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Hall County Board of Education
Work Session
January 11, 2010
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. Eloise Barron, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Jim Sargent, Director of Student Services
Gordon Higgins, Director of Community Relations and Athletics
Cookie Palmer, Director of School Nutrition
Media:Jessica Jordan, The Times
Jerry Gunn, WDUN
Visitors:
Steven Wang, HCEA Anthony Swaim, Technology
Steve Brock, HCEA Jimmy Smith, Technology
Johnny Johnson, Parent Carrie Moffitt
Todd Murrow, Technology Penny Jordan, BOE Clerk
Chairman Higgins called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to approve the agenda. Superintendent Schofield proceeded with the following:
I. School Board Operations
A. Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the Board voted 3-0 to re-elect Richard Higgins as Chairman and Nath Morris as Vice-Chair, with Mr. Higgins and Mr. Morris abstaining on the votes, as recommended by the superintendent.
B. Annual Appointments – On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Nath Morris, the board voted 5-0 to approve keeping the same Board Members for calendar year 2010 annual appointments as appointed in 2009, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
II. Curriculum and Instruction
A. Recognitions – Rescheduled to next meeting.
B. Standards Based Report Card – Dr. Eloise Barron and the superintendent made comments and the Board was asked to look over the Grades 1 and 2 report cards that are being piloted in some of the Hall County schools which show student’s academic progress.
C. Board Policy AF – School Day for Students – Discussion by Dr. Barron and the superintendent. The policy was placed on the table for one month for further review.
D. International Baccalaureate Proposals – Reviewed by Dr. Barron.
E. Field Trip – On motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to approve the field trip to Savannah for North Hall High for the Math Team Tournament, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
III. Fiscal Management
A. Financial Report – December 31, 2009 – Reviewed by Lee Lovett.
IV. Business Management
A. Bids/RFP Approvals – None
V. Facility Expansion Program
A. SPLOST Report –
1. Analysis of SPLOST III Revenues – Dec. 2009- Reviewed by Lee Lovett.
B. SPLOST Request –
1. SPLOST III Request – January 11, 2010 – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 5-0 to approve funds for the following January 11, 2010, SPLOST III fund requests, as recommended by the superintendent:
Renovations:
Johnson High School
Replace (10) rooftop units $120,000.00
Lyman Hall Elementary
Replace roof on library $ 30,335.00
White Sulphur Elementary
Install bus/car canopy $ 13,600.00
VI. PersonnelA. Renewal of Superintendent’s Contract – Discussed in executive session.
B. Personnel Packet – Discussion. On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Nath Morris, the board voted 5-0 to approve the superintendent’s certified and classified personnel recommendations as summarized below. The lists of approved recommendations are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
January 25, 2010 I. Certified Personnel 2009-10
A. 0 Resignations
B. 3 Recommendations
C. 2 Transfers
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 4 Long-Term Substitutes
II. Certified Personnel 2010-11
A. 0 Resignations
B. 0 Recommendations
C. 0 Transfers
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 0 Long-Term Substitutes
F. 0 Other
III. Classified Personnel 2009-10
A. 3 Resignations
B. 1 Recommendation
C. 5 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 0 Terminations
IV. Classified Personnel 2010-11
A. 0 Resignations
B. 0 Recommendations
C. 0 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 0 Terminations
Discussion followed by Gordon Higgins and the superintendent on make-up days for middle school athletic games missed due to inclement weather. Chairman Higgins thanked Jessica Jordan, Education reporter for The Times, for the great job she has done while here and wished her great success in the future. Craig Herrington noted the Commissioners would be having a joint meeting/reception with the school boards to discuss sales tax at some point. Chairman Higgins inquired about Board Retreat dates. Superintendent Schofield asked them to check their schedules for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays and Saturdays in February to see what works for them.
VII. Executive Session for Personnel (Renewal of Superintendent’s Contract) – At 5:26 P.M., on motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, 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 of Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, the Board voted 5-0 to extend Superintendent Will Schofield’s contract. At 5:45 P.M., on motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Nath Morris, the board voted 5-0 to come out of executive session.
____________________________________ _______________________________________Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent******************************************************************************
Hall County Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
January 25, 2010
Board Members:
Richard Higgins, Chairman (Arrived at 5:05)
Nath Morris, Vice Chairman
Craig Herrington
Sam Chapman
Brian Sloan (Arrived at 5:20)
Administrative Personnel:
William Schofield, Superintendent
Lee Lovett, Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Eloise Barron, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Jewel Armour, Executive Director of Operations
Dr. Aaron Turpin, Executive Director of Information, Technology, and Assessment
Jerry Huguley, Construction Manager
Kathy Culver, Director of Special Education
David Moody, Director of Elementary School Education
Jim Sargent, Director of Student Services
Gordon Higgins, Director of Community Relations and Athletics
Cookie Palmer, Director of School Nutrition
Media:Ashley Fielding, The TimesJerry Gunn, WDUN Visitors:
Steve Wang, HCEA Dr. Sally Krisel, Rigor Specialist
Steve Brock, HCEA Stacy WoodallSharon Brock Debra Hammond W. David Lee, J.E.M.C. Brittany WadeDania Peguero George Dannis, HC LeadershipMichelle Jager Karol Tullis, School NutritionChris McCall Amy Bena, CWESSandy Martin, Lyman Hall Carrie WoodcockGary Brown, C. O. Jimmy Smith, TechnologyCarrie Moffitt, Technology Larry West, MaintenanceTodd Murrow, Technology Neusa WendtDr. Sandra Edwards, C. O. Penny Jordan, BOE Clerk Chuck West, CMS Wrestling Coach
CALL TO ORDER AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Vice Chairman, Nath Morris, called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 3-0 to adopt the agenda.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sam Chapman gave the invocation; and Superintendent Schofield led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
WELCOME, RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Introductory comments by Dr. Eloise Barron and presentation of awards by Board Members, as designated, for the following:
A. Recognitions:
• Neusa Wendt – Lyman Hall Elementary
2009 Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholar
Georgia Association for Gifted Children (GAGC) – Recognition by Dr. Sally Krisel. Comments by Ms. Wendt. Presentation of award by Craig Hrrington.
