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Committee Meeting

February 20, 2025

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

Agenda items
42
With votes
15
Contested
3

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 First Semester Academic Update (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

FSS-1 Audit Review (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

FSS-2 Monthly Financial Statement Review (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

iii

FSS-3 Audio Enhancement - Safety Equipment (ACTION)

Approves up to $942,798 for classroom microphones and staff safety badges from Audio Enhancement.

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

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

Approves adding more Registered Behavior Technicians to support students.

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 DJEAA, Board Approval (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

ii

PR-2 Policy GBIA, Teacher Evaluation Appeals (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

iii

PR-3 Policy JGF, Student Safety (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

iv

PR-4 Policy FGC, Bids and Quotations (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

PERSONNEL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

Executive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety/Cyber Security

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-5.1 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

7 Yes1 Abstain
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
vii

PS-5.2 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

2 Yes6 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Kristin Hanlon (District 3), Henry Ficklin (District 2), Barney Hester (District 4), James Freeman (District 6), Lisa Garrett-Boyd (At-Large · Post 8)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonNo
Kristin HanlonNo
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterNo
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanNo
Lisa Garrett-BoydNo
viii

PS-5.3 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

2 Yes6 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Kristin Hanlon (District 3), Henry Ficklin (District 2), Barney Hester (District 4), James Freeman (District 6), Lisa Garrett-Boyd (At-Large · Post 8)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonNo
Kristin HanlonNo
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterNo
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanNo
Lisa Garrett-BoydNo
ix

PS-5.4 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
x

PS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

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

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

PS-6.1 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

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

7 Yes1 Abstain
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
xii

PS-6.2 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

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

5 Yes3 No
Voted No
Daryl Morton (At-Large · Post 7), Henry Ficklin (District 2), Barney Hester (District 4)
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonNo
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinNo
Barney HesterNo
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
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 ESPLOST Advisory Committee Summary Report

No recorded vote.

iv

FI-4 Discipline and Attendance Update

No recorded vote.

v

FI-5 Field Trips

No recorded vote.

a

February 27, 2025 (one day trip) - Weaver Middle School FBLA, Legacy Museum, Montgomery, AL

No recorded vote.

b

March 19-21, 2025 – Vineville Academy of the Arts, 5th Grade, Chattanooga Aquarium and 3D Imax, Chattanooga, TN

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