1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:05:23,660 We'll 2 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:26,920 call to order the Collierville School Board business meeting for March 3 00:05:27,080 --> 00:05:30,420 24th. Ms. McElroy, if you please call the roll. 4 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:31,900 Bailey? 5 00:05:32,100 --> 00:05:33,040 Here. 6 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:33,920 Mr. Childers? 7 00:05:34,220 --> 00:05:34,420 Here. 8 00:05:35,160 --> 00:05:35,760 Ms. Chisholm? 9 00:05:36,550 --> 00:05:36,550 Here. 10 00:05:36,580 --> 00:05:37,420 Mr. Cox? 11 00:05:37,680 --> 00:05:37,770 Here. 12 00:05:38,260 --> 00:05:38,900 Ms. Gibbs? 13 00:05:39,080 --> 00:05:39,260 Here. 14 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:41,480 Everyone is here. 15 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:46,760 I tell you what, I love the energy when we get a bunch of teachers and supporters 16 00:05:46,820 --> 00:05:50,560 here. Thank you all for being here tonight. Let's all bow our heads for a moment. 17 00:05:53,540 --> 00:05:57,360 Our Heavenly Father, for this wonderful day you've given us, we are so thankful, 18 00:05:57,420 --> 00:06:01,340 and for this school system, and we just want to lift up 19 00:06:01,900 --> 00:06:04,920 all of our teachers, all of our administrators who give so 20 00:06:05,020 --> 00:06:08,496 muchOf their time and effort and love to our 21 00:06:08,596 --> 00:06:09,596 students. And 22 00:06:10,396 --> 00:06:12,316 we ask that you be with us, guide and direct us. 23 00:06:12,376 --> 00:06:15,596 Let we always look to you in all we say, we all we do. 24 00:06:16,256 --> 00:06:17,696 Pray these things in your name. Amen. 25 00:06:18,866 --> 00:06:18,866 Amen. 26 00:06:18,916 --> 00:06:19,416 All right. 27 00:06:19,796 --> 00:06:20,116 Amen. 28 00:06:25,716 --> 00:06:29,266 Here we go. Let's stand for the pledge. 29 00:06:29,266 --> 00:06:30,526 If you're able, please put your hands over your heart and join us. 30 00:06:30,526 --> 00:06:34,516 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to 31 00:06:34,556 --> 00:06:38,275 the Republic for which it stands, one nation under 32 00:06:38,376 --> 00:06:42,156 God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 33 00:06:50,356 --> 00:06:54,096 Our first item is special recognitions, and we want 34 00:06:54,136 --> 00:06:57,796 to welcome a good friend of ours, Michelle McKissick, 35 00:06:58,316 --> 00:07:01,996 TSPA Vice President and a dear friend of Collierville 36 00:07:02,136 --> 00:07:05,816 Schools, to make a presentation. Thank you. Welcome. 37 00:07:06,156 --> 00:07:09,616 Thank you so much, Chairman Cox. I have to take a little bit of just personal 38 00:07:09,636 --> 00:07:13,616 privilege here to say that the members of this amazing board, I serve on 39 00:07:13,656 --> 00:07:17,506 the Memphis-Shelby County School Board, but you would not know that we weren't all 40 00:07:17,536 --> 00:07:20,976 family. We see each other at conferences in 41 00:07:21,056 --> 00:07:24,936 Nashville, and when we go to some national conferences, and they represent so well. 42 00:07:25,576 --> 00:07:29,136 I'm just so excited to be here tonight to see you guys in your official capacity. 43 00:07:29,196 --> 00:07:30,056 You look so good. 44 00:07:30,086 --> 00:07:30,616 Thank you. 45 00:07:30,676 --> 00:07:34,536 All right, so let's get down to business because this is really great what we are 46 00:07:34,576 --> 00:07:37,976 here for tonight. It is my privilege, my honor to 47 00:07:38,016 --> 00:07:41,876 present the TSPA Board of Distinction Award to the 48 00:07:41,896 --> 00:07:44,015 Collierville School Board. Let's give it up for them. 49 00:07:48,576 --> 00:07:52,556 The Board of Distinction Award is one of TSPA's 50 00:07:52,656 --> 00:07:55,896 most prestigious awards, and I commend the board for meeting the 51 00:07:55,936 --> 00:07:59,566 requirements in four key areas: planning, 52 00:08:00,096 --> 00:08:03,156 policy, promotion, and board development. 53 00:08:03,836 --> 00:08:07,576 As you know, the requirements are extensive and not every board 54 00:08:07,656 --> 00:08:11,596 qualifies as a board of distinction. I'll just leave it at that. 55 00:08:13,436 --> 00:08:14,176 However, 56 00:08:15,216 --> 00:08:17,896 this board is among the select few. 57 00:08:18,496 --> 00:08:22,436 On behalf of the Tennessee School Board Association, I'm so proud 58 00:08:22,476 --> 00:08:26,366 to present the Board of Distinction Award to the Collierville Board of 59 00:08:26,496 --> 00:08:28,436 Education. Congratulations. 60 00:08:35,696 --> 00:08:39,576 So I was told the award was here on hand, but if it's not, we 61 00:08:39,656 --> 00:08:41,917 will make sure it gets to you in- 62 00:08:42,156 --> 00:08:42,605 Can we get our picture in? 63 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:43,956 Oh, yeah. I'd love a picture. 64 00:08:44,556 --> 00:08:47,696 We have our teachers and our administrators work so hard. 65 00:08:47,776 --> 00:08:49,416 We have to work hard to keep up. 66 00:08:49,496 --> 00:08:49,736 Okay. 67 00:08:49,936 --> 00:08:50,256 So thank you. 68 00:08:50,496 --> 00:08:53,196 I tell by this room tonight, you can tell you guys are doing great things. 69 00:08:53,676 --> 00:08:53,916 Oh, 70 00:08:54,436 --> 00:09:04,316 you're 71 00:09:04,656 --> 00:09:07,586 such a queen. Yay! 72 00:09:07,596 --> 00:09:13,056 I'm 73 00:09:13,066 --> 00:09:15,416 a little goofy y'all. 74 00:09:15,466 --> 00:09:15,695 Yeah. How 75 00:09:15,816 --> 00:09:21,576 about 76 00:09:21,586 --> 00:09:25,556 I get 77 00:09:25,576 --> 00:09:25,996 up here? 78 00:09:26,006 --> 00:09:27,036 One, two. All right. 79 00:09:27,276 --> 00:09:40,646 Ready? 80 00:09:41,576 --> 00:09:56,556 Thank 81 00:09:58,756 --> 00:10:04,526 you. 82 00:10:12,116 --> 00:10:14,756 Well, congratulations to all the rest of you are wonderful awardees. 