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May 2008: Board Minutes |
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
Hall County Board of Education
Work Session
May 5, 2008
Board Members: Richard Higgins, Chairman (Arrived 5:05P.M.)
Nath Morris
Craig Herrington
Sam Chapman
Brian Sloan
Administrative Personnel:
William Schofield, Superintendent
Lee Lovett, Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Eloise Barron, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Gordon Higgins, Director of Community Relations and Athletics
Jerry Huguley, Construction Manager
Cookie Palmer, Director of School Nutrition
Jewel Armour, Executive Director, Operations
Kathy Culver, Director, Special Education
David Moody, Director of Elementary Schools
Jim Sargent, Director of Student Services
Dr. Cindy Blakley, Director of Middle and High Schools
Dr. Aaron Turpin, Exec. Dir. of IT Beg. 6/1/08
Gerald Boyd, Competency Specialist
Stacy Benton, Student Assistant Coordinator
Rhonda Samples, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator
Media:
Jerry Gunn, WDUN
Visitors:
Johnny Johnson, Parent
Charity Wang, HCEA
Steven Wang, HCEA
Harris Blackwood
Sue Corley, LCA
Danny Jones, LCA Principal
Todd Murrow, Technician
Vice-Chairman Morris called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. On motion of Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the agenda. Superintendent Schofield announced that the meeting would temporarily move outside to the gardens for a number of achievement recognitions and return to the conference room for the remainder of the meeting.
C. Curriculum and Instruction –
Introductory comments were made by Superintendent Schofield prior to Dr. Eloise Barron and staff making the following recognitions: (Group photos were taken of everyone along with their supervisor/coaches after presentation of certificates by board members).
1. Recognitions:
• Hall County Bus Driver – For Vigilance in School Safety on April 23, 2008 - Theo Coker – Jewel Armour recognized Mr. Coker and Chairman Higgins presented a certificate to him.
• Mt. Vernon Elementary – 2008 Georgia Social Studies Fair (Best in Class I Economics Division) - Tricia Dial/Lauren Carey – Dr. Sally Krisel recognized the students for their achievements. (Students were absent)
• FBHS - JV Academic Team - (AAA State Champions) - Andrew Popovici/Sean Magee/Chelsea Feihaut/Liz French/Jake Jacob (Coach – Joan Grindle) – Dr. Sally Krisel recognized the students and certificates were presented to them by Brian Sloan.
• C.W. Davis Middle – Odyssey of the Mind “DinoStories” Team (Renatra Fusca Award) – Madison Brush/Ansley Leach/Jordan Luster/Danny Oliver/Linsey Thaxton/Tyler Seibert –Dr. Krisel recognized the students and certificates were presented to them by Brian Sloan.
• C.W. Davis Middle – Odyssey of the Mind “Tee Structure” Team (2nd in State) – Nick Cantrell/Jared Dunn/Zac Kellogg/Savannah Phillips/Steven Porter/Joey Miller/Bailey Smith – Dr. Sally Krisel recognized the students and certificates were presented to them by Brian Sloan.
• Martin Elementary – Odyssey of the Mind “Tee Structure” Team (Georgia State Champions) – Dylan Barron/Blake Carter/Jennifer Keller/Derick Leach/Ellie Parker/Harper Seymour/Maddison Sharp – Dr. Sally Krisel recognized the students and certificates were presented to them by Brian Sloan.
• Riverbend Elementary – 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Luke Volle – Gerald Boyd recognized Mr. Volle for his achievement. (Student absent)
• Oakwood Elementary - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Audrey Thomas – Gerald Boyd recognized Ms. Thomas and Brian Sloan presented a certificate to her.
• Lanier Elementary - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Lindsey Grater – Gerald Boyd recognized Ms. Grater and Nath Morris presented a certificate to her.
• Flowery Branch Elementary - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Victoria Deschamps – Gerald Boyd recognized Ms. Deschamps and Brian Sloan presented a certificate to her.
• Friendship Elementary - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Kristen McCole – Gerald Boyd recognized Ms. McCole and Brian Sloan presented a certificate to her.
• Sugar Hill Elementary - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Abby Black – Gerald Boyd recognized Ms. Black and Brian Sloan presented a certificate to her.
• C.W. Davis Middle - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Emily Loggins/Kelia Veiga/Liliana Cortez – Gerald Boyd recognized the students and certificates were presented to them by Brian Sloan.
