001So, we're going to call this meeting to order. Mr. Cody, would you mind leading us in a word? Most gracious heavenly father, Lord, thank you for this day. Thank you for the sunshine, Lord. And just uh thank you for giving us the privilege to live in the country that we do. God, we want to ask you to uh guide our decisions tonight, Lord, that everything we do is for the students and for our teachers and for the city of Millington. Lord, just watch over us, guide us, and direct us in everything that we do. These things we ask in Jesus name. Amen. Pledge of Allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America to the republic for it stands nation indivisibley and justice for all. Roll call, please. Chris Densson, here. Teresa
002Cook here. Debbie Clifton here. Barbara Gray here. Cody Childress here. Barbara Hallebertton here. Amanda Compton here. All right, we're all here and present. Next item on the agenda is the approval of the agenda. So move. Second. Motion made by Mr. Childress. And I believe that second was Miss Compton down there. All right. All those in favor say I. I. I. Oppose. There are none. That item passes. The next item on the agenda is the consent agenda. It's two parts. Recommended. So, A, recommended approval of the May 5th, 2025 board of education meeting minutes. And part B, designation that the following board of education policies in section six as listed. Are there correct as listed? I need a motion and a second. So moved. The motion. Miss Gray. Second. Sounded like Miss Compton. I believe Dr.
003Compton. All those in favor. I oppose. There are none. That item passes. Item seven, director of schools report. Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. Well, first we're going to start off with uh a facilities update by Mr. Phil Leblanc. Good evening board. Glad to see everybody here. Um going to give you an operations update. Uh going to make it as quick as I can. First off is going to be the USDA MMS project site. Y'all started site work started already. You see them moving some dirt down there. They're getting after it pretty good. uh Mila, we're getting very close to completing it. We got a lot of small items we're trying to wrap up um so we can get our inspections and everything like that. We've already moved the primary school prek rooms to the building, all
004the furniture. When I say all the furniture, I mean a whole lot of furniture, a whole lot of items, too. Did you use that new truck? We we use that box truck awful lot. That lift gate came in handy. So, um the stadium parking lot, you can see they just now started, uh tack coating it for, uh asphalt tomorrow, be repaved, and shortly after that, we'll have the uh the fence, the silver fence removed. There'll be a new black fence with slats in it coming on board. Uh the home stadium stands, you know, we had discussed about the leaking and expansion joints and stuff like that. That's being done now. U they were delayed last week due to weather. So they're in performing that now and should be done here in a couple weeks. And
005after that we will continue to monitor the situation. If any water comes into the wait room or other areas like that, we'll try to trace it down and and uh mitigate it. Miles Park, the locker room storm damage repair. PO's been out there. We're waiting for the material to come in and the contractor will get that installed. We're also installing a uh new roof on the concession stand. I don't know how that one was, but it's going to seen as better days. Uh district radio system, the installation will begin on that Thursday. This Thursday, they'll first come in and put the antenna and all the uh infrastructure in for it. And once that's done, we'll sit out doing the template to program the radios. We have 80 radios. We'll sit in with the uh admin
006and talk about uh how they would like how their channels for each school to go go by. The summer district waxing has begun. Uh we've started uh at both places at the primary and at uh the high school. We've already completed hallway 100. So we're up on top of the main building. Uh we should hope to get through the high school uh by the end of this month. And then when summer learning is over with, we'll move to the primary and knock it out. Of course, we only have 14 days to do that, but we'll get it done as fast as we can. I just want to let y'all know our operations department consists of five plant managers. I have two ladies in my office that work diligently and very hard for 24 custodial people.
007Out of that, the operations department has handled 900 1930 requests for work tickets to service since July one of this past year. That's not counting all the other projects we have going on, keeping up with the grounds, doing all the events for the schools and stuff like that. My team, I'd put them up against anybody, but they're amazing people. They go up and beyond their their regular job descriptions and do more and initiate it all the time. But I want to tell you I'm very proud of them. Uh they care about this district and they work very hard. Thank you for your time. Got a question? Me, too. We've gotten through a whole season or a year with our own in-house uh custodian or or Yeah, custodians. Uh how how's that going? How did that
008go? We didn't really hear any complaints. Well, like with anything, a marriage, you going to have some transition problems. We had that. But I think we've cleared that out. I think was pretty good. I think it was a better product. Uh nothing's perfect. Yeah. But we have learned our we took our bumps, we learned, adjusted. Uh we've got a solid group of people. They work hard. Uh our rooms are looking better. But this is going to be the first summer that we've actually got our people taking care of our buildings. So, we hope that the district sees a difference when they walk in in August because our team, Miss Trina, takes very much pride in what she does. She really cares. I just want to put it out there that I appreciate everything that you
009and your team does. Right. A lot of people don't see it unless they're inside the buildings or on the property, but uh I I know the hard work that goes on with all the many facets of things that uh you're having to control and wrap your arms around and wrap your brain around. And I just think we're this Millington itself is fortunate to have someone with your expertise, your drive, and your personality in the position that you're in. And uh I just I just want to give you some kudos for that. Well, thank you for those kind words, but all that is not possible unless I have the team like I have. You got the team and I'm that's that's where that's the heart of us. I'm I'm just up there, but I'm part of
010the team, but my team is why we're able to do what we do. Have a question follow up for that? Yes, ma'am. Um what's it like with your within your team with retention and turnover? That's a good question. Uh as far as on the custodial side and with like your plant managers and all that. Well, my plant managers, um, we've had one new one since I've been here. Rest of them are the same. Um, been custodial when we first started. We changed out, I think, uh, five to seven there. So, now we've had no no uh, change in custodial since we um, I guess the last four or five months. So, that speaks to the management. It's good. Yes. Trina, Miss Trina is very good. We try It's family. Our people are family. We and
011we tell them that when they come in there, you're our family. That's what we do. We're the Millington family. That's how we treat them. We talk to them every day. They're no different than anybody else. They have a they take pride in their job. We reward them and we go by we see we let them know we appreciate them. So with that, that's the basis of our team as far as custodian. Good. I have one question. Yes, ma'am. Um, when you mentioned the um, stadium parking lot repaving, you also mentioned a silver fence. I just want to make sure I understand which fence. Okay. The chain link fence that's behind running behind the stadium. Okay. It's got that old by wire on it and everything. It's probably 80 years old. It's going all Waverly, but
012we're going to take that out, demo it, get it removed. The new black vinyl chain link fence, six foot, will be on the inside of the ditch there. You see the silver one here? going to be on the inside closer to the parking lot. Yeah. A lot cleaner look. We're going all the way down to the double gate you see going across and they're going all the way straight down behind the stadium to the wooden fence and turn back in. Uh it's roughly about 600 linear feet, but we're adding these slats that go in between the chain links. So kind of de you can't really see through. It's like a screen kind of deal, right? Similar to what they have over near Sanduski that build over there. Yes, exactly. So, this is the same uh
013type of black fence that's in that's next to the track. Yes, but just taller. Yeah, it's going to be six foot. Okay, that's all I need. Any other questions? Thank you. No, I wanted to compliment the primary school. I saw Jimmy out there early this morning already cutting the the yard to your point, but the folks you have in that building, it's definitely made a difference. And I know there's a couple of gentlemen I've seen and a lady there and they're always friendly and they're constantly moving. So that's good. That's good. They they act like family actually. You see that among the staff and all. And I was wondering the same thing is how's your tickets going? And but you answered that already. Yeah, our tickets are good. our custodial crew is is getting getting
014a good foundation, getting solid. But on top of all that and everything else we do, these other projects and stuff, we also take care of the grounds, cut grass and stuff like that, maintenance our equipment and everything else. That's why I mentioned it. He was on that lawnmower cutting the front part and I believe you guys had a crew in there. It looked like they were doing flower beds or something like that. Well, we're doing Yes, we got doing some landscaping there, too. Yeah, I thought I thought that's what they were digging up around the flag pole, I believe. Yes, we called on the weeds today. That's u fire weed you see out there. It doesn't really go in there. We getting that spray to get it handled. So, it just comes up. But they
015do amazing job. So, I'm really proud of our team. Like I said, if it wasn't these group of people and how hard they work, we wouldn't be able to do everything we do. That's good. Thank you. Anything else? Thank you, Mr. Leblanc. Uh just to let you know we are started this week started our summer hours at central office. So Monday through Thursday just to be aware of that. Uh we also summer camps and course recovery up and ready rolling and going. Um like I said just taking care of uh at the primary and central middle high school with the course recovery. Uh overall just want to say very pleased with the 2425 school year but we're still waiting on TCAP and EOCC testing results to be finalized by the Department of Education. So, hurry
016up and wait as usual, but as soon as those are made available, of course, we'll get those out to you as well. Um, uh, Miss Cook asked about an update on the basketball coach's situation. Right now, we're waiting for, uh, background checks to be cleared for the, uh, girls head head coach at the high school. Uh, we also are still looking for a head coach, uh, for the boys team. However, uh, Coach Cochran has stepped up and is running the summer program. Uh they actually practiced last week, practiced today, and they have um game tomorrow, I believe, at Brier or Bartlett. So, it's going well. Uh congratulations to Coach Cochran being named the coach of the year in track. Like I said, had an amazing year. Uh you know, second, uh runner up the state.
