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Committee Meeting

April 17, 2025

A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.

Agenda items
45
With votes
18
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

- 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
II

Approve Agenda

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
INVOCATION
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

IS-1 School Consolidation Update and Recommendation (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

IS-2 Safety and Security Updates (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

FSS-1 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

FSS-3 Mathematics Instructional Resources Adoption Approval (ACTION)

Approves up to $5.52 million for new math textbooks and instructional materials.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iii

FSS-4 Architectural Services for the Renovations of Innovation & Technology Academy Project Phase 2 (Formerly Butler Collision Center) (ACTION)

Amends the WM2A Architects contract to design Phase 2 of the Innovation and Technology Academy.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

FSS-5 Construction Management At-Risk Services for the Renovations of Innovation & Technology Academy Project Phase 2 (Formerly Butler Collision Center) (ACTION)

Amends the Warren Associates contract to manage Phase 2 of the Innovation and Technology Academy.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
v

FSS-6 RFP 25-023 Architectural Services for Northwoods Academy Gymnasium (ACTION)

Hires SP Design Group to design the new Northwoods Academy gymnasium.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vi

FSS-7 School Bus Purchase (ACTION)

Approves buying school buses for the district’s fleet.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vii

FSS-8 Student Chromebooks FY26 (ACTION)

Approves $2,919,244 for student Chromebooks from SureLock Technology — the first of four yearly payments.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
viii

FSS-9 Lightspeed Renewal – FY26 (ACTION)

Approves up to $189,530 to renew Lightspeed student-safety and web-filtering software.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ix

FSS-10 Microsoft License Renewal FY26 (ACTION)

Approves up to $432,811 for Microsoft Office 365 education licenses through Dell.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
x

FSS-11 Multi-Year Lease Purchase Agreement with Lenovo Financial Services (ACTION)

Approves a multi-year lease-purchase agreement with Lenovo Financial Services for equipment.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
i

PR-1 Policy GARHA, Employee Sick Leave Bank (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on the employee sick-leave bank.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

PR-2 Policy JBCCA, Student Assignment to Schools (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on assigning students to schools.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iii

PR-3 Policy AFC, Emergency Closings (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on emergency school closings.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

PR-4 Policy DIA, Accounting System (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

v

PR-5 Policy EDDA, Special Use of School Buses (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

vi

PR-6 Policy IFCD, School Volunteers (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

Executive Session – Land/Legal/Personnel/Student/School Safety/Cyber Security Matters

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
ii

PS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iii

PS-2 Classified Personnel Report (ACTION)

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

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
iv

PS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

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

No recorded vote.

v

PS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vi

PS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

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

No recorded vote.

FOR INFORMATION
i

FI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs

No recorded vote.

a

ESPLOST 2016 Reports

No recorded vote.

b

ESPLOST 2021 Reports

No recorded vote.

c

Bonds of 2020 Report

No recorded vote.

ii

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

iii

FI-3 Discipline and Attendance Update

No recorded vote.

iv

FI-4 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

a

April 11-12, 2025 - Westside High School Seniors - Orlando, FL, Universal Studios

No recorded vote.

b

April 16, 2025 (One-Day Trip) - Hutchings College & Career Academy CTAE/ROTC - Arlington, VA / Washington, D.C.

No recorded vote.

c

May 11-16, 2025 – Central High School Science Fair Winners - Columbus, OH

No recorded vote.

IX

Adjourn

Ends the meeting.

8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes