001We're on live. >> We're live. >> Good evening everyone. Welcome to our uh regularly scheduled board meeting. Um at this time, would everyone stand for the pledge of allegiance? I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Do I have a motion to approve tonight's agenda? >> I make a motion that we approve tonight's agenda. Second. >> All in favor? At this time we'll do special recognitions. Dr. >> So it's nice to start recognizing folks again. Last month in the summer months typically we don't have um too many recognitions. So it's nice to be back in a place to uh celebrate both our staff and our students. But tonight we're going to
002celebrate a staff member. So, I'm gonna have Miss Cecilia Ruth Marcus come on up. >> So, we're also in a few moments going to watch a video and she's not going to enjoy that. We're going to watch stand here and watch the video together. >> I can't look at them. I'm sorry. >> Okay. Um, but Cecilia Ruth has done some amazing work in the uh realm of history. So, I want to read a little bit about her. Tonight, we recognize an extraordinary Smoky Mountain High School educator, Cecilia Ruth Marcus. She joined the Smoky Mountain High School team three years ago as a lead teacher and is now an instructional coach serving multiple schools in our district. Mrs. Marcus has a passion for students, teaching, and history. Just recently, I received information that honors her outstanding
003commitment to local veterans. Mrs. Marcus was recognized for her work that was published through National History Day Silent Heroes. And let me say that again, a national organization. Her work along with Smoky Mountain High School students included researching two Korean War era veterans lives prior to the war, their home communities in the 1950s, and community leaders. Sometimes this included connecting with their family members. This research was sponsored by the Veterans Legacy Grant Program, which is part of the National Cemetery Association. Mrs. Marcus chose the Veteran Cemetery in Black Mountain. The National History Day Organization writes, "Research teams visited their local national or state veteran cemeteries and filmed eulogies to honor these veterans. They compiled their work into an online profile. Their eulogies and research were transformed into short videos. These videos tell the story of
004Silent Heroes. And just last year, Mrs. Marcus and her daughter traveled to Normandy to ulogize James Knight, a Wainesville, I think a Hazelwood native who fought in World War II. It's obvious that she is enthusiastic about history. Thank you, Mrs. Marcus, for your passion, integrity, and tireless work in educating and inspiring others. So before I let you clap, um I want to show you a couple clips. So um Greg and Jaden, if you don't mind, show us the WLO clip first. >> We recently recognized the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And one of those who died during the Normandy invasion was from Wesville. >> James Knight landed on the shores of France on June 11th, 1944. Now, he died the following month after being wounded in a battle. His story is gaining more light from a
005Wesville mother and daughter. They are one of 15 student teacher teams across the country chosen by the Albert Small Normandy Institute to identify a soldier from their hometown who was buried in the Normandy American Cemetery. >> Cecilia Ruth Marcus and her daughter Aaron found James Knight from what was known for many years as Hazelwood, now part of Wainesville. They both traveled to Normandy. Aaron presented a eulogy at James Knight's grave site there in France. He had a double amputation of his legs and that's what unfortunately caused his death. >> As a mother to see her deliver that eulogy and know it was somebody from Hazlewood. And what got me is she did get a little emotional talking about his amputation. >> All right. Aaron and Cecilia have compiled a biography of James Knight that they've
006given to the American Battle Monuments Commission to be held in the great the archives at the Normandy American Cemetery. Wow. So, that's pretty amazing. And I'm she's struggling here because um it is emotional that she involved both her own daughter who was not a Smoky High student, but it was a personal family um trick, I guess you would say, too. So, now let's watch our Smoky Mountain High School students. And this is a just almost 3 minutes. >> Today, we are gathered here in loving memory of Robert Elden Buchanan. We want to honor his courageous service during the Korean War and recognize his unwavering dedication, bravery, and sacrifice in defense of our country. Mr. Buchanan was born in Hwood County, North Carolina on June 2nd, 1934 to Clarence and Bessie Buchanan. He was raised in
007Hazlewood and attended Wainesville Township High School through 11th grade. On June 20th, 1951, he answered the call to service his country by enlisting in the Navy. He served most of his active duty as a cannon operator. The ship's mission was to recover the injured Americans from battle. Mr. Buchanan risked his life to save others, showing his caring heart. He did not discuss this much, but his heroic actions speak volumes to the honorable man he was. After being honorably discharged, he worked at Champion Paper Mill in Canton, North Carolina for several years. He was then called upon to become a preacher, which he loved and pursued for the continuation of his life. In 1956, Mr. Rukan married Tamara Sue Ward, both natives of Canton, North Carolina. They shared mutual friends and enjoyed riding motorcycles together. Wasting
008no time in starting a family, they welcomed two daughters, Anita and Cindy, and a son, Dan. >> Mr. Buchanan inspired others by sharing the gospel. He felt he was called to preach. He founded and pastored North Asheville Baptist Church where he served many years. In 1980, Mr. Canon married Sharon Sharon and was then called to serve in several more churches where he touched and influenced many lives. His sermons were filled with passion truth teaching the touching the lives of those who heard them. >> Friends and community members recall him as a loving, kind man who was fearless in preaching the word of God. Many remember Mr. Buchanan's frequent exclamation, "Bless God," and appreciate the countless hours he devoted instructing and guiding others in the word of God. After pastoring, Mr. Buchanan joined his father in
009running Logg Cabin Antiques where he found joy in replenishing furniture. Later, he operated a small car dealership in Canton. >> Today, we reflect on the life of Robert Elden Buchanan as a loving father, passionate preacher, kind friend, and a caring husband. He ensured that people around him were cared for, always putting others before himself. As a blessing to all of us, we embody his kind spirit, his bravery, and his faith and keep his memory alive by embracing the same selflessness, dedication that he exemplified very beautifully. They are last time I recognized. >> That's great. >> So that is your PGC group, some of those students. Um, so I am so proud of Cecilia Ruth and what she does because one day somebody's going to be talking about you like that. Just think about that. So
010we're going to do a quick picture. >> Um, and and I just want to say thank you. Thank you for bringing light to veterans. You want to talk? Take the mic. Go. >> Okay. I'm a dork. I can't help it. So, I was inspired when my daughter Aaron and I had that opportunity to study through George Washington University, learning, you know, the intricacies of the D-Day invasion in World War II and having that opportunity to study six months in depth and to take that knowledge to Normandy and to see what we had been learning. It was such an emotional journey, one of the highlights of my life and to be able to share that with my daughter through that. We did research James Mcnai and teaching her through that, you know, what research looks like,
011the the ups and downs of research. You can research for hours, right? And come up with nothing and then you can research for a few minutes and come up with anything. It's just a life lesson when you go, you know, that's part of the research process, right? That was such a meaningful experience. So, I was looking for something that we could do with students here in Jackson County that would be a meaningful experience as well. and I had learned about the National History Day Silent Heroes Project applied and when we were accepted, I was so thrilled to bring this meaningful work to the students here in Jackson County. And part of it was to find veterans from our area that are buried in a national cemetery close to your home. And unfortunately, we could not
012find anybody from Jackson County who was buried in the National Cemetery or in the state veteran cemetery, excuse me, in Black Mountain. The closest were Haywood County natives. And through that process, I mean, those kids, the the amount of primary sources that they dug through to to to be able to write a biography of these people. And what you don't see is they did get to contact family members. and Robert Buchanan's daughter and son-in-law met us at the cemetery and were there throughout the whole process. I do believe and their work is published through National History Day. So, our students are published writers. They're published authors. But what's more meaningful about it is this the stories that they will take with them and the emotion and learning that history is not just about numbers, right,
013and dates. It's about human beings and their contributions to society. >> Can you see she's passionate about that? Thank you, Cecilia. >> Thank you. All right. On to consent action agenda. Do I have a motion to approve the draft open session minutes of the regular meeting on July 22nd? >> I make a motion that we approve the draft open session minutes of the regular meeting on July 22nd. Second. >> All in favor? >> All right. Uh superintendent report. >> Well, good evening board chair and board members. The school year has started with excited faces and very busy staff already who welcome students into our building. As of today, we have completed 10 days of the school year. Our continued focus is on student achievement and growth. In the coming weeks, we will have state testing
014data to share in regards to proficiency and growth. I am very pleased with the great progress we are making in reading across the district. The 4th annual back to school bash on August 2nd was, as always, a huge success despite the rain we had during our last hour. We served our community in a mighty way by providing meals, backpacks, school supplies, physicals, and much more. There were nearly 60 agencies that supported our bash either through donations or being there in person. We distributed approximately 800 backpacks and served nearly 1,000 meals all in about 3 hours. Thank you to our community, school leaders, staff, and others who made the day possible. As always, we are planning ahead. So, the date for next year's back to school bash has already been set and that is on Saturday,
015August 1st. This past weekend, I had the pleasure to attend the annual Nashville Songwriters Round and Cashers as a benefit through Blue Ridge School Education Foundation. In past years, this fundraiser has raised $70,000 each year, having occurred for the last 19 years. This is enormous benefit for Blige School and Blige Early College. We're extremely fortunate to have this unwavering support from our students and families from the Blueridge School Ed Foundation. The fall athletic seasons have begun and many student athletes and coaches have already been on the fields, tracks, and courts. I do encourage everyone to enjoy an event to support both our middle school and our high school athletes. And lastly, we continue to work closely with Pinnacle Architect with the many, many projects that are taking place. What the public will soon see is
016the beginning of movement at Fairview School for the kitchen and cafeteria and the track on the Jones Street property at Smoky Mountain High School. It is my desire to have groundbreaking ceremonies very soon. There's also much work occurring in the background for our new Smoky Mountain Middle School. According to our $52 million grant requirement, we will need to break ground before September of 2026, which which is just 13 months away. and we're also well on our way in making things happen. Other projects are still occurring and they are ongoing in the background at this point. The new year has started well and I'm proud of our students but not only just our students but our staff. We are so grateful for each of them. And a quick reminder too that we will be closed on
017Monday, September 1st for the Labor Day holiday. Respectfully. >> Thank you, Dr. Ays. Yes, sir. Up next with information is Josh Francis with a declared surplus. Good evening Dr. ARS members of the board. I come to you tonight and to let you know that our new activity bus has arrived. We have a new 2025 uh international activity bus. It's 72 capacity and it's very very nice. We're really happy to have uh received this bus. So, with receiving a new bus, we're going to get rid of our oldest bus. So, this bus falls within the legislative requirements for school bus replacement criteria by DPI Transportation Services. >> Any questions? >> All right. Thank you very much. >> Next on the agenda is the open session for public comments. Do we have anybody signed up to speak?
