORDS


The Board shall direct the Director of Schools to assure that an accounting system is maintained 1 that will provide information necessary for the efficient administration of the system. The 2 accounting system shall be designed to give assurance to the Board and its constituents that 3 school funds are being accounted for and administered properly. 4

5 Central Office 6

7 The Director of Schools shall maintain a system of accounting, arranged according to the 8 regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Education, which provide a detailed and accurate 9 account of all receipts and disbursements of the schools. 10

11 Individual Schools 12

13 The Board authorizes each respective school under its jurisdiction to receive activity funds (i.e. 14 school picture money). and school lunch funds. 15

16 The Board shall hold each principal responsible for the management of all internal accounts 17 under his/her jurisdiction in accordance with the Tennessee Internal School Uniform Accounting 18 Policy Manual. 19 20 FINANCIAL RECORDS 21 22 The Director of Schools shall maintain financial records as required by regulation and 23 applicable state and federal law. 24

25 26

27 28

29 ____________________ 30 Legal References: 31

32 T.C.A. 49-3-316(a)(1) 33 T.C.A. 49-2-110 34


Descriptor No: FM 8

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: PURCHASING AUTHORITY


The Board will purchase competitively and seek maximum educational value for every dollar 1 expended. The Director of Schools and Chair of the Board shall serve as the purchasing 2 committee for the Board. Authorizations to purchase shall be provided by the Board and shall 3 fall into the following two (2) categories: 4

5 GENERAL PURCHASE AUTHORITY 6

7 General purchases shall include expenditures for supplies, salaries, and general expenditures 8 required for the operation of the school system. These expenditures shall be anticipated and 9 provided for in the budget and will normally be authorized through budget approval. Items for 10 long-term use such as vehicles, contracts, major equipment, and supplies of an unusual quantity 11 or nature will be authorized through budget approval. The Director of Schools shall make all 12 general and line item purchases without further Board authorization; however, the Board shall be 13 promptly informed if any substantial variation from budgeted estimates becomes necessary. 14 15 All purchases shall be made in accordance with Tennessee State Law. All purchases of 16 supplies, materials, and equipment in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), including 17 those of individual schools, shall be based upon competitive bids. These bids shall be 18 solicited by advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the district. However, 19 said newspaper advertisement may be waived by the purchasing agent in case of 20 emergency. The purchasing agent shall advertise for bids. However, bids are not required 21 where the purchases will be made from State of Federal GSA Contract. Also, when the 22 purchasing agent deems that the state contract is not in the best interest of the taxpayer, 23 alternative pricing will be obtained. 24 25 All purchases estimated to be between $500 to $10,000, including those of individual 26 schools, may be made in the open market without newspaper notice, but shall be based on 27 at least three (3) competitive quotes. 28 29 The lowest and best bid shall be accepted, provided the Board reserves the right to reject 30 any or all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for opening of bids. 31 Any bid received after the time and date specified will not be considered. The Board 32 recognizes that the lowest bid may not be the most responsible nor most advantageous to 33 the public. Factors to be considered should include the responsibility of the bidders, 34 warranty offered, availability of service parts, past service experience, life cycle costing, 35

stocking of parts, and training expenses. Any bid that is not the low bid will require Board 36 approval. Monthly summaries of bids shall be submitted to the Board of Education. 37 38 Contracts for legal services, educational consultants, and similar services by professional 39 persons or groups of high ethical standards shall not be based upon competitive bids but 40 shall be awarded on the basis of competency and integrity. 41 42 EMERGENCY PURCHASES 43

44 Emergency purchases are those which are necessary to avert hazards which threaten health or 45 safety, to protect property from damage or to avoid major disruption of educational activities. If 46 within budgetary limits and deemed essential, emergency purchases may be made by the 47 Director of Schools. However, if the purchase is of such significant magnitude as to impact on 48 the integrity of the budget, the Chair shall call a special or emergency meeting of the Board to 49 deal with the matter. In any event, the Board shall be advised promptly of all emergency 50 purchases. 51

52 Purchases made by anyone not authorized by the appropriate officials shall become the personal 53 responsibility of the persons making the purchase agreement. The Board will not, under any 54 circumstances, be responsible for payment for any material or supplies purchased by 55 unauthorized individuals or in an unprescribed manner. 56

57 No school shall be obligated to pay for any expenditures made by a student or a teacher or by 58 any other employee unless he/she first receives a written purchase order from the proper office or 59 unless prior written permission or arrangements are made with the principal. 60 61 STATE BID PURCHASE AUTHORITY 62 63 The Director of Schools and other employees designated by the Board shall be authorized to act 64 for the Board in acquiring federal surplus property through the Tennessee General Services 65 Department for surplus property and in entering into agreements, certifications and covenants of 66 compliance concerning the use of federal surplus property. 67 68 Further, the Director of Schools is authorized to purchase any needed items through suppliers 69 approved on the state bid list. 70 71 LOCAL PURCHASING 72 73 The Board will purchase locally whenever other conditions are comparable. 74