83 00:10:15,136 --> 00:10:17,096 I can be here all night because I care about a bunch of you. 84 00:10:17,836 --> 00:10:21,126 I have to keep going. Bye, bye now. 85 00:10:22,776 --> 00:10:25,216 All right, now for the ones that we really want to honor. Mr. 86 00:10:25,496 --> 00:10:29,116 Jeff Jones, come up to talk to us about Educators of the 87 00:10:29,216 --> 00:10:29,596 Year. 88 00:10:37,476 --> 00:10:39,716 Thank you, Chairman Cox, board members, guests. 89 00:10:40,376 --> 00:10:44,296 It's my honor this evening to introduce to you some very special educators. 90 00:10:45,276 --> 00:10:48,036 Since the inception of our municipal school district, Collierville Schools has 91 00:10:48,076 --> 00:10:51,636 proudly hosted an annual recognition program honoring outstanding 92 00:10:51,676 --> 00:10:55,556 educators across our district. While the format of this recognition 93 00:10:55,596 --> 00:10:59,496 has evolved over the years, we're gathered here tonight to publicly celebrate our 94 00:10:59,696 --> 00:11:02,805 2026 Collierville Schools Educators of the Year. 95 00:11:03,456 --> 00:11:07,136 Nine teachers, one principal, and one central office 96 00:11:07,256 --> 00:11:07,916 supervisor. 97 00:11:08,736 --> 00:11:12,676 Each honoree will receive a personalized plaque presented on behalf of the district 98 00:11:12,776 --> 00:11:16,456 by Superintendent Dyer, along with a generous monetary 99 00:11:16,466 --> 00:11:18,636 honorarium from our community sponsors. 100 00:11:19,676 --> 00:11:23,476 Before we proceed, I want to take a moment to highlight just how exceptional 101 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:25,396 this year's honorees truly are. 102 00:11:26,696 --> 00:11:30,116 As you are already aware, Collierville Schools is home to both the 103 00:11:30,126 --> 00:11:33,336 '25-'26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year 104 00:11:34,236 --> 00:11:38,216 and the '25-'26 Tennessee Principal of the Year. 105 00:11:39,056 --> 00:11:42,816 This remarkable achievement speaks volumes about the quality of educators we have 106 00:11:42,836 --> 00:11:46,696 the privilege to serve alongside each day and affirms the strength of 107 00:11:46,716 --> 00:11:48,316 our schools across the district. 108 00:11:49,196 --> 00:11:53,176 The 2026 Teachers of the Year were selected through the most rigorous process 109 00:11:53,276 --> 00:11:54,936 our district has ever implemented. 110 00:11:56,056 --> 00:11:59,736 Expectations were raised, the criteria were applied with greater 111 00:11:59,836 --> 00:12:03,716 depth and scrutiny, and the pool of candidates was stronger than it has ever 112 00:12:03,756 --> 00:12:04,096 been. 113 00:12:05,596 --> 00:12:09,366 Being named a Teacher of the Year in Collierville Schools in 2026 is a distinction 114 00:12:09,396 --> 00:12:12,968 of the highest orderThe educators we recognize tonight 115 00:12:13,028 --> 00:12:16,448 represent the very best of Collierville Schools and are true leaders in their 116 00:12:16,468 --> 00:12:17,008 profession. 117 00:12:18,028 --> 00:12:21,568 Before introducing our honorees, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to 118 00:12:21,578 --> 00:12:25,188 our sponsors and thank them for their generous support in public education. 119 00:12:26,608 --> 00:12:28,058 We're honored to have with us tonight Mr. 120 00:12:28,288 --> 00:12:31,888 Kent Richey, President of Landers Auto Group, who will award 121 00:12:32,048 --> 00:12:35,848 each of our nine teachers of the year a check in the amount of 122 00:12:35,858 --> 00:12:37,828 $5,000. 123 00:12:45,128 --> 00:12:48,918 For more than four decades, Kent Richey has gone above and beyond to support 124 00:12:49,008 --> 00:12:51,088 students and teachers throughout the Mid-South. 125 00:12:51,848 --> 00:12:55,748 He regularly helps to fund classroom projects in all nine of our schools, 126 00:12:56,348 --> 00:12:59,498 and the Landers name is proudly displayed over our outdoor athletic 127 00:12:59,588 --> 00:13:01,328 complex at Collierville High School. 128 00:13:02,438 --> 00:13:06,308 As a result of his multiple philanthropic efforts designed to provide long-term 129 00:13:06,388 --> 00:13:08,118 benefits for the greater Memphis area, 130 00:13:09,068 --> 00:13:12,708 Kent was selected as one of only six Ford Motor 131 00:13:12,788 --> 00:13:16,588 Company dealers across the globe to receive the 132 00:13:16,628 --> 00:13:19,968 Salute to Dealers Honor in 2026. 133 00:13:20,508 --> 00:13:22,688 Please join me in welcoming and thanking Mr. Kent Richey. 134 00:13:31,928 --> 00:13:34,098 Thank you. Get my crying towel out. 135 00:13:34,128 --> 00:13:34,928 Before we start, 136 00:13:36,028 --> 00:13:39,228 to the board, thank you. You set the tone. 137 00:13:39,288 --> 00:13:42,798 You've been an exemplary leader in education since you started this 138 00:13:43,548 --> 00:13:45,068 12, 13 years ago. 139 00:13:46,088 --> 00:13:49,488 Ms. Wanda, I know you've served from the beginning, and we are going to miss you, 140 00:13:49,608 --> 00:13:51,618 Chairman Cox, or the rest of the members. 141 00:13:51,688 --> 00:13:55,428 I salute what you do, and this is just a manifestation 142 00:13:55,508 --> 00:13:59,448 of the program that you have put in place, and we're proud to 143 00:13:59,788 --> 00:14:02,868 participate. My wife is here with me. Janice, you want to stand up? 144 00:14:04,548 --> 00:14:04,848 I have 145 00:14:06,308 --> 00:14:10,168 some of my business partners here, Taylor Wunderes, Nikki Hudlin, Don 146 00:14:10,248 --> 00:14:13,648 Kitchens. You all see Don through the Ford Store. 147 00:14:14,308 --> 00:14:17,488 Many of us live in this community. Many of our employees live in this community. 148 00:14:17,688 --> 00:14:19,288 Most of our customers live in this community. 149 00:14:19,908 --> 00:14:22,728 Nothing is more important than this school system. 150 00:14:22,788 --> 00:14:26,688 We just recruited a senior level manager from New York State. 151 00:14:27,768 --> 00:14:31,308 Gave him any place he wanted to live. He came down and visited all the schools. 152 00:14:31,348 --> 00:14:35,168 He brought an 11th grader, a ninth grader, and a K-five. 153 00:14:35,668 --> 00:14:37,807 They enrolled at Collierville School System today. 