The following are the minutes from the Monday, April 10, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting:
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BoardRoom. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Kevin Reep; Reia Thomas; David Wilkerson; and Dorothy Davis. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS; and Jade Huitt, Pre-K Director/ELL Coordinator.
The motion to accept the minutes from the March 13, 2023 meeting was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.
The financial report was reviewed. The motion to accept the report and pay bills was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 7-0.
Mistie McGhee gave the 7-12 Principal/SIS report.
Rosalynda Ellis gave the K-6 Principal/SIS report.
Jade Huitt gave the Pre-K Director/ELL Coordinator report.
Dr. Tucker gave the Superintendent’s Report.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of the PreK Salary Schedule, as presented by Jade Huitt. A motion to accept the request and approve the PreK Salary Schedule was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of the Certified Salary Schedule for 2023-2024 and Rehiring of Staff. A motion to accept the request and approve the Certified Salary Schedule for 2023-2024 and Rehiring of Staff was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Dorothy Davis. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker gave an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (CARES and ESSER included). Heat/air units for both gyms have arrived and will be installed soon. Floor work will continue over the summer.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of ARPA Plan for Submission to DESE. A motion to accept the request and approve of ARPA Plan for Submission to DESE was made by Reia Thomas. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker gave an update and led discussion of Legislative Actions.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of Audit. A motion to accept the request and approve Audit was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of the Special Education Application to DESE. A motion to accept the request and approve the Special Education Application to DESE was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.
The Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. The Board came out of Executive Session.
A letter of resignation, effective Friday, April 7, 2023, from Brenna Leggett, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, was read. A letter of retirement from Dr. Tracy Tucker was given on April 3, 2023, effective June 30, 2023. A letter of resignation for the 2023 2024 school year was received from Ginnie Sellers. A letter of resignation for the 2023-2024 school year was given by Melinda Haire. A letter to retire on June 30, 2023 was given by Kimberly Stratton. The motion to accept the resignations & retirements was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Dorothy Davis. The motion passed 7-0.
A recommendation was made to hire McPherson & Jacobson to search for a Superintendent. The motion to accept the recommendation to hire McPherson & Jacobson to search for a Superintendent was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 7-0.
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.