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• West Hall High - 2008 Young Georgia Authors’ Competition – Emily Wills/Samantha Mullinax – Gerald Boyd recognized the students and certificates were presented to them by Craig Herrington.
2007-2008 Career Technical Student Organization - STATE WINNERS:
• Chestatee Middle – FBLA = 1st place – Computer Slideshow – Shelby Ventura and Destiny Motes – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Nath Morris presented them with certificates.
• Chestatee High – HOSA – 1st place – First Aid and CPR Skills Team – Amanda Wehunt and Cody Gilder – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Nath Morris presented them with certificates.
• Chestatee High – DECA – 1st place – Selling and National Pin Design – Christin Samples – Rhonda Samples recognized Ms. Samples and Nath Morris presented her with a certificate.
• Chestatee High – DECA – 1st place – Advertising – Kierstin Sapp – Rhonda Samples recognized Ms. Sapp and Nath Morris presented her with a certificate.
• East Hall High – HOSA – 1st Place – Nutritional Knowledge – Jamila Pham – Rhonda Samples recognized Ms. Pham and Sam Chapman presented her with a certificate.
• Flowery Branch High – DECA – 1st place – General Marketing Research - Colton Smith & Chad Meyers – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Brian Sloan presented them with certificates.
• Flowery Branch High – HOSA – 1st place – Extemporaneous Health Poster – Tiffany Chong - Rhonda Samples recognized Ms. Chong and Brian Sloan presented her with a certificate.
• Flowery Branch High – FBLA – 1st place – Web Design – Eric Beatty – Rhonda Samples recognized Mr. Beatty and Brian Sloan presented him with a certificate.
• Johnson High – GCSA – 1st place – Metal Working – Jose Diaz - Rhonda Samples recognized Mr. Diaz and Brian Sloan presented him with a certificate.
• Johnson High - GCSA – 1st place – Most Improved Young Man – Sergio Lopez – Rhonda Samples recognized Mr. Lopez and Brian Sloan presented him with a certificate.
• Johnson High - GCSA – 1st place – Creative Problem Solving Team – Antonio Solarsano, Vianney Garcia, & Diego Cuevas – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Brian Sloan presented them with certificates.
• Johnson High – SkillsUSA – 1st place – Georgia Skills Promotional Brochure – William Anthony – Rhonda Samples recognized Mr. Anthony and Brian Sloan presented him with a certificate.
• North Hall – DECA – 1st place – Credentialing and Fashion Promotion Plan – Hillary Harper – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Nath Morris presented them with certificates.
• North Hall – DECA – 1st place – Creative Marketing Campaign – Sarita Madera & Jade Okafor – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Nath Morris presented them with certificates.
• North Hall – FFA – State Degree Awarded – Hope Presley – Rhonda Samples recognized Ms. Presley and Nath Morris presented her with a certificate.
• North Hall – FFA – State Degree Awarded – Katie Conner – Rhonda Samples recognized Ms. Conner and Nath Morris presented her with a certificate.
• WHMS - FCCLA Team Gold (Chapter Showcase Manual Jr’s Division) - Kirste Floyd/Maggie Ford/Abby Rice/Monica Sandoval – Rhonda Samples recognized the students and Nath Morris presented them with certificates.
At 5:35 p.m. the meeting was moved back into the central office conference room and continued as follows:
B. School Board Operations
1. Policy Review – Gordon Higgins explained basic changes to ten policies as follows: (1) EDC, (2) GAE(2), (3) GBRC, (4) GBRI, (5) GCRD, (6) JB, (7) JBC, (8) JBC(4), (9) JBCD, (10) JQKA. The policies were tabled for at least a month for board review
2. LCA Employee Childcare Program – A proposal to increase the Employee Childcare Program at LCA was discussed by LCA Principal, Danny Jones, and Childcare Coordinator, Sue Corley.
C. Curriculum and Instruction –
1. Counselor Evaluation Instrument – Comments were made by Dr. Eloise Barron and Stacy Benton. Mrs. Benton also extended invitations on behalf of the counselors to an end-of-year celebration scheduled for May 27th.
2. Student Handbooks and Code of Conduct –Dr. Cindy Blakley reviewed changes to them.
3. CTAE Grants – Dr. Cindy Blakley reviewed.
4. Lexia Program – Funding to expand the program in others schools was discussed by Dr. Eloise Barron and Gerald Boyd gave a Power Point presentation on the program.
