Lebanon Special School District

Board of Education Minutes
March 5, 2007

The Lebanon Special School District Board of Education Meeting was called to order by Steve Jones, Board Chair, at 5:00 p.m., in the Director of School’s Office, 701 Coles Ferry Pike.  Board Members, Mr. Joel Thacker and Mr. Mark Tomlinson, and Director of Schools, Dr. Sharon Roberts, were also in attendance.  Dr. Roberts led the pledge to the flag.  A moment of silence was observed. 

No changes were noted to the agenda, a motion was made by Joel Thacker and seconded Mark Tomlinson to approve the agenda.

Recognition
Dr. Roberts recognized Mike Dover, Special Education Director, for the Inclusion Program.  Mr. Dover was also commended on his newspaper publication for all schools in Wilson County.

Consent Agenda
On a motion made by Mark Tomlinson and seconded by Joel Thacker, the minutes from the February 12, 2007, meeting and the personnel updates were approved. Margaret Adams was granted special leave.

New Business
Dr. Roberts explained the development of the Lebanon Special School District Job Description Handbook.  For the Director of Schools’ job description, Dr. Roberts informed the board that she pulled the criteria they approved for her position previously and enhanced it with her goals and visions for the district. On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Mark Tomlinson, the Director of Schools job description was approved.

Jeanne Ray discussed the district’s staff development plan (TRIP:  Translating Research Into Practice).  She explained the recertification process for teachers and the need for offering ongoing staff development opportunities throughout the year. On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Mark Tomlinson, the staff development plan was approved.

Dr. Roberts requested approval of the district’s mission, vision, and beliefs statements for the system’s five-year plan.  She stated that no changes were made to the previous approved version of the document. On a motion made by Joel Thacker and seconded by Mark Tomlinson, the document was approved.
 
Reports/Information
Dr. Roberts explained the proposed annual evaluation documents for all district employees.  This process was enhanced to better facilitate the overall evaluation process, to support employee professional growth, and to meet compliance requirements. 

Connie Gray shared information about the SACC program.  She highlighted Project LUCAS camps: Computer Camp, History Camp, Basketball Camp, Dance Camp, Art Camp, and coming in April – Swim Camp.

Dr. Roberts reported that the district is in compliance with Federal Title II-A requirements related to professional development under NCLB.

The overall monthly attendance data is below the state benchmark of 93%.  However, Dr. Roberts reassured the board that this was historical for our school system as well as other systems across the state due to the flu season.

Randall Hutto updated the board on the bid process for installation of air conditioning at Walter J. Baird.  He also stated that the surplus bids for buses will be opened March 16 at 9:00 a.m.  Mr. Hutto also discussed a recent grant that the city is working on to benefit our school system.  Mr. Hutto also provided an update on the district annexation plans.  The City Council is expected to sign a resolution in favor of this expansion at their next meeting. 

Dr. Roberts informed the board of the next meeting date, April 9, 2007.  Being no further business, Steve Jones made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 5:45 p.m., and Mark Tomlinson seconded the motion and adjourned the meeting.