Committee Meeting
July 18, 2024
A smaller group of board members that reviews items — like finance or policy — before the full board votes.
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
- Mr. James Freeman, President - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Treasurer - Dr. Juawn Jackson, Board Member - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member
No recorded vote.
Approve Agenda
Approves the meeting’s agenda — the list of items the board will take up.
Full roll call
IS-1 School Consolidation (PRESENTATION)
No recorded vote.
IS-2 Purchase of Wonders Practice Books for Students in Grades K-5 (ACTION)
Approves buying Wonders reading practice books for K-5 students.
Full roll call
IS-3 Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Development Volume 2 Professional Learning Course (ACTION)
Approves up to $150,776 for LETRS reading-instruction training for teachers.
Full roll call
IS-4 Renewal of Imagine Learning - Edgenuity (ACTION)
Renews the district’s contract for Imagine Learning / Edgenuity online learning software.
Full roll call
IS-5 Renewal of School City Assessment Platform (ACTION)
Renews the School City (Illuminate) student-assessment platform for 2024-25.
Full roll call
IS-6 Kelly Services - Contract Extension (ACTION)
Renews the contract with Kelly Education for substitute staffing, up to $5 million.
Full roll call
IS-7 Certified Teacher Staffing Services (ACTION)
Approves a contract for an agency to supply certified (licensed) teachers.
Full roll call
IS-8 Renewal of Renaissance Suite (ACTION)
Renews the Renaissance Suite reading and math software for about $1.42 million, plus $200,000 in Title funds.
Full roll call
IS-9 Renewal of Communities in Schools of Central Georgia Services (ACTION)
A $600,000 renewal of Communities In Schools student-support services — this committee vote failed 3-4.
Full roll call
IS-10 Charter School Petition for the Infinity Academy (ACTION)
Dr. Sims withdrew his recommendation. He stated that after the state deadline was confirmed, the Board might need to attend a called meeting to discuss and vote on this item.
No recorded vote.
FSS-1 Monthly Financial Update (PRESENTATION)
No recorded vote.
FSS-2 FY 2025 Attorney Fees (ACTION)
Approves up to $220,000 for routine legal services from Jones Cork, LLP.
Full roll call
FSS-3 Mason Produce Contract, DBA: Bi-City (ACTION)
Approves a produce contract with Bi-City Produce for school meals.
Full roll call
FSS-4 Harry Thompson Complex Phase 4 - GMP (ACTION)
Approves about $2.08 million for Sheridan Construction to build Phase 4 of the Harry Thompson athletic complex.
Full roll call
FSS-5 ESPLOST 2021 Budget Amendment #4 (ACTION)
Raises the 2021 ESPLOST athletics budget from $15 million to $19.5 million for the Harry Thompson Complex and district projects.
Full roll call
FSS-6 Safety & Security Improvements – Campus Police (ACTION)
Approves up to $342,741 for Axon safety and security equipment for campus police.
Full roll call
FSS-7 Intergovernmental Agreement – “Project BESS” (ACTION)
Approves an intergovernmental agreement for the economic-development project nicknamed Project BESS.
Full roll call
PR-1 Policy MDA, Shared Services/RESAs (ACTION - Second Reading)
Updates the district’s policy on sharing services with regional education agencies (RESAs).
Full roll call
PR-2 Policy GBRE, Professional Personnel Extra Duty ACTION - Second Reading)
Updates the district’s policy on extra-duty pay for certified staff.
Full roll call
PR-3 Policy BE, School Board Records (ACTION - Second Reading)
Updates the district’s policy on school board records.
Full roll call
PR-4 Policy BBA, Board Officers (INFORMATION - First Reading)
No recorded vote.
PR-5 Policy BCB, Board Procedures (INFORMATION - First Reading)
No recorded vote.
PR-6 Policy BBAA, Board Officer Method of Election (INFORMATION - First Reading)
No recorded vote.
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.
Full roll call
PS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)
Approves the latest personnel moves for certified staff — teachers and other licensed employees (hires, transfers, and departures).
Full roll call
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).
Full roll call
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.
FI-1 2016 and 2021 Capital Improvement Programs
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST 2016 Reports
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST 2021 Reports
No recorded vote.
Bonds of 2020 Report
No recorded vote.
Debt Services Reports
No recorded vote.
Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report
No recorded vote.
Adjourn
Ends the meeting.