Board Retreat
March 11, 2016
An informal session to dig into issues and plan ahead. Usually no formal votes are taken.
Agenda items
20
With votes
0
Contested
0
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mr. Lester M. Miller , President - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Mr. Daryl Morton , Board Member - Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Curtis Jones , Superintendent
No recorded vote.
Call to Order and Welcome
From the minutesMr. Miller called the retreat to order at 4:05 p.m.
No recorded vote.
GSBA Distinguished Board Process
From the minutesThe Board reviewed the criteria for the GSBA Distinguished Board Recognition Program. They discussed next steps for fulfilling the criteria for the program and obtaining Distinguished Board status.
No recorded vote.
Superintendent Evaluation
From the minutesThe Board reviewed a proposed evaluation instrument for the Superintendent. They would submit any feedback to the Superintendent and include it on a future Board agenda for approval.
No recorded vote.
GSBA Whole Board Training - Finance- Dr. Dennis Fordam
From the minutesDr. Dennis Fordham from the Griffin RESA presented whole board training on School Finance. The meeting recessed at 7:25 p.m.
No recorded vote.
Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 8:00 a.m.
From the minutesMr. Miller reconvened the retreat at 8:11 a.m.
No recorded vote.
Visits to Schools
From the minutesThe Board discussed visits to schools. It was decided that they would select 3-4 schools each year to visit as a group.
No recorded vote.
Board Goals
From the minutesThe Board set goals that include becoming a GSBA Distinguished Board, participating in board training opportunities, having a larger voice on legislative issues, review the Continuous Improvement Plan and Board Handbook, and continuing to build trust.
No recorded vote.
Board Elections
From the minutesRandy Howard, Chief Legal Counsel, presented a overview of Policy BBAA - Board Officer Method of Election. After discussion of the policy, the Board decided to research how other local boards of education elected officers and would consider revisions to the current policy at a later date.
No recorded vote.
Calendar of Board Meeting Topics
No recorded vote.
Standing Committees and Assignments
From the minutesThe Board discussed the board member assignments to the standing committees and that board members would provide updates as appropriate during the monthly Board meetings. Additionally, the Board would like to potentially schedule a work session with the One Macon! to discuss how the two groups can work together in the future.
No recorded vote.
One Macon!
No recorded vote.
ESPLOST Oversight Committee
Legislative Liaison
No recorded vote.
Champion's Breakfast
No recorded vote.
Charter Committee
Truancy Committee
Adjourn