Rutherford County Schools

This document outlines the policy for the Rutherford County Board of Education to develop and implement a five-year strategic plan aimed at addressing identified priority needs and ensuring continuous student growth and improvement. The policy mandates annual updates to the strategic plan and requires the development of annual plans with specific goals for improving student performance, which will be incorporated into the TISA accountability report. It also details the process for annual reviews, including board retreats to assess progress, identify new efforts, and create annual district improvement plans. Additionally, the policy requires individual schools to develop student-focused improvement plans that align with the district's long-range strategic plan.

The committee reviewed the investment report and fund condition report, noting that interest rates have slightly declined. Financial reports were presented covering revenue, expenditures, and legal costs for the month of May and year-to-date totals. Additionally, the committee discussed and debated the recommendation to approve a medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy administrative services proposal, with deliberations focused on the lack of a complete cost comparison between the county's self-insured plan and the state insurance plan.

The work session covered a review of the current agenda and consent items. Discussions included the utilization and instructional value of personalized learning programs like Moby Max, assessment item banks such as Instructure, and translation services like Propio. The board also reviewed professional development systems. Representatives from Middle Tennessee Electric and TVA presented information on energy efficiency initiatives, including geothermal and LED lighting projects, and conducted a check presentation to acknowledge the school system's energy savings and utility incentives. Additionally, the meeting included an analysis and potential move for dental insurance options to address employee concerns regarding network accessibility and coverage.

The Steering Committee meeting included public comments regarding vacancies and professional qualifications for the Rutherford County Library Board. The committee also announced and confirmed several appointments to the Rutherford County Board of Health, the Rutherford County Opioid Board, the CCRC Board of Directors, the Planning Commission, the Juvenile Detention Center Board of Commissioners, and the position of judicial commissioner. Additionally, the committee discussed the litigation list and received an explanation from the county attorney regarding state legislation concerning 287G agreements. The committee also interviewed applicants for vacancies on the Rutherford County Library Board.

The committee meeting covered updates and reports from the Solid Waste and Convenience Centers department, including the cleaning of a county-owned property on Singer Road, landfill revenue statistics, and safety upgrades at centers. The committee approved a grant application for two new compactors at the Lever site. The Planning and Engineering department provided updates on available lot inventory and presented four rezoning applications for consideration, including projects on Epsom Road, Franklin Road, Old Nashville Highway, and Almaville Road. Finally, the committee discussed and approved an agreement with the Department of Transportation regarding the I-24 Southeast Choice Lanes project.