Order #3835 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adopt Agenda with Addition of Consent Item (Approve Out of State Travel of CHS Band to Clarksville, Tennessee, September 29, 2018, for BOA Regionals) passed with a motion by Ms. Barkley Taylor and a second by Ms. Suzanne Wilson.

Classified - Calen McKinney

 Certified - Katie Wilkerson

Community - Steven Thomas 

• CMS Academic Achievers

6th Grade:

Deanna Reardon and Jacob DeBrot

7th Grade:

Aliyah Nunez and Luke McDonald

8th Grade:

Mikaela Scharbrough and Nate Mitchell 

Present were CMS Principal, Zach Lewis, CMS Teacher Representatives, Katie Campbell, Jan Speer, and Amy Knifley, and CMS Parent Representatives, Chanelle Jackson and Cathy Falls.

The Council provided the Board a handout with the following CMS update and information:

% of Students At or Above Grade Level

6^th Grade Math                                                            52%

6^th Grade Reading                                                       61%

7^Th Grade Math                                                           57%

7^th Grade Reading                                                       73%

7^th Grade Science                                                        69%

8^th Grade Math                                                            54%

8^th Grade Reading                                                       62%

What we are doing:

·         RTI class period to focus on Reading, Math, and individual learning goals.

·         Teachers are conferencing with students on a regular basis (Accountability Partners).

·         Working to increase the number of students on grade level in Reading and Math (USA Test Prep, Moby Max, Quizizz).

·         Identifying “Focus Students” in Reading and Math Classes.

What we will continue to do:

·         Use MAP data/Assessment data to drive our instruction.

·         Grade Level PLCs.

·         Ask parents to be an active member of their child’s education:

o   Parent/Teacher Conferences

o   Positive Contacts - Make at least 5 positive contacts per month

·         Foster relationships with parents and community members to help our students experience success.

·         Host tutoring sessions at least 1 Friday per month on Early Release Fridays. Students may stay after school and work with Teachers or work in the labs on assignments they have due.

Leaving Our Legacy:

·         Individually invite every parent to attend Parent/Teachers conference.

·         Participate in Random Acts of Kindness once per nine weeks.

·         Student letters.

Ms. Pat Hall, Board Chair:

All Board Members are registered for the KSBA Fall Regional Meeting as well as the bonus session at 4:30 p.m. prior to the meeting. If it’s ok with the Board, I’m going to pick one of the bonus sessions offered because of the three offered, one of them is going to be covered in the meeting so we don’t want to repeat it.

If in December we are able to make it, there will be lots of Charter School hours offered at that KSBA conference.  

Mr. Kirby Smith, Superintendent:

Enrollment continues to increase at CES. CES was allocated for 534 students and right now they have 570 enrolled – 36 more than allocated, therefore we have posted another teaching position.

With the retirement of Ms. Sue Crabtree on August 31^st.  Ms. Courtney Sowell has been hired as her replacement. Her first day of work was Tuesday September 5^th.  Ms. Sowell was able to spend several days working with Ms. Sue before she retired.

We have finally been giving the green light to proceed with our 2^nd District Facilities Planning team meeting. We are in the process of getting the second meeting scheduled. Mr. Kidwell, is the chairman and Ms. Elisha Rhodes is vice chair of this planning team. 

Eunice Mitchell, a representative from BIG Picture schools corporate office in New Jersey spent two day, August 23^rd and 24^th working with CHS. The focus of the work was how to enhance and increase our internship program. 

We have had two home football games thus far this season and I have had many compliments on the new ticket booth and entrance to the field. The addition to the pavilion has also been very useful with tailgating. Great venue and atmosphere for watching a football game.

I attended “Grandparents Day” at CES last Friday – what a crowd.  Ms. Rhodes said they had between 350-400 attend. Thanks to all grandparents that attended and to the staff at CES for opening up their school. 

This past weekend was a GREAT weekend for the Eagles:

·         Football team won Friday night against Green Co.

·        Boys golf competed in the Class A State tournament – finished 9 out of 16 teams

·        Volleyball team made it to the semifinals of the Class A Regional tournament before losing to the eventual champions – Green County.

·        Our CMS 6^th and 8^th grade girls’ basketball team had wins this weekend over Taylor Co.

·        Our marching band sweep all divisions in Class A and placed 4^th overall.

·        Elizabeth Sullivan won Taylor County DYW Saturday night. She was a scholastic winner, talent winner and interview!

·        Reagan Knight was second runner up and was also a scholastic winner.

·        Hayley Stapleton won the Be Your Best Self award.

At our last meeting Ms. Hall asked Mr. Kidwell and I to make a “wish list” of things needing to be completed in the District, so we did just that. Mr. Kidwell and I have surveyed each campus and have come up with some needs. He will share with you our “list” when it comes to discussing the working budget. 

I am providing each of you with a copy of my calendar for August, September and October.

Order #3836 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items passed with a motion by Ms. Suzanne Wilson and a second by Ms. Barkley Taylor.

• August Board Meeting Minutes 2018-2019

• Balance Sheet
• Detail Financial Report
• Finance Summary

• CES - Monthly Financial Statement
• CMS - Monthly Financial Report
• CHS - Monthly Financial Report

• Personnel Report

• 2019 Working Budget Explain

Order #3837 - Motion Passed:  Motion to Adjourn Board Meeting at 7:31 p.m. passed with a motion by Ms. Barkley Taylor and a second by Ms. Suzanne Wilson.