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COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Board Meeting Agenda
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 1343 McArthur Street Manchester, Tennessee 37355 Telephone: 931-723-5150 Facsimile: 931-723-8285
TO: All Board Members FROM: Brett Henley, Chairman SUBJECT: Regular Board Meeting DATE: September 10, 2018 TIME: 4:30 p.m. Regular Meeting PLACE: Coffee County Board of Education
Pledge of Allegiance
Presentations: Coffee County Clerk, Teresa McFadden to swear in re-elected Board Members
Recognitions: ➤ FCCLA Nationals Winner: Allie Robinson – 7th in the Nation ➤ FBLA Nationals: Team placed 8th in the Nation
AGENDA
I. Call to Order II. Call for Intent III. General Consent Items (*If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.) 1. Minutes: August 13, 2018 2. 1st Reading of Policies: 3.600, 4.608, 4.700, 5.106, 5.118, 5.201, 5.203, 5.305, 5.701, 5.802, 6.200, 6.300, 6.309, 6.409, 6.313, 6.314, 6.4052 3. 3rd Reading of Policies: 3.218, 4.301, 6.405, 6.4051 4. Overnight Field Trip- CCMS Cheer Squad – Gatlinburg, TN – Nov. 30 – Dec 2, 2018 5. Overnight Field Trip- CCCHS Dance Team – Orlando, FL – Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2019 6. Out of State Field Trip- CCCHS Wrestling Team- Huntsville, AL – Dec. 28, 2018 7. Use of Facilities – CCRA Gym- Coffee County Fair – Sept 17-18, 2018 (only if it rains) 8. Use of Facilities – CCCHS Theater – TWRA Hunter Safety Course – Oct. 8-12, 2018 9. Committee Appointments 10.Social Worker Job Description
IV . Agenda Items 1. Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman 2. Grant Funded Social Worker Position 3. Budget Amendments 4. Budget Update
V . Items for Discussion VI. Committee Reports VII. Student Ambassador Report VIII. Director’s Report
Doctors Say, Get the Flu Shot
It may still feel like summer, but with fall around the corner, doctors are already encouraging patients to get this year’s flu shot.
American Academy of Pediatrics is urging parents to get their kids vaccinated as early as possible, starting at the age of 6 months.
That warning comes on the heels of last year’s flu season, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said was one of the most severe on record.
The illness left thousands of children in the United States hospitalized, and 179 children died of flu-related causes.
Officials said about 80 percent of the children who died from influenza last year did not get an immunization.
American Academy of Pediatrics recently posted its official policy statement, which emphasizes that the flu shot is preferred over the nasal mist.
It’s now the third consecutive flu season the pediatrics group has recommended against the nasal spray, saying it was less powerful against some strains of influenza.
TDCI Returns $3.2 Million to Tennesseans
Photo credit: finance/morguefile.
TDCI consumer insurance services investigators mediate complaints between policyholders and insurance companies. These efforts may result in denied claims being overturned or additional benefits being identified and paid to consumers. Through the first eight months of 2018, TDCI efforts have resulted in$3,206,507.73 being paid to consumers. By comparison, $6.5 million was returned to Tennesseans in all of 2017.
So far, the Department has received 2,041 complaints or inquiries in 2018. The top five reasons consumers have contacted the Department are claim denial, claim delays, adjuster handling, unsatisfactory settlement offer, and out-of-network benefits.
TDCI reminds consumers that filing a complaint or contacting the Department is always an option if they feel a claim has been unjustly denied or if they have questions or concerns about their insurance policies.
If you have questions about consumer insurance, visit TDCI’s website or contact us at 1-800-342- 4029 or (615) 741-2218.
Protections Not Enforced for Migrant Workers, Lawsuit Alleges
H-2A workers must be paid twice a month and receive a job description in writing, but FLOC says the U.S. Department of Labor isn’t always enforcing the requirements. (Bob Jagendorf/flickr)
It’s the subject of a lawsuit filed by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC), which accuses the DOL of not ensuring the agriculture industry abides by guidelines established for workers with H-2A visas.
“So, what that leads to is just workers being paid less, both guest workers coming from Mexico and other countries, as well as U.S. workers that are working in those jobs,” explains Justin Flores, FLOC’s vice president.
An H-2A visa allows a foreign national entry into the United States for temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
The U.S. Department of Labor referred a request for comment to the Department of Justice, which declined to comment on this story.
Flores says while upholding the law regarding H-2A visas is the goal of FLOC’s lawsuit, there is a larger problem that needs to be addressed with manufacturers demanding bottom dollar pricing from their agriculture suppliers.
“We obviously want to see improved wages and working conditions for all workers in agriculture, but we see this only as only one small piece of the puzzle,” he states. “Right now, it’s important to get manufacturers and purchasers of agricultural projects to improve their procurement processes.”
Earlier this year, the Trump administration said it was looking to modernize the H-2A visa program by streamlining the process while ensuring protections for workers.
There are reports of a shortage of farm workers because of the recent immigration crackdown nationwide.
Cyclists Ride for MS
700 cyclists are setting out to raise $600,000 toward a world free of MS by riding up to 150 miles over two days. Bike MS: Bike to Jack & Back will depart from Page High School in Franklin on Saturday, October 6. For the first time ever, cyclists will cross the finish line at the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg. Finishers, their friends, families and fans, will have the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the distillery and a BBQ dinner that evening. Those participating in day two will ride from the distillery back to Franklin on Sunday, October 7.
PARTICIPATION/ VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION: bikeMS.org, 855-372-1331 or fundraisingsupport@nmss.org.
Singers Welcome
You are invited to join the Manchester Rotary Club Christmas Choir!
Rehearsals will begin on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 7:00-8:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Jackson Street in Manchester. The performance dates are Friday, November 30 and Saturday December 1 at Trinity Baptist Church which is located at 1513 McArthur Street in Manchester. No audition necessary.
The choir is being directed by Dana M. Brooks, Minister of Music at Manchester First United Methodist Church. For more details, please call Dana at 728-4624.
9/9/18–Rachel Ann Kennedy
A Celebration of Life service for Rachel Ann Kennedy, age 44 of Manchester, will be held on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 5:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home with Brother Keith Sims and Brother Barry Whiteaker. The family will receive friends on Sunday prior to the service from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. Rachel passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford.
Rachel was born on October 11, 1973 in Coffee County. She was of the Baptist faith and shared her strong faith with everyone she was around. Rachel loved spending time with her family and friends and was a loving mother, daughter, sister, cousin and friend. She always put others first and was loved by all that knew her. She loved taking long, daily walks and was the owner of Rachel’s His and Her beauty salon in Morrison.
Rachel is survived by her mother, Elizabeth Faye Laxson Prater (Gary) of Smithville; father, David Kennedy; grandfather, J.C. Laxson; son, Will Freeze; daughters, Madison Hartwig and Megan Hartwig; brother, David “Dee” Kennedy (Lindsay) of Louisiana; sister, Lynn Myers (Mark); nieces and nephews, Isaac and Ashlynn Kennedy, Sam and Ben Myers; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
At Rachel’s request, please dress casually and come as you are.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Bank, 1500 Hillsboro Blvd., Manchester, TN 37355 in Will, Madison, and Megan’s name.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kennedy family.
9/8/18–Dorothy Loretta Nease
Dorothy Loretta Nease, age 88 of Tullahoma, TN was welcomed into the
Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at her residence after an
extended illness, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1 PM at the Victory Baptist
Church, 316 N. College Street, Tullahoma, with burial to follow at Bethany
Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, September 7 from 5-8
at Victory Baptist Church and Saturday, September 8 from 12 PM until the
service time.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of the late Lawson Earl and
Nellis Stewart Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by brother, Lawson Earl Melton Jr; sister, Helen Melton; first
husband, Paul Thomas Smith; second husband, John Charles Pursley; sons,
Paul Eugene Smith, Thomas Jacky Smith and David Wayne Smith; grandsons,
Thomas Eugene Smith and Johnny Stephen Rogers and great grandson, Devonite
Malik.
Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Sam Nease of
Tullahoma; sons, William (Judy) Smith of Ooltewah, TN, Mike (Angie) Smith
of Hillsboro, Tony (Becky) Smith of
Tullahoma and Steven (Jennifer) Pursley of Tullahoma; daughters, Louise
Bryant of Tullahoma and Pam (Ricky) Tawwater of Tullahoma; daughter-in-law,
Sylvia Smith of Tullahoma; 31 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 20
great great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Hospice of the
Highland Rim Foundation, Inc, 110 E Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coffee County Soccer Routs Warren County
Reyna Flores of CHS soccer
Stepping out of district play on Tuesday, the Coffee County CHS girls’ soccer team traveled to McMinnville to take on Warren County. Needing a win after a loss and 4 draws, the Lady Raiders jumped on Warren County for 4 goals in the 1st half as they rolled to a 5 to 0 win over the Lady Pioneers.
Coffee County jumped on the board in the 8th minute when Jenna Garretson scored an unassisted goal. Anna Amado made it 2 nil in the 20th minute with her own unassisted goal. Reyna Flores added a goal off an assist from Morgan Henley 1 minute later before Allie Amado powered home a free kick in the 26th minute.
In the second half, Flores and Henley teamed up to make it 5 to 0 as Henley scored on a feed from Flores. Allie Amado led in shots as she had 5, including 3 on frame. Garretson had 2 shots on frame. Freshman keeper Luci Riddle finished with a pair of saves.
The Lady Raiders return to district play on Thursday night when they travel to Winchester to take on Franklin County. Opening kick is set for 7 PM.
Coffee County Golf Takes 2nd Place at McMinnville Tournament
Coffee County golf team with their 2nd place trophy at the Keith Maxwell Tournament in McMinnville. (Left to right) Matthew Hale, Austin Farris, Logan Hale, Coach Lucky Knott, Samuel Prater and Josh Perry [Photo by Glenda Perry]
Logan Hale chips the ball on Hole #10 at McMinnville on Tuesday [Photo by Lucky Knott]
The Coffee County Red Raider boy’s golf team traveled to McMinnville on Tuesday to compete in the 40th Keith Maxwell high school tournament.
Nine other teams competed for the title. The Cookeville Cavaliers finished first with a score of 320 and the Raiders came in with a score of 328, good enough for the 2nd place trophy.
Coffee County was led by Samuel Prater and Austin Farris with scores of 79 each. Matthew Hale was next with an 83 and Josh Perry shot 87. The Raiders are now 59-5 on the season.
Next up for Coffee County golf will be a make-up 9-hole match with Tullahoma at Willowbrook beginning at 4 PM. It’s also Senior Day starting at 3:45 PM. The Raiders play in Lawrenceburg on Thursday before the district tournament that is set for Monday, also in Lawrenceburg.