5. IB Textbooks – The IB Textbook list was reviewed by Dr. Barron.
6. Field Trip – Dr. Barron reviewed.
D. Fiscal Management
1. Approval of Payments – March 2008 – Comments by Lee Lovett
E. Facility Expansion Program
1. SPLOST III Cash Flow- 4-30-08 –Reviewed by Superintendent Schofield and Jerry Huguley.
2. CTAE Planning for Industry Certification & Capital Equipment Funding – On motion of Nath Morris, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 5-0 to approve the CTAE program funding request list in the amount of $125,000, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
3. SPLOST Request – A May 2008 list of SPLOST fund requests totaling $903,900 was discussed.
4. SPLOST Request – A June 2008, SPLOST list totaling $567,556 supporting items requested in the FY09 Budget was discussed.
F. Personnel – Mr. Lovett announced that Dr. Richard Hill was absent because of his wife being taken to the emergency room earlier but that she was home now.
G. Executive Session for Personnel - At 6:37 P.M., on motion of Sam Chapman, seconded 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. No action was taken. On motion of Nath Morris, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted to come out of executive session. The executive session adjourned at 6:43 P.M.
H. Recess – A short recess for dinner was taken. The board reconvened afterward for a budget work session.
I. Budget Work Session - FY 2009 Budget discussion.
On motion by Nath Morris, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting ended at 7:53 P.M.
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Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent
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Hall County Board of Education
Regular Board Meeting
Chestatee High School
May 12, 2008
The Hall County Board of Education met in regular session at 5:30 P. M. on Monday, May 12, 2008, in the Auditorium of Chestatee High School. The following were present:
Board Members: Richard Higgins, Chairman
Craig Herrington
Sam Chapman
Brian Sloan
Nath Morris was unable to attend.
Administrative Personnel:
William Schofield, Superintendent
Lee Lovett, Deputy Superintendent
Dr. Richard Hill, Associate Superintendent Personnel
Dr. Eloise Barron, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
Gordon Higgins, Director, Community Relations and Athletics
Jerry Huguley, Manager, Construction
Kathy Culver, Director, Special Education
David Moody, Director, Elementary Education
Jim Sargent, Director, Student Services
Dr. Cindy Blakley, Director, Middle/High Education
Gerald Boyd, School Improvement Specialist
Dr. Aaron Turpin, Principal of Lyman Hall Elementary, Exec. Dir. IT Bg. 6/1/08
Media:
Amy Fielding, The Times
Jerry Gunn, WDUN
Visitors
3 National Board Certified Teachers
29 Teachers of the Year
45 Retirees
Administrators/Teachers/Family Members
CALL TO ORDER AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Chairman Higgins called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the agenda.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the minutes of March 31, 2008 (April Work Session), April 14, 2008 (Regular Meeting), and April 28, 2008 (Called Meeting).
RESOLUTION HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF SOUTH HALL HIGH SCHOOL
Deputy Superintendent, Lee Lovett, read a resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the first graduating class of South Hall High School to Mr. Billy Emmett, SHHS Class President, and Mr. Billy Reed, classmate/former board member. On motion of Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted 4-0 to approve the resolution. The resolution was presented to Mr. Emmett and Mr. Reed by board members Brian Sloan and Craig Herrington.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PERSONNEL AND POSSIBLE LAND SALE/PURCHASE
At 5:30 P.M., on motion of Brian Sloan, seconded Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 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 and possible land sale/purchase. At approximately 5:37 P.M., on motion of Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted to come out of executive session. No action was taken.
REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND POLICIES
Curriculum and Instruction
1. Counselor Evaluation Instrument – On motion of Sam Chapman, second by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the Counselor Evaluation Instrument, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the instrument is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
2. Student Handbooks and Code of Conduct – On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to approve the Student Handbooks and Code of Conduct, as recommended by the superintendent. Copies of the changes to the handbooks and code of conduct are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
3. CTAE Grants – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to approve the Five-Year Perkins IV Local Plan for Career and Technical Education and One-Year Funding Application for FY2009 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009), as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the plan and application are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
4. IB Textbooks – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to approve the list of IB Textbooks, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
5. Field Trips – On motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to approve the list of three field trips for the month of May, as recommended by the superintendent. The list is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference
Fiscal Management
1. Financial Report and Approval of Payments –On motion of Craig Herrington, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to accept the Financial Report for the period ending April 30, 2008, and approve payments for the month of March 2008, in the amount of $43,747,741.53, as recommended by the superintendent. Said financial report and approved payments are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
2. Budget Amendment – April 30, 2008 – On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the April 30, 2008, Budget Amendment, as recommended by the superintendent. The budget amendment is hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