154 00:14:38,428 --> 00:14:41,228 So that is a testament to what you've done, and 155 00:14:42,168 --> 00:14:45,228 the one school, one town resonates with us. 156 00:14:45,508 --> 00:14:49,308 Kent, we can't thank you enough for all that you do, for not just 157 00:14:49,348 --> 00:14:50,028 tonight but for- 158 00:14:50,468 --> 00:14:52,768 We love participating. So I asked Dr. 159 00:14:52,798 --> 00:14:56,188 Dyer when we were doing the school kickoff if we could 160 00:14:56,688 --> 00:15:00,228 honor the teachers of the year this year with a little more 161 00:15:00,268 --> 00:15:03,548 generous stipend. And even though the money comes 162 00:15:03,668 --> 00:15:07,628 from Janice and I personally, it's made possible by all those little cars 163 00:15:07,648 --> 00:15:09,888 that run around with Landers on the back of it. 164 00:15:10,888 --> 00:15:14,228 From the looks of the parking lot, some of you need to start participating. 165 00:15:19,108 --> 00:15:22,648 We've brought a photographer. We're going to take your picture, and we've brought a 166 00:15:22,668 --> 00:15:25,948 mock-up check that you can take back home, and you can hang in your kitchen, your 167 00:15:26,028 --> 00:15:29,048 den, or you can hang it by your mailbox, or you can take it and put it in your 168 00:15:29,088 --> 00:15:31,228 classroom if you want to. 169 00:15:32,608 --> 00:15:36,518 Many years ago, a teacher got me by the hand, called my mother, 170 00:15:36,988 --> 00:15:40,698 and said, "Meet me at the Carnegie Public Library in Blytheville, 171 00:15:40,768 --> 00:15:41,348 Arkansas." 172 00:15:44,808 --> 00:15:46,608 Made a profound difference in my life. 173 00:15:47,508 --> 00:15:48,448 Taught me how to read, 174 00:15:49,508 --> 00:15:50,628 taught me the importance of reading 175 00:15:51,488 --> 00:15:55,378 and the importance of school, and every time I 176 00:15:55,448 --> 00:15:55,848 do this, 177 00:15:57,168 --> 00:16:01,008 I think about her and my mother and how important that one 178 00:16:01,048 --> 00:16:04,068 teacher was to me at a critical time in my life. 179 00:16:04,608 --> 00:16:06,328 So do we want to call these out? 180 00:16:06,468 --> 00:16:08,318 Yeah. If you want to stand against Dr. Dyer. 181 00:16:08,368 --> 00:16:08,378 Okay. 182 00:16:08,378 --> 00:16:10,848 I said as I call them, we'll get pictures. 183 00:16:11,808 --> 00:16:12,208 All right. 184 00:16:12,268 --> 00:16:12,648 Thank you. 185 00:16:13,168 --> 00:16:13,288 Go 186 00:16:13,298 --> 00:16:22,618 get 187 00:16:22,618 --> 00:16:23,608 them. 188 00:16:23,677 --> 00:16:26,668 While they're getting set up, want to let you know that we are all so grateful 189 00:16:26,728 --> 00:16:30,048 tonight to continue our longtime partnership with the Collierville Rotary Club. 190 00:16:30,707 --> 00:16:33,798 For more than two decades, the Rotary Club has supported public education in 191 00:16:33,808 --> 00:16:37,448 Collierville through the granting of student scholarships, sponsorship of the 192 00:16:37,488 --> 00:16:41,238 Collierville High School Interact Club, volunteering at the Dragon Games, 193 00:16:41,508 --> 00:16:43,758 and providing awards to Educators of the Year. 194 00:16:45,008 --> 00:16:47,858 Tonight, we are pleased to welcome the chair of the Collierville Rotary Foundation, 195 00:16:48,128 --> 00:16:51,608 Ms. Terri Dean, who will present both our Principal of the Year and our Supervisor 196 00:16:51,628 --> 00:16:54,368 of the Year a check in the amount of $1,000. 197 00:16:54,958 --> 00:16:58,198 So thank you, Terri, and thanks to all Collierville Rotarians for investing in 198 00:16:58,228 --> 00:17:01,658 Collierville schools. And if you are a Collierville Rotarian, would you just stand 199 00:17:01,688 --> 00:17:04,128 up and be recognized or raise your hand to be recognized? 200 00:17:05,768 --> 00:17:07,748 Thank you. 201 00:17:09,348 --> 00:17:10,488 All right, at this time, 202 00:17:11,368 --> 00:17:13,709 let's get to know these outstanding educators a little better. 203 00:17:14,328 --> 00:17:17,588 Educators, when your name is called, please come forward, receive your plaque, 204 00:17:17,729 --> 00:17:20,168 receive your check, and remain for photos. 205 00:17:21,568 --> 00:17:24,229 From Collierville High School, Allison Collier. 206 00:17:31,948 --> 00:17:35,768 Ms. Collier has been an educator for 18 years, all of those at 207 00:17:35,808 --> 00:17:39,108 Collierville High, where she teaches Advanced Placement US History and dual 208 00:17:39,168 --> 00:17:40,508 enrollment American Government. 209 00:17:41,148 --> 00:17:44,028 She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching 210 00:17:44,068 --> 00:17:47,408 degree, both from the University of Memphis, and a Master of Arts degree in 211 00:17:47,468 --> 00:17:49,378 American History from Ashland University. 212 00:17:50,288 --> 00:17:54,018 Outside of school, Ms. Collier enjoys hiking, reading mystery novels and historical 213 00:17:54,068 --> 00:17:57,948 nonfiction, and taking long summer road trips across the country to enjoy 214 00:17:57,968 --> 00:17:59,818 historical sites and natural beauty. 215 00:18:00,748 --> 00:18:03,288 In addition to her selection as the building level Teacher of the Year, Ms. 216 00:18:03,308 --> 00:18:06,688 Collier is also the Collierville School's district level High School Teacher of the 217 00:18:06,788 --> 00:18:10,308 Year. Your 2026 CHS Best Teacher of the Year is Allison Collier. 218 00:18:16,536 --> 00:18:20,016 Next, from Bailey Station Elementary, Ashley Billions. 219 00:18:26,016 --> 00:18:29,796 Ms. Billions has 26 years of teaching experience, 21 of those at 220 00:18:29,836 --> 00:18:33,246 Bailey Station, where she currently teaches third-grade language arts and social 221 00:18:33,336 --> 00:18:36,836 studies. Ms. Billions holds a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood 222 00:18:36,896 --> 00:18:40,796 education from the University of Memphis and a Master of Education degree from 223 00:18:40,856 --> 00:18:43,216 Union University. When not teaching, Ms. 224 00:18:43,296 --> 00:18:46,926 Billions enjoys making home improvements during her breaks from school and spending 225 00:18:46,926 --> 00:18:49,416 time with family, especially her granddaughter, Blair. 226 00:18:50,096 --> 00:18:53,516 Your 2026 BSES Teacher of the Year, Ashley Billions. 