After experiencing technical difficulties, the meeting was called to order.

Order #689 - Motion Passed:  A motion to add closed session for the purpose of discussing the superintendent's evaluations/performance as item #25 passed with a motion by Ms. Tammy Sayle and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

Order #690 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adopt the agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Christine Thompson and a second by Mr. Tony Sanders.

Led by LCMS 8th grader, Tiffany Crawford.

Presented by Mr. Zimmerman as referenced in the LiveRED Report.

Presented by Mr. Zimmerman as referenced in the LiveRED Report.

• January 2021 Live RED Report

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

Mrs. Tammy Sayle and Mr. David Kitchens expressed appreciation to the district's staff for their efforts during these challenging circumstances. 

Mrs. Amy Ramage presented tokens of appreciation and gratitude to the board for their service.

Order #691 - Motion Passed:  A motion to accept the consent items passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

• MeetingMinutes12142020

• TRPT01-06
• TRPT12-18

• Bank & GF Balances Bd. Report FY 20-21.xlsx(58).xlsx - Read-Only.pdf
• FINANCIAL UPDATE-December, 2020.pdf

Order #692 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the Treasurer's Report passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Sanders and a second by Mr. David Kitchens.

Presented by Ms. Mary Dunning and prepared by Mrs. Jill Duncan.

Order #693 - Motion Passed:  A motion to acknowledge the detailed line item draft budget for FY2022 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Sanders and a second by Ms. Tammy Sayle.

Presented by Ms. Mary Dunning and prepared by Mrs. Jill Duncan.

Presented by Ms. Mary Dunning.

Board policy 05.2 requires period updates to the Board about the status of the maintenance program.

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

Talking points were presented by Ms. Mary Dunning.

• December SBDM Minutes 2020.pdf
• SBDM SLES 2020 Carry Foward Funds Proposal.pdf

Order #694 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the following carry forward requests: SLES SBDM Council's request to earmark $16,565.00 of FY19 carry forward funds for the purchase of mobile devices for students for their one-to-one initiative; LCMS request of $5,303.40 for textbooks, in compliance with the textbook purchasing procedures, and $7,247.10 for the purchase of Dell Latitude 3190 Computers; and LCHS request for $3,045.00 towards the purchase of a poster maker passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mr. Tony Sanders.

Order #695 - Motion Passed:  A motion to ratify the agreement to participate in the FAFSA Completion Initiative Data Sharing Agreement given follow-up information to the board regarding extra precautions and protocols the superintendent provides to relevant high school staff passed with a motion by Ms. Tammy Sayle and a second by Mr. Tony Sanders.

The U.S. Department of Education implemented the FAFSA Completion Initiative to help increase the number of college-going students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for Federal, State, and other student financial aid.  Concerns over data security were expressed and are reflected in the motion.

Order #696 - Motion Passed:  A motion to ratify the agreement with Dreambox Learing passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

South Livingston Elementary School has requested the use of Dreambox Learning.  This platform was chosen to address some of the instructional challenges created by COVID-19 and is intended to provide consistency and uniformity as students transition between at-home learning and in-person learning.

• A2020-0273 Shared Use Legal.pdf
• A2020-0274 Shared Use Legal.pdf

The shared-use agreement has been fully executed and funds have been received.  The school system is now authorized to move forward with the program.  Plans are in place to establish the process for rolling out the program, to include the storage of the equipment.

Presented by Mrs. Amy Ramage.

Order #697 - Motion Passed:  A motion to ratify the Gulf Fleet Application and Business Card Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Sanders and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

The use of a fleet card will provide a discount on fuel prices when personnel are unable to refuel at our own fuel pumps.  The Gulf Feet card has a local connection with L&K, across from SLES.  This partnership will be helpful if, or when, we have issues with our own fuel pumps.

Order #698 - Motion Passed:  A motion to approve the tentative staffing allocations for FY22 passed with a motion by Ms. Tammy Sayle and a second by Mr. Tony Sanders.

The tentative staffing allocations have been prepared as determined by the board approved staffing allocation procedures and have been distributed to the principals.

The Personnel Report fulfills the requirement of the superintendent to "notify the Board of all personnel actions taken."  The superintendent's attendance for December has also been provided.

Order #699 - Motion Passed:  A motion for a special called meeting to take place to discuss the superintendent evaluation process passed with a motion by Mrs. Christine Thompson and a second by Mr. Tony Sanders.

Dialogue took place concerning a method to discuss the superintendent's goals.

Order #700 - Motion Passed:  A motion to select Christine Thompson as chairperson passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Sanders and a second by Ms. Tammy Sayle.

Policy 01.41 states:

At the first regular meeting in January following the election of Board members, the Board shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson.

The chairperson and vice-chairperson shall serve one (1) year terms beginning immediately following their election.

Order #701 - Motion Passed:  A motion for Terry Watson to serve as vice-chairperson passed with a motion by Mrs. Christine Thompson and a second by Ms. Tammy Sayle.

• Board Meeting Schedule- 2021.pdf

Order #702 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adopt the 2021 Board Meetings Schedule passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mrs. Christine Thompson.

The board meetings typically take place on the second Monday of each month.  The board office asks that we try to avoid the first week of the month to allow time to prepare the monthly financial statements.  The third and fourth weeks in November and December will conflict with the holidays.

Board members were asked if there were any conflicts or concerns with the proposed meeting schedule.

Upon recommendation from the board attorney, this agenda item was not acted upon.  Closed session, for this specific purpose, is no longer compliant with statutory language.

Order #703 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. David Kitchens and a second by Mr. Tony Sanders.