Called Board Meeting
April 28, 2014
A special meeting called outside the regular schedule, usually for one time-sensitive or specific item.
Agenda items
8
With votes
1
Contested
1
Attendance
No recorded vote.
Voting Members
From the minutes- Mrs. Susan K. Sipe , Chair - Dr. Thelma D. Dillard , Vice President - Mrs. Ella S. Carter , Board Member - Mr. Jason E. Downey , Board Member - Mrs. Lynn Farmer , Board Member - Mr. Thomas Hudson , Board Member - Dr. Wanda West , Board Member - Mr. Lester M. Miller , Treasurer
No recorded vote.
Non-Voting Members
From the minutes- Dr. Steve Smith , Interim Superintendent Other Attendance: Tony Arasi, GSBA
No recorded vote.
Call to Order
Authorizes seeking bids for a $14 million project to demolish the former King Elementary School and build New Elementary School #2.
Official wordingConstruction Services for the Demolition of the Former King Elementary School and Construction of New Elementary School #2
From the minutesCapital Project Executive Director Jason Daniel presented the agenda action item. Board Members authorized the District to post a request for proposals (RFP No. 14-25) for the demolition of the former King Elementary School and construction of New Elementary School No. 2. Plans are to consolidate Jones and King-Danforth Elementary Schools, and to build a new state-of-the-art facility for the two populations on the K…
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Capital Project Executive Director Jason Daniel presented the agenda action item. Board Members authorized the District to post a request for proposals (RFP No. 14-25) for the demolition of the former King Elementary School and construction of New Elementary School No. 2. Plans are to consolidate Jones and King-Danforth Elementary Schools, and to build a new state-of-the-art facility for the two populations on the King-Danforth site. It is projected to open in August 2015. The construction budget for New Elementary School No. 2 is $14,000,000. - Motion made by: Mrs. Lynn Farmer - Motion seconded by: Dr. Thelma D. DillardVotes to meet privately on matters state law lets boards close — like personnel, lawsuits, property, or safety. No final decisions are made behind closed doors.
Official wordingExecutive Session – Personnel Matters/Future Acquisition of Property/Pending Litigation
From the minutesMr. Downey made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters,future acquisition of property and pending litigation at 6:10 p.m.; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter made a motion to exit Executive Session at 7:23 p.m.; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. No votes were taken during the Executive Session. Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the list of transfers, non-renewals, and…
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Mr. Downey made a motion to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel matters,future acquisition of property and pending litigation at 6:10 p.m.; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. Mrs. Carter made a motion to exit Executive Session at 7:23 p.m.; seconded by Dr. West and approved 8-0. No votes were taken during the Executive Session. Mr. Downey made a motion to approve the list of transfers, non-renewals, and reduction in force (RIF) for the 2014-2015 school year, identified as Exhibit A; seconded by Dr. Dillard and approved 7-1. Mr. Hudson opposed.No recorded vote.
Norms/Protocol – Tony Arasi, Georgia School Boards Association
From the minutesMr. Tony Arasi from the Georgia School Board Association provided guidance to the Board members. The following goals were presented from the Board members: 1. Leadership 2. Student Achievement 3. Communication - Stakeholders 4. Climate/Culture 5. Facility & Resources 6. Professional Development 7. Stakeholders Engagement Mr. Arasi suggested that in addition to stakeholder involvement and high-performing students tha…
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Mr. Tony Arasi from the Georgia School Board Association provided guidance to the Board members. The following goals were presented from the Board members: 1. Leadership 2. Student Achievement 3. Communication - Stakeholders 4. Climate/Culture 5. Facility & Resources 6. Professional Development 7. Stakeholders Engagement Mr. Arasi suggested that in addition to stakeholder involvement and high-performing students that the board's goals should include high performance among staff members, a focus on resources and an excellent governance team. Board President Susan K. Sipe suggested the board give the superintendent candidates its list of goals and then discuss how those candidates would propose to meet those goals. Board Members will email Mrs. Farmer and Dr. Dillard the goals. Goals will be presented at the next scheduled Called Meeting on May 5, 2014.No recorded vote.
Adjourn