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Hall County Board of Education
Work Session (April)
March 30, 2009
Board Members: Richard Higgins, Chairman
Nath Morris, Vice Chairman
Craig Herrington
Sam Chapman
Brian Sloan
Administrative Personnel: William Schofield, Superintendent Lee Lovett, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Richard Hill, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Eloise Barron, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Aaron Turpin, Exec. Director of Information, Technology, and Assessment Jerry Huguley, Construction ManagerDr. Gary Stewart, Exec. Director of Adm. Services, School Safety & SecurityJim Sargent, Director of Student Services Dr. Cindy Blakley, Director of Middle and High School Gordon Higgins, Director of Community Relations and Athletics Cookie Palmer, Director of School Nutrition Lloyd Smee, Director of Maintenance Media:Jessica Jordan, The TimesJerry Gunn, WDUN Visitors: Dr. Sally Krisel, Rigor Specialist Neusa Wendt, Lyman HallRhonda Samples, AEC Assistant Director Sam Lusco, WLADavid Robles, Instr’l. Technology Coordinator Shad & Cynthia Hall, HCSOHillary Savage, School Nutrition Coordinator Darrell Skogman, Chestatee HighMamie Coker, Health Services Coordinator Arcelia Dalton, Chestatee MiddleTodd Murrow, Technology Cindy White, CMSPatty Murrow, Technology Paula Stubbs, SHMS/da Vinci AcademyJimmy Smith, Technology Kelly Schollart, SHMS/da Vinci AcademyCarrie Moffitt, Technology Lianna L. Nix, SHMS/da Vinci AcademyTracy Bishop, Technology Michelle Truelove, Wauka Mtn.Johnny Johnson, Parent Darlene Towne, Wauka Mtn.Steve Wang, HCEA Laura Gale, McEver ElementaryCharity Wang, HCEA Angie Dayton & Matt Olson, Chestatee/ParentSteve Brock, HCEA Dr. Catherine Rosa, McEver Elem. PrincipalMae Smith, HCEA Jo Dinnan, Wauka Mtn. PrincipalBill Chandler, Citizen Dr. Sarah Justus, WHMS PrincipalHank Ramey, Jones Elem. Principal Teresa Haymore, SHMS/da Vinci AcademyGary Martin, CMS/da Vinci Academy Margaret Hanson/WLA/Poetry ContestLeah Hulsey, Wauka Mtn. Chairman Higgins called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. On motion of Nath Morris, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to adopt the agenda. Superintendent Schofield proceeded as follows: I. Curriculum and InstructionDr. Eloise Barron made introductions and board members presented framed certificates to those recognized as follows: A. Recognitions (Photos were taken)
| · Parker Ramey – C.W. Davis Middle – Gordon Higgins recognized Parker Ramey noting he was the son of Principal, Hank Ramey and Brian Sloan presented a framed certificate to him for the following achievements: 2009 – Hall County Spelling Bee Winner 2009 – 2nd Place District Spelling Bee 2009 – 7th Place Georgia State Spelling Bee · Allyson Lusco – World Language Academy –Dr. Barron recognized Allyson Lusco and Allyson read her winning poem to board members. Dr. Margaret Hanson, Allyson’s teacher, followed with comments. A framed certificate was presented to her by Brian Sloan for the following achievement. Grand Prize Winner - Sylvan Learning CenterDr. Seuss Poetry Contest · Neusa Wendt – Lyman Hall Elementary – Dr. Sally Krisel recognized Neusa Wendt and a GAGC and Hall County plaque were presented to her by Craig Herrington for the following: 2009 – Mary Frasier Equity & Excellence Award Georgia Association for Gifted Children (GAGC) · Matthew Olson – Chestatee High –Dr. Sally Krisel recognized Matthew Olson for being the 2009 STAR Student, and Region Star Student, and a framed certificate was presented to him by Nath Morris. · Darrell Skogman – Chestatee High – Dr. Sally Krisel recognized Darrell Skogman for being chosen as Matthew Olson’s STAR Teacher and a framed certificate was presented to him by Nath Morris. Mr. Skogman followed with comments. · Karen Blakeley, RN, BSN – West Hall Middle – Mamie Coker recognized Karen Blakeley and a framed certificate was presented to her by Craig Herrington for 2009 emergency aid particularly that given to a student in respiratory arrest in the school clinic last week. Tom Wilson, SRO – West Hall Middle, was also recognized and thanked by Mamie Coker for starting and expediting the emergency response at West Hall Middle.