227 00:19:00,196 --> 00:19:03,136 Next, from Collierville Elementary, Meg Payne. 228 00:19:08,616 --> 00:19:11,006 Ms. Payne has 17 years of experience as a teacher. 229 00:19:11,076 --> 00:19:13,716 The last nine of those have been spent at Collierville Elementary, where she 230 00:19:13,756 --> 00:19:17,036 teaches special education in the Resource A classroom. 231 00:19:17,656 --> 00:19:20,556 Ms. Payne earned her bachelor's degree in child and family studies from the 232 00:19:20,595 --> 00:19:24,256 University of Tennessee at Martin and her master's degree in comprehensive special 233 00:19:24,276 --> 00:19:27,636 education from the University of Memphis. When not at school, Ms. 234 00:19:27,656 --> 00:19:31,436 Payne enjoys reading, singing, and cheering for her three children as they compete 235 00:19:31,496 --> 00:19:35,376 in multiple sports. Your 2026 CES Teacher of the Year, 236 00:19:35,696 --> 00:19:36,236 Meg Payne. 237 00:19:41,376 --> 00:19:44,736 Next, from Crosswind Elementary School, Cathy House. 238 00:19:51,116 --> 00:19:54,716 Ms. House is in her 27th year as an educator, eight of those at 239 00:19:54,756 --> 00:19:57,996 Crosswind, where she currently teaches third-grade math and science. 240 00:19:58,736 --> 00:20:02,606 Ms. House holds a bachelor's degree in education from Memphis State University. 241 00:20:03,216 --> 00:20:06,726 When not at school, she enjoys gardening, traveling, completing puzzles, 242 00:20:06,956 --> 00:20:10,656 reading, spending quality time with family, and sitting outside in a 243 00:20:10,736 --> 00:20:13,216 rocking chair, just enjoying nature. 244 00:20:13,276 --> 00:20:16,576 Your 2026 Crosswind Elementary Teacher of the Year is Cathy House. 245 00:20:21,916 --> 00:20:24,555 From Schilling Farms Elementary, Nakia White. 246 00:20:30,816 --> 00:20:34,776 Ms. White has 26 years of experience in education, the last seven of those at 247 00:20:34,816 --> 00:20:38,796 Schilling Farms, where she teaches third-grade language arts and social studies. 248 00:20:38,816 --> 00:20:42,106 Ms. White holds a Bachelor of Science degree in human learning and a Master of 249 00:20:42,176 --> 00:20:45,416 Science in Education degree in curriculum instruction, both from the University of 250 00:20:45,476 --> 00:20:49,236 Tennessee at Martin, and a Master of Education degree in educational leadership 251 00:20:49,296 --> 00:20:52,215 from Tennessee State University. When not at school, Ms. 252 00:20:52,256 --> 00:20:55,806 White enjoys shopping, traveling, sports, spending time with family, and 253 00:20:55,856 --> 00:20:59,836 experiencing new things. Your 2026 SFES 254 00:20:59,936 --> 00:21:01,596 Teacher of the Year, Nakia White. 255 00:21:07,016 --> 00:21:09,456 From Sycamore Elementary, Jenna Burke. 256 00:21:14,676 --> 00:21:18,656 Ms. Burke has 18 years of experience as an educator, 10 of those at Sycamore, 257 00:21:18,736 --> 00:21:22,476 where she currently teaches STEM in grades pre-K through five. Ms. 258 00:21:22,556 --> 00:21:26,046 Burke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a Master of 259 00:21:26,116 --> 00:21:29,496 Education degree in curriculum instruction, both from Middle Tennessee State 260 00:21:29,596 --> 00:21:33,426 University, and a Master of Education degree in school administration from 261 00:21:33,496 --> 00:21:36,416 Austin Peay State University. When not at school, Ms. 262 00:21:36,436 --> 00:21:40,326 Burke enjoys gardening, coaching competitive soccer, and hanging out with her 263 00:21:40,336 --> 00:21:44,316 family. In addition to her selection as a building-level teacher of the year, Ms. 264 00:21:44,396 --> 00:21:48,256 Burke was also selected as the district-level elementary school teacher 265 00:21:48,296 --> 00:21:51,796 of the year. Your 2026 Sycamore Elementary Teacher of the Year, Jenna 266 00:21:51,816 --> 00:21:53,276 Burke. 267 00:21:57,936 --> 00:22:01,156 From Terra Oaks Elementary, Neil Asbury. 268 00:22:07,516 --> 00:22:11,426 Mr. Asbury's taught for 28 years, 12 of those at Terra Oaks, 269 00:22:11,476 --> 00:22:14,016 where he teaches fourth-grade math. Mr. 270 00:22:14,076 --> 00:22:17,236 Asbury holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of 271 00:22:17,296 --> 00:22:21,156 Memphis and a master's degree in education from Union University. 272 00:22:21,936 --> 00:22:25,716 When not at school, Mr. Asbury enjoys reading, going to the movies, 273 00:22:25,956 --> 00:22:27,456 and playing disc golf. 274 00:22:28,256 --> 00:22:31,916 Your 2026 Terra Oaks Elementary Teacher of the Year, Neil Asbury. 275 00:22:38,435 --> 00:22:40,956 From Collierville Middle School, Amy Shelton. 276 00:22:47,036 --> 00:22:50,936 Ms. Shelton has 26 years of teaching experience, all of those at 277 00:22:51,016 --> 00:22:54,576 Collierville Middle, where she teaches sixth-grade social studies. Ms. 278 00:22:54,586 --> 00:22:57,696 Shelton holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of 279 00:22:57,756 --> 00:23:01,386 Memphis and a master's degree in education from Union University. 280 00:23:02,136 --> 00:23:05,916 Outside of school, Ms. Shelton enjoys crafting, gardening, and watching 281 00:23:05,956 --> 00:23:09,866 movies with her family. Your 2026 CMS Teacher of the 282 00:23:09,976 --> 00:23:11,496 Year, Amy Shelton. 283 00:23:17,276 --> 00:23:20,316 From West Collierville Middle School, Britta Hall. 284 00:23:24,936 --> 00:23:28,836 Ms. Hall has 20 years of teaching experience, all of those 285 00:23:28,876 --> 00:23:32,836 at West Collierville Middle, where she teaches string orchestra to 286 00:23:32,876 --> 00:23:33,876 grades six through eight. 287 00:23:34,696 --> 00:23:38,076 Ms. Hall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education from Ball State 288 00:23:38,136 --> 00:23:41,896 University and a master's degree in curriculum, instruction, and 289 00:23:41,956 --> 00:23:45,816 assessment from Walden University. Outside of school, Ms. 290 00:23:45,856 --> 00:23:49,386 Hall enjoys indoor activities like reading and playing board games, 291 00:23:49,816 --> 00:23:52,736 as well as outdoor activities like hiking and playing pickleball. 