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Anderson County Board of Commissioners _____________________________________________________________

Public Hearing - Zoning Resolution / Pain Management Clinics – 6:00 p.m.

Courtesy Resolutions/Proclamations @ 6:15 p.m.

Resolution for Nicholas Reynolds presented by Chairman Emert

Resolution for Andersonville Elementary School presented by Commissioner Warfield

Resolution for Darren Leach presented by Commissioner Warfield

Consent Agenda Thursday, December 17, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m.

1. Approval and corrections of November 2015 County Commission Minutes

2. Approval of Notary and Bonds

3. Courtesy Resolutions

• Resolution – Nicholas Reynolds

• Resolution – Andersonville Elementary School

• Resolution – Darren Leach

4. Elections

• ACTV Board of Directors recommendation – Commissioner Mark Alderson

5. Reports

A. Director of Schools

• Written Report

B. County Mayor

C. Law Director • Written Report

6. Committee Reports

a. Conservation Board Minutes (11-9-15)

Respectfully Submitted,

Steve Emert, Chairman

ACTV Anderson County's Educational and Government Channel 141 East Broad Street Clinton, TN 37716 865-463-7435

December 1, 2015

Mary Murphy, Chief Deputy to the Anderson County Commission 100 North Main Street, Room 118 Clinton, TN 37716

Ms. Murphy,

The ACTV Board request Commissioner Mark Alderson be appointed to the ACTV Board to fill the seat vacated by Commissioner Biloski.

Sincerely,

~ Ms. Johanna Whitley Director of ACTV and Director of Technology for ACS

Office of the Director of Schools 101 South Main Street, Suite 501

Clinton, Tennessee 37716 Office: (865) 463-2800, x 2801

Fax: (865) 457-9157

Larry M. Foster, Director

MEMORANDUM TO: County Commission Members Mrs. Terry Frank, County Mayor Mr. Chris Phillips, Finance Director

FROM: Larry M. Foster, Director of Schools DATE: December 15, 2015 RE: Report to County Commission Listed below are informational items that may be of interest to you. The November 2015 board minutes are attached for review. As we come to the close of another calendar year, we are always determining if things are in check. SALES TAX Down about $11,000 from last year. We were up about $130,000 in

October 2015 compared to October 2104. Overall running about $200,000 compared to 2013 and 2012.

AMOUNT BUDGETED FROM 2015-2016

$7,349,342

PROPERTY TAX Down about $33,662 compared to this time last year.

Amount budgeted for 2015-2016 $13,731,777 Total amount received last year $13,148,535

ENROLLMENT 2015-2016 2014-2015

ADM for 4th period 6371 6411

ADA for 4th period 5995 6127

We are down in ADM by 40 compared to this time last year and down 132 ADA compared to this time last year. We are running right at 95 percent attendance rate. Enrollment does impact our local share. However, ADA’s are based on the best two of the first three attendance periods.

MIDDLE COLLEGE

We have just completed the first semester of Middle College. This partnership between Anderson County and Roane State was developed to allow high school juniors the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree by high school graduation. These students completed 142 college courses that include; Chemistry, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, College English, Speech and Psychology. The total hours earned this semester was 426 with an overall GPA of 3.45 out of 4! We are now meeting with the sophomore classes at CHS and ACHS to plan for the next group of students to begin in the fall of 2016. WORKSHOP

The board has set tentative plans to convene in a retreat or workshop to discuss urgent issues at hand. Currently they are focusing on finding a director of schools for the next school year. I submitted my intent to retire at the end of the school year and forego the remaining year on my contract. We will begin the budget process by:

1. Reviewing our current enrollment compared to the other school districts 2. Reviewing needs and requests from principals and directors 3. Evaluate all revenue streams including BEP funding and determine growth and

anticipated revenues for the next year compared to current expenditures

TSBA CONVENTION The board attended the annual TSBA Convention and listened to issues that boards of education will face this session. Charter schools will continue to be an issue along with school vouchers. The legislature passed a school voucher bill for special needs students but the criteria has not been determined and will be established for the 2016-2017 school year. Also, transgender students are a topic of concern for school boards and is one that could impact budgets due to facility changes. BOARD OF EDUCATION The Anderson County Board of Education voted on a resolution Thursday night to ask legislators to put a one year moratorium on the new assessment for TNReady and that it not be counted as part of the teacher’s evaluation scores. Commissioner of Education Candice McQueen has announced that she will visit Clinton High School on January 7, 2016 and will visit four or five classrooms. The commissioner and her staff will convene at 10:00 AM at the Net-Zero building on the campus of Clinton High School.