· SRO Shad Hall – Johnson High –Mamie Coker recognized Shad Hall for facilitating the 911 call and rendering emergency aid to a Lanier Career Academy student and a framed certificate was presented to him by Craig Herrington.
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Mrs. Coker then noted the school system has over 570 staff that is CPR certified, and thanked the superintendent for taking the time out of his busy schedule to be one of them, because he values student’s lives, not just their education. He responded that all juniors and seniors having the opportunity to be CPR certified was one of his challenges to her—with her replying that she has something in the works for doing this and they in turn can get their parents certified. After a short recess, the superintendent resumed with the following: B. da Vinci Academy – Dr. Sally Krisel gave a report and on-line presentation. One team member of the academy, Cindy White, then made comments about disciplines to be taught. SHMS Principal, Paula Stubbs, followed with comments on meeting standards and earning Carnegie Units and introduced other faculty members chosen for the academy as follows: Arcelia Dalton, Chestatee Middle; Teresa Haymore, South Hall Middle; Liana Nix, South Hall Middle; Kelly Schollart, South Hall Middle; and Gary Martin, South Hall Middle. C. Summer 2009 Dates for Middle and High Schools –Review and discussion by Dr. Cindy Blakley. D. Changes in the Sardis Enrichment School Charter Petition – Postponed E. Letters of Intent - Martin Elementary, McEver Elementary, Spout Springs Elementary, Wauka Mountain Elementary, and Chestatee Middle (not ready) – Dr. Eloise Barron said four of the five schools named above are ready to send in their Letters of Intent for their charter schools. The superintendent then made comments as well as the four principals of the schools that are ready and some of their staff making comments about plans for their charter schools. Principals of the following schools spoke: 1) Tamara Seymour, Martin Elementary (Technology, Math, and Science); 2) Steve McDaniel, Spout Springs Elementary (School-wide Enrichment); 3) Dr. Catherine Rosa, McEver Elementary (Fine Arts); 4) and Jo Dinnan, Wauka Mountain Elementary (Multiple Intelligences). Signatures were then obtained on the Letter’s of Intent for submission to the state by Dr. Barron. F. Standards Based Report Card – Report and discussion by Darlene Town on reports cards being recommended for approval. G. McEver Violin Program Budget Request – McEver Music Teacher, Laura Gale, reported on the program and showed a video of the violin students performing. After discussion, on motion by Nath Morris, second by Sam Chapman, the board voted 5-0 to approve the 2009-2010 budget request in the amount of $6,000 for the violin teacher salary, and the $10 a month lease to own their instrument fee to be paid by the student, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the budget request is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.H. Center Point Mentor Program –Dr. Barron, Jim Sargent, and Sam Chapman made comments regarding prior funding support and the difference the mentoring program makes with students that are mentored.I. Career Academy Grant Update – Dr. Barron reported on the reduction figures of the amount awarded for the Career Academy Grant followed by Dr. Blakley with comments regarding the operations and facilities budgets for the Career Academy.J. Field Trips – On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to approve the list of ten field trips as presented, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. It was decided that an additional trip for participation in a Bahamas’ basketball tournament received in Dr. Barron’s office today needed further review before approving. II. Fiscal Management A. Approval of Payments - February 2009 – Reviewed by Lee Lovett and the superintendent. III. Facility Expansion Program A. SPLOST Report – 1. Analysis of SPLOST III Revenues – March 2009 – Reviewed by Superintendent Schofield B. SPLOST Request - 1. SPLOST III Request for April 2009 – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to approve the April 2009 , SPLOST III requests for technology and renovations as listed, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. C. Bids/RFP Approvals - 1. Integrated Library System RFP – After review by David Robles, on motion by Nath Morris, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 5-0 to approve the RFP for the Integrated Library System, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the RFP is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. IV. PersonnelA. Personnel Packet – Dr. Richard Hill noted Sandra Edwards would be retiring May 1 and returning at 49% and Sue Vaughn would become the World Language Academy principal in June. He then discussed changes to the 2009-10 contracts saying they are extending return time to 30 days. After discussion, on motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to approve the revised contracts which guarantee the state minimum, as recommended by the superintendent. V. Executive Session for Personnel – At 6:50 P.M., on motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to enter into executive session to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee. On motion by Nath Morris seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 5-0 to come out of executive session. The executive session adjourned at 7:17 P.M. ______________________________ ______________________________Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent
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Hall County Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
April 13, 2009
Board Members:
Richard Higgins, Chairman
Craig Herrington
Sam Chapman
Brian Sloan
Nath Morris was unable to attend.