75 76 77 78 79 80

81 ____________________ 82 Legal Reference: 83 84 T.C.A. 49-2-206(3) 85


Descriptor No: FM 9

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term:

SALES CALLS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND

VENDOR RELATIONS


Sales representatives are not permitted to call on teachers or other school staff members at the 1 schools without authorization from the central office or the school administrative staff. (i.e. 2 principal, assistant principal) 3 4 No member of the Board or employee of the district will accept gifts from any person, 5 group, or entity doing, or desiring to do, business with the district; and all business-related 6 gratitudes are specifically prohibited except nominal in value advertising items widely 7 distributed. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ___________________ 31 Legal Reference: 32 33 T.C.A. 49-6-2003 34


Descriptor No: FM 12

Date Adopted: 3/01

Descriptor Term:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES AND

EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS

Reviewed/Revision Adopted:

CENTRAL OFFICE 1 2 The Board Chair or designee shall countersign all checks authorized by the Board of Education 3 which are issued and signed by the Director of Schools for all expenditures of the school system. 4

5 The Board authorizes the use of mechanical equipment or computer software by the Chair of 6 the Board or the Director of Schools, if they so desire, to affix their signatures to public school 7 warrants. 8 9 INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL 10 11 The principal of each school shall countersign each check drawn on the activity fund by the 12 appropriate sponsor, director or manager. 13

14 Individual schools are not separate legal entities. Therefore, any action taken by a school 15 employee on behalf of a school might be construed as being binding on the Board. To 16 control this risk, no individual school employee will enter into any contract that commits 17 the school to any action or payment which cannot be paid by student activity funds 18 available at the time of contracting without authorization by the Director of Schools, and 19 no such contract shall extend for a term beyond one year. Any such written contract shall 20 be reviewed and approved in writing by the school attorney and Director of Schools prior 21 to any school employee signing such contract. 22 23 All such expenses shall be in accordance with the Tennessee Internal School Uniform 24 Accounting Policy Manual. Restricted account expenditures require the account sponsor’s 25 approval prior to expense. No payroll checks will be written to employees from the 26 internal school activity fund account. Any supplemental compensation owed by the Board 27 for extracurricular activities must be processed through the Director of Schools’ office in 28 the same manner as salary and other payroll payments. All schools will forward monies to 29 Central Office before payroll will be processed. Substitute teacher’s salaries related to 30 restricted class and club accounts will be paid by the Board upon receipt of monies by the 31 school from the appropriate class or club account. 32 33 Employees who authorize or contract for any obligation in violation of this policy shall 34 assume personal responsibility for the payment of the obligation, shall be subject to 35

discipline, up to and including termnation, and shall be subject to applicable civil and 36 criminal proceedings. Any obligation, authorization for expenditure or expenditure made 37 in violation of the law and this policy shall be illegal and void. 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72

73 74 75 76 77

78 ____________________ 79 Legal References: 80 81 T.C.A. 49-2-113 82 T.C.A. 49-2-110 83



Date Adopted:

Descriptor Term:

PURCHASE REQUISITIONS AND PURCHASE ORDERS


All Purchases shall be made on authorized requisitions and purchase orders prepared by 1 appropriate personnel. 2 3

1. Requisition for Purchase Order Forms are available at all schools and the Central Office, 4 School Nutrition, Extended School Program, and the Maintenance and Transportation 5 Department. 6

7 8

2. All purchases made by the district in excess of $100 shall be by purchase order or formal 9 contract. No purchase shall be made, nor payment approved, unless covered by an 10 approved purchase order, nor shall bills be submitted to the Board for approval unless 11 purchased by approved purchase orders. 12



Date Adopted:

Descriptor Term:

PAYROLL PROCEDURES


The System-wide payday schedules will be determined, prepared and posted prior to June 30th 1 of each year for the following year by the Finance Department. 2 3 All pay amounts will be directly deposited to the employee’s account. 4 5 Payroll Procedures shall be as Follows: 6 7

1. All Employees who are paid monthly shall be paid 12 times per year. 8 9

2. All Employees who are paid hourly shall be paid every other week for which they are 10 employed and have provided by the scheduled due date appropriate records of time 11 worked. 12

13 No advance monies will be made prior to scheduled pay dates. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ____________________ 32 Legal Reference: 33 34 T.C.A. 49-3-306 35

MURFREESBORO CITY SCHOOLS PROPOSED 2012-2013 Calendar

**Wed., Aug. 1 Systemwide Inservice **Thurs., Aug. 2 School-‐Based Inservice *Fri., Aug. 3 School-‐Based Work Day *Mon., Aug. 6 School-‐Based Work Day Tues., Aug. 7 Students First Day—Half-‐Day Wed., Aug. 8 Full Day For Students Mon., Sept. 3 Labor Day (Holiday for All) Oct. 1-‐Oct. 5 Fall Break Tues., Oct. 9 Student Half-‐Day (PLC) *Oct. 23-‐Nov. 2 Parent/Teacher Conferences Tues., Nov. 13 Student Half-‐Day (PLC) Wed.-‐Fri., Nov. 21-‐23 Thanksgiving Break Wed., Dec. 19 Student Half Day

