MEMBERS PRESENT: Karen Bell, vice-chair, Grady Akins, Carol
Carter-Estes, Vicky
Foote, Anne Henning-Rowan, Joe Mays, Linda Pride and Ben Rudd
MEMBER ABSENT: Bob Alvey
PLACE: Jackson-Madison County Board of Education
MOMENT OF SILENCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion was made to approve the agenda. This was unanimously
approved.
1. Mays 2. Foote
DRESS CODE POLICY
Dr. Zambito explained changes and additions made to the proposed dress
code policy after the public hearing that was held on Monday, May 21,
2007. A motion was made to accept the dress code policy.
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1. Mays 2. Foote
Carol Carter-Estes asked about a statement that the principal would
make certain that everybody is treated in the same manner. Dr. Zambito
stated that the following statement would be added: these guidelines
will be applied consistently to all students. Dr. Zambito stated if
the dress code is passed the next step I will take will be to put
together a group that includes students, teachers, administrators and
parents to determine a consistent consequence approach and look at an
incentive.
A vote was taken on Mr. Mays' motion with the added sentence. This
was unanimously approved.
UNITARY STATUS – MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSION
Dale Conder, attorney, stated the County Commission had voted on
Monday, May 21, 2007, not to participate in a private meeting but did
indicate they would participate in a public meeting. A motion was made
to change the private meeting to a public meeting.
1. Pride 2. Foote
After discussion, a vote was taken on Ms. Pride’s motion. This was
unanimously approved.
A motion was made that at the public meeting all Board members be
allowed to speak.
1. Pride 2. Henning-Rowan
Ms. Carter-Estes stated for clarification that this would include
county commissioners and parties involved
A vote was taken on Ms. Pride’s motion. This was unanimously
approved.
Mr. Conder stated the public meeting would follow the same
guidelines as a special called meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made to adjourn. This was unanimously approved. The
meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
1. Rudd 2. Foote