018>> Uh, Mr. Chairman, we did not have anyone sign up to speak and no written comments were received prior to the meeting. >> Thank you, Cora. On to action agenda. >> Up first was Dr. Heirs with an amended 2025 2026 board of education meeting schedule. >> Certainly. Um last month, actually two months ago, we approved our meeting schedule for the 2526 school year. And then it came to my attention that the June 2026 meeting falls on June 23rd, which is a week shy of the end of the entire fiscal year. So, working with uh Miss Walker, um we talked about potentially pushing that meeting till um the following Tuesday. I brought that to you last month. Um and we decided to table that because you needed a little uh additional information. So, um, the reason
019being if we push our meeting from the already approved June 23rd date, that pushes us to the week of June 29th, which is a Monday, and that just so happens to fall as the July 4th holiday week. Um, we check the state calendar and the state of North Carolina will recognize um, the July 4th holiday, which is a Saturday, on the Friday, the 3rd. So, I know that falls in in an athletic world that falls in the dead period. And you had asked that question, Mr. Jameson. So, the dead period for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association is going to be that week, June 28th through July 5th. And I think that that might impact some of your decisions as we look at that because often that's vacation time. Um, so I am still
020asking for a potential change of that meeting whether it be June 30th. Um Kora and I spoke briefly this morning about another alternative um would be to not have that meeting on June 30th since that's likely vacation week for many. But if we could even do it the week prior on a Thursday, which would give our finance department two more days to close out the fiscal year. So instead of having the meeting as already approved on June 23rd, we could go to Thursday, June 25th, which will give them a couple extra days. or June 30th. So, I leave that for you all to discuss and make a decision. >> Yeah. I mean, the Thursday would work better for me, but just because we too >> we will out of town during that dead week. So,
021>> yeah. Yeah, I think that's a a good idea. Thursday. >> Okay. So, I I would ask for your approval to amend the meeting schedule um to the June 2026 meeting to become June 25th. >> We have a motion. >> I make a motion that we move the June 30 uh >> 23rd meeting to June 26. >> 25th. Okay. >> 2026. >> Nobody wants to meet on Friday. >> Nobody's going to meet on Friday. Nope. Second. >> All in favor? Up next, we have Laura deals with the consolidated federal programs application. >> Good evening, Mr. Chairman, members of the board. Dr. Ays, in your packet this evening, you have our annual consolidated federal programs application. Um, as I'm sure you are aware, there's been a lot of national, state, and local discussion about federal grants.
022And so we are excited that we did get our planning aotments finally. Um and this is the application to submit for our use of those funds. Um I do generally each year try to provide you um updates specifically about the allotment. So again it's just a planning aotment. Um but it is based primarily on our enrollment or specific student groups. And our title one allotment is down about $17,000 which is about 1% of that budget. Our title 2 aotment is up about $1,300 which is around 1% as well. Um very unexpected and pleasantly happy that title 2 is up just a little bit. Title three is up about $1,200 which is a 3% increase because that's a small number. Title three specifically is supplemental federal funds to support our students who are multilingual and who
023are learning English. Um, so that remains a growing population in Jackson County public schools. And Title 4 um saw a slight decrease of a little over $1,000, which is about 1% um decrease from prior years. Other than that, most of the items in the budget and the grant application are very similar to what you have approved in the past. Um, I do want to draw your attention on page 13 within the budget of title one. Um, that's coded to school 860. um are listed here as 86,000 and it says nonADM students. So that is our funding that comes to us that goes through equitable services out to our private schools in Jackson County. Um so I do have to collaborate with those private schools, offer them access to those funds and then they have to
024um in turn prove that their students reside in Jackson County and meet the title one income thresholds. Um and so we've seen a lot of increase in that um as those schools started participating. Most years we were allocating 13 to 15,000. Last year it was a little over 30,000 and this year it's 54,000. So um just want you to be aware that is funds that goes um it doesn't go directly to that school. We spend on their behalf um for them, but it it does not serve our JCPS students. It does indeed serve Jackson County students but at private schools. So um just as that number increases I just wanted to bring awareness of that to you. Um the other things our um our rank order of our title one schools remains pretty similar in
025terms of the schools who historically have had the highest percent of students with free and reduced meals um remain at the highest percent and those with the lowest. that they all still meet the qualifiers to be title one schools, which is good um you know for them to get access to those supplemental funds. So, I'd be happy to entertain if you have any specific questions or anything you'd like me to go into more detail about in the application. I I have a question, Mrs. Fields. the um that money that goes to those private schools, do they have to account for it being used for those students that that it was designated for or >> um so not specifically. They operate in the title one world like what's called a targeted assistance school. So none of
026our title one schools are targeted assistance. They're all schoolwide, which means the funds can be used on any school on any student at that school, whether they're low income or not. >> Oh, okay. In a targeted assistance, what we do um is for example, if one of the private schools had 36 students who qualified as low income, >> then I have to confer meet with the um headmaster or principal or whomever of that private school to confirm, you know, that those students meet the income guidelines, but then they can serve any 36 students regardless of their income because, as we all know, there are students who are in lowincome households who are very high achieving and don't need as much academic support or students who are in affluent homes who still need academic supports. So,
027it's a 1:1 ratio of how many students qualified for funds, >> okay, >> is the number of students you serve, but they don't have to be those specific students if that makes sense. It does. And for just to protect their privacy, I do meet with them to confer and confirm that this family resides in Jackson County. they have a Jackson County address and that they meet our income thresholds, but then they do have to provide to me like pre-EST and post- test data and things like that about the students they serve and I just get initials of those students to protect their privacy. I don't get their full names. >> Okay, thank you. >> But that's a good question. >> Well, I just wondered what accountability was attached. >> Yes. So, we do make sure
028it has to be for the same goals of Title One, which is growing students. Exactly. Um, you know, their proficiency in reading and math. Uh, one of the programs, one of the schools that participate with us is a faith-based private school. And so, one of the things that the federal regulations say very specifically is it can't be used to purchase um, religious materials or things like that. They have to be secular researchbased items. And so, I partner with them. Well, >> sure. >> On that. >> Yeah. Okay. Thank you for that. I I appreciate that explanation. >> You said we spend the money for them. >> Yes. Can you explain that a little bit? >> Yes. So, um, we don't actually ever, as you all perhaps know, hold federal money here. Uh, it doesn't sit
029in a bank account of JCPS and accumulate interest. We order it when we need it. And so, likewise, we can't order it and send it out to the private school to sit in their bank account and draw interest. Um, so I just talk with their representative and when they tell me what they need, oh, we would like to order um these materials for our t our tutor to use or we'd like to order um this piece of technology for this teacher to use, then we order it directly on their behalf and have it shipped to their school. If it's technology, then we go out and asset tag it or have them send us a picture for proof that it's arrived >> so we know exactly what it's being spent on. >> Yes. Exactly. Mhm. If
030they don't spend that money, >> does Jackson County Public Schools get to use that money? >> It does not. It carries over into the next fiscal year for them. Okay. >> Um and then it kind of becomes a >> use it or lose it based upon the the window of time from the state. Um so yes, and so and I mean I don't it's it's not anything that is a private matter. So, our two participating schools are Heritage Christian School and Nucada Cherokee Language Immersion School, >> right? >> Um, which is actually located in the Swain County portion of the boundary but serves students from Jackson County. >> Yes. >> Any other questions? >> Wait, am I supposed to ask for a motion first? I have a motion. I make a motion that we approve
031the federal programs application. >> Second. >> All in favor. >> Thank you very much. >> Up next, we have the physical therapy contract renewal. Janet Roberts. >> Good evening, members of the board. Dr. prayers. Um I'm asking for your approval to renew our physical therapy contract with um Lemonac Physical Therapy Services. Um she has provided our physical therapy services for students with disabilities for many years here with Jackson County Schools. She does a fantastic job. Her case load right now is about 32 33 students that require physical therapy on their IEPs as a related service. Um she also attends IEP meetings. She does evaluations. She does consultations as they're needed and she does a really good job. So, I'm asking for your approval for this contract for this year. Any questions? >> I have a