MINI-GRANTS We are pleased to announce that UTrust has awarded our schools $60,300 to be used to help increase learning experiences for students, boost employee morale and enhance the relationship between the board and school employees this year. In a committee meeting on December 7, 2015, the Personnel Committee recommended the following:

$40,000 in mini-grants to teachers

$7,000 for the annual classified banquet and recognition

$8,300 for the annual teacher celebration

$2,000 for school board/ employee relations

$1,000 for a retired employee luncheon

$2,000 for teacher recognition

The grant was awarded to our system due to our participation in the UTrust Recognition Program for our employees over the year. A group of employees such as custodians, cafeteria workers, teachers, etc., are recognized by their schools each month. Board Secretary Pam Crawford helped initiate this program two years ago by establishing student-led A-Teams throughout the schools. The program continues to grow each year. We became a Five-Star system this year based on criteria defined by UTrust for all programs throughout Tennessee. Please see the list of mini-grants that will go to each school below:

Andersonville Elementary - $2,150

Briceville Elementary - $1,750

Claxton Elementary - $2,600

Dutch Valley Elementary - $1,750

Fairview Elementary - $2,150

Grand Oaks Elementary - $2,050

Lake City Elementary - $2,450

Norris Elementary - $2,050

Norwood Elementary - $2,100

Clinton Middle - $2,925

Lake City Middle - $2,100

Norris Middle - $2,600

Norwood Middle - $1,900

Anderson County High - $3,950

Clinton High - $3,950

Clinch River Community - $1,750

Career and Technical Center - $1,775 The amount of mini-grants awarded includes an initial $1,500 for each school plus an additional amount equaling enrollment at the school ($2.20/ADM). CENTRAL OFFICE CLOSED

The board of education approved the closure of Central Office the week of December 21, 2015. Employees will be required to take two days of vacation or personal leave on

December 21 – 22; December 23 – 25 are scheduled holidays. Central Office will observe the New Year holiday on Friday, January 1, 2016 as well. FFA Clinton High School’s FFA Chapter attended the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Kentucky October 28 through November 1, 2015. Students spent the week attending leadership workshops, participating in events and activities, were recognized for their achievements, and served as the legislative body for the National FFA Association. Condreanna Rymer, Sabrina Thompson and Ryan Winchester of the Clinton FFA Chapter were awarded the American FFA Degree for their dedication and achievement. The American FFA Degree is the top degree in a four-tier degree program that recognizes individual achievement in instructional programs, supervised experience and leadership development. The Clinton FFA Chapter also received the 2 Star National Chapter Award at the convention. This award is bestowed upon the top 10 percent of FFA chapters in the nation. Chapters that received the award actively implemented the FFA mission and strategies. These chapters improved their operations by using a Program of Activities which emphasizes student, chapter, and community development.

Clinton FFA members prepare for the National FFA

Convention in Louisville, KY

11/12/2015 Minutes of Anderson County Board of Education Regular Meeting Page No. 15

ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 101 S. Main Street Clinton, TN 37716

November 11, 2015 6:30 PM

Board Members Present Absent John Burrell, Chairman √ Don Bell √ Dail Cantrell √ Scott Gillenwaters √ Glenda Langenberg √ Teresa Portwood √ Rickey Rose √ Jo Williams √ Larry M. Foster, Director √ Student Board Members Present Absent

Sierra Cotham, CHS √ Halee Strohl, ACHS √ Others in Attendance

Lynn Ward, Janis Bishop, Dep. L. B. Steele, Beth Roeder, Karen Cupples, Melinda Powers, Karri Hobby, Terri Ferry, Kelvin McCollum, Chris Goodwyne, Mary Winchester, Rachel Minardo, Dennis Reynolds, Nicholas Reynolds, Lara Beth Sharp, Courtney Batchelor, Carey Downs, Kelly Myers, Paula Sellers, Katrina Oakley, Greg Deal, Shelby Haun I. CALL TO ORDER

Dr. Burrell, chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM as a regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education. Don Bell led the pledge of allegiance. Motion by Rickey Rose and seconded by Jo Williams to approve the following teachers for tenure. Motion carried.