Thurs., Dec. 20-‐ Tues., Jan. 1 Winter Break **Wed., Jan. 2 Inservice (Day Out for Students) Thurs., Jan. 3 Students Return Mon., Jan. 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Holiday for All) Wed., Feb. 6 Student Half-‐Day (PLC) **Fri., Feb. 15 Inservice (Day Out for Students) Mon., Feb. 18 Presidents’ Day (Holiday for All) Thurs., March 14 Student Half-‐Day (PLC)

*March 21-‐28 Parent/Teacher Conferences Fri., March 29 Good Friday (Holiday for All)

April 1-‐5 Spring Break Thurs., May 23 Last Half-‐Day for Students *Fri., May 24 Last Day for Teachers The first eleven days out for inclement weather will be made up according to state law through a seven-hour school day by stockpiling time. Two of the thirteen stockpiled days are used for Staff Development/PLCs.

180 Student Days *Board assigned administrative days 5 Board Assigned Admin. Days **Inservice days; the fifth inservice day 5 Inservice Days is earned through six (6) approved points. 10 Vacation Days 200 End of Attendance Periods End of Report Card Periods Day Report Cards Go Home 1st Sept. 4 1st Oct. 16 1st Parent Conf. 2nd Oct. 9 2nd Jan. 4 2nd Jan. 14 3rd Nov. 6 3rd March 13 3rd March 21 4th Dec. 7 4th May 23 4th May 23 5th Jan. 18 6th Feb. 20 7th March 20 8th April 25 9th May 23 NOTE: February 5, 2013 Writing Assessment April 22-May 3, 2013 TCAP Testing Window


Descriptor No: IS 1

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH


The instructional staff shall participate in an organized professional growth program. Emphasis 1 and activities will be planned annually by a committee of representative teachers, principals, 2 supervisors, and/or other administrators. The Coordinator of Curriculum Department of 3 Instruction shall coordinate all planning and recommend to the Director of Schools activities to 4 take place. The Director of Schools has final responsibility for the program and makes 5 recommendations for board approval. 6

7 All inservice education programs adhere to the Tennessee State Board of Education guidelines 8 and to Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-3004. 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 ____________________ 29 Legal Reference: 30

31 T.C.A. 49-6-3004(a)(3) 32 T.C.A. 49-6-3004(c)(1) 33


Descriptor No: IS 2

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT


The Board recognizes that in order to foster the role of education in a democratic society and to 1 ensure equal opportunity to students of different personality characteristics and viewpoints, it 2 must not permit the curriculum to remain static. The Board deems it essential that the school 3 system continually evaluate the effectiveness develop and modify its curriculum to meet the 4 changing needs and diversity of our community and to assure the full, rounded, and continuing 5 development of the individual. Curriculum shall be implemented developed under the leadership 6 of the Coordinator of Curriculum Department of Instruction within the state curriculum 7 framework in each subject area, grades preK-6 and presented to the Board for adoption. The 8 Board authorizes the Director of Schools to organize committees to participate in curriculum 9 improvement, to revise and update curriculum regularly. and to make changes subject to 10 approval by the Board. 11 12 Tennessee Curriculum is available on the State Department website, and teachers will be 13 provided inservice on accessing its content. 14 15 At least one copy of the complete state curriculum framework shall be placed in each school. All 16 teachers shall be given access to the portion which pertains to their area of instruction through 17 the state website. New teachers will be provided inservice on accessing its content and the total 18 curriculum. 19

20 Experimentation is encouraged with prior approval of the principal. An experimental program 21 requires the approval of the Principal, Coordinator of Curriculum Department of Instruction, 22 the Director of Schools, and, in some cases, the Board. 23

24 The school principals shall be responsible for administering the instructional program and for an 25 organized plan of program improvement. 26

27 28

____________________ 29 Legal References: 30

31 T.C.A. 49-1-302(a);(1);(2);(3);(8) 32 TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.05(2) 33 TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.05(1)(a) 34


Descriptor No: IS 3

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM


A basic instructional program provides for the intellectual growth of all pupils, pre-kindergarten 1 through sixth grade. The curriculum shall include those subjects required by Tennessee Code 2 Annotated and The Tennessee State Board of Education including reading, language arts, 3 mathematics, social studies, science, music, art, health and physical education. 4

5 The curriculum materials used in Murfreesboro City Schools shall reflect the cultural and racial 6 diversity present in the United States. The curriculum shall foster respect and appreciation for 7 cultural diversity and shall foster an awareness of the rights, duties and responsibilities of each 8 member of our democratic society. The Board shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, 9 national origin, creed, age, or marital status in its educational programs or activities. 10

11 Emphasis shall be placed on the student’s acquiring the skills, concepts, content, and attitudes 12 needed for the realization of his/her own personal goals for living in a democracy. 13

14 Students shall be provided opportunities to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, 15 problem-solving abilities, and aesthetic appreciation in such a manner that these will be used 16 throughout a lifetime. A variety of methods, research-based instructional strategies, materials, 17 and resources shall be employed and adapted to individual uniqueness in the effort to maximize 18 learning for all students. 19

