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Board Meeting

May 15, 2025

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

Agenda items
35
With votes
4
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 entertained to approve the agenda. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Prior to the vote for approval, Dr. Ficklin made a motion that the agenda be amended to note that the Board meeting would be recessed, and the Committee meeting would resume after the Superintendent's report and all the honorees were recognized and awarded. Motion made by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Madison Pritchard, 8th grade student at Weaver Middle School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Recognizes honors, awards, and achievements in the district.

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 minutesAt approximately 7:24 p.m. the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously Approved At approximately 8:40 p.m., the Board voted to come out of Executive Session. Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting: Unanimously Approved A motion was then made to recess the Board meeting and retur…
Read the full entryAt approximately 7:24 p.m. the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Motion made by: Ms. Myrtice Johnson Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting: Unanimously Approved At approximately 8:40 p.m., the Board voted to come out of Executive Session. Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting: Unanimously Approved A motion was then made to recess the Board meeting and return to the Committee meeting. Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting: Unanimously Approved (Please proceed to PS-1 of the Committee meeting minutes.)
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingCONSENT AGENDA

From the minutesThe Board approved the Consent Agenda. - Motion made by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon - Motion seconded by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd 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

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

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

No recorded vote.

PILOT Agreement Proposal for Parking Deck Project

Official wordingFSS-1 PILOT Agreement Proposal for Parking Deck Project (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Infinite Campus - FY26 Renewal

Official wordingFSS-4 Infinite Campus - FY26 Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

VIEWpath - FY26 Renewal

Official wordingFSS-5 VIEWpath - FY26 Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

RFP 25-024 General Contractor Services for Bernd Elementary School Secured Vestibule

Official wordingFSS-6 RFP 25-024 General Contractor Services for Bernd Elementary School Secured Vestibule (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Innovation and Technology Academy (former Butler Collision) Renovations, phase two (2) Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

Official wordingFSS-7 Innovation and Technology Academy (former Butler Collision) Renovations, phase two (2) Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Two-Way Radio Purchase

Official wordingFSS-8 Two-Way Radio Purchase (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Georgia Department of Education Office of Whole Child Supports School-Based Health Center Grant 2.1

Official wordingFSS-9 Georgia Department of Education Office of Whole Child Supports School-Based Health Center Grant 2.1 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Renewal of Amira Learning

Official wordingFSS-10 Renewal of Amira Learning (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Development Volume 2 Professional Learning Course

Official wordingFSS-11 Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Development Volume 2 Professional Learning Course (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Renewal of Voyager Passport Intervention Curriculum

Official wordingFSS-12 Renewal of Voyager Passport Intervention Curriculum (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Policy DIA, Accounting System

Official wordingPR-1 Policy DIA, Accounting System (ACTION -Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · May 15, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy EDDA, Special Use of School Buses

Official wordingPR-2 Policy EDDA, Special Use of School Buses (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · May 15, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy IFCD, School Volunteers

Official wordingPR-3 Policy IFCD, School Volunteers (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · April 17, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · May 15, 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.

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.

Executive Director of Student Support Services - Job Description

Official wordingPS-6 Executive Director of Student Support Services - Job Description (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves a set of recommended staff appointments.

Official wordingPS-6.2 Recommendation for Personnel Appointments (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS
OLD BUSINESS

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe Board meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Henry Ficklin - 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