292 00:23:53,436 --> 00:23:56,476 She also stays busy with her two children's sports schedules. 293 00:23:57,256 --> 00:24:00,356 In addition to her selection as a building-level teacher of the year, Ms. 294 00:24:00,396 --> 00:24:04,296 Hall was also selected as the Collierville School's district-level middle school 295 00:24:04,396 --> 00:24:08,056 teacher of the year. Your 2026 WCMS Teacher of the Year, 296 00:24:08,316 --> 00:24:08,766 Britta Hall. 297 00:24:15,876 --> 00:24:17,636 In addition to a teacher of the year... Thank you. 298 00:24:18,856 --> 00:24:21,676 Thank you to the Ritchies and to the whole Landers team. Thank you. 299 00:24:29,606 --> 00:24:31,526 Oh, can we do one more photo? I'm sorry. 300 00:24:32,746 --> 00:24:34,176 Teachers, can we all come back up to the front? 301 00:24:34,266 --> 00:24:37,406 Can we do one group photo of the teachers with your Landers checks? 302 00:24:37,726 --> 00:24:38,906 Yes. 303 00:24:44,526 --> 00:24:48,366 Blue or the pink? 304 00:24:48,526 --> 00:24:52,186 We're all going to 305 00:24:52,196 --> 00:24:54,746 get you in it? Do you want to? I mean, we can. 306 00:24:54,826 --> 00:24:56,226 It'll go black, but that's fine. 307 00:24:57,156 --> 00:24:59,726 All 308 00:24:59,736 --> 00:25:06,606 right. 309 00:25:08,916 --> 00:25:09,726 Ready? 310 00:25:10,446 --> 00:25:10,835 There we go. 311 00:25:10,835 --> 00:25:10,926 There 312 00:25:12,726 --> 00:25:14,826 we 313 00:25:16,086 --> 00:25:20,106 go. 314 00:25:20,806 --> 00:25:22,566 One, two, three. Okay, one more, stay there. Sorry. 315 00:25:24,386 --> 00:25:26,546 All right, here we go. Three, two, one. 316 00:25:27,446 --> 00:25:27,846 All right. 317 00:25:27,906 --> 00:25:30,656 And one more round of applause for the richees and the Landers officers. 318 00:25:36,246 --> 00:25:37,526 All right. But we're not done. 319 00:25:39,226 --> 00:25:42,726 At this time, I'd like to ask Terry Dean to come to the front with Dr. 320 00:25:42,906 --> 00:25:43,226 Dyer. 321 00:25:44,526 --> 00:25:47,866 In addition to a Teacher of the Year, the State of Tennessee annually recognizes 322 00:25:47,886 --> 00:25:50,986 the Principal of the Year and a Central Office Supervisor of the Year. 323 00:25:51,566 --> 00:25:53,806 Collierville Schools is proud to join in this tradition. 324 00:25:54,426 --> 00:25:57,786 So please join me tonight in recognizing these two outstanding individuals. 325 00:25:58,826 --> 00:25:59,206 First, 326 00:26:00,386 --> 00:26:04,106 our Collierville Schools Principal of the Year from Sycamore Elementary School, Ms. 327 00:26:04,266 --> 00:26:05,646 Julie Manheim. 328 00:26:12,786 --> 00:26:13,806 Ms. 329 00:26:14,846 --> 00:26:18,666 Manheim has been a professional educator for 28 years, having served as a 330 00:26:18,706 --> 00:26:22,606 classroom teacher, an assistant principal at both the elementary and the middle 331 00:26:22,686 --> 00:26:26,206 school levels, and for the past 11 years as principal at Sycamore 332 00:26:26,266 --> 00:26:29,996 Elementary, which for the past three consecutive 333 00:26:30,086 --> 00:26:34,026 school years has achieved level five TVI status, received 334 00:26:34,046 --> 00:26:38,026 a letter grade of A on the state report card, and been designated as a reward 335 00:26:38,086 --> 00:26:40,526 school by the Tennessee Department of Education. 336 00:26:45,706 --> 00:26:49,506 Ms. Manheim holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree 337 00:26:49,526 --> 00:26:52,346 in leadership and policy studies, both from the University of Memphis. 338 00:26:52,966 --> 00:26:56,766 Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music, watching sports, especially 339 00:26:56,866 --> 00:27:00,846 football and basketball, and spending time with her family playing board games such 340 00:27:00,886 --> 00:27:02,786 as Hitster and Scattergories. 341 00:27:03,906 --> 00:27:07,866 Ms. Manheim also describes herself as an aspiring golfer and 342 00:27:07,926 --> 00:27:11,866 pickleball player. Our 2026 Collierville Schools Principal of the 343 00:27:11,946 --> 00:27:13,406 Year is Julie Manheim. 344 00:27:20,366 --> 00:27:23,546 Finally, our Collierville Schools Supervisor of the Year, Ms. 345 00:27:23,666 --> 00:27:24,986 McKenzie Perkins. 346 00:27:31,466 --> 00:27:35,315 Ms. Perkins has nine years of experience in public education, having served as 347 00:27:35,326 --> 00:27:38,796 both a professional school counselor and the prevention counselor at Collierville 348 00:27:38,866 --> 00:27:40,766 High School before coming to the central office. 349 00:27:41,406 --> 00:27:44,766 For the past six years, she has served as the district's counseling and threat 350 00:27:44,806 --> 00:27:47,626 assessment supervisor in the Department of Student Services. 351 00:27:48,446 --> 00:27:52,146 Ms. Perkins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Rhodes College, go 352 00:27:52,166 --> 00:27:52,526 Lynx, 353 00:27:53,686 --> 00:27:56,906 along with a Master of Science degree in school counseling and a graduate 354 00:27:56,966 --> 00:28:00,446 certificate in clinical mental health counseling, both from the University of 355 00:28:00,506 --> 00:28:00,876 Memphis. 356 00:28:01,696 --> 00:28:04,886 She is one of only 275 professionals 357 00:28:04,986 --> 00:28:08,936 nationwide to hold the Certified Threat Manager designation 358 00:28:08,946 --> 00:28:11,226 through the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. 359 00:28:11,906 --> 00:28:15,815 She's a national certified counselor and a certified master trainer in 360 00:28:15,886 --> 00:28:19,266 behavioral threat assessment through the Department of Homeland Security. 361 00:28:19,806 --> 00:28:23,766 A published author and sought-after public speaker, she has trained 362 00:28:23,846 --> 00:28:27,746 educators, school resource officers, mental health professionals, 363 00:28:27,846 --> 00:28:31,346 and school leaders across the country on targeted violence 364 00:28:31,426 --> 00:28:34,736 prevention, crisis response, and school safety. 365 00:28:35,486 --> 00:28:39,266 For the past two years, she has also led the district-wide implementation of 366 00:28:39,486 --> 00:28:41,656 Capturing Kids' Hearts in Collierville Schools. 