20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28

____________________ 29 Legal References: 30

31 Public Law ADA 101-336; 42 U.S.C. 12101; 34CFR§106.54 32 T.C.A. 49-6-1001 through 49-6-1205 33


Descriptor No: IS 4

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: SPECIAL EDUCATION EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES


The Murfreesboro City Schools shall make available a free and appropriate public school 1 education for all children with disabilities beginning at age three residing within the jurisdiction 2 of the school system. The plan for implementation of appropriate instruction and special 3 education services shall be in accordance with the current Rules, Regulations, and Minimum 4 Standards of the State Board of Education and state and federal laws. 5

6 The Board shall develop and periodically update a local plan for providing special education 7 services for students with disabilities. Specifically, the Board assures that: 8

9 1. All children with disabilities will have available to them a free, appropriate public 10

education. 11 12

2. The rights of children with disabilities and their parents will be protected. 13 14

The plan shall aim toward meeting the following objectives: 15 16 1. Carry out comprehensive screening and assessment emphasizing the early identification 17

and evaluation of students with disabilities; 18 19

2. Ensure that placements are made which educate children with disabilities with non-20 disabled children to the maximum extent appropriate in the schools these children would 21 normally attend if not disabled and with age-appropriate peers; 22

23 3. Provide each child with disabilities an individualized education program (IEP) 24

specifically designed to meet the child's unique needs; 25 26

4. Provide continuing evaluation of the progress of each child with disabilities, including at 27 least an annual review of the child's IEP and complete consideration for reevaluation at 28 least every three (3) years; 29 30

5. Ensure that procedural safeguards required by state and federal laws are adhered to; and 31 32 33 34 35

6. Involve parents of children with disabilities in a meaningful dialogue with school 36 personnel beginning with initial referral and continuing throughout the student's 37 educational career. 38

39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 _______________________ 69 Legal References: 70 71 TRR/MS 0520-1-3-.09(3)(b) 72 T.C.A. 49-10-101 et. seq 73 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 has been interpreted by the courts to include 74 individuals with contagious diseases to be handicapped. 75


Descriptor No: IS 5

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: INSTRUCTIONAL

RESOURCES Reviewed/Revision Adopted: 4/01

The Board believes that supplies, materials, and equipment appropriate to the needs of the school 1 program must be available to each student and teacher. Available system resources shall be 2 allocated to schools on an equitable basis recognizing system policies and local school needs. 3

4 The Board further believes that: 5

6 1. To provide each student with learning experiences suited to the students' aptitudes, 7

interests, maturity, and competence in each subject area, instructional arrangements, 8 equipment, and accommodations based on these needs are necessary. 9

10 2. Personnel and resources should adhere to regulations of the Tennessee Department of 11

Education and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 12 13

Therefore, the Board encourages the proper utilization of available sources—federal, state, and 14 local—in the provision of instructional supplies, materials, and equipment. It is the policy of the 15 Board to make appropriations in these areas to the extent feasible, efficient, and fiscally possible. 16

17 A list of textbooks and instructional materials used by the schools shall be revised annually by 18 the Coordinator of Curriculum Department of Instruction and a list of adopted texts shall be 19 made available to the Board and professional staff as a reference. Textbooks and/or instructional 20 materials shall be available for inspection by parents/guardians upon request.1 The Director of 21 Schools shall develop procedures for inspection of materials and distribute these procedures to 22 each principal. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ________________________ 30 Legal References: 31 32 120 USCA §1232h(a) 33 1TCR §49-6-7003 34


Descriptor No: IS 10

Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: COMMUNITY RESOURCE

PERSONS Reviewed/Revision Adopted: 4/01

The Board of Education recognizes that one of the greatest resources of the school is to be found 1 in the people of the community who have special knowledge and particular talents to contribute 2 to the school program. 3

4 The Board, therefore, encourages the use of community resources and citizens to assist in 5 furthering the educational program. The administrative staff shall collaborate with each 6 principal on the utilization of community resources. Each principal should study the needs of 7 the principals' individual school, survey the resources available in the school community and 8 weigh their probable usefulness. 9

10 All community resource persons must be approved by the principal and serve under the constant 11 supervision of the professional staff of the school. 12

13 The principal shall ensure that appropriate recognition of community resource persons' services 14 is made annually. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ____________________ 31 Legal References: 32

33 T.C.A. 49-6-7001 34 T.C.A. 29-20-310 35



Date Adopted: 6/89

Descriptor Term: A STATEMENT OF HOMEWORK

POLICY Reviewed/Revision Adopted: 4/01

Homework shall be assigned to reinforce and strengthen specific areas of instruction and interest. 1 It must never be given for punishment. All homework shall be received by the teacher making 2 the assignment and academic feedback credit given for the student's efforts. 3 4 Homework assignments shall take into consideration individual differences of students such as 5 health, home conditions, and educational resources at home. Homework shall not require the use 6 of reference materials not readily available in most homes, the school libraries and the public 7 libraries. 8



Date Adopted: 4/79

Descriptor Term: PROMOTION AND RETENTION

Reviewed/Revision Adopted: 11/98; 4/01; 9/05

The guiding philosophy for determining promotion or retention will be what is in the best 1 interest of the child. Students will normally progress annually in sequential order from 2 grade to grade. The professional staff is expected to place students at the grade level best 3 suited to them academically, socially, and emotionally. Most students will require the 4 normal allotted time to progress through the school curriculum. Retention may be made 5 when, in the judgment of the school personnel, such retention is in the best interest of the 6 student. 7 8 Students identified as high risk or having special needs shall be given special consideration. 9 Retention of students with IEPs must be considered by the school administration in 10 consultation with the 504 or IEP team. 11 12 The following factors shall be considered in making a decision on promotion and retention: 13 14

1. Mastery of essential competencies – Students should have mastered essential 15 skills sufficiently to ensure a likelihood of success at the next grade level. 16 17

2. Conduct – Retention shall not be used as a disciplinary measure. 18 19

3. Previous retention – Except under unusual circumstances, students may shall 20 not be retained more than once. 21

22 4. Teacher input – Teacher input should include the student’s progress from daily 23

work, intervention and progress monitoring documents, and tests. Teachers 24 should provide information on developmental level, attendance and academic 25 achievement commensurate with student ability. 26

27 5. Documentation of supplemental interventions and student progress within those 28

interventions. 29 30

6. Grade level Guidelines – In arriving at a decision for either the promotion or 31 retention of a pupil, the combined views of the teachers, principal and Director 32 of Schools or Designee are taken into consideration along with those of the 33 parents. The results obtained from standardized achievement tests and class 34 work assignments will be important factors. The final decision rests with the 35

school personnel. 36 37

As soon as a major problem has been identified which could result in retention, 38 the parents will be notified in writing by the teacher of the need to schedule a 39 conference to discuss such student’s need for improvement. At least nine weeks 40 before the end of the school year, the parents will be notified by the teacher in 41 writing of the need to schedule a conference to discuss a possible retention. 42 43

7. Retention Reporting/Appeal – Before the decision to retain is finalized, the 44 principal shall make a report of each student being considered to the Director of 45 Schools or Designee. The report shall include explicit documentation of student 46 deficiencies and documentation of the differentiated instruction implemented by 47 the teacher/school to support the student being successful. This evidence shall be 48 placed in the student’s cumulative record. 49 50

8. Retention Follow-up – Education experiences for the repeated year should be 51 varied in order to provide an appropriate instructional program. For the 52 purpose of determining the effectiveness of retention toward improving student 53 achievement, the progress of retained students should be monitored for at least 54 three (3) years. 55

56 Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-3115, a student in the third grade shall not be 57 promoted to the next grade level unless the student has shown a basic understanding of 58 curriculum and ability to perform the skills required in the subject of reading as 59 demonstrated by the student's grades or standardized test results. However, such student 60 may be promoted if the student participates in an LEA approved research-based 61 intervention prior to the beginning of the next school year. This section shall not apply to 62 students who have IEPs pursuant to 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. 63 64 65 Every effort is made to place the pupil where the pupil is afforded the best opportunity to make 66 continuous progress in the instructional structure of the school. In some cases, this results in a 67 pupil’s being reassigned at the same grade level for a second year. The attempt is then made to 68 provide instruction at the pupil’s instructional level rather than merely to have him/her repeat a 69 given “package” of instruction. 70 71 The teacher is responsible for informing parents and the principal early when there is indication 72 that the child’s achievement will not enable the pupil to progress successfully at the next grade 73 level in the following year. The parents are to be involved in such decisions regarding 74 placement; however, the final decision rests with the teacher and in controversial cases the 75 principal's approval is necessary. 76 ____________________ 77 Legal Reference: 78 79 T.C.A. §49-6-3115 80

MCS Resignations, Retirements, Leave of Absence and New Hires as of 1/18/2012

Licensed Personnel Hired

Last Name First Name Location Position Haynes Terrance MNE 5th grade Purdie Cheri HG 3rd grade McCamey Tara JP ELL Herod Ashley MNE 3rd-6th Behavior Mod. Senne Gina CLA AI McGregor Kent SC Resource/SPED Stewart Ryan SC Music Teacher

Leave Of Absence ~ Instructional Personnel

Last Name First Name Location Myers Paula MNP Kee Tammie MNP Isom Allison BR Keith Thomas MNE

Interim Instructional Personnel

Last Name First Name Location Clayton Christine MNP Stensgard Julie MNP Locke Sarah BR Cantrell Brooke MNE

Resignations

Last Name First Name Location Fitzpatrick Jonathan Shop Ireland Keith HG Swauger Peggy MNE West Mary MNE

Classified Personnel Hired

Last Name First Name Location Position Raymond Amanda MNP EA Rodgers Ashlee HG EA Hardy Brittany JP EA Newcomb Kenneth Shop Grounds Crew Martin Ann HG EA Schneider Jessica NF MDA Cabera Nola Shop Bus Assistant Appalsammy Christy MNE EA (intervention) Sanders Leslie NF MDA

COMPARISON OF BUDGET TOTALS

July 1, 2011 Thru November 30, 2011

TOTAL INCOME 7/1/11 - 11/30/11 16,348,097$

TOTAL EXPENSES 7/1/11 - 11/30/11 21,230,884

NET INCOME 11/30/11 (4,882,787)$

YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUE COMPARISON

DATE: NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 1

2010-11 2011-12

2010-11 2010-11 OVR/(UNDR) 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12 OVR/(UNDR) 2011-12

BUDGET CLASS. BUDGET YTD REV. BUDGET % BUDGET YTD REV. BUDGET %

40110-Current Prop. Tax $10,230,300.00 $457,490 (9,772,810) 4.5% $10,240,500.00 $484,427.29 (9,756,073)$ 4.7%

40210-Local Option Sales Tax 6,307,000 1,653,858 (4,653,142) 26.2% 6,654,800 1,697,654 (4,957,146) 25.5%

40000-41110-Other County Rev 1,341,100 552,128 (788,972) 41.2% 1,517,700 494,425 (1,023,275) 32.6%

44000-Other Local Revenue 257,070 138,221 (118,849) 53.8% 307,600 119,205 (188,395) 38.8%

46511-Basic Educ. Program 27,575,000 11,195,200 (16,379,800) 40.6% 28,075,000 11,246,000 (16,829,000) 40.1%

46530-Energy Efficient Schools - - - N/A - 151,251 151,251 N/A

46512-BEP ARRA - - - N/A - - - N/A

46615-Ext. Contract - ARRA - 81,098 81,098 N/A - 72,829 72,829 N/A

46990-Other State Funds 669,201 219,251 (449,950) 32.8% 455,450 16,778 (438,672) 3.7%

46592-CONNECT TEN ARRA - - - N/A - - - N/A

46595-Family Resource ARRA - 8,325 8,325 N/A 25,000 7,403 (17,597) N/A

46595-SSMS ARRA - 18,052 18,052 N/A - 18,372 18,372 N/A

47000- Federal Funds 7,000 31,403 24,403 448.6% 31,403 35,545 4,142 113.2%

49810-Approp./City Gen. Fund 4,810,103 2,004,210 (2,805,893) 41.7% 4,810,103 2,004,210 (2,805,893) 41.7%

49820-Operating Transfers - - - N/A - - - N/A

TOTALS 51,196,774$ 16,359,235$ (34,837,539)$ 32.0% 52,117,556$ 16,348,097$ (35,769,459)$ 31.4%

YEAR-TO-DATE EXPENDITURE COMPARISON

DATE: NOVEMBER 2011 PAGE 1

2010-11 2011-12

2010-11 2010-11 OVR/(UNDR) 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12 OVR/(UNDR) 2011-12

BUDGET CLASS. BUDGET YTD EXP. BUDGET % BUDGET YTD EXP. BUDGET %

71100-Reg. Instruction $30,413,933.00 $11,614,236.27 (18,799,697)$ 38.2% $31,132,877.00 $12,304,789.38 (18,828,088)$ 39.5%

71200-Sp. Ed. Instr. 3,114,368 1,184,408 (1,929,960) 38.0% 3,359,032 1,256,796 (2,102,236) 37.4%

72110-Attendance 78,711 42,367 (36,344) 53.8% 82,517 60,766 (21,751) 73.6%

72120-Health Services 392,625 183,206 (209,419) 46.7% 417,785 151,284 (266,501) 36.2%

72130-Guidance 950,134 362,730 (587,404) 38.2% 1,111,999 387,109 (724,890) 34.8%

72210-Reg. Instr. Spprt. 1,453,556 522,476 (931,080) 35.9% 1,342,616 497,796 (844,820) 37.1%

72220-Sp. Ed. Support 641,222 259,732 (381,490) 40.5% 756,621 190,654 (565,967) 25.2%

72310-Bd. Of Educ. 1,068,760 115,438 (953,322) 10.8% 1,059,460 515,779 (543,681) 48.7%

72320-Office of Supt. 312,163 118,632 (193,531) 38.0% 291,185 136,205 (154,980) 46.8%

72410-Office of Prin. 2,425,283 972,202 (1,453,081) 40.1% 2,552,738 1,088,880 (1,463,858) 42.7%

72510-Fiscal Services 509,042 198,092 (310,950) 38.9% 510,649 189,997 (320,652) 37.2%

72520-Personnel Services 251,734 152,050 - NA 291,833 95,066 (196,767) 32.6%

72610-Oper. Of Plant 4,724,602 1,593,337 (3,131,265) 33.7% 4,659,099 1,624,140 (3,034,959) 34.9%

72620-Maint. Of Plant 1,273,339 524,522 (748,817) 41.2% 1,313,993 539,330 (774,663) 41.0%

72710-Pupil Transp. 1,534,636 593,434 (941,202) 38.7% 1,573,325 826,554 (746,771) 52.5%

72810-Other Support 719,895 524,024 (195,871) 72.8% 622,671 495,044 (127,627) 79.5%

73300-Community Servic 261,315 123,161 (138,154) 47.1% 274,032 89,251 (184,781) 32.6%

73400-Early Childhood Educ 543,647 226,028 (317,619) NA 676,364 156,883 (519,481) 23.2%

76100-Reg. Cap. Outlay 500,000 78,842 (421,158) 15.8% 500,000 624,560 124,560 124.9%

TOTALS 51,168,965$ 19,388,919$ (31,780,046)$ 37.9% 52,528,796$ 21,230,884$ (31,297,912)$ 40.4%

COMPARISON OF BUDGET TOTALS

July 1, 2011 Thru December 31, 2011

TOTAL INCOME 7/1/11 - 12/31/11 20,846,190$

TOTAL EXPENSES 7/1/11 - 12/31/11 25,455,292

NET INCOME 12/31/11 (4,609,101)$

YEAR-TO-DATE REVENUE COMPARISON

DATE: DECEMBER 2011 PAGE 1

2010-11 2011-12

2010-11 2010-11 OVR/(UNDR) 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12 OVR/(UNDR) 2011-12

BUDGET CLASS. BUDGET YTD REV. BUDGET % BUDGET YTD REV. BUDGET %

40110-Current Prop. Tax $10,230,300.00 $968,307 (9,261,993) 9.5% $10,240,500.00 $882,942.89 (9,357,557)$ 8.6%

40210-Local Option Sales Tax 6,307,000 2,193,431 (4,113,569) 34.8% 6,654,800 2,233,538 (4,421,262) 33.6%

40000-41110-Other County Rev 1,341,100 668,934 (672,166) 49.9% 1,517,700 611,057 (906,643) 40.3%

44000-Other Local Revenue 257,070 165,942 (91,128) 64.6% 307,600 170,260 (137,340) 55.4%

46511-Basic Educ. Program 27,575,000 13,994,000 (13,581,000) 50.7% 28,075,000 14,057,500 (14,017,500) 50.1%

46530-Energy Efficient Schools - - - N/A - 151,251 151,251 N/A

46512-BEP ARRA - - - N/A - - - N/A

46615-Ext. Contract - ARRA - 81,098 81,098 N/A - 72,829 72,829 N/A

46990-Other State Funds 669,201 223,117 (446,084) 33.3% 455,450 200,441 (255,009) 44.0%

46592-CONNECT TEN ARRA - 19,700 19,700 N/A - - - N/A

46595-Family Resource ARRA - 25,025 25,025 N/A 25,000 7,403 (17,597) N/A

46595-SSMS ARRA - 18,052 18,052 N/A - 18,372 18,372 N/A

47000- Federal Funds 7,000 439,535 432,535 6279.1% 31,403 35,545 4,142 113.2%

49810-Approp./City Gen. Fund 4,810,103 2,405,052 (2,405,051) 50.0% 4,810,103 2,405,052 (2,405,051) 50.0%

49820-Operating Transfers - - - N/A - - - N/A

TOTALS 51,196,774$ 21,202,192$ (29,994,582)$ 41.4% 52,117,556$ 20,846,190$ (31,271,366)$ 40.0%

YEAR-TO-DATE EXPENDITURE COMPARISON

DATE: DECEMBER 2011 PAGE 1

2010-11 2011-12

2010-11 2010-11 OVR/(UNDR) 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12 OVR/(UNDR) 2011-12

BUDGET CLASS. BUDGET YTD EXP. BUDGET % BUDGET YTD EXP. BUDGET %

71100-Reg. Instruction $30,413,933.00 $14,289,872.02 (16,124,061)$ 47.0% $31,132,877.00 $14,835,543.20 (16,297,334)$ 47.7%

71200-Sp. Ed. Instr. 3,114,368 1,465,335 (1,649,033) 47.1% 3,359,032 1,537,515 (1,821,517) 45.8%

72110-Attendance 78,711 47,320 (31,391) 60.1% 82,517 67,314 (15,203) 81.6%

72120-Health Services 392,625 225,063 (167,562) 57.3% 417,785 189,260 (228,525) 45.3%

72130-Guidance 950,134 435,988 (514,146) 45.9% 1,111,999 469,379 (642,620) 42.2%

72210-Reg. Instr. Spprt. 1,453,556 634,178 (819,378) 43.6% 1,342,616 599,234 (743,382) 44.6%

72220-Sp. Ed. Support 641,222 321,556 (319,666) 50.1% 756,621 230,058 (526,563) 30.4%

72310-Bd. Of Educ. 1,068,760 143,685 (925,075) 13.4% 1,059,460 549,605 (509,855) 51.9%

72320-Office of Supt. 312,163 142,597 (169,566) 45.7% 291,185 156,266 (134,919) 53.7%

72410-Office of Prin. 2,425,283 1,188,077 (1,237,206) 49.0% 2,552,738 1,322,675 (1,230,063) 51.8%

72510-Fiscal Services 509,042 238,240 (270,802) 46.8% 510,649 230,045 (280,604) 45.0%

72520-Personnel Services 251,734 178,289 - NA 291,833 114,406 (177,427) 39.2%

72610-Oper. Of Plant 4,724,602 1,949,592 (2,775,010) 41.3% 4,659,099 1,992,324 (2,666,775) 42.8%

