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Minutes
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Central High School - East Campus
Monday, January 22, 2001
6:30 p.m.
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education met in regular session in the small auditorium at Central High School-East Campus on Monday, January 22, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. with Ms. Shelley Jones, chair, presiding. Members in attendance were as follows: Reverend Richard Adams, Dr. Milla Boschung, Mr. Bryan Chandler, Mr. John Gordon, Mr. Allen Henry, Ms. Olympia McCrackin and Ms. Jones.
- Welcome and Introductions
2. Period of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Adoption of the Agenda
At the request of Board of Education member John Gordon, item no. 8 was moved before item no. 7 on the agenda. On motion by Dr. Boschung, seconded by Ms. McCrackin, the agenda was adopted.
4. Superintendent«s Administrative Report
As part of the Superintendent«s Administrative Report, several individuals and groups were recognized. Board member Olympia McCrackin was recognized for achieving Level 1 Certification from the Alabama Association of School Boards. Dr. Crawford and Ms. Lollar recognized board members in honor of School Board Member Recognition Month and gifts of appreciation from the schools were presented. Mayor Al DuPont presented a proclamation to the board. Fine Arts Coordinator Mary Stark was honored for having received the Outstanding Music Educator Award from the Alabama Music Educator«s Association. Stillman Heights Elementary and Woodland Forrest Elementary representatives made presentations about their schools.
- Approve Minutes of the December 18, 2000 Regular Meeting and Addendum
On motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Ms. McCrackin, the board unanimously approved the minutes of the December 18, 2000 regular meeting and the minutes to the addendum.
6. Approve Superintendent«s Recommendations Regarding Changes in Personnel
On motion by Mr. Henry, seconded by Rev. Adams, the board unanimously approved the superintendent«s recommendations regarding changes in personnel (see Exhibit I).
7. Receive Policies
No action was taken on Items A - L (first reading).
Item M - Budget Input (Second Reading)
On motion by Ms. McCrackin, seconded by Mr. Chandler, the board unanimously agreed to accept the Budget Input Policy.
Item N - HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection Policy (Second Reading)
It was suggested that athletic personnel receive first aid training. On motion by Mr. Henry, seconded by Rev. Adams, the board unanimously agreed to accept the HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection Policy.
- Receive Recommendation from Calendar Committee
Ms. Lollar presented results from a survey of parents regarding the 2001-2002 calendar and explained the process used by the Calendar Committee. Dr. Boschung suggested that a standard opening date for schools be established for the future. On motion by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Ms. McCrackin, the board voted to accept the Calendar Committee«s recommendation for the 2001-2002 calendar with five "yes" votes and two "no" votes (Rev. Adams and Mr. Henry).
9. Receive December 31, 2000 District Financial Status Report
Mr. Dodd presented the December 31, 2000 District Financial Status Report. No action was taken.
10. Update of Proration Status
Mr. Dodd presented an update on proration status. He said that if proration is declared, one-percent proration would mean a loss of $360,000 and three percent would mean a loss of $1.1 million for the school system. Suggested items for reduction in expenditures included maintenance, travel, materials and supplies (local funds) and a hiring freeze. He will compile a list of other proposed reductions and present them to the board.
11. Approve Firm to Manage Qualified Zone Academy Bonds
Mr. Dodd recommended that the Consortium of Alabama School Finance Cooperative manage the Qualified Zone Academy Bonds. Several school systems are pooling the bonds in order to have a larger bond issue and thus receive a better return on dollars and a better interest rate. On motion by Mr. Chandler, seconded by Dr. Boschung, the board voted unanimously to approve the Consortium of Alabama School Finance Cooperative to manage the Qualified Zone Academy Bonds.
12. Consider E-Rate Bid #214 for Networking and Hardware
On motion by Rev. Adams, seconded by Dr. Boschung and contingent upon approval by legal counsel and E-rate paying 80 percent of total cost, a recommendation was made for approval of bid awards including LST, $98,901; Val Com, $3,789; Val Com, $1,894 and Mac Warehouse, $6,375.
- Approve School Copier Leases
- Consider Bid #216 for Office Supplies
- Authorize the Finance Committee to Pursue Necessary Groundwork with the Local Tax Authority and the Local Legislative Delegation for an Ad Valorem Reference
- Consider Budget Amendment
- Adjournment
On motion by Ms. McCrackin, seconded by Dr. Boschung, the board unanimously approved the existing copier leases as long as they are within state requirements.
On motion by Mr. Henry, seconded by Mr. Chandler, the board unanimously agreed to accept Bid #216 for office supplies.
On motion by Dr. Boschung, seconded by Mr. Chandler, the board unanimously approved the Finance Committee to pursue groundwork for an ad valorem reference, which includes a public meeting with the County Commission and the drafting of a local bill to the State Legislature by the local legislative delegation.
Mr. Dodd presented a budget amendment to budget for carry over federal funds and additional monies such as grants and special allocations (see Exhibit 2). Mr. Dodd was asked to verify if any of the budget items could help with proration and to provide additional information about the preschool grant and testing of software.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education
Regular Meeting
Central High School - East Campus
Monday, January 22, 2001
6:30 p.m.
Amendment to the Agenda
- Approve 2000-2001 Food Supply Bid #2168 for Second Semester
On motion by Mr. Henry, seconded by Dr. Boschung, the board unanimously agreed to accept food supply Bid #2168 for the second semester.