367 00:28:42,406 --> 00:28:46,225 Outside of work, Ms. Perkins enjoys traveling, playing tennis, 368 00:28:46,946 --> 00:28:50,466 making memories with her husband and their two sons, and cheering on her 369 00:28:50,606 --> 00:28:52,186 favorite Georgia Bulldogs. 370 00:28:53,086 --> 00:28:56,796 Your 2026 Collierville Schools Supervisor of the Year is McKenzie 371 00:28:57,086 --> 00:28:57,436 Perkins. 372 00:28:57,436 --> 00:28:57,466 McKenzie Perkins. 373 00:29:05,086 --> 00:29:12,966 Oh, 374 00:29:13,046 --> 00:29:13,366 one more? 375 00:29:13,626 --> 00:29:13,986 One more. 376 00:29:16,746 --> 00:29:20,346 Please join me in congratulating all of our educators of the year and thanking 377 00:29:20,546 --> 00:29:22,036 them for their selfless service to our 378 00:29:25,066 --> 00:29:25,606 district. 379 00:29:25,806 --> 00:29:28,026 Where are you going, 380 00:29:28,096 --> 00:29:33,186 mom? 381 00:29:33,476 --> 00:29:37,206 And at this time, families, educators of the year, you are welcome to depart 382 00:29:37,326 --> 00:29:39,426 unless you'd like to sit through the business portion of our meeting. 383 00:30:32,490 --> 00:31:13,770 All 384 00:31:13,850 --> 00:31:17,270 right. Our next item, following all that energy, Mr. 385 00:31:17,530 --> 00:31:21,310 Mark Nicholas, with four of us, is going to present our audit. 386 00:31:21,410 --> 00:31:24,550 Thank you, Mark. Thanks for being with us. 387 00:31:26,450 --> 00:31:28,910 Thank you, Chairman Fox. Wow, that was great. 388 00:31:28,950 --> 00:31:30,410 Thank you for letting me participate, 389 00:31:31,430 --> 00:31:32,400 and those great teachers. 390 00:31:32,710 --> 00:31:33,170 Thank you. 391 00:31:33,250 --> 00:31:37,190 It's an honor to be here. I get to present at a few 392 00:31:37,470 --> 00:31:40,820 Board of Education meetings, and this is always a pleasure to be able to 393 00:31:40,820 --> 00:31:43,890 participate in something like that. So I'm going to be brief with my report. 394 00:31:43,920 --> 00:31:47,870 It's very similar to last year's, and to cut to the chase, a great 395 00:31:47,970 --> 00:31:51,650 audit, no findings, and so a great audit report. 396 00:31:51,870 --> 00:31:52,230 Thank you. 397 00:31:55,590 --> 00:31:58,450 In front of you, I have a brief report that looks like this. 398 00:31:58,530 --> 00:32:02,450 It's a report to the board, and it talks a little bit about 399 00:32:02,490 --> 00:32:05,990 our responsibilities as auditors. It talks about our independence requirements. 400 00:32:06,030 --> 00:32:09,530 We are independent of the school. We are external auditors. 401 00:32:09,590 --> 00:32:12,910 We work with management to solve problems, but we're not part of management. 402 00:32:13,010 --> 00:32:14,390 We report directly to you. 403 00:32:15,950 --> 00:32:19,110 On the next page, it discusses the types of audits that we 404 00:32:19,210 --> 00:32:20,610 perform. 405 00:32:21,430 --> 00:32:24,310 One is your basic audit under AICPA 406 00:32:24,410 --> 00:32:27,630 standards, and that's the audit of your financial statements. 407 00:32:27,690 --> 00:32:30,870 And on that audit, we issued a clean opinion on your financial statements. 408 00:32:30,910 --> 00:32:34,710 That's the best opinion you can get, also known as a clean opinion, 409 00:32:34,790 --> 00:32:38,430 unmodified opinion. So that's the best you can get on your financial 410 00:32:38,530 --> 00:32:42,039 statements. We also perform audits under governmental auditing 411 00:32:42,130 --> 00:32:45,510 standards. That's the next section there on page 412 00:32:45,750 --> 00:32:49,190 two. And in that report, we issue a report on internal 413 00:32:49,270 --> 00:32:52,890 control of the district as a whole, of your school 414 00:32:52,970 --> 00:32:56,890 district, and on compliance with laws, regulations, and other matters. 415 00:32:57,410 --> 00:33:00,950 And that is a report that we would issue, let you know if there was any 416 00:33:00,970 --> 00:33:04,630 deficiencies in internal controls, any compliance problems, 417 00:33:05,050 --> 00:33:08,310 and so we're pleased to report there was no findings in that report. 418 00:33:09,430 --> 00:33:13,290 The next report we issue is your report on your 419 00:33:13,330 --> 00:33:15,610 federal grants. It's called a uniform guidance 420 00:33:16,410 --> 00:33:18,570 report, otherwise known as a single audit. 421 00:33:19,270 --> 00:33:23,110 And so the district receives federal funds, about $7 million, and those 422 00:33:23,150 --> 00:33:26,490 funds require us that we audit them on a rotation basis. 423 00:33:27,110 --> 00:33:29,790 And so this year we audited 424 00:33:30,930 --> 00:33:34,410 child nutrition funds, and special education funds. 425 00:33:35,110 --> 00:33:38,520 And that report would also disclose if there was 426 00:33:38,550 --> 00:33:42,430 control deficiencies or any findings related 427 00:33:42,490 --> 00:33:46,360 to your grants. So we're pleased to report that you had no 428 00:33:46,360 --> 00:33:50,270 findings there. So three reports on the board of education, all 429 00:33:50,310 --> 00:33:53,750 very good. First report I mentioned is very broad. 430 00:33:53,950 --> 00:33:57,270 It gets more narrow as we go down to your federal grants. 431 00:33:57,310 --> 00:34:01,290 So those are great reports. And then we also 432 00:34:01,430 --> 00:34:04,390 issue separate audits on your internal schools funds. 433 00:34:04,490 --> 00:34:08,430 These are your band funds, your cheerleading funds, just all the 434 00:34:08,470 --> 00:34:12,190 school student activities. And we visit each 435 00:34:12,250 --> 00:34:16,230 school, audit them separately, work with the principals and the financial 436 00:34:16,290 --> 00:34:20,071 secretaries, and they all did a great job and there was no findings this year. 437 00:34:20,551 --> 00:34:23,130 And it might be the first year that we didn't have any findings. 438 00:34:23,470 --> 00:34:27,031 I don't want to go back that far and say that, but it's very 439 00:34:27,130 --> 00:34:30,551 good. And typically, there's findings 440 00:34:30,630 --> 00:34:34,531 across the state of Tennessee. The state auditors are really 441 00:34:34,571 --> 00:34:36,170 big on controlling these 442 00:34:37,071 --> 00:34:40,600 school funds, and so it's great that you didn't have 443 00:34:40,630 --> 00:34:43,190 any findings at any of your schools. 