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Board Meeting

February 20, 2025

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

Agenda items
24
With votes
3
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Ms. Myrtice Johnson, President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Mr. Barney Hester, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, 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. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Joshua Johnson, 6th grade student at Rutland Middle School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Recognizes students who won spelling, science fair, and Beta Club competitions.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

No recorded vote.

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA

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

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2024) - January

From the minutesDr. Ficklin moved that the January minutes be revised to indicate that there was discussion prior to the President being elected during the election of Board Officers. The Board approved the Consent Agenda as revised. PS-5.1 and PS-6.1 were removed and placed under New Business because, although they passed (both 7-0-1), they did not receive a unanimous vote. PS-5.4 was added to the Consent Agenda. - Motion made by:…
Read the full entryDr. Ficklin moved that the January minutes be revised to indicate that there was discussion prior to the President being elected during the election of Board Officers. The Board approved the Consent Agenda as revised. PS-5.1 and PS-6.1 were removed and placed under New Business because, although they passed (both 7-0-1), they did not receive a unanimous vote. PS-5.4 was added to the Consent Agenda. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Audio Enhancement - Safety Equipment

Official wordingFSS-3 Audio Enhancement - Safety Equipment (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Increase in Registered Behavior Technicians’ Contracts

Official wordingFSS-4 Increase in Registered Behavior Technicians’ Contracts (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

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 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5.4 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION

No recorded vote.

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

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes