The Marshall County Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Conference Room at Jones School.

Members present were Debbie Allen, Jerry Campbell, Kristen Gold, Tim Harrison John McCullough, Craig Michael, Randy Perryman and Ann Tears. Absent was Todd Tietgens.

Mr. Pierce, Director, asked for nominations from the floor for Chairman for the 2006-2007 year. Mr. Harrison nominated Mr. Campbell. Mr. McCullough seconded the motion and Mr. Campbell was elected by a vote of 8-0. Mr. Campbell then asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. McCullough nominated Mr. Harrison with the second by Ms. Tears. Mr. Harrison was elected by a vote of 8-0. Mr. Campbell then informed the Board that every member would serve on each committee. He then distributed a list of committee chairmen (see attached).

Mr. McCullough made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2006 meeting. Ms. Gold seconded the motion and the motion passed 8-0.

The State of Tennessee School Compliance Report certifying that the system is in compliance with Tennessee statutes was presented. Ms. Tears made a motion to approve the report with the second by Ms. Allen. The motion passed 8-0.

Mr. McCullough made a motion to approve an addition to the textbook adoption for 2006, Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and the motion passed 8-0.

Changes to the Dress Code Policy #6.310 were presented for approval (see attached). Ms. Gold, Chairman of the Policy Committee, made a motion to approve the changes with the second by Mr. McCullough. The motion passed 8-0.

Bid approval was the next item on the agenda. Mr. Harrison made a motion to approve the low bidder on propane, Allgas, at a price of $1.44 per gallon. Ms. Tears seconded the motion and the motion passed 8-0.

The following were presented on the consent agenda: The MCHS Student council requesting permission to have a fireworks display on September 21st, MCHS Baseball team to make overnight trip to Jasper, TN on 4/27 for tournament. Ms. Gold made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the second by Mr. Harrison. The motion passed 8-0.

Under new business, Mr. Perryman made a motion to give Mr. Pierce and Mr. Campbell authority to sign a lease with the Chapel Hill Lions Club in order for them to build a concession stand at Forrest. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion and the motion passed 8-0.

In the Director's report, Mr. Pierce distributed a job description for a Social Worker/Attendance Office. This position will replace the Attendance Teacher who recently resigned. Mr. Campbell made a motion to approve the job description. Mr. McCullough seconded the motion and the motion passed 8-0.

Mr. Pierce then distributed guidelines/procedures for cheerleader elections at all county schools (see attached) to be implemented immediately. Mr. McCullough made a motion to approve the guidelines with the second by Ms. Tears. The motion passed 7-0 with Mr. Campbell abstaining.

Mr. Campbell read a note from Jack Keny thanking the Board for the plaque given to him at the August meeting.

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Jerry Campbell, Chairman

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John D. Pierce, Director