72620-Maint. Of Plant 1,273,339 599,569 (673,770) 47.1% 1,313,993 620,388 (693,605) 47.2%

72710-Pupil Transp. 1,534,636 715,565 (819,071) 46.6% 1,573,325 946,185 (627,140) 60.1%

72810-Other Support 719,895 567,073 (152,822) 78.8% 622,671 568,174 (54,497) 91.2%

73300-Community Servic 261,315 179,857 (81,458) 68.8% 274,032 150,067 (123,965) 54.8%

73400-Early Childhood Educ 543,647 271,341 (272,306) NA 676,364 185,769 (490,595) 27.5%

76100-Reg. Cap. Outlay 500,000 78,842 (421,158) 15.8% 500,000 691,086 191,086 138.2%

TOTALS 51,168,965$ 23,672,037$ (27,496,928)$ 46.3% 52,528,796$ 25,455,292$ (27,073,504)$ 48.5%

K-3rd

STATE STANDARD: 20 AVG. (25 MAX.)KINDERGRTN. 1ST GRADE 2ND GRADE 3RD GRADE PUP. TEA. PTR MEMBERSHIP (includes Special Ed)

SCHOOL K # P/T 1 # P/T 2 # P/T 3 # P/T # # Current Month 7039Previous Month 7016

Discovery 61 3 20.33 80 4 20.00 60 3 20.00 78 4 19.50 279 14 19.93 Prev Yr Same Mth 6802

Black Fox 129 6 21.50 137 7 19.57 104 5 20.80 113 6 18.83 483 24 20.13 SPECIAL EDUCATION # Students # Teachers Ratio

Bradley 49 3 16.33 43 3 14.33 53 3 17.67 56 3 18.67 201 12 16.75 E. Siegel 33 5 6.6MNE 7 1 7

CLA 164 9 18.22 140 7 20.00 127 7 18.14 136 7 19.43 567 30 18.90 Northfield 40 4 10Scales 19 3 6.333

E. Siegel 113 6 18.83 103 6 17.17 114 6 19.00 101 6 16.83 431 24 17.96 Off Site 3

Hobgood 79 4 19.75 80 4 20.00 73 4 18.25 48 2 24.00 280 14 20.00BELLWOOD PRE-K

MNE 89 5 17.80 89 5 17.80 # Students # Teachers RatioRegular 393 19 20.68

MNP 112 6 18.67 97 5 19.40 99 6 16.50 308 17 18.12 SpEd 63 7 9

NE 89 5 17.80 93 5 18.60 95 5 19.00 99 6 16.50 376 21 17.90

J. Pittard 175 9 19.44 147 8 18.38 161 8 20.13 134 7 19.14 617 32 19.28

Scales 149 8 18.63 150 8 18.75 135 7 19.29 166 8 20.75 600 31 19.35

TOTALS 1120 59 18.98 1070 57 18.77 1021 54 18.91 1020 54 18.89 4231 224 18.89

4th-6th TOTAL COUNTSTATE STANDARD: 25 AVG. (30 MAX.) REG REG SCHOOL ALL TOTAL

4TH GRADE 5TH GRADE 6TH GRADE PUP. TEA. PTR CLASS CLASS P/T LICENS. SCHOOL4 # P/T 5 # P/T 6 # P/T # # PUPIL TEACH RATIO PERSON. RATIO

Discovery 61 3 20.33 66 3 22.00 23 1 23.00 150 7 21.43 429 21 20.43 30 14.30

Black Fox 110 5 22.00 114 5 22.80 95 4 23.75 319 14 22.79 802 38 21.11 54.5 14.72

Bradley 52 3 17.33 56 3 18.67 47 3 15.67 155 9 17.22 356 21 16.95 32.8 10.85

CLA 126 7 18.00 137 6 22.83 106 5 21.20 369 18 20.50 936 48 19.50 65.5 14.29

E. Siegel 127 6 21.17 124 6 20.67 39 2 19.50 290 14 20.71 721 38 18.97 60.5 11.92

Hobgood 59 3 19.67 58 3 19.33 39 2 19.50 156 8 19.50 436 22 19.82 37.3 11.69

MNE 87 4 21.75 88 5 17.60 41 2 20.50 216 11 19.64 305 16 19.06 28.83 10.58

MNP 308 17 18.12 28.33 10.87

NE 101 5 20.20 100 5 20.00 62 3 20.67 263 13 20.23 639 34 18.79 54.33 11.76

J. Pittard 147 7 21.00 131 6 21.83 90 4 22.50 368 17 21.65 985 49 20.10 67.33 14.63

Scales 148 7 21.14 161 7 23.00 111 5 22.20 420 19 22.11 1020 50 20.40 71 14.37

TOTALS 1018 50 20.36 1035 49 21.12 653 31 21.06 2706 130 20.82 6937 354 19.60 530.42 13.08

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION Total System Licensed Personnel (includes Spec Ed and Central Office) 556.42Total School System Pupil/Licens. Personnel Ratio 12.65

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