Cherokee County Schools Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Opening Prayer

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Welcome

5. Public Comments

6. Roll Call – Establishment of a Quorum

7. Proper Procedures for Board Meeting Notification

8. Adopt Agenda

9. Approve July 15, 2024 Minutes

10. Review 2024-2025 Policy Manual Revisions

11. Approve CCHS Energy Savings Budget
  1. Cherokee County High School

12. Approve CED Mental Health Center Agreement
  1. CED Mental Health Center

13. Declare Item as Surplus Property
  1. 003675 – Ice Maker/Bin – Sand Rock School

14. Approve Personnel Action

A. Resignations
  1. Valerie Arnold, Career Coach at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center – Effective: Immediately
  2. Sarah Richardson, Federal Programs Specialist – Effective: August 1, 2024
  3. Robert Dan Smith, Instructional Paraprofessional at Gaylesville School – Effective: Immediately

B. Certified Placements

Effective: 2024-2025 School Year

  1. Amanda Johnson, Pre-K Teacher at Cedar Bluff School (New Position)
  2. Tyler Tidwell, Secondary Science Teacher at Sand Rock School (Caroline Sentell’s Position) Pending Certification
  3. Jessica Davis, Special Education Teacher at Sand Rock School (Cody Short’s Position) Pending Secondary Certification
  4. Karen Langley, Elementary Teacher at Spring Garden School (Cole Murphy’s Position)

C. Classified Placements
  1. Kaley Reed, Pre-K Auxiliary Paraprofessional at Cedar Bluff School (New Position) – Pending Background Clearance and OSR Requirements
  2. Jennifer Bright, Career Coach at Cherokee County Career and Technology Center – Pending Background Clearance and Verification of Degree (Valerie Arnold’s Position)
  3. Cortney Joseph, Instructional Paraprofessional at Gaylesville School (Robert Dan Smith’s position) – Pending Verification of Credentials
  4. Jessica Fox, Instructional Paraprofessional at Sand Rock School(William Tienken’s Position) Pending Verification of Credentials

D. Contract Positions
  1. Maci Peek, Gifted Education Teacher – Temporary/Part-time Position
  2. Randy Smith, Federal Programs Coordinator
  3. Christa Neyman, Occupational Therapy Services

E. Supplemental Pay
  1. Jessica Walker, Counselor at Cedar Bluff School – 20 Additional Days During Summer Months – Salary based on daily rate
  2. Teresa Dyer, IDEA – RBT Supplement – $1,000

F. Supplement Adjustment

Current Supplement Amount

Secretary / Bookkeepers

Employees may obtain up to two certifications through the Alabama Association of School Business Officials in the amount of $1,000.00 each. Each certification must be maintained every fiscal year.

Bus Shop / Maintenance

Employees may obtain a $500.00 supplement for three (3) State of Alabama or national documented certification. Maximum supplement of $1,500.00

Recommended Supplement Adjustment

Secretary / Bookkeepers

Employees may obtain up to three certifications through the Alabama Association of School Business Officials in the amount of $1,000.00 each. Each certification must be maintained every fiscal year.

Bus Shop / Maintenance

Employees may obtain a $1,000.00 supplement for three (3) State of Alabama or national documented certification. Maximum supplement of $3,000.00 Each certification must be maintained every fiscal year.

G. 2024-2025 Substitute Renewals
  1. Tammy Amos
  2. Craig Anderson
  3. Jennifer Chandler
  4. Victor Crane
  5. David East
  6. Brenda Reynolds
  7. Grady Rhinehart
  8. Celena Sides
  9. Makenze Simpson
  10. Dylan Vaughn
  11. Courtney West
  12. Frances Wiggins

H. 2024-2025 New Substitutes
  1. Sonya Hale
  2. Jennifer Dudley

I. Leave of Absence
  1. Kenneth Farley, Lunchroom Worker at Centre Elementary School
  2. Brooke Ledbetter, Elementary Teacher at Cedar Bluff School

J. Job Postings
  1. School Social Worker – Funded by: 90% Title/10% General Fund (Formerly Federal Programs Specialist)
  2. Art Teacher – Part-time Contract – Funded by: Local Funds

15. Review Current Job Postings

https://hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/e64590f9-2bf7-449a-83a5-2e87b4bbf959?subdivision=Cherokee%20County

2024-7-29 Job Postings

TYPE

JOB TITLE

SYSTEM/SCHOOL

POSTING DATE

CLOSING DATE

At Large

Part-time Bus Driver (2 Positions)

Cedar Bluff School

7/29/2024

Until Filled

At Large

Speech Language Pathologist – Extended Leave Certified Sub

Centre Elementary School

7/15/2024

Until Filled

At Large

Certified Tutor – Temporary Position

Centre Middle School

7/24/2024

Until Filled

At Large

Special Education Paraprofessional

County-wide

7/29/2024

8/5/2024

At Large

School Social Worker

County-wide

7/29/2024

8/12/2024

At Large

Art Teacher – Part-time Contract

County-wide

7/29/2024

8/12/2024

At Large

TEAMS Math Teacher (Internal Posting) – 6 Positions

County-wide

7/15/2024

Until Filled

At Large

TEAMS Science Teacher (Internal Posting) – 5 Positions

County-wide

7/15/2024

Until Filled

At Large

McKinney Vento Resource Room Assistant – Temporary Position

Federal Programs

6/13/2024

Until Filled

At Large

Certified Tutor – Temporary Position

Sand Rock School

*7/1/2024

Until Filled

*Reopened

16. Superintendent’s Update

17. Other
  1. The next board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. and will be held in the Cherokee County Commission Meeting Room.

18. Adjourn
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David DeMarco