017Uh still don't like the pole vault, but that's what got us beat. So, we got to work on that, but we'll get there. Uh, also just remind you that uh, Taan will be going to Japan here very soon with coach Cochran. Uh, he's also trying to get one of his relay teams to go as well. So, he's working behind the scenes to maybe get our uh, our state championship relay one of our relay teams to go as well. So, going well there. Um, tremendous amount of efforts of of building leadership and the CO going to a lot of different uh, directors, principles, assistant principles going to professional development. So, just getting ready for the new year. Myself and u Mr. Neil had the opportunity to go out to uh Mila and guys, I'm telling you,
018it just it doesn't even smell like it did the first time we walked in there. I'm going to be honest with you. Uh it's amazing what uh the facilities operations and the IT guys have done out there. Uh I didn't realize that preschool teachers don't throw anything away. Uh there's tons of stuff, but we're we're ready for that. But uh looking forward and we're about 90% Mr. Leblanc, you say 90 about 90% done and with everything, but we're going to have it ready here in the next couple of weeks. And when we do, we're going to put everybody on Stella or Stanley, the new bus, and take y'all out there for a tour. And it's really looking, it's not even the same color on the inside. It's pretty amazing. and the new technology out there.
019Uh the even the sonic view screens, you know, in the in the classroom, it's a 44 touch screen, so you can put as many little fingers up there as you want and they can have a lot of fun with that. So, looking forward to that. But other than that, uh just getting ready for summer camps and we're ready in course recovery. But as you can see, a lot's going on. It's a controlled chaos right now with the facilities, but want to thank Miss Trina and everybody for all they're doing. And if there are any questions, please let me know. What's the anticipated date for the TCAP and end of course results? They told us June the 16th, but I'm I'm not holding my breath on that one either. They said June 16th is maybe we'll
020get lucky and have all the scores back in. Anything else? Anyone else? Thank you, Mr. Chairman, that ends my report. Fantastic. Oh, I almost forgot. Thank you. See, if without Miss Baker, I'd be going to Nashville tonight for no reason, too. So, uh just very quickly, Mr. Block, you come up uh as you know, we had uh couple folks step up for us and uh with our new outdoor classroom at the middle high school. Uh I'll let Mr. Blanc, he's been really working hard on his phonics class. So, we'll let him read these uh proclamations that we were going to give out. If I could call um Vince Maza and Ricky Frell. Vince Mazas with Brooks Mazola Construction and Ricky Frell's with Delta Concrete. These two gentlemen, our outdoor classroom that we have over at
021the high school. Brooks, Missoula did all the labor forming and working with the concrete and Delta Concrete U donated all the concrete for that classroom and everything. And today we want to present them with a proclamation and I'm going to read it. It says proclamation Brooks and Missoula Construction. Whereas Millington Municipal Schools is committed to providing high quality education for all students. And whereas a strong educational environment requires not only the resource of the school district but also the generous support of individuals, business and organizations. And whereas Brooks and Mazola Construction has demonstrated its commitment to the education of our youth by providing a significant donation to Millington Middle Central Middle School for the purpose of an outdoor classroom. And whereas this generation, this generous donation will have a positive and lasting impact on the
022students, teachers, and staff of Millington Central Middle High School, enhancing the educational experience for all. Now, therefore, I, James E. Griffin, superintendent of Millington Municipal Schools do hereby issue this plamation recognizing and honoring the partnership between Millington Central Middle High School and Brooks Maza Construction for their invaluable contribution to our school and community. Be it further known that we encourage others to follow the generous example of Brooks Maza Construction and support of our schools, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. On this day, second day of June, 2025. There's also one for Delta Concrete. [Applause] Fantastic. Mr. How many yards of concrete? A lot of concrete. Yep. They also did some extra work out there. They connected two of our outdoor gutters to our drain system and provided a swell for
023parking lot water to run off into the storm drain. So, they went out above what we really wanted and they added some more things all on their their dollar. So, we appreciate that. So, off the mic, you said between 30 and 35 yards of concrete is what they donated. That's significant. Thank you very much. Thank you guys. Thank you. For the record, uh, Mr. Chairman, I had no idea what a yard of concrete was or what a linear foot was until Mr. Vince Mazzolei uh took me to lunch and explained that to me. So, I really appreciate that. Thank you. We just know that 30 plus is a lot. Yeah, that's a lot. And we do appreciate all that you guys did for us and our students more importantly. Next item on the agenda, if
024there's no more questions. All right, this is item eight. This is the recommended approval of FY25 budget amendment 8 and federal and nutrition fund. We need a motion and a second. Second. So move. Miss Hallebertton with the motion. Miss Gray with the second. Mr. Curry. Good evening board. U my apologies on the last minute for the federal fund amendment. We literally got notification from the state um on Friday of last week that this is a um reimbursement for parental leave reimbursement and we're we're having to recognize it because it's tied to a grant, a federal grant and we're trying to make sure we get it spent down um before June 30th. So the first f first amendment you see is a federal fund increase of $11,645. And then a second is what we discussed at
025the work session. um just the use of fund balance in the nutrition budget of $131,16 and that's just to buy some more year-end um supplies for the nutrition department. Any questions or it's always good when you get extra? Of course. Yes, sir. So, that's always a good thing. All right. If no questions, thank you, Mr. Curry. Yes, sir. Roll call, please. Cody Childress, I. Barbara Hallebertton, I. Amanda Compton, I. Chris Dson, I Teresa Cook. Hi, Debbie Clipton. Hi, Barbara Gray. I Fantastic. That motion passes. Next item on the agenda is recommended approval of resolution and participating employer agreement regarding employee retirement products and services. This will be document number two, 401k. We need a motion and a second. So move. Mr. Childress with the motion. Second. I believe that was Miss Hallebertton. I think that's
026right. All right. The floor is yours. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Uh, superintendent and the board. My name is Tim Joyce and I'm with state treasury and uh I actually live in West Tennessee. So, we are glad uh to support you. Treasure Lillard uh some years ago set up a West Tennessee field team to help support the agencies, LEAs and other participating agencies in TCRS to help them with their uh the program of TCRS and the uh deferred comp program which is the 401k and 457. Usually when I come to a meeting and tell everybody my name and that I'm with state treasury, their eyes get like really big. They think I'm with a comproller, but I'm not with a comproller. I'm I'm the white hat. I'm the good guy. I'm the retirement guy. Actually, u
027I was telling superintendent earlier tonight, um we're changing some of our language. Uh it's no longer retirement. It's like when my grandfather retired, it's like, oh, you used to call me Timmy. Timmy, retirement is terrible. Oh, it's awful. So, in order to keep up with the modern days and school districts and eleas, the new word is graduation. So, when one is ready to graduate, you know it. It's time to graduate and move on to that next stage of life. I'm having a little fun, but it's important to have that retirement graduation planning, right? Because that next stage of life is very important. How we're going to enjoy the fruits of our labor over the years. So, uh, that's a little bit about me and Treasury's interest and the treasurer's interest in making sure we have
028support for you regionally. and there's one of me in middle and east Tennessee as well as a team and we have a team of about six in West Tennessee to help support you and other agencies. So, we're we're very glad to be here tonight. We're very glad of the process you're going through which has created these resolutions for you to adopt. um we have a standard format when the this particular uh circumstance comes up when an agency is looking at ending the 403bs and all that and I just want to reiterate a few things for you to kind of make you feel better about the process. Um 403bs in their day were a fine instrument and by ending the 403bs we're just changing the vehicle a little bit for your participants primarily teachers. Um for
029those that want to roll their 403b into the state's 401k that's available to them. But let me assure you that nobody's losing anything. If they want to keep their 403b that's fine. There's no problem with us. Uh but my description of 403b in its day was a great instrument, but in today's world, and I'm not being negative, I'm just having a little fun here, it's like driving a farm truck down the interstate. It's just not as good a vehicle as like the 401k. So, uh, nobody's losing anything uh by going this route. You're not being you are not having any cost added to um your uh uh benefits program. What there's no fees for the state for you to do this. And there are no fees to the participant except their normal participation fees. So
030when they roll something over, there's no cost. It's just moving from one vehicle to another. Secondly, in this uh program, um by doing the changing the 403bs and the 457 adoption, which you you'd be adopting if you pass these resolutions, the adopting of the four 457 is to really put all the retirement into one place. And that makes it much easier. But there's an even more important thing, and I I I kind of feel like I'm drilling down pretty deep for you, but I think it's important for you to be aware of the of what this is really all about. When you have an an employee benefits program, you are the fiduciary to make sure that that whether it's insurance or other things are being run appropriately and all that. Same thing is true with
031the 403bs. Technically, you're the fiduciary to oversee those 403bs and and that's fine. But when you come to the state and the employees are able to participate with the state's 457 and certainly the 401k which is already there and available, we become the fiduciary. The state of Tennessee oversees that potential liability for you. We're already doing it for the entire plan and so we're doing it for you as well in this in this environment. Uh and then finally, uh we've talked about the 403bs transitioning to the opportunity to have the 457. We're also adding an amendment to the 401k, which is already available to you, but we have to have some documentation on how we're dealing with certain um benefits processes and that's why the 401k has been added to this. So, so in all
032this, the goal for me is to help accomplish what your district wants, which is exactly the same process that several school districts, including Germantown school district, Kyville school districts, Hamilton County school districts, and others have gone through the same process. What you're doing is the same as we're doing for everybody else. So um this isn't an unusual process although it may be a little different for you at this point. It's the same process by which uh other districts are doing and we want to keep that consistency in order to get the documentation as a school board. You know that getting the documentation correct is very important in order to get the documentation prepared so we can do what we do at Treasury to help support your teachers and you we have to do these resolutions.
033They seem like they're a formal process and they are, but they're a routine process. So, with all that, it pulls all your retirement benefits for the participant in one place. It it kind of provides you some uh potential indemnity in terms of being the fiduciary by letting us do that. And it helps us when we come to Millington schools to help do employee education and retirement planning and all that to have the employees see their benefits in one place. It just makes it easier. So with all that, I'm here really to as much as I would like to talk and I'm really like a used car salesman. I wanted to put a frame around the picture for you and then maybe answer questions. But in all this, we are not increasing any cost. In fact,
034the there is no cost on our side um in this process. If a participant wants to stay where they're at, they can. That's perfectly fine. But if they want to, we are here to help them pull their money over into uh a more modern vehicle for them and to help support them. And all of our support people uh are free. They're not here to sell anything. They're dedicated to the state of Tennessee andor all the agencies that participate. So there's no cost per se involved except for the normal fees that are built into the 401k and all that. So our fees are much lower. Uh bottom line is by putting all your retirement in one place TCS which is a monthly benefit 401k is a bucket of money that you spend over time. Your money
035will last longer by having it in one place in this environment. So with that I'll quit talking. I'll be more than happy to answer questions if there are any questions, but we're very happy to support you. We believe very strongly that you're doing the right thing. We're doing it the correct way, and this will help us at state of Tennessee and our West Tennessee team help provide retirement um communication and planning for your staff and employees. With that, I'll answer questions if there are any. Are there a is there a cap on the percentage that the employee can uh put into the Let me back up. First of all, is was there a cap on the 403b on their percentage that that they could put into the uh account? The short answer is yes, there's
036a cap, but I don't know what that is because we don't deal with 403bs. I know that there's a cap on IRA. It's like 6,000 or something based on age and certain other things. So, yes, there's a cap on that. There is a cap on the 401k, but it is very high. It's about $25,000 annually. Yes, sir. In a 457, about 25,000. So, you you have both caps. So, we have people in the state of Tennessee, it's very unusual situation. We have people who max out 25,000 here and 25,000 there. $50,000. They're mostly UT doctors and football coaches. So, uh those that are in the higher earning uh uh capacity can do that. So, as as you just pointed out, if somebody because of a windfall situation could put much more money into a 401k
037than they would have with the opportunity of a 403b, let's just say. So with us, that's certainly an additional advantage, but you can see that the cap is much higher than I retired from the city of Memphis and I was in the 457 for 25 years. Yes, sir. And I I can attest that it's a great vehicle. Yes. And I'm still in it. Yes. Well, what's very interesting, and I again I don't want to drill down too deep, but even part-time employees, including yourself, can participate in our 401k 457. So, the reason why that's helpful is you don't draw a lot of money. You get paid per meeting, right? You could certainly defer that for another time and add to it. But this is the interesting part. If you participated in our in this case,
