Called Board Meeting
January 13, 2015
A special meeting called outside the regular schedule, usually for one time-sensitive or specific item.
Agenda items
13
With votes
0
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mrs. Susan K. Sipe, Chair - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard, Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter, Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey, Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Wanda West, Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller, Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan, Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Revised Organizational Chart
From the minutesDr. Castlin-Gacutan, Interim Superintendent, presented a revised organization chart for the District as information to the Board. Highlights included the changing of the Deputy Superintendent titles to Chief Officer for each division and the elevation of the Executive Director of Technology position to Chief Accountability and Information Officer.
No recorded vote.
Information Regarding PBIS Rollout
From the minutesMr. Edward Judie, Deputy Superintendent for Student Affairs, presented information about the implementation of a District-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework for the 2014-2015 school year in parternship with Georgia Appleseed, Inc. The PBIS program will be implemented in thirteen middle and high schools that were identified based on school discipline data. This framework will provide…
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Mr. Edward Judie, Deputy Superintendent for Student Affairs, presented information about the implementation of a District-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework for the 2014-2015 school year in parternship with Georgia Appleseed, Inc. The PBIS program will be implemented in thirteen middle and high schools that were identified based on school discipline data. This framework will provide teachers and administrators with tools and training to deal with behavior and discipline issues, and will provide positive reinforcements for students. Additionally, Georgia Appleseed, Inc. will provide funding for the School Wide Information System (SWIS). The SWIS suite is confidential, web-based information system to collect, summarize, and analyze student behavior data for decision making. A Community Engagement Forum and a PBIS Community Pep Rally will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 to share more information with community stakeholders about the program.No recorded vote.
School System Flexibility Choices in Georgia
From the minutesMr. Bruce Giroux, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Lori Rodgers, Executive Director for Special Programs/Title I, presented information about the School System Flexibility Choices for school district operations. Local school districts in Georgia have a deadline of June 30, 2015 to select among the three options: Investing in Educational Excellence (IE2), Charter System, and Status Quo. The Di…
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Mr. Bruce Giroux, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Lori Rodgers, Executive Director for Special Programs/Title I, presented information about the School System Flexibility Choices for school district operations. Local school districts in Georgia have a deadline of June 30, 2015 to select among the three options: Investing in Educational Excellence (IE2), Charter System, and Status Quo. The District will host community information sessions throughout January and February to educate community stakeholders about the options and to receive input. Additionally, there will be an online survey to collect feedback from the community.No recorded vote.
Information on Board Retreat
From the minutesDr. Castlin-Gacutan presented information about the Board Retreat. The retreat will be Friday, January 23, 2015 and Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Perry, GA and will include training for Board members.
No recorded vote.
Votes to meet privately on matters state law lets boards close — like personnel, lawsuits, property, or safety. No final decisions are made behind closed doors.
Official wordingExecutive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to go into the Executive Session for the purpose of Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation at 7:59 p.m.; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. Dr. West made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 9:03 p.m.; seconded by Mrs. Carter and approved 8-0. No action was taken during Executive Session.
No recorded vote.
Interim Superintendent’s Contract
From the minutesThere was neither discussion nor action taken on the Contract for the Interim Superintendent.
No recorded vote.
Superintendent Search Update
From the minutesDr. West and Mr. Miller presented an update to the Board on the superintendent search process. Procedures were developed for the search process utilizing an independent contractor. Dr. West and Mr. Miller have arranged to meet with consultant Phillip Simons and will give an update at the next regular Board meeting.
No recorded vote.
AdvancED Update
From the minutesDr. West and Mr. Downey presented an update on their committee's work toward showing evidence of Board governance for the AdvancedEd report due in May 2015. Plans include to put together a handbook and develop a Board plan that is aligned with the Strategic Plan of the district.
No recorded vote.
Adjourn