Name School Name School

Aaron Bass LCMS Courtney Batchelor LCMS

Carey Downs LCMS Brittany Mathes ACHS

Katherine Jones GOES Timothy Miller LCMS

Jill McCormick CHS Ashley Powell GOES

Melinda Powers FES Lara Sharp NES

Alicia Phillips CHS Eric Snider CHS

William Reynolds CHS Daniel Stone CHS

II. RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

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None.

III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

None. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to remove item C. Reconsider

motion that was passed October 8, 2015 to approve the UT Leadership Academy/ Interns for the 2016-2017 school year under Action Items from the agenda. Motion carried.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

A. Regular Meeting Minutes – October 8, 2015

B. Human Resources Staffing Report

C. Field Trips

D. Professional Leave

Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Don Bell to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried.

VI. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

A. Dr. Burrell provided information from a litigation report from Board Attorney Sal Varsalona. Motion by Rickey Rose and seconded by Don Bell to authorize Mr.

Varsalona to contact Norris City leaders to make them aware of the liquor tax litigation. Motion carried. Motion by Rickey Rose and seconded by Don Bell to

enter into informal mediation with the City of Clinton and Oak Ridge regarding the payment of monies owed and report back to the board of education. Motion carried.

VII. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. Something Good – Andersonville Elementary School (AES) was recently named one of the top three elementary schools in the state by SCORE. AES student Nicholas Reynolds won SCORE’s Students Rise to the Challenge scholarship for grades 3 – 5 and delivered his award winning speech to the board.

B. The Golden Broom Award was presented to Fairview Elementary School.

C. Paula Sellers provided a copy of the grade card report.

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D. Dr. Tim Parrott reported on the LEAD Conference. ACHS Principal Andrea Russell said she was excited to find good ideas from other systems at the conference. CHS Principal Eric Snider said ACS is on the right track with PLC’s.

E. The PLC Conference report was given by Katrina Oakley. Ms. Oakley said the conference was a great learning opportunity. CMS Principal Chris Goodwyne said the conference was very informative and he learned about high leverage strategies for school leaders. Mr. Rose asked how information from the conference(s) is disseminated to other schools. Dr. Parrott said the information is shared in principal meetings and in PLC’s.

F. Mr. Foster described UTrust Employee Appreciation activities that were held for Bus

Drivers during the month of September, 2015. VIII. STUDENT SERVICES

A. The Disciplinary Report was approved as presented.

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Teresa Portwood provided the Personnel Committee report. No action was taken.

B. The Budget Committee report was presented by Scott Gillenwaters.

C. Jo Williams provided the Policy Committee report. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve policy 5.1141 Teacher Effect Data on first reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve policy 4.701 Test Security on first reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve policy 1.804 Drug Free Workplace on second reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Glenda Langenberg to approve policy 5.3021 Sick Leave Bank on second reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Don Bell to approve policy 5.3022 Bereavement Leave on second reading. Motion carried. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve Head Start Policies, Plans and Procedure updates as presented. Motion carried.

D. Don Bell presented the Building & Grounds Committee report. Motion by Don Bell and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve the CHS sign replacement as presented. Motion carried. Motion by Don Bell and seconded by Rickey Rose to replace the playground equipment at Norwood Elementary School as presented. Motion carried.

X. ACTION ITEMS

A. Motion by Jo Williams and seconded by Scott Gillenwaters to approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar on second reading. Motion carried.

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B. Motion by Glenda Langenberg and seconded by Teresa Portwood to approve a

request to close Central Office December 21 – 25, 2015 during the first week of Christmas break. Motion carried.

XI. Financial Report

APPROPRIATIONS

Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve transfers 1a-f. Motion carried.

Roll Call Vote

Don Bell Yea John Burrell Yea Dail Cantrell Absent Scott Gillenwaters Yea Glenda Langenberg Yea Teresa Portwood Yea Rickey Rose Yea Jo Williams Yea

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Motion by Scott Gillenwaters and seconded by Rickey Rose to approve transfers 2 a-d. Motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:29 PM. Respectfully submitted by Pam Crawford, recording secretary. ______________________________ _______________________________ Dr. Burrell, Chairman Larry M. Foster, Director of Schools

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY LAW DIRECTOR

ANDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

101 South Main Street, Suite 310

CLINTON, TENNESSEE 37716

N. JAY YEAGER TELEPHONE: (865) 457-6290

Law Director FACSIMILE: (865) 457-3775

Email: jyeager@aclawdirector.com

MEMORANDUM

TO: Ms. Mary Murphy

CC: County Commission

FROM: N. Jay Yeager

DATE: December 15, 2015

RE: Law Director’s Report – December 17, 2015 – County Commission Meeting

Please add the following items to the County Commission Agenda under the Law Director’s Report:

A. Contract Approvals:

1. Matthew Burrell – Tuition Reimbursement Agreement – EMS

2. GGNSC Clinton, LLC – Golden Living Center – Windwood – Revised

3. Regional Forensic Center – Medical Examiner Services – Amendment 1

4. First Place Finish, Inc. – Trustee

5. Express Employment Professionals – Price and Staffing Proposal

6. Express Employment Professionals – Price and Staffing Proposal

7. Express Employment Professionals – Price and Staffing Proposal

8. Z Governmental Grant Contract – Tennessee Dept. of Mental Health & Substances Abuse Services –

Tennessee Felony Court Program – Mayor

9. U.S. Dept. of Justice – Equitable Sharing Request Form – Sheriff Dept.

10. East Tennessee Development District – Community Dev. Block Grant – Project 2015 North Anderson

Co. Water Line Extension – Mayor

11. Next Generation High School Bass Series – Lawson/Kuhlman Group – Tourism

12. First Peoples Bank of TN – Irrevocable Letter of Credit – Emory Vista Subdivision – Public Works

13. Henrietta Caldwell – Transportation – Schools

14. Lamar – Health Dept.

15. Stowers Machinery Corp. – Customer Service Agreement – Buildings & Grounds

16. Comcast Business Service Order Agreement – Additional Telephone Line – Senior Citizen

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Mary Murphy

December 15, 2015

B. New Lawsuits

1) Wilcox v. Sheriff Paul White and Deputy Williams (Wrongful Death)

2) Brenda M. Jones v. ACBOE and AC (Slip and Fall at Norwood M.S.)

C. Lawsuit Updates

1) Vanderbilt Mortgage v. AC and TLBMR (Dismissed, No liability to AC)

2) AC v. Haire (Summary Judgment for Defendant on one count involving chicken manure and urine

runoff. Remaining counts are still pending)

3)

D. Indigent Death – Glenda Patty

E. Notable Deaths

1) Lawrence E. Marlow – Anderson County Sheriff’s Office

2) Lewis Howard, Sr. – Coal Creek Mining and Manufacturing

F. Hiring of Outside Legal Counsel (Action Item)

G. Library Board Commission Appointment. (Action Item)

H. Recovery of Legal Fees (Request for Executive Session)

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ANDERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD

MINUTES

November 9, 2015

Members: Meeting Status

Phil Warfield, Chairman Present

Earl Cagle Present

Karen Lively Present

Terry Brown Present

Brenda Currier Present

Paul Schilling, Park Manager

Amy Emert, Secretary

Visitors

Bill Chapman, Campground Security

Stephanie Wells, Director of Tourism

Gabrielle Land

Steve Mead, Commissioner

Chairman Phil Warfield called the Conservation Board meeting to order at 4:01 on

November 9, 2015.

1st Item of business:

Welcome Visitors.

Introduction of each visitor before the Board and addressing the Board.

Stephanie- Information given for upcoming fishing tournaments in the area

Gabrielle-rules to be enforced by both staff and board

Phil-individual opportunities, issues, documentation

Mike- immediate action taken

Bill-park liability and water levels during fishing tournaments

Steve-Firearm posting at parks

2nd

Item of business:

Motion by Brenda Currier to approve October minutes , seconded by Terry Brown.

Motion Carried

2

3rd

Item of business: Park report by Paul Schilling, Park Manager, and expense report not reviewed. Old

and new business discussed.

4th

Item of Business: Motion by Brenda Currier to allow the purchase of a storage facility for the Park

Manager personal storage in the estimated amount of $2,500. This unit should be

approximately 12x16’, have garage style doors and metal roof. The installation of

blocks is also needed in order to house the storage facility. Motion seconded by

Earl Cagle. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Terry Brown, Seconded by Earl Cagle. Motion carried.

Next meeting

December 14, 2015