Board Meeting
January 22, 2015
The board’s regular public meeting — where most policies, budgets, and personnel decisions get a formal vote.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , President - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter, Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey, Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson, Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West, Board Mem…
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
- Dr. Kelley Castlin-Gacutan , Interim Superintendent
No recorded vote.
The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jaylin Williams, 5th grade student, and Kennedie Williams, 4th grade student, from Hartley Elementary School.
No recorded vote.
Confirmation of Minutes
Approves the official record (minutes) of an earlier meeting.
Full roll call
Report of the Interim Superintendent
Robotics teams from Miller Magnet Middle School Vineville Academy of the Arts, and Alexander II Magnet School were recognized for their achievements in recent competitions. - Miller Magnet Middle School's STARBASE Robins Robotics Team won second place at the STARBASE 2.0 FIRST L…
No recorded vote.
Other Remarks
No recorded vote.
INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD - Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes
There were no visitors to address the Board.
No recorded vote.
Report of Standing Committees
At this time, Dr. West made a motion to suspend the regular Board Meeting for the purpose of ending Executive Session; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 8-0. After Executive Session was ended, Mr. Downey made a motion to resume regular Board meeting; seconded by Mr. Miller an…
No recorded vote.
FS-4 Proposed FY2016 Budget Calendar
Mr. Miller made a motion to approve the FY 2016 Budget Calendar; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Dr. Wanda West _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard - Yes: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Y…
Full roll call
FS-6 Central Kitchen Freezer Addition
Mr. Miller made a motion to authorize the Interim Superintendent to enter into a contract with Stafford Construction for the Central Kitchen Freezer Addition Project; seconded by Mr. Downey and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Lester M. Miller - Motion seconded by: Mr. Jason…
Full roll call
SS-1 Workers Compensation Excess Insurance
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the renewal of the excess workers compensation insurance with Safety National Casualty Corporation for the period of 1-1-15 to 1-1-16; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Les…
Full roll call
SS-2 American Red Cross Shelter Agreement
Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the annual renewal of the Red Cross Shelter Agreement; seconded by Mr. Hudson and approved 8-0. - Motion made by: Mr. Jason E. Downey - Motion seconded by: Mr. Thomas Hudson _Voting results:_ Unanimously approved - Yes: Dr. Thelma D. Dillard -…
Full roll call
No Items to Present
No recorded vote.
Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
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.
No recorded vote.
PS-2 Appointments and Transfers–Certified/Classified Personnel
Approves new hires and job transfers for both teaching and support staff.
Full roll call
PS-3 Separations from Employment
Approves a list of employees leaving the district — resignations, retirements, and terminations.
Full roll call
PS-4 Recommendation for Chief Academic Officer
Mr. Hudson made a motion to merge PS-4 with the regular board agenda; seconded by Mr. Morton and approved 8-0. Mr. Hudson made a motion to approve Dr. Tanzy Kilcrease as the Chief Academic Officer; seconded by Mr. Miller and approved 8-0. Dr. Kilcrease, who is currently the prin…
Full roll call
OB-1 Superintendent Search Update
Dr. West, committee chair, gave an update of the Superintendent Search. The previously vote to seek an independent contractor to lead the superintendent search process. Dr. West informed the Board that Sandra Sims-deGraffenried of BWP and Associates would give an presentation ab…
No recorded vote.
NB-1 Election of Officers
Mrs. Sipe accepted the nominations for the office of President. Mrs. Carter nominated Dr. West and Mr. Morton nominated Dr. Dillard for the office of President. Dr. Dillard was elected **President** with a vote of 5-3. Dillard - 5 (Dillard, Downey, Miller, Morton, Sipe) West - 3…
No recorded vote.