Administrative Personnel:
William Schofield, Superintendent
Dr. Richard Hill, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Dr. Eloise Barron, Assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Dr. Aaron Turpin, Executive Director of Information, Technology, and Assessment
Jerry Huguley, Construction Manager
Kathy Culver, Director of Special Education
Jim Sargent, Director of Student Services
Dr. Cindy Blakley, Director of Middle and High Schools
Gordon Higgins, Director of Community Relations and Athletics
Cookie Palmer, Director of School Nutrition
Lloyd Smee, Director of Maintenance
Media:Jessica Jordan, The TimesJerry Gunn, WDUN Visitors:Steve & Charity Wang, HCEA Eddie Millwood, C.W. Davis MiddleSteve Brock, HCEA Suzanne Jarrard, Chestatee Middle Todd Murrow, Technology Joe Gheesling, NHHSCarrie Moffitt, Technology Dr. Jackie Adams, WHHSJimmy Smith, Technology Dr. Brad Brown, NHMSDr. Mark Coleman, FBHS Karla Swafford, OESJo Dinnan, WME Steven Frances - Troop 513 - BSAKarol Tullis, School Nutrition Rick Goodspeed – The Springs ChurchAmy Todd, FBHS Craig & LisaHenderson – SHMS/CMESRichard Sanderson, FBHS Kenneth Boutte, StudentValarie Manus, WME Student Teresa & Arthur Glaszer, NHHS ParentsKaren Lowry, Friendship Elem. Christy Giles, Friendship Elem.Danelle Butcher Megan LewisYolanda Alvarez – SHMS Sonha Payne, FBHS Science Bowl TeamMary Grimsley (Trey), MVE Carla Young, HC Concerned ParentCarl Aquino, WHHS Student Anthony Aquino, WHHS StudentSusan Heard, MVE Student Damon Gibbs – JHS Principal
CALL TO ORDER AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Chairman Higgins called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. On motion of Brian Sloan, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the agenda.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brian Sloan gave the invocation, and Boy Scouts from Troop 513 led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
WELCOME, RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Recognitions –
Dr. Eloise Barron made introductory comments and with the assistance of Gordon Higgins, the students were recognized and presented framed certificates by the board member from their district, as designated. FBHS Chemistry Teacher, Dr. Sonha Payne, made comments about the State Science Bowl Competition and introduced the students as follows: · Chelsea Freihaut – Flowery Branch High (Brian Sloan)2009 – 3rd Place, Sub-Regional
Georgia State Science Bowl Competition Spencer Hughes – Flowery Branch High (Brian Sloan)
2009 – 3rd Place, Sub-Regional
Georgia State Science Bowl Competition Kyle Williams – Flowery Branch High (Brian Sloan)2009 – 3rd Place, Sub-Regional
Georgia State Science Bowl Competition Andrew Popovici – Flowery Branch High (Brian Sloan)2009 – 3rd Place, Sub-Regional
Georgia State Science Bowl Competition
Kevin Williams – Flowery Branch High (Brian Sloan)2009 – 3rd Place, Sub-Regional
Georgia State Science Bowl Competition • 2009 Governor’s Honors Program Finalists – Sarah Elizabeth Brothers, Chestatee High, Spanish – absent (Craig Herrington) Elisa Michelle Jones, Chestatee High, Biology (Brian Sloan)
Robert Curtis Bland, Flowery Branch High, Social Studies – absent (Brian Sloan)
Andrew Popovici , Flowery Branch High, Chemistry (Brian Sloan)
Stephanie Mai Pham, Johnson High, Communicative Arts - absent (Brian Sloan)
Carl Jerritt Espiritu Aquino, West Hall High, Mathematics (Craig Herrington)
Stede Granger, West Hall High, Mathematics –absent/accepted by Dr. Jackie Adams (Craig Herrington) Mauricio Novelo, West Hall High, Communicative Arts (Craig Herrington) Gerald Boyd recognized the following students: • Trey Grimsley – Mount Vernon Elementary (Richard Higgins)
Kindergarten
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Alexis Millard – Oakwood Elementary (Craig Herrington)
1st Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Destiny Boutte – Friendship Elementary – Destiny read her entry. (Brian Sloan)
2nd Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Sofie Long – Mt. Vernon Elementary (Richard Higgins)
3rd Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Lucas Standridge – Wauka Mountain Elementary (Richard Higgins)
4th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Valerie Manus – Wauka Mountain Elementary (Richard Higgins)
5th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Melinda Smith – C.W. Davis Middle (Brian Sloan)
6th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Yolanda Alvarez – South Hall Middle (Craig Herrington)
7th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Ryan Sharry – West Hall Middle – absent (Craig Herrington)
8th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Rachel Glazer – North Hall High (Richard Higgins)
9th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Francisco Avila Zuniga – North Hall High (Richard Higgins)
10th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Mauricio Novelo – West Hall High (Craig Herrington)
11th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition
Anna Bower – North Hall High (Richard Higgins)
12th Grade
2009 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition |
A five-minute break was taken after recognitions. The meeting reconvened at 5:55 P.M.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the minutes of March 2, 2009 (Work Session), and March 9, 2009 (Regular Meeting).
REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND POLICIES A. Curriculum and Instruction
Superintendent Schofield and Dr. Barron made introductory comments for the following:
1. Changes in the Sardis Elementary Enrichment School Charter Petition –Principal, Dr. Jan Hughes, discussed changes to the petition and Gerald Boyd noted the charter would be on the State Board’s agenda for May. Afterward, on motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the changes to the Sardis Elementary Enrichment School Charter Petition, as recommended by the superintendent.
2. Letter of Intent – Chestatee Middle (Academy of Inquiry & Child Dev.) and Johnson High (International Studies) – JHS Principal, Damon Gibbs; and CMS Principal, Suzanne Jarrard discussed plans for their charter schools. Afterward, on motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to approve signing Letters of Intent for Chestatee Middle School and Johnson High School, as recommended by the superintendent. Signatures were obtained on the letters.
3. Career Academy Grant Budget – Dr. Blakley recommended two revised budgets to the board to take a look at while a demo of a promo video for the career academy was shown. Afterward, on motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the revised budgets for the Career Academy, as recommended by the superintendent. Copies of the revised budgets are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. 4. Standards Based Report Card Approval – On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to approve the standards based report cards, as recommended by the superintendent. (Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades--use of standards based report cards in 21 elementary schools and piloting of the 4th and 5th grades standards based report cards in 4 individual—2 in grades 4 and 2 in grades 5). Copies of the report cards are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. 5. da Vinci Academy Application – Dr. Barron said the application was just for their information. Dates for three da Vinci Academy parent meetings were announced. 6. Georgia Tech Calculus Partnership – The superintendent and Dr. Aaron Turpin discussed details of the Georgia Tech Calculus partnership giving students the opportunity to graduate from high school with 3 units of calculus and be able to go into differential equations as freshmen in college. Calculus 2 would be offered fall semester, and calculus 3, spring semester--first class to be held at West Hall High. 7. Field Trips – The superintendent said on his part, he recommended the Bahamas Basketball Tournament trip to be denied—as he was struggling with asking parents to come up with money in this economy, even though the funds were to be raised by the parents. He said several high schools had been working on creative ways to play in tournaments and have experiences out-of-state, much closer to home, and were working individually with Gordon Higgins to come up with ways to pay for the bus driver and fuel. Discussion followed by board members. The superintendent responded on an inquiry about particular field trips to tell them--if it fits the established protocol, to put the paperwork forward, and it would be considered. On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to approve additional field trip #’s 12, 13, & 14 and deny field trip #11-EHHS to Freeport, Bahamas, making a total of 13 trips approved for April 2009, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. 8. Gardens on Green – Dr. Barron and the superintendent made comments about the Gardens on Green dedication that will be held on April 21st at 6:30. B. Fiscal Management
- Financial Report and Approval of Payments – After discussion by the superintendent, on motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the Financial Report for March 31, 2009, and the payments for February 2009, in the amount of $24,897,216.78, as recommended by the superintendent. Said financial report and list of payments are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
2. Budget Amendment – April 13, 2009 – After discussion by the superintendent, on motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the April 13, 2009, Budget Amendment, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the amendment is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
C. Facility Expansion Program
- SPLOST Report – None
- SPLOST Request – None
- Bids/RFP Approvals - None
D. Personnel
Dr. Richard Hill reported on the personnel packet noting the red tabs indicated changes. On motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the superintendent’s certified and classified personnel recommendations as summarized below, with the following exceptions which were voted on and approved individually by Chairman Higgins, Sam Chapman, and Brian Sloan (Nath Morris was not present):
· Connie Higgins (wife of Chairman Higgins) – motion made by Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, voted 3-0 to approve, with Chairman Higgins abstaining
· Karen Chapman (daughter-in-law of Sam Chapman) – motion made by Richard Higgins, seconded by Craig Herrington, voted 3-0 to approve, with Sam Chapman abstaining
· Heather Sturm (daughter of Craig Herrington) – motion made by Richard Higgins, seconded by Brian Sloan, voted 3-0 to approve, with Craig Herrington abstaining.
The lists of approved recommendations are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
April 13, 2009 I. Certified Personnel 2008-09
A. 1 Resignation
B. 2 Recommendations
C. 1 Transfer
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 6 Long-Term Substitutes
II. Certified Personnel 2009-10
A. 134 Resignations
B. 1969 Recommendations
C. 1 Transfer
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 0 Long-Term Substitutes
F. 0 Other
III. Classified Personnel 2008-09
A. 7 Resignations
B. 3 Recommendations
C. 0 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 3 Terminations
IV. Classified Personnel 2009-10
A. 14 Resignations
B. 0 Recommendations
C. 0 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 0 Terminations
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting. The regular meeting adjourned at 6:29 P.M.
CITIZENS INPUT/COMMENTS
Chairman Higgins called for citizens comments.
- Rick Goodspeed, Pastor of The Springs Church in Flowery Branch, made comments on particular plans their church and other supporters are putting together to help kids and families in the community and discussing further the possibility of Hall County Schools partnering with them. He said as many as 29% those within five miles of the church were below subsistence level. A community garden on the church property with participants raising food and creating soccer programs for kids were discussed.
- Amy Todd, FBHS School Council member - encouraged the school system to be open to this unique and exciting opportunity for private/not for profit supporters, and learn more about it.
- The superintendent said he believed Dr. Mark Coleman had already taken some steps in putting a group together to see what the options are. He said the system was already in a two-way partnership with the county government and it had worked very well in terms of sharing of facilities. He also mentioned the possibility of using some of the system’s property that is pretty much sitting dormant.
- Ricky Sanderson – FBHS Touchdown Club – wanted to follow up with a strong recommendation that a committee be formed to study this proposal and what the options are.
- Chairman Higgins said they are willing to work with them and look into options, after making other comments.
- The superintendent asked Dr. Coleman to get some names together for the group and that Mr. Chapman could help with the YMCA names, and Mr. Herrington could help with the recreation board names, so they can work together to move ahead with putting the group together.
- Karli Young – WHHS Parent– Said she had been pleased with the school up until this year, but was not pleased with the 0 tolerance lunch policy used when she forgot to send lunch for her son.
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Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent
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