• Chuck West - Chestatee Middle School
2009 Emergency Response for Grayson Entrekin – Recognition by Gordon Higgins. Comments by Mr. West. Presentation of award by Nath Morris.
• Hall County School System Special Education
2008-2009 Recognition for Excellence in the Education of Students with Disabilities – Recognition by Dr. Barron and presentation of two awards by Nath Morris to Kathy Culver for special education targets that were met.
B. David Lee, Jackson E.M.C. – Presentation of Margin Refund Checks – Introduction of Mr. Lee by Superintendent Schofield. Mr. Lee made comments and presented 2009 refund checks totaling $20,707.78 to Chairman Higgins for the school system.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
On motion of Nath Morris, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the minutes of December 8, 2009 (Work Session), and December 14, 2009 (Regular Meeting).
REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND POLICIES A. Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Eloise Barron presented the following:
1. Standards Based Report Card – Report by David Moody on Grades 1 & 2 report cards which give more info on student’s progress that are being piloted in certain schools with plans to have them in 14 schools by next August.
2. International Baccalaureate Proposals – On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the Board voted 5-0 to approve West Hall High School to be designated a School of Choice for the IB Dual Language (English B) program, as recommended by the superintendent. Proposals list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
3. Language Academy at South Hall Middle School – Discussion on starting a multiple language academy with 50 slots available at SHMS. On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the Board voted 5-0 to move forward with starting the International Languages Academy at SHMS, as recommended by the superintendent.
4. Future High School Scheduling Option – Dr. Barron reported on the numbers in favor of changing from block scheduling and discussion followed on going to a straight 7 period day and senior requirements for FY2011. Consensus by the Board to go with the straight 7 period day.
5. LCCA Transfers – Discussion by the superintendent on transferring students not on track for graduating to the LCCA, in addition to credit recovery and GED purposes.
6. Field Trips – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Nath Morris, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the list of 15 field trips for January, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a pat of these minutes by reference.
B. Fiscal Management
1. Financial Report and Approval of Payments – On motion by Nath Morris, seconded by Brian Sloan, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Financial Report for December 31, 2009, and the payments for November 2009, in the amount of $24,470,275.85, as recommended by the superintendent. Said financial report and list of payments are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
C. Business Management
1. Bids/RFP Approvals
a. Lawn Maintenance – Discussion of bids by Lee Lovett. Item was tabled pending further review.
D. Facility Expansion Program
1. SPLOST Report –Report by Lee Lovett.
2. SPLOST Requests – Storage/Restroom Facilities at High Schools, Etc. – Jerry Huguley and the superintendent discussed the following projects with the Board:
-EHHS Bad drainage/septic problem on football and baseball fields that presents some health concerns (Estimated cost - $95,000)
-JHS Move old facility near activity fields to reroute bus traffic. Need new press box, concession stand, restroom, and storage facility (Estimated Cost for restroom and storage facilities only - $100,000 or less). Reroute road to make a loop for bus traffic (Time Sensitive)—(Estimated Cost of all projects - $250,000).
-NHHS Build nice restroom and storage facilities at track/tennis activity field area (Estimated Cost -$70,000-$80,000).
-MVE Curb/Paving (Estimated cost - $2,500)
On motion by Nath Morris, seconded by Brian Sloan, the Board voted 5-0 to approve moving forward on the following projects, as recommended by the superintendent:
· JHS Reroute road for bus traffic, new press box, concession stand, restroom, and storage facilities.
· MVE Curb/Paving· NHHS Permission for Jerry Huguley to begin getting ideas and prices for repairing the drainage problem on the football/athletic field. E. Personnel –
1. Personnel Packet – Deferred to executive session.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
The regular meeting ended at 6:00 P.M.
CITIZENS INPUT/COMMENTS
Chairman Higgins called for citizens comments.
Zack Thomas of ProTouch Landscapes commented he had missed the bidding—but wanted to give some things for the Board to consider when making a decision on landscaping for the system. Some things mentioned were: the company being insured, having enough equipment and operators to be available for multiple schools/jobs, operators prescreened/tested for drugs for employment, having mechanics/on-site repairs when equipment breaks down, and having someone not operating equipment to manage jobs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL At 6:06 P.M., on motion by Nath Morris, 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. At 6:44 P.M., on motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Sam Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to come out of executive session. On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 5-0 to approve the superintendent’s certified and classified personnel recommendations as summarized below. The lists of approved recommendations are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. January 25, 2010 I. Certified Personnel 2009-10
A. 3 Resignations
B. 6 Recommendations
C. 4 Transfers
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 12 Long-Term Substitutes
II. Certified Personnel 2010-11
A. 0 Resignations
B. 0 Recommendations
C. 0 Transfers
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 0 Long-Term Substitutes
F. 0 Other
III. Classified Personnel 2009-10
A. 8 Resignations
B. 8 Recommendations
C. 9 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 1 Termination
IV. Classified Personnel 2010-11
A. 0 Resignations
B. 0 Recommendations
C. 0 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 0 Terminations
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 P.M. ______________________________ ______________________________Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent******************************************************************************
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