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A district administrator presenting the item explained that the proposed contract otherwise retains existing language on duties, sick leave, professional growth and evaluation procedures. The presenter said he had discussed the proposal with Dr. Homan and that the director was agreeable to the terms.

Staff briefed the board on comparative compensation research. The presenter said surrounding counties vary in their director pay: one county with roughly half the students pays $108,000, while another with about 1,000 more students pays roughly $120,000. Using an average of regional districts, the presenter said a $44-per-student average would put the director's pay nearer $129,000; an analysis of TSBA salary data done about 18 months earlier suggested the Upper Cumberland average would be about $112,000.

The proposed contract includes evaluation expectations and performance thresholds tied to school ratings. The contract language presented says a school that falls below a score of 3 for two consecutive years would trigger a one-year probationary period for corrective action; failure to raise scores could lead to unilateral termination for cause.

Board members asked for more detailed evaluation data and state dashboard information before voting. The presenter said the evaluation results and relevant district dashboard scores would be compiled and distributed to board members; the contract will be placed on the agenda for a vote at the next board meeting.

No vote was taken on March 11.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","03-11-2025 Overton County Board of Education meeting","oneSentenceSummary","District administrators presented a proposed renewal contract for Director of Schools Dr. Homan that would set compensation at $108,000 to mirror teacher pay raises; the board will receive evaluation data and vote at next month's meeting.","taxTitle","Overton County, School Districts, Tennessee","taxId",54421,"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},6624534,"Transportation staff recommends GPS routing software; board to consider at next meeting",502,2433000,2935000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1&start=2433&end=2935","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1/thumbnail_2433000.jpg","/articles/6624534/Tennessee/Transportation-staff-recommends-GPS-routing-software-board-to-consider-at-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624534-f0f6f6961a723332edbd82689423ab78/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545477&Signature=eUCVnhebnDveKbKCbNcITXGJ-QqTVPFLs9Az6KXYhRzDiKS1If2e7x~iRFgb1sMgT9CSvmJQF~Xjm3hNCcauDfWPd-QF3VQymTInSiNAWlZPrNzwkkIVY6CdCNRhKE4nztmC9vVU4~TxfaOzkM8qbZeqQnJlcZ1s~59-aOVvkhxWU3WOQ9qeyOAz4ZwUJoOWgeERQbzi8yrDqEMaBsl7glkeVz8XmzdXIXRo3mDyI6Yt~F31BlWwdLW~Qs1jLBwbUekprrBtKn1xrIQ5OEpuspYeXyppicKetK4h2GZWQWODod1Mw5bZbf~wgG2NOP06JGI8v1wVllcMfatRXhGQtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jennifer Langford, who presented a transportation update to the board on March 11, recommended implementing routing and GPS fleet-management software to improve student-route documentation, substitute-driver support, parent notifications and vehicle maintenance tracking.

Langford said the software can build routes for regular and special trips, flag unsafe roads, provide turn-by-turn directions for substitute drivers, push notifications to parents about estimated arrival times and create digital trip approvals and cafeteria notifications. She said hardware options include a plug-and-go GPS unit or a more expensive hardwired device tied to a specific bus.

Langford provided vendor cost comparisons she had gathered: a turnkey option using Samsara with GPS devices totaled about $27,155 for the first year and an expected annual fee thereafter of about $19,340; a Zonar hardwired system was estimated at roughly $42,000; and the transportation-software-only annual fee figure discussed for the district software was about $6,800. Langford said the vendor would provide training (six months was mentioned for some vendors).

Langford recommended a demonstration and told the board she had spoken with three companies. Board members asked staff to check budget availability and to place the proposal on next week's agenda for further discussion and possible approval at the June meeting. No formal procurement action was taken at the March 11 session.","Jennifer Langford presented options for GPS-based routing and fleet-management software to the Overton County Board; cost estimates and vendor comparisons were discussed and the board asked staff to place the item on the agenda for formal consideration.",{"_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},6624539,"Board approves Cumberland Rehabilitation Services contract for occupational therapy",50,471000,521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1&start=471&end=521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1/thumbnail_471000.jpg","/articles/6624539/Tennessee/Board-approves-Cumberland-Rehabilitation-Services-contract-for-occupational-therapy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624539-49d45acac4e9f0df3755d76451de7a3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545477&Signature=UVrDkL5cAALNd8rlPCYHv6nDA5xfZHAevRtvPVvQfKYI6EYoGld3SpyvUf2DClXSuAyxVOQeYf-ByrxD5KiFH~VhartDDNqkJ0-966BtLUD16nF3aAIKX3wMuOpBPmtUFtDaNUfeWgn99zWZHYtDLsTkzc8eFMg4wNUhKjx929nfrH3Xl~8D2ani0r3NT76I0e6dpgBllyUbzce48IqFO9UPNaOBbw2hIaY0gBt2df0kXPJGs7sKxG6pXISo8Utbn0OipC55wEL6nPrg7mA4qkBY0umjSt41fi1CAuvuaHZyieo9SV~2pImbmUNZYvaW4dhuZfsuAIJTnny3FOiibA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Overton County Board of Education approved a contract to contract Cumberland Rehabilitation Services to provide occupational therapy to students, a staff presenter said at the March 11 meeting.

District staff said the previous vendor, Kids First, no longer provides occupational therapy services. John Allen with Cumberland Rehabilitation Services was recommended to the district. A motion to approve the contract was made by Ashley Carr and seconded by Ben Danner.

The roll-call style voice confirmations recorded multiple board members saying \"yes\" during the vote: Crystal Moore, (a speaker identified as) William, Ashley Carr, Ben Danner, Ricky Dodson, Mike Hayes, Shirley Myers, Alice Reed, Melissa Savage and Mitch Stonescipher. The chair announced \"9-0 opposed. Motion passes,\" indicating unanimous approval of the contract.

Board members noted the change was prompted by the prior provider discontinuing the service and said Cumberland came recommended by staff.","The Overton County Board approved a contract with Cumberland Rehabilitation Services for occupational therapy after the district's prior vendor stopped offering the service; the contract passed by voice vote with multiple yes votes recorded.",{"_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},6624544,"Overton County board endorses one-time $2,000 teacher bonus; eligibility questions remain",290,321000,611000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1&start=321&end=611","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1/thumbnail_321000.jpg","/articles/6624544/Tennessee/Overton-County-board-endorses-one-time-2000-teacher-bonus-eligibility-questions-remain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624544-2a201333a47b6c639b21807685118486/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545477&Signature=emLgURBFZS9d0sXtunLL1OmMyVg1hFq4XmwYGCsp3cmgeZpYLdKTmD2X2e6ikLeq6KVxbWsydB8RZHYqldYlElOEsDQFIBxmPtAEBo0nXaVknkRVna4RTDEFA7prIRP2QOMgqth-kR8woN4lnYMmM5hXdQnPzMeAEOJvi33WUJG6~p15bjySRhr8BYmkFC-4I0MoSuGX0Lok2U5PIcee8Wwc5fh7bjrT2rupU7XrYkTZXU94AyrmRPaqmlWND0K1SWNKtUwSqOb9nsGSIWw0Mk2SQPB9PIpK9rLXb2pDZDX62~K8CcMkVuMERT~GEIygcIkp82MhyGsOdJ3inDapwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Overton County Board of Education approved a resolution on March 11 to accept state-appropriated funds for one-time bonuses of $2,000 to eligible teachers for the 2024-25 school year.

Board members discussed the resolution during the meeting after an item was introduced referencing Chapter 7 of the public acts and the Educational Freedom Act. \"The general assembly passed chapter 7 of public acts, appropriated funds to provide one-time bonuses of $2,000 to each teacher employed in a K-12 school system for the 24-25 school year,\" a board presenter said.

A motion to approve the teacher bonus resolution was made by Reid Dodson and seconded by Ben Danner. Board members debated which positions the statute covers. Some said the language tied the definition of \"teacher\" to an existing educator definition in TSBA guidance; others said training they attended suggested about 25 percent of teachers in each district might not qualify because they are not classroom teachers.

\"I don't think any of the board members were in favor of the voucher program. I think it's a negative for rural communities,\" an unnamed board member said, noting the board had opposed the Educational Freedom Act but would still accept the one-time bonus funds for teachers. Several speakers expressed relief that teachers would receive a bonus despite opposition to the broader program. Board members said the payout was expected in July 2025 or within the 2025-26 timing discussed in state guidance.

The board approved the resolution by voice vote; no roll-call tally of yes/no votes was recorded in the transcript. Board members emphasized the board was approving acceptance of funds for teacher bonuses only and not endorsing other elements of the Educational Freedom Act.

Board members requested clarity about which positions are eligible and asked staff to monitor state guidance about the definition of \"existing educator\" used for the bonus distribution.","The board approved a resolution accepting one-time state funds for $2,000 bonuses to eligible teachers for the 2024-25 school year but discussed ambiguity about which employees qualify and when payment will be made.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6624548,"Parent urges upgrades to Livingston Academy softball facilities; board pledges review",961,696000,1657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1&start=696&end=1657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2765698-0102ce4215c67218ac569519c01faac1/thumbnail_696000.jpg","/articles/6624548/Tennessee/Parent-urges-upgrades-to-Livingston-Academy-softball-facilities-board-pledges-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6624548-738cfeecc4b74398ef055244afe6004b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775545477&Signature=hJgBj1HTJ5XlIouwuvLL3qqB1gDLxhedf07Yaj3QhmjrO9MiEBlXNhB7phXdFcudKdNqITHFFX62TYyTd~I2UR5qNjGe76Rusyvas7kZfX0tvIJxDDj214mM~NF5w5TLkI32K7Tb14YA7qZkgU7psQt7GCobIICSddsUNvtIBdT1Jk-SILjZJJUEWtzgDjfWpABsan9gCs6mqdgpakhiAX-ty4gU~XMWNv5OOcGqaLtJaZ8POBzonPKJssoERnPE74AqmM0CgO5oIwvgavu9AyF8DWU77ywgjmW-fp5UoP65qjInUIt~YTC8hXRrZWDBJcBwNrw2zf~b7OEEesI-0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bubba Reams, a parent and middle school softball coach, asked the Overton County Board of Education on March 11 to approve upgrades to the Livingston Academy (LA) softball field, saying the program lacks equitable facilities compared with other sports programs.

Reams told the board the current field is essentially a baseball facility shared by four programs'high school baseball, middle school baseball, high school softball and middle school softball'and that scheduling, small dugouts and a deteriorating backstop and fence limit practice time and create safety risks. \"Our girls at LA, they deserve to have the opportunity just like our boys do,\" Reams said.

The request included specific, rough cost estimates Reams obtained: a 40-by-60 indoor practice building with concrete floor at about $50,000; a concrete wall from dugout to dugout about three feet high for roughly $4,000; and backstop netting at about $1,700. He also said dugouts are small enough that 10 players and their equipment barely fit and that concession facilities lack hot water.

Reams described site constraints that could affect construction, including septic location near the locker room and the field'and said that adding an indoor facility would require batting cages and electrical work. He also cited Title IX in arguing for equitable indoor practice space for girls.

Board members and administrators responded that they would research options, contact maintenance and coaches, and return findings to a future work session. A board member told Reams the district would communicate with administration and coaches and \"go from there\"; another member said maintenance and volunteer trades previously discussed building dugout walls and that the district'or outside contractors'could cover materials. Board members also requested more information about grants and possible district funding support.

Board members flagged one immediate safety concern: a leaning, rusted section of fence and windbreak that should be fixed before the softball season begins. The board said it would explore short-term repairs while staff research longer-term improvements.

No formal motion or vote was taken. Board members said they would present findings at a future work session, aim to begin planning for projects in the next school year and keep Reams and coaches informed.

Reams provided photos and asked the community to attend games and support the program; the board said it will follow up with maintenance staff and the district's grant writer.","A parent and middle-school coach told the Overton County Board of Education the district's Livingston Academy softball field is undersized and unsafe; the board said it will research fixes, possible grants and maintenance options and return the item to work sessions.","actionData","errors"]

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