Board Meeting

April 18, 2024

The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.

Agenda items

With votes

Contested

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Mr. James Freeman, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer - Dr. Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member

No recorded vote.

CALL TO ORDER

Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.

Official wordingAPPROVAL OF AGENDA

From the minutesThe agenda was approved as amended to remove PS-1.1 from the Consent Agenda and add PS-6.1 (Central Office Recommendation) to New Business. - Motion made by: Dr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved

8 Yes

Full roll call

James FreemanYes

Sundra WoodfordYes

Daryl MortonYes

Juawn JacksonYes

Myrtice JohnsonYes

Kristin HanlonYes

Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Thelma DillardYes

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Landon Goodie, 1st grade student at Elam Alexander Academy

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION

REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Superintendent's Comments

Introduces new leaders and recognizes students, staff, and campus police for awards and honors.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

From the minutesVarious honors and awards were presented to District students and staff.

No recorded vote.

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingCONSENT AGENDA

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda and minutes from the March meetings. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Juawn Jackson Voting results: Unanimously approved

8 Yes

Full roll call

James FreemanYes

Sundra WoodfordYes

Daryl MortonYes

Juawn JacksonYes

Myrtice JohnsonYes

Kristin HanlonYes

Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Thelma DillardYes

Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2024) - Marc h

No recorded vote.

Budget Amendment #3

Official wordingFSS-2 Budget Amendment #3 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Fine Arts Facility Project

Official wordingFSS-4 Fine Arts Facility Project (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

RFP for New Springdale Elementary School Furniture

Official wordingFSS-5 RFP for New Springdale Elementary School Furniture (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Microsoft License Renewal (FY25)

Official wordingFSS-6 Microsoft License Renewal (FY25) (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Backup Solution Refresh

Official wordingFSS-7 Backup Solution Refresh (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Kelly Services - Increase Funding

Official wordingFSS-8 Kelly Services - Increase Funding (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Policy BD, Policy Development

Official wordingPR-1 - Policy BD, Policy Development (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · March 21, 2024 → · Second reading · April 18, 2024 →

Second reading

Policy GBRL, Employee Dress Code

Official wordingPR-2 Policy GBRL, Employee Dress Code (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · March 21, 2024 → · Second reading · April 18, 2024 →

Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-1 - Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-2 - Classified Personnel Report (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 School – Based Administrator Recommendations (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendations (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Approves personnel actions recommended by the district’s central office.

Official wordingPS-6.1 Central Office Recommendation

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-6.1 with a vote of 5/2. Dr. Thelma Dillard was not present for this vote. - Motion made by: Dr. Juawn Jackson - Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson

5 Yes2 No

Voted No

Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Kristin Hanlon (District 3)

Full roll call

James FreemanYes

Sundra WoodfordYes

Daryl MortonNo

Juawn JacksonYes

Myrtice JohnsonYes

Kristin HanlonNo

Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesBefore adjourning the meeting, Dr. Jackson made a motion that the Board consider the request of the parent who spoke during public comment. With the modification of this motion by Mr. Freeman, the Board voted to allow the Superintendent to look into the matter and make a decision based on the information gathered. Motion by: Dr. Juawn Jackson Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved The m…

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Before adjourning the meeting, Dr. Jackson made a motion that the Board consider the request of the parent who spoke during public comment. With the modification of this motion by Mr. Freeman, the Board voted to allow the Superintendent to look into the matter and make a decision based on the information gathered. Motion by: Dr. Juawn Jackson Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved The meeting was then adjourned at approximately 7:25 p.m. Motion by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting: Unanimously Approved

8 Yes

Full roll call

James FreemanYes

Sundra WoodfordYes

Daryl MortonYes

Juawn JacksonYes

Myrtice JohnsonYes

Kristin HanlonYes

Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Thelma DillardYes