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Board Meeting

March 20, 2025

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

Agenda items
37
With votes
7
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 minutesA motion was made to amend the agenda, removing PS-1.2 from the Consent Agenda and adding it and PS-5.1 and PS-5.2 to New Business. - 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Abigail Sparks, 3rd grade student at Alexander II Math & Science Magnet School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Recognizes board members, staff, and students for honors including STAR students and writing awards.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

No recorded vote.

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

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

From the minutesThe Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Voting: Unanimously Approved The Board voted to return from Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
CONSENT AGENDA

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

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2025) - February

From the minutesThe Board approved the Consent Agenda as revised, removing PS-1.2 and adding it to New Business. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon 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

Audit of Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024

Official wordingFSS-2 Audit of Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Truist Bank - Banking Services Contract Renewal

Official wordingFSS-3 Truist Bank - Banking Services Contract Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #2

Official wordingFSS-4 FY 2025 General Fund Budget Amendment #2 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Howard High School

Official wordingFSS-5 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Howard High School (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Howard Middle School

Official wordingFSS-6 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Howard Middle School (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Howard High School Furniture

Official wordingFSS-7 Howard High School Furniture (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Howard Middle School Furniture

Official wordingFSS-8 Howard Middle School Furniture (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Core Curriculum for PEC Adaptive Programs

Official wordingFSS-9 Core Curriculum for PEC Adaptive Programs (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Additional Weapons Detection Purchase

Official wordingFSS-10 Additional Weapons Detection Purchase (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement - Project Bengal

Official wordingFSS-11 Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement - Project Bengal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Policy DJEAA, Board Approval

Official wordingPR-1 Policy DJEAA, Board Approval (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · March 20, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy GBIA, Teacher Evaluation Appeals

Official wordingPR-2 Policy GBIA, Teacher Evaluation Appeals (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · March 20, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy JGF, Student Safety

Official wordingPR-3 Policy JGF, Student Safety (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · March 20, 2025 →  ·  First reading · December 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · January 15, 2026 →

Second reading

Policy FGC, Bids and Quotations

Official wordingPR-4 Policy FGC, Bids and Quotations (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · February 20, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · March 20, 2025 →  ·  First reading · July 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · August 21, 2025 →

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.

Contract Renewals for 2025 – 2026 Teachers and other Certified Staff

Official wordingPS-1.1 Contract Renewals for 2025 – 2026 Teachers and other Certified Staff (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.

Amends the agenda to take up a new item under New Business.

Official wordingNEW BUSINESS

From the minutesThe Board voted to move into New Business. - Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin 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

Renews contracts for certified staff for 2025-26.

Official wordingPS-1.2 Certified Contract Renewals for 2025 – 2026 (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board approved PS-1.2 by a vote of 7-0-1, with one (1) abstention. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanAbstain
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves recommended employee contract renewals.

Official wordingPS-5.1 Recommendations for Contract Renewal

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve PS-5.1. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon 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
OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mr. Barney Hester 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