032motion. >> I make a motion that we approve the physical therapy contract renewal with Lemon Act PT. >> I motion. >> All in favor? >> Thank you very much. >> Next, Jake Cannon with combined access control projects. Yeah, thank you, Mr. Chair, Dr. Eris, members of the board. Um the board is aware that it's been the district's goal to have um swipe card entry points or access controls on all classroom doors and the main uh exterior doors that student and staff regularly use. And so our next two schools up and we've been doing that as we have received either grant money or been able to utilize some capital money to make those projects happen. And so the next two schools that we were wanting to do was Smoky Mountain Elementary and Scots Creek. And so
033what we did was we went out for bid and the primary bid was for um Smoky Mountain Elementary, but we added Scots Creek as an alternate so that we could see what kind of prices we could get and if we could have some uh um benefit from the scale of the project. And so, uh, we did that and we came in with a low bid for both projects, um, with Paramount Securities Consultants, um, for $33,581.34. Um, we have worked with Paramount before. They have done other access control um, projects for us and they did a good job. Um, I'll also point out that their uh their lead or their completion time of 30 to 45 days um from com from notice of proceed is excellent um that's really good um for us as well. And
034so uh we do have some we're using a whole uh mismatch or mixup match of of funds. Um we're finishing up the last bit of the cops grant that we got several years ago. We're going to finish up the cops grant and utilize some uh some local capital funds that we have um to be able to to get both of these schools completed. Once we uh complete these two schools, all that we will have left is Smoky Mountain High School and the community school, excuse me, and two of the buildings on Fair View's campus. Um some of Fairview's got done, not but but not the whole campus. And our our hope is is that we'll be awarded enough grant money in the school safety grant cycle this fall to be able to um probably not
035cover all of those, but to cover enough to where we can we're hoping to complete these projects this year. So, I do ask for your approval and acceptance of this bid from Paramount to do access controls for Smoky Mountain Elementary and Scotts Creek School. >> Go ahead. Oh. Um I in in reading through that it talked he the people in charge they said that if you maintain this on an annual basis it it's going to last longer and and that kind of thing. Do we do that as a school system or is that part of the contract that they will maintain it? >> Nope. we do that and I do have to um give a huge huge shout out to Greg and the entire IT team. Um because whereas um you know traditionally doors and
036hardware and things like that falls on the maintenance department and Gavin who is our certified locksmith does a lot of work with it. Um but this is a technology project and so um Greg's team manages um the system deals with the work orders that come in um because most of the time it's a IT related problem with a door not coming open or closed the time they want. And so that is on us as a district and by that I mean it's on Greg and his team who we are very thankful for. They are a small group, but they are a mighty group. And so we're very thankful to have them. >> Well, and this leads to another question which I hope would never occur, but in the case of an emergency where the technology
037fails. You know, we all know we live in a world where technology fails at times. Would there always be a way for the law enforcement to get in or people to get out? Yeah. So, one of the things that uh the general statute allows for is in close session to be able to talk about school safety processes and procedures. And so, be happy to go into more detail of that in close session. I >> understand. >> But I can say the answer to your question is yes. Good. >> So, even if the power is out and even if the internet is out, um the people who need to get through that door will be able to get through that door. >> Yep. >> Thank you. Do I have a motion? >> I make a motion
038that we approve the combined access control projects for Smoky Mountain Elementary School and Scots Creek School. >> And I second that motion. >> All in favor? Right. Now Jake again with a emergency purchase of a hot water heater. >> Yeah. So this is one of these situations where we did not want to get caught in between board meetings. So, we just found out on Friday that we have a or last week that we have a failure of the hot water heater that provides hot water service for the cafeteria at Smoky Mountain High School. And of course, that is um a great concern with being able to meet health standards. Um and so we are working with the health department. The health department is is working with us. Um but we need to get this replaced
039as quickly as possible. these sort of this is like a sanitizing grade hot water heater. So it's it's not like the hot water heater you'd put in your house. Um and it's gas fired and it is expensive and so we have not we've gotten we have not gotten any real quotes yet. Um but we are the numbers that were thrown at us was $25,000 and as the board is aware the threshold of us being able to purchase without your permission is $30,000. So, I was concerned that we could get prices next week of $31,000 and then be stuck till the next board meeting. So, that's why >> I'm sorry, >> is that Bolton installed or >> uh so Bolton will be one of the companies that we'll be seeking bids from and and Hannes and
040some other but yes, that would be installed um full turnkey to to go in. Um and so this is one of those ones that's a do not um exceed. So, we do not have a vendor selected, but we are hoping that it'll be far less than this. But just to to make sure we can keep the the machine running, um we're asking for permission to replace this hot water heater and not to exceed $35,000. >> I mean, how much money are you going to ask us for, Jake? I'm just >> Things aren't aren't getting any cheaper. >> He's still not holding a candle to Greg's person. >> Oh, no. >> True, true. We'll do it for Mr. Robinson then. >> Yes. >> I have a motion. >> I make a motion that we approve the
041emergency purchase of a hot water heater for Smoky Mountain High School not to exceed 35,000. >> And I second that motion. >> All in favor? >> All right. Now, >> thank you very much, >> Dr. with some field trips. >> Field trips beginning of the year. You know, they're coming fast. So, uh, I seek your approval for three field trips. Um, number one, Smoky Mountain High School JOTC to, uh, Takcoa, Georgia for the military museum. Um, second field trip is also JOTC to travel to RS Central High School in Rutherford. And that is an overnight trip. That's why it's coming to you. And then the final one is for Smoky Mountain Elementary School, grades 6 through 8 to go to Dollywood. So that's a you know a few months off as are all of them
042are a few months off but wanted to approve a well in advance. >> I make a motion that we approve field bill trips one through three. >> I second that cuz I get to go to one. >> You've been waiting for three years for that. >> I did not see your name on the >> It's not official. Oh table that I second it. All in a favor. >> I did. I looked for your name. I thought she's going on that field trip. >> I do get to go on a one to central. >> Well, you better have them include your name on the list. I probably sleep in late. >> All right. At this time, we find it pursuant necessary to go into close session pursuant to general statute 14318.11 for the following purposes under
043subsection A1 to prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential personnel information pursuant to GS115C-319-321 and A3 to discuss matters protected by the attorney client privilege. Do I have a motion to go into close session? make a motion that we go into close session. I >> second that motion. All in favor? [Music] Thank you all and taken during close session. Got maybe two more items that need to be just mentioned. So yeah, >> first of all, I ask for your approval of the personnel action item as presented. I make a motion that we approve the personnel action agenda as presented. >> I second that motion. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Who wants to go first? >> So I do have just one really quick announcement I neglected to share earlier. So, our um school
044team, our school safety task force has been meeting um for over a year now about um different approaches and ways to keep our each individual school safe. So, two years ago, we did a drill at Smoky Mountain High School. That was two years ago in April. And coming up soon, we were be doing a drill at Smoky Mountain Elementary School. And that drill will occur the week of September the 22nd. That will I will not tell you the date. It is in intended to be a surprise. So it will be a a very realistic drill, but that is in collaboration with several agencies. Harris Regional, uh 911 communications, emergency management, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, I think um some folks from the tribe are being engaged in that. So it is a practice drill. There will
045be appropriate messaging that starts the uh two weeks prior to that. But I wanted to say that publicly for anybody who's still listening that it's coming and it is a drill to practice our steps in case of an emergency. So that's all I need to say. Miss Woody, >> um I wanted to thank the people from Dogwood Crafters. Um those of you that may not know, Dogwood Crafters will be celebrating their 50 years of being a craft co-op here in Jackson County. Um, and they have donated $250 to each of the art teachers in Jackson County to buy art supplies. And we uh thank so much the members of Dogwood Crafters for doing that, supporting our art programs in the schools. >> Awesome. >> Thank you. Um, next regularly scheduled board meeting will be on
046September 23rd at 6 p.m. here at this board of education office. Do I have a motion to adjourn? >> I make a motion that we adjourn this evening's meeting. >> I second that motion. >> All in favor? Meeting adjourned.