Facility Expansion Program
1. SPLOST Report – No changes were reported.
2. SPLOST Request – May 2008 – On motion by Craig Herrington, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to approve the May 2008, list of SPLOST fund requests in the amount of $903,900, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the recommendation is hereby made a part of these minutes.
On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve SPLOST funds in the amount of $25,000-$35,000 for renovating the Flowery Branch High School athletic fields and for Charles Black Construction to proceed immediately to develop the practice field at the new high school/middle school on Spout Springs Road to take pressure off the fields at Flowery Branch High School.
3. SPLOST Request – June 2008 – The superintendent and board members reviewed a list of requests in the amount of $567,556 that supported items requested in the proposed FY2009 General Fund Budget. Money for the items has been appropriated in the budget.
4. Bid – New Elementary Audio/Video – On motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to accept the apparent low bid of $173,551.00 from CompuTrac for audio/video for the new Chestnut Mountain Elementary School , as recommended by the superintendent. The RFP and bid tabulation are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
The meeting recessed at 5:55 P.M. for arrival of guests being recognized starting at 6:00 P.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Brian Sloan gave the invocation and veterans present led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
WELCOME, RECOGNITION OF GUESTS
Chairman Higgins welcomed everyone to the meeting and Superintendent Schofield introduced special guests as follows:
• Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers 2007-2008 – Superintendent Schofield introduced National Board Certified Teachers and each was presented a plague by board members as follows:
Michelle C. Rosales, Chestatee Middle School Nath Morris
Yelina Fernandez, Myers Elementary School Brian Sloan
Kelly Schollaert, South Hall Middle Brian Sloan
Recognition of 2008-09 Teachers of the Year - Superintendent Schofield introduced the 2008-09 Teachers of the Year and Dr. Richard Hill handed Chairman Higgins plaques to present to each as follows: Nick Scheman, Chestatee High School; Tracey E. Kell, Chestatee Middle School; Paula Popham Tipton, Chicopee Woods Elementary School; Janet Hart, Davis Middle School; Stacie D. Pendley, East Hall High School; Amy Webb, East Hall Middle School; Michelle Pearson Palmer, Flowery Branch Elementary School; James E. Wagoner, Flowery Branch High School; Leigh Tipton, Friendship Elementary School; Kathy D. Strickland, Johnson High School; Jill Cooper Hilton, Jones Elementary School; Cathy M. Kimbro, Lanier Career Academy; Lorrie Ann Miller, Lanier Elementary School; Sheri Gee Skelton, Lula Elementary School; Neusa Duarte Wendt, Lyman Hall elementary School; Heather A. Riley, Martin Elementary School; Paula Ann Barrett, McEver Elementry School; Sherry S. Twiggs, Mt. Vernon Elementary School; Eliana S. Peck, North Hall High School; Kevan Lee Richardson, North Hall Middle School; Jacqueline T. Meyer, Oakwood Elementary School; Stacey F. Waters, Riverbend Elementary School; Kimberly D. Allen, Sardis Elementary School; Brandy Lynn Stephens, South Hall Middle School (absent); Cynthia T. Reese, Spout Springs Elementary School; Melissa A. Henry, Sugar Hill Elementary School; LeslieA. Powell, Tadmore Elementary School; Gretchen C. Welch, Wauka Mountain Elementary School; Dr. Joel S. Aquino, West Hall High School; Tracy J. Passmore, West Hall Middle School; and system winner, Dr. Joe S. Aquino, West Hall High School.
Amy Marie Carpenter, Chestnut Mountain Elementary School; Trina Gayle Ledford, Myers Elementary School; and Norma Jean Cain, White Sulphur Elementary School; were unable to attend.
