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Board Meeting

July 17, 2025

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

Agenda items
46
With votes
5
Contested
0

Attendance

No recorded vote.

Voting Members

From the minutes- Ms. Myrtice Johnson, President - Mr. Daryl Morton, Vice President - Mrs. Kristin Hanlon, Treasurer - Dr. Henry Ficklin, Board Member - Mr. Barney Hester, Board Member - Dr. Sundra Woodford, Board Member - Mr. James Freeman, Board Member - Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd, 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 minutesA motion was made to approve the agenda. Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Discussion followed. A motion was then made to amend the agenda by removing PS-5 (Administrators Recommendation) from the Consent Agenda and placing it under New Business, as well as adding PS-6.2 (Central Office Recommendation) to the Consent Agenda. Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman Motion seconded by: Mr. Daryl Morton Voting: Unanimously Approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Gabriel Gilbert, rising 7th grade student at Miller Magnet Middle School

No recorded vote.

INVOCATION
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent's Comments

Introduces new school and district leaders and recognizes staff and schools for statewide honors.

Official wordingHonors, Awards, and Recognitions

No recorded vote.

INVITATION TO VISITORS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
EXECUTIVE SESSION

Approves the consent agenda — a bundle of routine items the board passes together in one vote.

Official wordingCONSENT AGENDA

From the minutesThe Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. - Motion made by: Mr. James Freeman - Motion seconded by: Dr. Sundra Woodford Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

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

Official wordingConfirmation of Minutes - Board Meetings (2025) - June

No recorded vote.

FY25-26 Renewal of Renaissance Suite

Official wordingIS-1 FY25-26 Renewal of Renaissance Suite (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Infinity Academy Charter School

Official wordingIS-2 Infinity Academy Charter School (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Tentative Adoption of Millage Rate for CY 2025/FY 2026

Official wordingFSS-3 Tentative Adoption of Millage Rate for CY 2025/FY 2026 (PRESENTATION & ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 – School Nutrition Chemical Contract

Official wordingFSS-4 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Chemical Contract (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 – School Nutrition Paper Contract

Official wordingFSS-5 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Paper Contract (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 – School Nutrition Produce Contract

Official wordingFSS-6 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Produce Contract (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Smart Mouth Pizza Blanket Requisition Approval

Official wordingFSS-7 Smart Mouth Pizza Blanket Requisition Approval (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 – Nutrition Temporary Staffing Services Renewal

Official wordingFSS-8 FY 2026 – Nutrition Temporary Staffing Services Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 District Contract – Copiers

Official wordingFSS-9 FY 2026 District Contract – Copiers (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2025 Custodial Contract Award

Official wordingFSS-10 FY 2025 Custodial Contract Award

No recorded vote.

FY 2026 – School Nutrition Food Contract

Official wordingFSS-11 FY 2026 – School Nutrition Food Contract (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Contract Supports for PEC Therapist and Interpreters

Official wordingFSS-12 Contract Supports for PEC Therapist and Interpreters (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Contract Supports for PEC Speech Services

Official wordingFSS-13 Contract Supports for PEC Speech Services (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Reauthorization of the Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and Call for November 4, 2025 Elections

Official wordingFSS-14 Reauthorization of the Education Special Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) and Call for November 4, 2025 Elections (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Tyler Technologies Student Transportation (powered by Traversa)-Renewal

Official wordingFSS-15 Tyler Technologies Student Transportation (powered by Traversa)-Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves a contract to buy gasoline and diesel fuel for district vehicles.

Official wordingFSS-16 Gas and Diesel Fuel Purchase (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Parts and Supplies – Yancey Bus Sales and Service

Official wordingFSS-17 Parts and Supplies – Yancey Bus Sales and Service (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Approves a contract to buy propane fuel for district use.

Official wordingFSS-18 Propane Fuel Purchase (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

FY 2025 Tyler Technologies – Munis ERP and Time and Attendance Renewal

Official wordingFSS-19 FY 2025 Tyler Technologies – Munis ERP and Time and Attendance Renewal (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

Second reading

Policy DJED - Bids and Quotations

Official wordingPR-1 Policy DJED - Bids and Quotations (ACTION -Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · June 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · July 17, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy KBF - Use of Students for Public Information Programs

Official wordingPR-2 Policy KBF - Use of Students for Public Information Programs (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · June 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · July 17, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy KI - Free Materials Distribution in Schools

Official wordingPR-3 Policy KI - Free Materials Distribution in Schools (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · June 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · July 17, 2025 →

Second reading

Policy GBRJ - Arrangement for Substitutes

Official wordingPR-4 Policy GBRJ - Arrangement for Substitutes (ACTION - Second Reading)

No recorded vote.

This policy at other meetingsFirst reading · June 18, 2025 →  ·  Second reading · July 17, 2025 →

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.

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

Official wordingPS-6 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

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

Official wordingPS-6.1 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

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

Official wordingPS-6.2 Central Office Recommendation (ACTION)

No recorded vote.

NEW BUSINESS

$6.8 Billion Funding Freeze

Official wordingNB-1 $6.8 Billion Funding Freeze

No recorded vote.

Approves personnel actions recommended by district administrators.

Official wordingPS-5 Administrators Recommendation (ACTION)

From the minutesThe Board passed PS-5 with a vote of 7-0-1.
7 Yes1 Abstained
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonAbstain
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingOLD BUSINESS

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes

Ends the meeting.

Official wordingADJOURN

From the minutesThe meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m. - Motion made by: Dr. Lisa Garrett-Boyd - Motion seconded by: Dr. Henry Ficklin Voting results: Unanimously approved
8 Yes
Full roll call
Myrtice JohnsonYes
Daryl MortonYes
Kristin HanlonYes
Henry FicklinYes
Barney HesterYes
Sundra WoodfordYes
James FreemanYes
Lisa Garrett-BoydYes