444 00:34:43,230 --> 00:34:45,490 And so that makes for an easy audit. 445 00:34:45,591 --> 00:34:48,790 So thank you, and congratulations to 446 00:34:49,890 --> 00:34:53,569 Anita Floyd and her team, and also your financial secretaries. 447 00:34:54,220 --> 00:34:54,540 Very good. 448 00:34:54,540 --> 00:34:56,011 Thank you so much, Mark. 449 00:35:00,490 --> 00:35:03,750 There's not higher praise you can get from your 450 00:35:04,470 --> 00:35:08,210 outside CPA than a clean opinion with no findings. 451 00:35:08,250 --> 00:35:08,830 That's 452 00:35:10,190 --> 00:35:12,230 as superlative adjective as he can give us. 453 00:35:12,270 --> 00:35:15,250 So thank you so much, and we appreciate you being with us 454 00:35:15,260 --> 00:35:18,930 and for, like you said, Anita's group 455 00:35:19,350 --> 00:35:22,430 and then all of our schools, and all the financial secretaries in each one of our 456 00:35:22,450 --> 00:35:26,040 schools. It's easy to have a mistake, and for them to 457 00:35:27,170 --> 00:35:30,370 work so diligently and not have any mistakes, it's great. 458 00:35:30,530 --> 00:35:32,130 Great to hear. Thank you. 459 00:35:32,510 --> 00:35:32,700 Thank you. 460 00:35:32,700 --> 00:35:34,010 Thank you for all your work for us. 461 00:35:34,050 --> 00:35:34,310 You bet. 462 00:35:34,380 --> 00:35:34,959 Appreciate it. 463 00:35:34,959 --> 00:35:35,330 Enjoyed it. 464 00:35:38,010 --> 00:35:40,630 Mark, you're welcome to stay or you can slip out. 465 00:35:41,510 --> 00:35:42,830 Go get some supper if you want. 466 00:35:43,810 --> 00:35:45,070 Get a lacrosse game. 467 00:35:45,350 --> 00:35:45,890 There you go. 468 00:35:46,100 --> 00:35:47,350 All right. Thank you. 469 00:35:47,410 --> 00:35:48,270 Thank you so much. 470 00:35:48,350 --> 00:35:51,270 Thank you. Appreciate it. 471 00:35:51,350 --> 00:35:54,060 All right, our next item is public comment, and 472 00:35:54,870 --> 00:35:58,650 I have one card here from Shannon Colewick. Shannon, there you are. 473 00:35:59,290 --> 00:36:02,650 Glad to have you, as always. Appreciate you. 474 00:36:03,290 --> 00:36:04,010 Good evening. 475 00:36:04,950 --> 00:36:08,920 At last month's meeting, I shared how grateful I am to work in a district with 476 00:36:08,970 --> 00:36:10,990 such a strong and supportive school board. 477 00:36:11,790 --> 00:36:14,150 I want to reiterate that appreciation. 478 00:36:14,250 --> 00:36:16,510 You truly are among the best in our state. 479 00:36:17,150 --> 00:36:21,070 Over spring break, I spent time in Nashville attending education committee 480 00:36:21,150 --> 00:36:23,070 hearings and meeting with lawmakers. 481 00:36:23,850 --> 00:36:27,730 In every conversation, I made it a point to highlight the Collierville School 482 00:36:27,830 --> 00:36:31,590 Board and the intentional way you foster positive relationships with 483 00:36:31,670 --> 00:36:35,308 staff and the communityThat collaboration is a big 484 00:36:35,358 --> 00:36:37,638 part of why our district continues to thrive. 485 00:36:38,358 --> 00:36:42,108 I believe our lawmakers have good intentions, but at times, they may 486 00:36:42,178 --> 00:36:45,738 not fully understand how certain decisions impact 487 00:36:45,798 --> 00:36:49,138 students and educators at the local level. 488 00:36:49,178 --> 00:36:51,578 That's why I value this board so much. 489 00:36:52,038 --> 00:36:55,178 You consistently stand up for what is best for students. 490 00:36:55,618 --> 00:36:58,318 Thank you for your continued leadership and support. 491 00:36:58,458 --> 00:37:01,198 And really, I truly mean this from the bottom of my heart, 492 00:37:01,258 --> 00:37:05,178 because I serve on a state level and I 493 00:37:05,258 --> 00:37:08,438 talk to teachers from everywhere and their school boards. 494 00:37:09,318 --> 00:37:12,798 I'm so thankful for you. And I don't say anything 495 00:37:12,818 --> 00:37:13,358 because 496 00:37:14,458 --> 00:37:18,398 it's not nice how wonderful really and truly our school 497 00:37:18,418 --> 00:37:21,938 board is. Y'all are really and truly the best. I cannot thank you enough. 498 00:37:22,338 --> 00:37:26,158 And I hope everybody watching, they need to know they have done a 499 00:37:26,198 --> 00:37:30,158 great job electing all of you. Y'all are wonderful. So thank you so much. 500 00:37:31,098 --> 00:37:31,978 Shannon, thank you. 501 00:37:33,238 --> 00:37:37,158 Shannon, thank you for all you do advocating for our teachers. 502 00:37:37,438 --> 00:37:38,238 Thank you so much. 503 00:37:40,098 --> 00:37:43,878 All right. Our next item is the approval of the March 504 00:37:44,038 --> 00:37:47,358 24th agenda. Is there a motion to approve the agenda? 505 00:37:51,058 --> 00:37:51,528 Motion to approve the agenda. 506 00:37:51,528 --> 00:37:51,528 Second. 507 00:37:51,528 --> 00:37:54,278 Motion and a second. Any questions? Ms. McElroy? 508 00:37:58,638 --> 00:37:59,018 Ms. Chisholm? 509 00:38:00,918 --> 00:38:00,928 Yes. 510 00:38:00,928 --> 00:38:03,458 Mr. Childers? Yes. Mr. Cox? 511 00:38:03,658 --> 00:38:03,898 Yes. 512 00:38:06,938 --> 00:38:07,088 Ms. Gibbs? 513 00:38:07,088 --> 00:38:07,088 Yes. 514 00:38:07,088 --> 00:38:07,858 Mr. Bailey? Yes. 515 00:38:08,698 --> 00:38:12,378 Motion carries. Next item is the approval of the 516 00:38:12,418 --> 00:38:15,038 February 24th business meeting minutes. Is there a motion? 517 00:38:15,528 --> 00:38:16,328 I make the motion. 518 00:38:16,918 --> 00:38:18,398 Thank you, Ms. Gibbs. Is there a second? 519 00:38:18,618 --> 00:38:19,118 I'll second. 520 00:38:19,518 --> 00:38:21,488 Motion and a second. Any questions on the minutes? 521 00:38:22,478 --> 00:38:23,038 Ms. McElroy? 522 00:38:26,218 --> 00:38:26,998 Mr. Cox? 523 00:38:27,158 --> 00:38:27,458 Yes. 524 00:38:27,998 --> 00:38:28,678 Ms. Chisholm? 525 00:38:28,858 --> 00:38:29,238 Yes. 526 00:38:29,758 --> 00:38:33,158 Mr. Childers? Yes. Mr. Bailey? Yes. 527 00:38:33,958 --> 00:38:34,248 Ms. Gibbs? 