• Recognition of 2007-2008 Retirees – Dr. Richard Hill read a resolution into the minutes honoring certified and classified retirees. On motion by Brian Sloan, seconded by Craig Herrington, the board voted 4-0 to approve the resolution as follows:
GENERAL RESOLUTION FOR ORAL READING
WHEREAS, the following individuals to be recognized this evening have served the education profession faithfully and well for a total of 1,587 years, and
WHEREAS, they have exhibited a strong commitment to high personal and professional standards, and
WHEREAS, their service to the children and parents of this community has been a strong and positive influence, and
WHEREAS, they have contributed substantially to the growth and development of present and future generations,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools and the Hall County Board of Education commend their many professional contributions and express their gratitude for an exemplary career of dedicated service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent of Schools and the Hall County Board of Education wish for them many fulfilling years of enrichment in reaping the rewards of retirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be read into the minutes of the Hall County Board of Education on Monday, the twelfth day of May, two thousand and eight.
Superintendent Schofield then made comments and called on principals and/or administrative supervisors to introduce classified and certified retirees and Chairman Higgins presented each with an engraved clock, as follows:
Principal and/or Administrative Supervisor Retiree
Mrs. Suzanne C. Jarrard, Chestatee Middle School Leslie Brass (Certified)
Hilda Crook (Classified)
Brenda G. Gilreath (Certified)
Joel G. Kerby (Classified)
Hope H. Testement (Certified)
Mrs. Sabrina K. May, Chestnut Mountain Elementary School Luann W. King (Certified)
Mrs. Janet R. Adams, Chicopee Woods Elementary School Brenda S. Cain (Certified)
Mr. Jeffrey L. Cooper, East Hall High School Y. D. Haynes (Classified)
Janet R. Kelly (Certified)
Mr. Kevin C. Bales, East Hall Middle School Katherine H. Herrington (Certified)
Monna B. Maddox (Classified)
Mr. Berry C. Walton, Friendship Elementary School Mary Ann Bridges (Classified)
Maria Harrison (Classified)
Dr. A. Damon Gibbs, Johnson High School Judy W. DeVenny (Certified)
Marsha D. Wilkes (Certified)
Mr. Jimmy H. “Hank” Ramey, Jones Elementary School Patricia G. Lipscomb (Classified)
Mr. John M. Wiggins, Lanier Elementary School Margaret A. Warnock (Certified)
Wanda K. Clark (Certified)
Cindy H. Savage (Certified)
Dr. Terry F. Dover, Lula Elementary School Sarah A. Lewallen (Classified)
Myrtle B. Smith (Certified)
Dr. Aaron G. Turpin, Lyman Hall Elementary School William Lee Bonner (Classified)
Peggy L. Cantrell (Classified)
Mr. R. Wayne Colston, Mount Vernon Elementary School Imogene Helton (Classified)
Dr. Raymond B. Akridge, Myers Elementary School Susan Dorris (Classified)
Sheila F. Jenkins (Certified)
Mr. Gary E. Brown, North Hall High School Linda Kay Dotson (Certified)
Christie D. Garrett (Certified)
Jeffry Frank Penland (Certified)
Dr. R. Bradley Brown, North Hall Middle School Susan G. Daniels (Certified)
Dr. Karla L. Swafford, Oakwood Elementary School Deborah J. Davis (Certified)
Mary Linda Hutchins (Certified)
Mrs. Janet E. Hughes, Sardis Elementary School Hazel R. Forrester (Classified)
Judy Jarrett (Classified)
Katharine K. Oates (Certified)
Mr. Steven R. McDaniel, Spout Springs Elementary School Deanna Campbell (Classified)
Dr. Richard B. Quarles, Sugar Hill Elementary School Malvina B. Moffett (Certified)
Dawn D. Parks (Certified)
Mr. Joseph J. Gonsalves, Tadmore Elementary School Debra N. Tolbert (Certified)
Mr. Jewel H. Armour, Transportation Johnny L. Warnock (Classified)
Mrs. Paula Jo Dinnan, Wauka Mountain Elementary School Betty Seabolt (Classified)
Dr. Jackie B. Adams, West Hall High School Gary Michael Keith (Certified)
Dr. Sarah H. Justus, West Hall Middle School Revonda D. Eddins
Mr. William S. Schofield:
North Hall High School Gary E. Brown (Certified)
Mount Vernon Elementary School Robert Wayne Colston (Classified)
Lula Elementary School Dr. Terry F. Dover (Certified)
The following were unable to attend: (Certified) Linda Susan Griffin, Chestatee High School; Maureen V. Moulder, Chestatee High School; James Wright Wilson, Chestatee High School; Sidney E. Woodruff, Davis Middle School; Michael C. Turner, Lanier Elementary School; Sarah Linda Turner, Lanier Elementary School; Deborrah P. Dale, Lula Elementary School; David W. Perry, South Hall Middle School; Rita G. Shockley, South Hall Middle School; Rhonda S. Brock, White Sulphur Elementary School; Marion Y. Bryant, White Sulphur Elementary School; and Drucilla B. Joyner, White Sulphur Elementary School(Classified) Delane W. Melton, Central Office; Donna H. Williams, Johnson High School; Ermie Jean Whitey, North Hall High School; Dortha M. Davis, Tadmore Elementary School, Gayle Barnes, Wauka Mountain Elementary School; Marvin L. Montgomery, Jr., Wauka Mountain Elementary School; and John H. Peck, West Hall High School.
