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Board Meeting

August 17, 2023

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

Agenda items
34
With votes
4
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Dr. Thelma Dillard, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, Board Member - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Mr. Juawn Jackson, President - Ms. Myrtice Johnson, Vice President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, 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 minutesThe consent agenda was amended, removing PS-3 and adding two items (ATESD and IGA) under new business. The minutes were confirmed. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Mrs. Kristin Hanlon Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma DillardYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Kristin HanlonYes
James FreemanYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Sydney  Andrews, 11th grade student at Howard High School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Governor's Honors Program - Mitchell Zhang, Howard High School

No recorded vote.

2023-2024 Work-Based Learning Executive Board, West Central Region Chair - Yvonne Angelo

No recorded vote.

GAESP Awards 2023 - Vineville Academy of the Arts, GAESP School Bell Award & GAESP Patron Award

No recorded vote.

GAAP Newly Elected Officers (Georgia Assessment & Accountability Professionals) - Ericka Wright, Secretary; Dara Foy, Treasurer

No recorded vote.

INVITATIONS TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION

Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation/School Safety/Cybersecurity

No recorded vote.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes -Board Meetings (2023) - July 13th, 17th, 20th

No recorded vote.

CTAE Perkins Allocation for 2023-2024

Official wordingIS-1 - CTAE Perkins Allocation for 2023-2024 (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Final Adoption - CY 2023 (FY 2024) Millage Rate

Official wordingFSS-3 - Final Adoption - CY 2023 (FY 2024) Millage Rate (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2024 Custodial Contracts

Official wordingFSS-4 - FY 2024 Custodial Contracts (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

JCEB - Student Hearing Procedure

Official wordingPR-1 - JCEB - Student Hearing Procedure (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

JCDA -Student Code of Conduct

Official wordingPR-2 - JCDA -Student Code of Conduct (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

IDDB - Remedial Programs

Official wordingPR-3 IDDB - Remedial Programs (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

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.

For information

Approves the latest personnel moves for classified staff — non-teaching employees like aides, bus drivers, and custodians (hires, transfers, and departures).

Official wordingPS-3 Classified Personnel Report (INFORMATION)

From the minutesThe Board amended the Consent Agenda by removing this item. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma DillardYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Kristin HanlonYes
James FreemanYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes

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

Official wordingPS-6 - Central Office Recommendations (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

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

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS

Approves an agreement with Macon-Bibb County for automated speed cameras in school zones.

Official wordingAutomated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices 8 17 2023

From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into an MOU with Macon-Bibb County outlining the responsibilities of the District and Macon-Bibb County regarding automated cameras in school safety zones. Following the execution of the MOU by both parties, the Board further authorized the Superintendent to execute the permits with the Georgia Department of Transportation to install the cameras at the following schoo…
Read the full entryThe Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into an MOU with Macon-Bibb County outlining the responsibilities of the District and Macon-Bibb County regarding automated cameras in school safety zones. Following the execution of the MOU by both parties, the Board further authorized the Superintendent to execute the permits with the Georgia Department of Transportation to install the cameras at the following schools: Vineville Academy of the Arts, Springdale Elementary, Sonny Carter Elementary, Heritage Elementary, Heard Elementary and Hartley Elementary. - Motion made by: Mr. Daryl Morton - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma DillardYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Kristin HanlonYes
James FreemanYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes

Approves an agreement with Macon-Bibb County on school public-safety initiatives.

Official wordingIntergovernmental Agreement for Public Safety Initiatives 8 17 2023

From the minutesThe Board authorized the Superintendent to enter into this IGA with Macon-Bibb County regarding public school safety initiatives. - Motion made by: Dr. Thelma Dillard - Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Thelma DillardYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes
Kristin HanlonYes
James FreemanYes
Juawn JacksonYes
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
OLD BUSINESS
ADJOURN