038your your example 57. If you had all your money in our 457, there's thing called minimum distribution, right? At age 73, the minimum distribution goes away if you're participating in a existing deferred comp for 57 and are participating. So, one strategy is even if and I'm drilling down really deep here, but I'm showing you the advantage of this, right? is you can actually defer your minimum distributions to a point in which you're no longer working part-time. Let's just say and that way you estate planning is kind of where I'm going with this. So even as a board member, you individually can participate. you can put in what you get and then there's some rollover options to where you can get money into it and our support staff as financial adviserss and whatnot which are part
039of our our team can help you do that. So even whether it's a part-time person in in the uh um the the gentleman that was talking about the the custodial custodial even a part-time employee in any capacity can contribute to that for themselves. Great question. I'm sorry to drill so deep, but great question. You said initially, and I just want to make sure I understand, that the proposed plan is the same one used by Collierville in Germantown. Is that what I heard you say? So, so, so part of this process has to do with some other deferred comp contributions. Uh without going too deep into it, I think uh part of a benefits package for the superintendent includes a deferred comp thing, right? In order to do that process, we had to amend the 401k
040participation that gives us that instruction. That process is the same process that Hamilton County schools, uh Kyville schools and Germantown school and others have have gone through this exact same process. So that that piece of it is the same. The general part of the the 401k 457 is already there as well. So when there's a issue of making a structural change to something, we just have an amendment to authorize us to do that. But if I'm a teacher here versus Collierville or Germantown and I'm contributing to this, are my funding vehicle choices the same here versus Kerville or Germantown? Is it the same plan option now? It will be. Yes. Once that's what I'm trying to understand. So this puts us on par with the benefits package that's the same as Cerville and German Town.
041Yes. Is that what I'm understanding? Yes. Okay. and and in some places um and actually I talked to the city of Millington today about doing something similar since Millington schools is somewhat related to the city of Millington. I've had a conversation with them to let them know kind of what's going on. They seem to be interested and one additional option that isn't always uh taken uh by agencies is starting an additional match program. I saw that in here. Yes. And that's that's available, but the agency has to define what they want to do in terms of matching investing and Yeah. Well, investing goes to what the individual wants to do. Matching goes to what? Investing. Oh, vesting. Right. So, in all that there there is a different vesting schedule. That's correct. So, uh so in
042these conversations there's ways of enhancing the benefit. One way is to make adjustments to how you deal with certain processes. The others is to add matches in the future. Unlike TCRS, which you're structured in how the uh payment structure is done, right? You pay a monthly rate with TCRS. With a match, you can start, increase, decrease, stop. So that gives you a lot more flexibility over time. And so even though a lot of schools are looking at how to better compete. The matching program is a way of better competing. So, and let me go back to further answer your question. What you're doing tonight is putting yourself on par with those systems that have adopted this program. There are some systems that have not adopted these components. Let's just call it. But y'all are becoming
043on par with those that I've described. is so Germantown and Collierville. Well, there's more and I don't I really don't like to drill down to exactly who and I was just thinking of regionally who our employer competitors are. Correct. So, thank you. I apologize for taking too long, but uh thank you for inviting me. Uh I'm up this direction all the time. I live near Lakeland. Uh but uh I'm in West Tennessee. We're more than happy to help support you any way we can. Thank you. Appreciate it. All right. At this point, questions have occurred. Roll call, please. Barbara Hallebertton. I. Amanda Compton. I. Chris Stinson. I. Teresa Cook. Hi. Debbie Clifton. Hi. Barbara Gray. I. Cody Childress. I. That motion passes. Thank you very much for that explanation. Next item on the agenda is
044number 10, recommended approval of MMSD 202526 differentiated pay plan. We need a motion and a second. So moved. Dr. Compton with the motion. Miss Gray with the second. Miss Spate with the floor. Um so this we talked about I think two work sessions actually ago in case uh differentiated play plan opened up. We are looking at priority areas for K through five special education, 6 through eight special education and then 9 through 12 math, science, special education, foreign language and ESL. And I think Miss Compton asked specifically about certified and they do have to be certified in the content grade area. So if they are um in on a waiver or a permit. That's to me not certified. They need to be certified. Um and so and the other is it's for new hires only