Special guests were then asked to take the reserved seats in the audience. A video featuring the retirees, with a goodbye song playing in the background, was shown to them in their honor. Special guests were then allowed to leave if they wished before continuation of agenda items not covered prior to the recognitions.
At 7:32 P.M., agenda items were continued as follows:
REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND POLICIES
Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Discussion – After discussion, on motion by Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 4-0 to adopt the Preliminary FY 2009 Budget, as recommended by the superintendent. A copy of the budget is hereby made a part of these minutes.
Superintendent Schofield asked Mr. Lovett to advertise the three public hearing dates for public questions and comments prior to the official setting of the millage rate. The hearings are to be held on June 2, 2008, at 11:30 A.M., June 2, 2008, at 4:30 P.M., and June 9, 2008, at 6:00 P.M. The millage rate for Hall County Board of Education for FY 2009 will be set at the regular meeting on June 9, 2008, at 6:30 P.M.
Personnel
After comments by Dr. Hill, on motion of Sam Chapman, seconded by Brian Sloan, the board voted 3-0 to approve the superintendent’s certified and classified personnel recommendations, with Craig Herrington abstaining, as summarized below. The lists of approved recommendations are hereby made a part of these minutes by reference.
May 12, 2008
I. Certified Personnel 2007-08
A. 0 Resignations
B. 1 Recommendation
C. 0 Transfers
D. 23 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 11 Long-Term Substitutes
II. Certified Personnel 2008-09
A. 19 Resignations
B. 71 Recommendations
C. 34 Transfers
D. 0 Reclassifications from Temporary to Permanent Status
E. 0 Long-Term Substitutes
F. 6 Other
III. Classified Personnel 2007-08
A. 5 Resignations
B. 8 Recommendations
C. 2 Transfers
D. 3 Other
E. 0 Terminations
IV. Classified Personnel 2008-09
A. 20 Resignations
B. 8 Recommendations
C. 2 Transfers
D. 0 Other
E. 0 Terminations
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Craig Herrington, seconded by Sam Chapman, the board voted to adjourn the meeting. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
CITIZENS’ COMMENTS/INPUT
Chairman Higgins called for citizens’ comments. There were none.
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Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent
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Hall County Board of Education
Public Hearing
May 19, 2008
A public hearing was held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 29, 2008, in the Central Office Conference Room of the Hall County Board of Education on plans to expand the current drug testing program to also include student drivers (those who are issued parking permits) in the mandatory random testing.
Those present were as follows:
Sam Chapman, Board Member
Gordon Higgins, Director of Community Relations and Athletics
Stacy Benton, Asst. Director Student Services
Jimmy Smith, C.O. Video Recorder
Greg Williams, Assistant Principal of WHHS
Jeff Cooper, Principal of EHHS
Brad Brown, Principal of NHMS
Troy Patton, Northeast Georgia Toxicology
Johnny Johnson, Parent
Jim Wilson, Parent
Media:
Amy Fielding, The Times
Jerry Gunn, WDUN
Channel 2 News
Channel 11 News
Presentations were given by school system personnel and the Northeast Georgia Health System Toxicology Department. Visitors were then given the opportunity to make comments. Parents, Johnny Johnson and Jim Wilson, each made supportive comments with Mr. Wilson saying he would also like for steroid testing to be included.
The meeting ended at 9:00 P.M.
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Richard Higgins, Chairman William Schofield, Superintendent
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