• These funds were for assistance provided by these programs in helping the KCVB operate and manage several athletic events in Kingsport throughout 2016.
• Since 1989, the KCVB has donated more than $1,000,000 to local schools through its profit sharing efforts.

• Mrs. Feliu is among 213 math and science teachers nationwide who were formally recognized by President Obama and the National Science Foundation for this award.
• This award recognizes outstanding K-12 science and math teachers.  Winners are selected by a panel of scientists, mathematicians, and educators following an initial selection process at the State level.
• Nomination years alternate between teachers in grades K-6 and those in grades 7-12. 
• Winners of this award receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion.
• In addition, winners attended an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on September 8, 2016.  They also participated in professional development opportunities, listened to guest speakers, and toured the White House.
• Mrs. Feliu holds a B.S. in elementary education from Illinois State University and a Master's degree in counseling from East Tennessee State University.
  • She is the third KCS employee to receive this prestigious award since its inception in 1983. 

• Each of the nine State districts honors one student who has achieved distinction in the areas of academics, community leadership, and engagement.
• In early November, one of these nine honored students will be named the statewide winner of this award which will be presented at the TSBA Annual Convention in Nashville.  The State winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
• Isaac is president of the Beta Club Service Honor Society, was the Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society representative for his junior class, and is a member of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Panel.  
• He is an active volunteer with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, "Tractors for Tita" movement, and S.H.O.U.T.! (Students Helping Others Understand Tomorrow).  He is also active with the Future Business Leaders of America at both the local and State level.

• These students place among the top five percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
• Commended Students include:
  • Jamie Bass, daughter of Tim and Christi Bass.
  • Jordan Guest, daughter of Chet and Jennifer Guest.
  • Isaac Ick, son of Kurt and Tonya Ick.
  • Rachel Summers, daughter of Becky Summers.

• These four students will compete with top high school students from around the nation for one of 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth a total of approximately $33 million that will be offered in the Spring of 2017.
• The national pool of semi-finalists represents less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors who enter the competition.  Approximately 16,000 students qualified nationwide as semi-finalists.
• Merit scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential success in rigorous college studies.
• Semi-finalists advance to the level of Finalist by fulfilling several requirements.  About 90% of semi-finalists are expected to attain standing as a finalist, with more than half of all finalists expected to be named a National Merit Scholar and awarded a National Merit Scholarship.
• Semi-Finalist Students include:
  • Kendall Bonner, daughter of Richard and Tracy Bonner.
  • Joelle Jarjoura, daughter of Chad Jarjoura and Amy Khoury.
  • Samatha Maness, daughter of Michael and Karen Maness. 
  • Jon Chandler Woods, son of Jon and Melissa Woods.

BUSINESS ITEMS

• Fifteen equipment items were included in the bid.
• Three vendors submitted bids on various pieces of equipment with KaTom Restaurant Supply providing the lowest bid for all items at a total cost of $57,423.04.
• Funding for these items will come from the School Nutrition Services budget.
• After review and consideration, the Board  approved the bid awarding the contract for D-B EXCEL's new food service equipment to KaTom Restaurant Supply by a vote of 5-0.

• This amendment is to fund the Design Development phase of the architectural work for the Regional Science and Technology Center project.
• The proposed amendment transfer $100,000 from the funds slated for Summer 2017 improvements to the parking lot at Indian Highland Park to cover this phase.  The parking lot project would remain in the construction plan for the summer of 2017.
• After review and consideration, the Board voted to approved Budget Amendment #2 by a vote of 5-0.

• An initial draft of the 2017-18 Calendar was reviewed at the September meeting, with additional information requested by the Board related to positioning the 2018 Spring Break concurrent to a D-B Band & Orchestra performance trip to New York City during March 2018, minimizing lost instructional time for such a large segment of the KCS student population.
• After review and consideration, the Board voted to approve the 2017-18 school calendar by a vote of 5-0.
  • Please click to view the approved 2017-18 KCS Calendar.

• Policy 3.205 - School Safety Plan, addresses a State requirement that school boards adopt a comprehensive policy addressing a district-wide school safety plan for crisis intervention, emergency response, and emergency management.
• Policy 5.403 - Alcohol and Drug Use, addresses a State requirement that employees engaged in safety-sensitive positions be tested for drugs/alcohol; i.e, when student transportation is provided by a district.
• Policy 5.3021 - Bereavement Leave, establishes parameters for leave related to the death of an employee's family member.
  • Employees would be able to utilize three days of bereavement leave per year without having to take sick leave for such absences.
• After discussion and review, the Board approved all three policies on First Reading by a vote of 5-0.
  • All three policies will require approval on second reading at the November business meeting.