It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe.

Order #93 - Motion Passed:  It was moved by Jarrod Criswell, second by Joe Hancock that Larry Muse remain chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education. passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe.

Order #94 - Motion Passed:  It was moved by Larry Muse, second by Jarrod Criswell that Melissa Upchurch remain as vice-chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe.

Order #95 - Motion Passed:  It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

It was moved by Larry Muse and second by Jarrod Criswell that the Board keep the regular meeting time as the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Board of Education building.

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Superintendent, Mr. Don Neal thanked the board for their service, each board member received a certificate and cup for recognition of Board Member Appreciation month. 

Mr. Neal shared with board Wayne County High School JAG Student, Wyatt Smith got to attend the National Student Leadership Academy in Washington DC the first of December.

Mr. Neal also shared Wayne County High School Student, Lacy Parnell has received a partial athletic scholarship to become a dance team member with The University of The Cumberlands next school year. 

Superintendent, Don Neal informed the board Wayne County Schools just learned as of today, they are receiving total of $120,000 Math Grants (3) for Elementary Schools.

Hired –

Angel, Heavenly         Special Needs Assistant @ WELC

Blackaby, Samantha   Teacher @ Monticello Elementary

Burk, Kalyn                 Teacher @ Bell Elementary

Campbell, Mallory       Substitute Teacher

Coffey, George           Substitute Teacher

Dishman, Andrew       Substitute Teacher

Garrett, Kristy             Attendance Clerk @ Bell Elementary

Gregory, Rachel         Teacher @ WCMS

Guffey, Brody             Special Needs Assistant @ WCMS

Jones, Debbie             Receptionist @ Bell Elementary

Kennedy, Diana          Chromebook Instructional Monitor

Lester, David              Custodian

Lozada, Nelson           Custodian

Penney, Dillan             Full Time Bus Driver

Pennycuff, Phillip        Custodian

Pyles, Samuel             Substitute Teacher

Riddle, Robert             Substitute Custodian

Ruiz, Pedro                 Custodian @ Bell Elementary

Scalf, Kristin                Pre-School Teacher @ WELC

Schukert, Fred            Custodian @ WCMS

Shearer, Nicholas       Boys’ Soccer Coach @ WCMS

Smith, Austan              Special Needs Assistant @ Bell Elementary

Sullivan, Trent             Custodian

Reassigned -

Simpson, Ashlee         Teacher @ WCMS from Bell Elementary

Resigned –

Chaplin, Adam            Assistant Football Coach @ WCHS

Dishman, Andrew       Special Needs Assistant @ Monticello Elementary

Gregory, Miranda        Special Needs Assistant @ Bell Elementary

Jones, Debbie             Chromebook Monitor @ WCMS and Bus Driver

Jones, Keenan            Head Football Coach @ WCMS

Shelton, Dagan           Assistant Football Coach @ WCMS

Turner, Lane               Assistant Football Coach @ WCHS

On Leave –    

Barnett, Jessica          FMLA-Intermittent (01/03/24-05/31/24)         

Gehring, Megan          FMLA  (12/4/23-3/1/24)

Ms. Casey Holt, Child Nutrition Services Director, presented a report on nutrition and physical activity. A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 99.

Ms. Stephanie Neal, Finance Officer presented a review of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget. A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 100.

Due to inclement weather, and several employees not being able to attend meeting, report on FRYSC was moved to next meeting .

Approval of Pay Request # 11 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of
$ 872.96

Order #96 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 11 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of $ 872.96 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 101.

Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 11,255.00 for Professional Services in relation to the Walker Renovation Project (BG 23-144)

Order #97 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 11,255.00 for Professional Services in relation to the Walker Renovation Project (BG 23-144) passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #102.

Approval of purchase of (1) Special Needs bus from Special Education Funds totaling $ 132,674.00

Order #98 - Motion Passed:  Approval of purchase of (1) Special Needs bus from Special Education Funds totaling $ 132,674.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Joe Hancock and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.

Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses from ESSER funds totaling $ 279,694.00

Order #99 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses from ESSER funds totaling $ 279,694.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses and (2) 78 passenger buses using KISTA financing totaling $ 645,614.00

Order #100 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses and (2) 78 passenger buses using KISTA financing totaling $ 645,614.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval to Declare (1) Vehicle and (6) Buses as Salvage Property

Order #101 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Declare (1) Vehicle and (6) Buses as Salvage Property passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 103.

Order #102 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 104.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 105.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 106.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #103 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.