The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting:
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; 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 January 9, 2023 meeting was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by David Wilkerson. 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).
A request for approval to accept the TIPS/TAPS bid from Mizzell for Heat/Air for the Elementary Gym (ARPA project) was reviewed. A motion to approve the bid was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by Kevin Reep. The motion passed 6-0.
A request for the approval of the 2023-2024 calendar was reviewed. The motion to accept the 2023-2024 calendar was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 6-0.
A request for approval of the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget was reviewed. The motion to approve the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 6-0.
Dr. Tucker gave an update on the Apptegy Renewal.
A request for approval of the School Board Legal Liability and Employment Practices Liability Insurance was reviewed. The motion to approve the School Board Legal Liability and Employment Practices Liability Insurance was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. 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 Dana Reep, High School Literacy Teacher, effective immediately. A letter of resignation was received from Tabitha Robinson, High School Secretary, effective immediately. The motion to accept these resignations was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 6-0.
A motion to hire Phyllis Steadman as Special Education Teacher was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Kevin Reep. The motion passed 6-0.
A motion to hire Susie Scott as Bus Driver was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 6-0.
A motion to hire Johnny O’Neal as Assistant Transportation and Maintenance Director and substitute bus driver was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 6-0.
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 6-0.