Clinton City School District

The meeting included the election of board officers and the election of a representative. Recognitions were held for scholarship recipients and new staff members for the upcoming school year. The board addressed financial reports and approved several school board policies regarding charter schools, surplus property, fundraising, emergency preparedness, staff separation practices, and leave. Information was provided regarding upcoming board retreats, training meetings, and reports from school principals.

The board meeting addressed several key business items, including the financial report and a budget amendment. The board approved school support organizations for the upcoming school year, elected delegates for the TSBA Delegate Assembly, and approved various bid contracts for 2012-2013. Additionally, the board acted on policies concerning sick leave conversion death benefits and cell phone reimbursement, approved transportation service providers, authorized an annual fourth-grade field trip to Nashville, and accepted the scope of work proposal from Studio Four Design Company for projects at South Clinton Elementary School. Informational updates included the recognition of Clinton Elementary as a Reward School and reports on student enrollment and technology initiatives.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the approval of a contract amendment for Aramark Educational Services, the surplus of technology assets, and the review of financial reports. Key new business items included the approval of 2020-2021 salary schedules and school budget, the adoption of the Community Eligibility Program at North Clinton Elementary, the English Language Arts textbook adoption, and the consolidation of applications for IDEA/ESEA. Additionally, the board approved new school board policies, including those related to emergency closings and telework during emergencies.

The Board approved the surplus of technology and a contract amendment with Aramark Educational Services LLC. Financial reports for March and April were reviewed and approved along with a budget amendment. The Board also approved the 2020-2021 salary schedules and the 2020-2021 school budget on the second reading. Further actions included the approval of the Community Eligibility Program at North Clinton Elementary School, the English Language Arts textbook adoption, the FY20 consolidated application for IDEA/ESEA, and a new school board policy regarding FFCRA leave.

The meeting included the presentation of an art award and the review of the financial report, which was within budget. The Board approved the February financial report and a budget amendment. New school board policies regarding TCAP performance level grade inclusion and an alternative placement program were approved, as well as revised membership for the Disciplinary Hearing Authority committee. Principals provided reports on upcoming school activities, and the Director of Schools discussed school district rankings, grant funding for equipment, staff scholarship opportunities, the status of the South Clinton Elementary School roof replacement, and the assessment of sidewalk needs.