045at this time. So we've kind of estimated about eight uh positions. So that would be about $40,000 for 5,000 um prrated if they're hired later in the year. So this is just a first year, not ongoing. Every year you have to redo it. So you look at your staffing to see what may be needed and what high areas you may have struggled on in the past to get filled. I'm not asking my question correctly. So I mean if you hire someone in hard to staff this year they get this hard to staff bonus but next year they not make sure I understand. You probably worded it right and I didn't but yes that you are correct. I make sure I understand and some people have gotten confused about that. I want to make sure that
046that's and I will say so on these differentiated plans and this is stuff that I'm learning as well. You can make these whatever you want or need them to be but it is very difficult to keep something like that in an ongoing position right now financially when we're you know making other decisions that go in in a larger scale. So, you have to be kind of be careful on what you're um putting in your pay plan, but you can look them up. Um they are public. So, on the state website, you can look at all other districts and see what they've done. And some are very detailed and some are very minimal. So, there's a wide wide range of what is allowable in that. Good question. Anyone else have any questions for Miss Fate? Thank
047you very much. Roll call, please. Miss Lane. Amanda Compton. I. Chris Densson. I. Teresa Cook. Hi. Debbie Clifton. Hi. Barbara Gray. I. Cody Childress. I. Barbara Hallebertton. I. Fantastic. That item passes. The next item on the agenda is the recommended approval of purchase of K3 reading materials and K8 intervention materials from Ditto Literacy in the amount of 71,99125 for summer learning camp funding has been identified in the general fund budget. Need a motion and a second. So moved. Second. Second. Dr. Compton with the motion. Mr. children with the second. So, we're making purchases for us to use during summer learning camp for intervention. I walked by today and they were already teaching. So, we're ready to get the materials and then we're going to continue to keep our stock going of having the materials moving
048forward um for the upcoming year and everything. Any questions? I know we covered this in the work session. Did you have enough to get started? Yeah, they're good. They're good. They have We have online access. Good. Okay. That was my only concern. They had the slides going this morning. All right. Thank you very much. Roll call, please. Chris Densson. I. Teresa Cook. Hi. Debbie Clifton. Hi. Barbara Gray. I. Cody Childress. I. Barbara Hallebertton. I. Amanda Compton. I. That motion passes. Next item on the agenda is the recommended approval of FY26 consolidated application for IDA and EA. We need a motion and a second. So move second. Miss Gray with a motion. Miss Clifton with a second. Forgive me. For some reason this voice is going away. The floor is yours. Okay. This is the state
049required form that we have to submit each year. It's basically just the board's acknowledgement and acceptance that the district is receiving funding for IDEIDA, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and ESSA Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which is our title funding. Thank you for that. Any questions, comments? All right. Thank you very much. Roll call, please. Teresa Cook, I. Debbie Clifton, I. Barbara Gray I Cody Childress I Barbara Hallebertton I Amanda Compton I Chris Densson I that motion passes item 13 is the recommended approval of modification of board of education policies and one reading 5.201 separation practices for nontenure teachers 5.610 610 staff student relations 6303 interrogations and searches. We need a motion and a second. So move second. Miss Gray with the motion. Miss Clifton with the second. Any questions, concerns? I know we went
050over these during the work session. So for the public's uh information, it looks like the only thing we changed was on line 31. on page uh which policy are you looking at? I'm sorry. 5.201. Yes, sir. Page two. Is that correct? Correct. Yeah. So, it reads the principal is responsible for discussing discussing deficiencies with nontenured teachers. Is that correct? Yes sir. So we removed uh as part of the evaluation process and removed and providing assistance for overcoming these deficiencies. So basically what we did we just simplified it. Correct. Yes sir. Any other comments, concerns? Excellent. Roll call, please. Debbie Clifton. I Barbara Gray. I Cody Childress. Hi Barbara Hallebertton. Hi Amanda Compton. I Chris Densson. I Teresa Cook. Hi. That motion passes. Next item on the agenda is the public comments and we've not received
051any slips for that. Entertain a motion to close public comments. So move second. I'll give the tie. Miss Gray, Miss Gray, Miss Hallebertton with the motion. Mr. Mr. Childress with the second. All those in favor? I. All those opposed? None. Last item on the agenda is to adjurnn. So move. Mr. Childress with the motion and I believe Miss with the second. All those in favor? I oppose. None. The eyes have it. Y'all have a good night.