By Shannon McFarlin WENK/WTPR News Director
Paris, Tenn.—It was a night for accolades at the Paris Special Schools District board of education Tuesday night, with nine teachers approved for tenure and student spelling bee winners honored.
Approved for tenure were: Jessica McLeese of Inman School; Susanne Collins, Jessica Hart, Shellie Plumley and Olivia Smith of Paris Elementary; Angela Binkley, Amber Crouch, Ashley James and Sarah Rowlett of Rhea School.
Board member Jon Davidson said, “I hear these names throughout the town and I want to thank you for choosing PSSD to work. I really appreciate you being part of our staff.”
Spelling bee winners were announced by school principals and were presented with gift cards. PES Principal Chip Gray said Roany Clendenin was winner and Naomi Daniel was runner up from the 5th grade. Inman Principal Jason Scarbrough said at his school, Justin Johnson, sixth grader, was winner, with Allison Williams in 7th grade, the runner up.
The board approved board policies:
Director of Schools Dr. Norma Gerrell said the Tennessee School Board Association recommends clarifying who is responsible for making a list of substitute teachers. The board approved assigning the Director of Schools as having responsibility for making the list of substitute teachers.
Dr. Gerrell said the current policy on Student Wellness was not specific enough and proposed a policy which includes the nutritionals tandards, education goals, physical activity, implementation, monitoring and assessments that are required to follow USDA requirements. The board approved her recommendation.
At the close of the meeting, board members met with Maintenance Supervisor Jason Coffield on the proposed five-year plan for building and maintenance.
Photo: Inman Chorus Teacher Jessica McLeese stands among other teachers granted tenure at tonight’s meeting. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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