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In presenting the item, district staff said Clearline’s work and pricing have been satisfactory over prior years and recommended joining the contract. A motion to approve joining the Clearline contract was made and seconded; the board voted in favor and the motion carried.

District counsel and staff confirmed Clearline contract terms had been reviewed and that the district’s legal review was complete prior to the vote. The item was introduced at the planning session earlier in the month and returned for approval at this meeting.

Action taken: the board approved joining the existing low-voltage wiring contract with Clearline Networks; staff will proceed under the terms of the vendor agreement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dickson Co Board of Edu. Regular Session 2025-03-27","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved joining an existing low-voltage wiring contract with Clearline Networks, citing 15 years of prior work with the vendor; staff characterized pricing and performance as satisfactory.","taxTitle","Dickson County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",70102,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620744,"Dixon County board authorizes pursuit of Cox-related grant pending attorney sign-off",207,3588000,3795000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804416-059837efb43c4dcf53ba6a8206a65336&start=3588&end=3795","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804416-059837efb43c4dcf53ba6a8206a65336/thumbnail_3588000.jpg","/articles/6620744/Tennessee/Dixon-County-board-authorizes-pursuit-of-Cox-related-grant-pending-attorney-sign-off","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620744-d4556a39c2e5dda93bda56a31556081c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497016&Signature=ZQrkjgCyC5ZmCMeHwVuOANhznVGeRxDI05p-ibJ5qE0sU1U9CNM9eFndjXpgDH4w5fxitOoaLISf7Y0GvaTJMq71P1nT3q34sIRMf4pMVaEG7a-DOLzdglBPY0LOlSD77LfpocXIypaOCqHFGtsghti~wleRLLqptm4ZaxT7-sgICPQRYHB43F0Nb-uEKfVH2i2~ZDq2~mt1pyZl5NHYhRt7BPo8-~~EF6b49rjkFYz6aBcMw9PtobjHreZirnkwZxrrELHiSqX~rhj36CuqoHy~56jFaomPS6JUa3nui5GLFLXSFe7wzM-EBnWJtNmiciy2Qinq15l3QZXIM59QJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board voted to approve pursuing a grant arrangement related to Cox (described on the agenda as a grant/contract opportunity) contingent on the district attorney’s final approval of contract language.

Mr. Hall briefed the board on the item and said contract language required revision; he told members that there would be no district obligation to expand funds unless the grant is received and that the district attorney should review final language. A board member asked whether the board could approve pursuit of the grant contingent on attorney review to meet the grant period opening; several board members agreed that contingency was appropriate.

A motion was made to approve pursuing the grant contingent on attorney approval of contract language; a second was made and the motion carried with six yes votes.

Clarifying detail: Mr. Hall noted the grant period opening was imminent and that language should make clear the district would not be obligated to provide district funds unless the grant is awarded. The board directed the attorney to finalize language prior to contract execution.

Action taken: the board authorized staff to pursue and submit the grant application, contingent on the attorney’s final approval of contract language.","Board approved pursuing a grant with contract language to be finalized by the district attorney; the board motion required attorney approval and carried 6–0.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620748,"Dixon County students part of NAEP sampling; district highlights upticks in math and ELA",441,2166000,2607000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804416-059837efb43c4dcf53ba6a8206a65336&start=2166&end=2607","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804416-059837efb43c4dcf53ba6a8206a65336/thumbnail_2166000.jpg","/articles/6620748/Tennessee/Dixon-County-students-part-of-NAEP-sampling-district-highlights-upticks-in-math-and-ELA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620748-b527084f0ec22d400cc8c9b76ea4dad9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497016&Signature=eIUtoVlI4UwltDv-QobqArNNNsgS9baH8Gg1z2ah2Ukhkes~m96CCSN1M8S4R-OVb2VZco4T1aCPjsjVgQAnwaWIZq~cr4i4IfFNJ1EeAu1NIO0wCxv2W5j4IvAimukggXuO2RGWOpEvJnex4NYy59YXRYDd0OqudC-p3wmMRGm2oy9mm3mMiZH4gtuJswS146tEUHViJe4K60g5RWG9~il106Tulql9Cz9oQecRyFpgyoG9hdZd9~NIUll2D0YHgKskhqB6Yx1eOss3ESbbIBxof3mcIsyJ3QQcqEKlB-~0-KR0koZEQHmBdnv6PJNROqDgYPKT4gmELH3-fi4tOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Cheryl Thiele, curriculum staff, briefed the board on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), explaining how NAEP works and summarizing recent national and Tennessee results. She said NAEP uses a random sampling process to compare district and state performance to national benchmarks and highlighted that five Dixon County schools were selected in the previous cycle.

