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Committee Meeting

July 18, 2024

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

Agenda items
43
With votes
22
Contested
1

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.

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
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

IS-1 School Consolidation (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

IS-2 Purchase of Wonders Practice Books for Students in Grades K-5 (ACTION)

Approves buying Wonders reading practice books for K-5 students.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
iii

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
iv

IS-4 Renewal of Imagine Learning - Edgenuity (ACTION)

Renews the district’s contract for Imagine Learning / Edgenuity online learning software.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
v

IS-5 Renewal of School City Assessment Platform (ACTION)

Renews the School City (Illuminate) student-assessment platform for 2024-25.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
vi

IS-6 Kelly Services - Contract Extension (ACTION)

Renews the contract with Kelly Education for substitute staffing, up to $5 million.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
vii

IS-7 Certified Teacher Staffing Services (ACTION)

Approves a contract for an agency to supply certified (licensed) teachers.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
viii

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
ix

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.

5 Yes3 No
Voted No
Sundra Woodford (District 5), Juawn Jackson, Kristin Hanlon (District 3)
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordNo
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonNo
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonNo
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
x

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.

FISCAL/SUPPORT SERVICES COMMITTEE
i

FSS-1 Monthly Financial Update (PRESENTATION)

No recorded vote.

ii

FSS-2 FY 2025 Attorney Fees (ACTION)

Approves up to $220,000 for routine legal services from Jones Cork, LLP.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
iii

FSS-3 Mason Produce Contract, DBA: Bi-City (ACTION)

Approves a produce contract with Bi-City Produce for school meals.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
iv

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
v

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.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
vi

FSS-6 Safety & Security Improvements – Campus Police (ACTION)

Approves up to $342,741 for Axon safety and security equipment for campus police.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
vii

FSS-7 Intergovernmental Agreement – “Project BESS” (ACTION)

Approves an intergovernmental agreement for the economic-development project nicknamed Project BESS.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
POLICIES AND RULES COMMITTEE
i

PR-1 Policy MDA, Shared Services/RESAs (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on sharing services with regional education agencies (RESAs).

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
ii

PR-2 Policy GBRE, Professional Personnel Extra Duty ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on extra-duty pay for certified staff.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
iii

PR-3 Policy BE, School Board Records (ACTION - Second Reading)

Updates the district’s policy on school board records.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
iv

PR-4 Policy BBA, Board Officers (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

v

PR-5 Policy BCB, Board Procedures (INFORMATION - First Reading)

No recorded vote.

vi

PR-6 Policy BBAA, Board Officer Method of Election (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
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
ii

PS-1 Certified Personnel Report (ACTION)

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

7 Yes1 Abstain
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardAbstain
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
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes
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.

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.

d

Debt Services Reports

No recorded vote.

ii

Fl-2 Investments and Investment Income Report

No recorded vote.

VIII

Adjourn

Ends the meeting.

8 Yes
Full roll call
James FreemanYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
Daryl MortonYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Thelma DillardYes