The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the H.S. Cafeteria. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Kevin Reep; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; and Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS.
The motion to accept the minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting was made by Keivn Reep. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 6-0.
The financial report was reviewed. The motion to accept the report and pay bills was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 6-0.
Mistie McGhee gave the 7-12 Principal/SIS report.
Rosalynda Ellis gave the K-6 Principal/SIS report.
Dr. Tucker gave the Superintendent’s Report.
Dr. Tucker gave an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (CARES and ESSER included).
The Barracuda Back-up Server and Service agreement was presented by Nevada Johnson, which includes $6,000 up front and $5,000 yearly. A motion to approve the Barracuda Back-up Server and Service agreement was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 6-0.
Dr. Tucker gave an update on School Choice applications and procedures.
Dr. Tucker gave a report on training hours for Board Members. A motion to accept the report on training hours for Board Members was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 6-0.
A request for a Winter Formal for students in grades 7-9 was reviewed. The motion to approve the request for a Winter Formal was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 6-0.
A request for approval of ASBA revisions to Board Policy was reviewed. The motion to approve the ASBA revisions to Board Policy was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 6-0.
The Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. The Board came out of Executive Session.
A letter of resignation was received from Jamie Corker. The motion to accept the resignation was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 6-0.
A motion to hire Jade Huitt and Rosalynda Ellis as Prom sponsors was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 6-0.
A recommendation was made to hire JT Best, 2 hours daily, to be paid on an hourly basis as a maintenance worker. The motion to accept the recommendation was made by Reia Thomas. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 6-0.
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 6-0.