Thiele explained the sampling cadence and accommodations: NAEP tests sample students in grades 4, 8 and 12 on a two-year rotation and provides accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 plans when those students are randomly selected. She told the board that, in the 2023–24 cycle, five Dixon County schools were chosen to represent Tennessee; she listed Charlotte Elementary, Vanler Elementary, Burns Middle, Dixon Middle and William James (as provided in the handout). Thiele also said Dixon County High School has been selected for testing in the current window and that NAEP staff bring equipment and administer the test on district-provided schedules.

On outcomes, Thiele summarized trend lines included in her handout and said the state’s aggregate scores showed recovery toward pre-COVID results in both ELA and math, noting particular improvement in eighth-grade math and fourth-grade ELA when compared with the most recent national reporting. She emphasized NAEP’s role as a national comparison point distinct from Tennessee’s TCAP/EOC state assessments.

Board members asked how NAEP selections are made and whether district results are reported at the district level; Thiele and Dr. Sutherland explained that NAEP performs random sampling and that the published results are state- and national-level aggregates rather than district-by-district scores.

Clarifying details: Thiele described NAEP as a random sampling that does not generate district-level public scores; she said approximately 1,800 Tennessee students participated in math and roughly 1,700 in reading in the referenced cycle, and that Dixon County was represented among those sampled. Thiele presented a handout with trend graphics and school lists; she stated Dixon County High’s testing date would be in April.","Curriculum staff briefed the board on recent NAEP (national) sampling and results; five district schools participated in the prior cycle and Dixon County High School is scheduled for NAEP testing in April.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6620753,"Dixon County board reviews state 2024–25 one-time teacher bonus scenarios ahead of budget planning",614,2589000,3203000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804416-059837efb43c4dcf53ba6a8206a65336&start=2589&end=3203","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804416-059837efb43c4dcf53ba6a8206a65336/thumbnail_2589000.jpg","/articles/6620753/Tennessee/Dixon-County-board-reviews-state-202425-one-time-teacher-bonus-scenarios-ahead-of-budget-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6620753-043f089301fcb970a7834656df59a37a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770497016&Signature=NgHCdBzJ0vkdKxtLUqwCmsDyDPJw-mj3C4i7CuDSf9vRtdDlKWZahhF~G9HvPTqHIFP-1Mg9l~iqOFifouz277FjtFR1P9ZsdABn5gHwrrxdz-nNJ8f4kuxQ4G8MFccscQL-VQqFrD74a6mxlSH3WN73W~FHhKS5AzFtwvcQFxjMJW2Czfjcqc7f7ApmiP9X77MvVkrnqwqMDlvFlig5Lg8JJ8lTz1VA-RSJrSl6tRRsIOW~ivUbDmei-wjdFPzXonCDRtEOcW4ABxOFlolUs12HvAWrFctvmEhionAA749BNH0~lBL~uC7OZ6~pbT5XKqFHu3C5915lPOSPOfolrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed scenarios showing how a state 2024–25 one-time bonus for certified staff could affect the district budget, and discussed whether the district should match the state payment for other employees.

Dr. Sutherland introduced the item and asked finance staff to present cost scenarios. Valerie Underhill told the board the district estimates about 620 certified staff would qualify under the state criteria and presented three scenarios: (1) pay $2,000 to certified staff only, which she estimated would net to a $0 cost to the district after state reimbursement; (2) pay $2,000 to every full-time employee, which she estimated would cost the district about $1,200,000; and (3) pay $2,000 to certified staff and $1,000 to classified staff, which would cost the district roughly $720,000.

Board members questioned timing and process. Board member Hagley emphasized that “this is the state of Tennessee that has approved it for them,” and that matching decisions would affect the district budget. Several board members said the matter should be discussed in the budget-planning process before any final action; board member Parker asked that the item receive explicit discussion and said he would prefer a separate vote if district funds are committed. A board member noted the option of calling a special session to vote if needed.

No formal vote was recorded on whether the district will match or supplement the state bonus. Board members directed staff to include the item in upcoming budget planning and to bring clearer language and cost estimates to a future meeting so the board can consider placement in next year’s budget.

Clarifying details: Valerie Underhill estimated 620 certified staff would qualify; total estimated state reimbursement was described as about $1,400,000; scenario estimates included a $0 net cost if only certified staff received the $2,000 and the full-state reimbursement covered it, and district costs of approximately $240,000 (if only certified received funds without state reimbursement for others) and about $720,000 (certified $2,000 + classified $1,000). Those figures were presented as district estimates and described in the meeting as scenario planning, not final commitments.

Next steps: staff will present detailed budget scenarios at the board’s budget planning session so the board can consider whether to place matching funds in the FY budget.","Board members were presented with cost scenarios for a state one-time bonus for 2024–25 and discussed whether the district should match the payment; no final vote was taken and board members directed staff to address the item during upcoming budget planning.","actionData","errors"]

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