528 00:38:35,198 --> 00:38:35,838 Yes. 529 00:38:35,918 --> 00:38:39,398 Motion carries. Thank you. Next item, approval of the February 530 00:38:39,598 --> 00:38:42,138 2026 financial statements. Is there a motion? 531 00:38:42,578 --> 00:38:43,558 Motion to approve. 532 00:38:44,157 --> 00:38:44,498 Thank you. 533 00:38:45,007 --> 00:38:45,018 Second. 534 00:38:45,058 --> 00:38:47,418 Motion and a second. Any questions on the financials? 535 00:38:49,758 --> 00:38:51,078 All right, Ms. McElroy again. 536 00:38:54,858 --> 00:38:58,698 Mr. Bailey? Yes. Mr. Childers? Yes. 537 00:38:58,778 --> 00:38:59,358 Ms. Chisholm? 538 00:38:59,638 --> 00:38:59,918 Yes. 539 00:39:00,318 --> 00:39:01,138 Mr. Cox? 540 00:39:01,338 --> 00:39:01,598 Yes. 541 00:39:02,108 --> 00:39:02,128 Ms. Gibbs? 542 00:39:02,738 --> 00:39:03,078 Yes. 543 00:39:04,458 --> 00:39:07,138 Motion carries. Next item, chairman's report. 544 00:39:07,218 --> 00:39:08,698 I'll just comment. 545 00:39:09,978 --> 00:39:11,798 Board Member Childers and 546 00:39:13,898 --> 00:39:17,758 Dr. Dyer do a great job of monitoring what's going on at the 547 00:39:17,838 --> 00:39:21,598 state level and all the legislation that's 548 00:39:21,678 --> 00:39:24,718 going through there and keeping an eye on that. 549 00:39:25,438 --> 00:39:28,838 From what they've told me, there's not anything earth-shattering right now, but 550 00:39:28,878 --> 00:39:30,498 they are watching 551 00:39:31,538 --> 00:39:35,098 all of that on a daily basis. And thank you all for what you do in that 552 00:39:35,618 --> 00:39:36,118 regard. 553 00:39:37,438 --> 00:39:40,258 That's all I've got tonight. So Dr. Dyer, it's up to you. 554 00:39:40,758 --> 00:39:44,678 All right. I can go fairly fast here, but Jeff and I had a good 555 00:39:44,718 --> 00:39:48,507 meeting with the PTA and PTO presidents a couple of weeks back, and 556 00:39:48,858 --> 00:39:52,418 always good to get their feedback and be able to bounce ideas off of them. 557 00:39:52,538 --> 00:39:56,438 So great meeting there. Also, a few weeks back was Read 558 00:39:56,518 --> 00:39:59,798 Across America Week, and I know we had a number of board members that were out 559 00:39:59,858 --> 00:40:02,638 reading in our schools. I had a good time doing that as well. 560 00:40:02,738 --> 00:40:06,378 So thank you to the schools for inviting us, and don't forget to 561 00:40:06,418 --> 00:40:09,818 invite us next year. We'd love to come back and do that again. 562 00:40:09,838 --> 00:40:13,398 We also had the elementary basketball championships, and we had some good winners 563 00:40:13,518 --> 00:40:16,298 out there. So the girls' champion was Crosswind. 564 00:40:16,338 --> 00:40:19,538 Girls runner-up, Terra Oaks. Boys champions. 565 00:40:19,578 --> 00:40:21,068 I'm just going to keep going. I'm cheering for everybody. 566 00:40:21,438 --> 00:40:25,378 Boys champion, Sycamore Elementary, and boys runner-up was Carnival Elementary. 567 00:40:25,458 --> 00:40:26,698 So congratulations to 568 00:40:28,318 --> 00:40:31,638 all of our... The gym, the high school was packed that night. 569 00:40:31,738 --> 00:40:34,828 That was a lot of fun to be there and just to see that in action. 570 00:40:34,858 --> 00:40:37,298 And then our girls from the high school, our Lady Dragons. 571 00:40:37,358 --> 00:40:41,108 It was fun to go watch them. The first time, is it 37 years or 572 00:40:41,318 --> 00:40:41,918 39 years? 573 00:40:42,998 --> 00:40:43,978 37 or 39? 574 00:40:44,978 --> 00:40:45,758 37. 575 00:40:45,768 --> 00:40:49,538 37 years. First time in 37 years that our Lady Dragons have made it to the 576 00:40:49,598 --> 00:40:52,727 state championships, so that was fun to go up there and watch them. 577 00:40:52,818 --> 00:40:55,778 I think they'll be back real soon again. So that was good. 578 00:40:56,458 --> 00:41:00,238 A reminder, our health fair is taking place at the high school on March 28th 579 00:41:00,318 --> 00:41:03,898 from 8:00 until noon. Everyone is welcome to attend that. 580 00:41:04,498 --> 00:41:08,458 Also, late breaking news, a little bit later breaking news, our 581 00:41:08,498 --> 00:41:12,418 VEX Robotics teams. We have multiple teams that have made it to the 582 00:41:12,538 --> 00:41:14,958 world championships up in St. Louis. 583 00:41:15,578 --> 00:41:19,558 Both middle schools will be sending teams, as well as Schilling Farms 584 00:41:19,658 --> 00:41:22,658 and Terra Oaks. So look forward to that. 585 00:41:22,718 --> 00:41:26,538 I'm going to try my best. The middle school weekend, I think I can 586 00:41:26,578 --> 00:41:28,278 make it up there. The elementary, I can't. 587 00:41:28,698 --> 00:41:31,858 But the middle school, I think I can make it that weekend to go watch those teams 588 00:41:31,918 --> 00:41:34,138 compete, and that would be a lot of fun to go up to St. 589 00:41:34,318 --> 00:41:37,438 Louis, see our robotics teams in action. 590 00:41:37,478 --> 00:41:41,288 So a lot of things happening across the district, and pretty proud of what we're 591 00:41:41,318 --> 00:41:43,538 seeing. So thank you. That's my report tonight. 592 00:41:43,838 --> 00:41:44,658 Thank you, Dr. Dyer. 593 00:41:45,718 --> 00:41:47,638 Any questions for Dr. Dyer? Everybody good? 594 00:41:48,818 --> 00:41:52,718 All right. The next item is the consent items for approval. 595 00:41:52,758 --> 00:41:55,618 Is there a motion to approve the consent items? 596 00:41:56,818 --> 00:41:58,138 Motion to approve the consent items. 597 00:41:58,148 --> 00:41:58,148 Second. 598 00:42:00,118 --> 00:42:03,138 Motion and a second. Any questions, any of those items? 599 00:42:04,178 --> 00:42:06,018 All right. Ms. McElroy, please call the roll. 600 00:42:07,458 --> 00:42:11,138 Mr. Bailey? Yes. Mr. Childers? Yes. Ms. 601 00:42:11,198 --> 00:42:11,638 Chisholm? 602 00:42:11,958 --> 00:42:12,178 Yes. 603 00:42:12,778 --> 00:42:13,598 Mr. Cox? 604 00:42:13,878 --> 00:42:14,138 Yes. 605 00:42:14,378 --> 00:42:14,998 Ms. Gibbs? 606 00:42:15,398 --> 00:42:16,258 Yes. 607 00:42:16,298 --> 00:42:17,058 Motion carries. 608 00:42:18,138 --> 00:42:21,238 All right, everybody ready? That's it. That's all. We are adjourned.