WHITE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CLEVELAND, GEORGIA

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1 WHITE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CLEVELAND, GEORGIA Minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 2007 and the Board Conference of January 26 and 27, The meeting was called to order at 11:00 AM by Chairperson Kendyl Brock in the Student Center of Truett McConnell College. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: VISITORS PRESENT: Kendyl Brock, Cliff Hood, Jan McDonald, Mitchel Barrett, LaMerle Edwards None Paul A. Shaw, Sandra Dorsey, Tom McLean, Tammy Mize, Gerald Mize, William Sperin, Randall Jarrard, Sue White, Cathy Thomason, Michelle Blackburn, Sheryl Fletcher, Willda Melton, Jennifer King, Donna Allegood, Bonnie Petras, Shann Cash, Sheila Fussell, Rodney Green, Bryan Dorsey, Dennis Cormier, Stacie Ward, Kim Sosebee, Martha Kent, Suzanne Abernathy, Catherine Gibbs, Joe Cash, Michael Walcott Denise Etheridge, White County News- Telegraph; Vickie Frankum, Dr. Sandy Addis, Clell Wood The meeting was opened with prayer by Dr. Shaw. ITEM I: ITEM II: Motion by Jan McDonald second by Cliff Hood to approve the agenda. Motion by Cliff Hood second by Jan McDonald to approve the minutes of December 14, 2006 and January 17, Superintendent s Report Facilities Update Dr. Shaw stated that he has been working with the architect to come up with a plan to house the personnel now occupying the old vocational building, the Special Services Department and the Central Office staff. He has a preliminary drawing which is just in the planning stages. He stated that he has talked with all departments involved and asked for their input with regards to their needs. There is still concern for storage and he discussed this with the board. Some suggestions were made.

2 Parent Request Dr. Shaw shared a petition from several parents requesting weight training for middle school and Ninth Grade Academy students. This was also discussed with principals. Special Reports Rodney Green Principal of NGA presented information to the Board regarding new legislation passed last year with regard to Driver s Education called Joshua s Law and how it affected his program at NGA. Financial Report Tom McLean presented the December, 2006 financial report which includes the General Fund, SPLOST, Capital Projects, Utilities, School Accounts, and Hospitality Funds. ITEM III: ITEM IV: ITEM V: ITEM VI: ITEM VII: ITEM VIII: ITEM IX: ITEM X: Motion by Mitchel Barrett second by Cliff Hood to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to remove board policy IHE (Promotion and Retention) from the table and approve as recommended. Motion by Jan McDonald second by LaMerle Edwards to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to approve the 2007 board meeting dates as presented. Motion by Jan McDonald second by LaMerle Edwards to appoint Cliff Hood as Vice Chair for Motion by Cliff Hood second by Mitchel Barrett to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to approve the Law Firm of Harben and Hartley for school board attorneys for Motion carried. All voted yes. Motion by LaMerle Edwards second by Cliff Hood to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to approve Robert s Rule of Order with exceptions (2/3 majority will not be required for any votes) for conducting board meetings. Motion by Cliff Hood second by Jan McDonald to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to annually transfer excess SPLOST funds to the Construction Fund each February after collections are analyzed by Knox Wall. The transfer will occur after debt service payments have been made. Motion by Jan McDonald second by LaMerle Edwards to approved the Superintendent s recommendation to approve the fund raisers requested by WCIS, NGA, and WCHS. Motion by Jan McDonald second by Cliff hood to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to purchase Algebra II books from a

3 different vendor from the original purchase in order to accommodate additional students enrolling in the course. (The original vendor no longer is printing the books presently used for this course and WCHS has been unable to secure them from other vendors or school systems) ITEM XI: ITEM XII: ITEM XIII: ITEM XIV: ITEM XV: ITEM XVI: ITEM XVII: Motion by Cliff Hood second by Mitchel Barrett to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to approve a board member request to attend GSBA training in February, 2007 as requested. Motion carried. Hood, McDonald, Barrett, & Brock voted yes, Edwards abstained. Superintendent s recommendation to approve board members to attend the GSBA Summer Conference in Savannah, GA in June, Motion carried. All voted yes. Superintendent s recommendation to approve the seeking District Accreditation through CASI/SACS as requested. Motion carried. All voted yes. Superintendent s recommendation to terminate the agreement between BOE/ Love-N-Care thus the lease between Commissioners and BOE dated August 6, Motion by Jan McDonald second by Cliff Hood to allow the Superintendent to proceed and obtain prices for the facility plan for central office and bring back to the board. Motion by Mitchel Barrett second by LaMerle Edwards to opt-out of the health insurance plan with the school system for board member participation provided no present board member coverage will be in jeopardy. Motion carried. All voted yes. Motion by Jan McDonald second by Cliff Hood to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to approve the following personnel action: Position: Temporary Part-time Substitute Special Education WCIS Retirement: Donna Allegood Principal at MYES effective Bonnie Petras Principal at WCIS effective Clara McCallister WCIS effective Resignation: Travis Allegood 49% AP at NGA effective Cyndi Mobley Bus Driver effective Linda Masters Bus Driver effective Martie Jo Brooks Paraprofessional at WCIS effective Gretchen Anglin Paraprofessional at MYES effective

4 Transfer: Appointment: John Brown P. E. Teacher from WCMS to WCHS effective SY 08 (replacement) Cindy Free Technology Integration Specialist (replacement) Vicki Pardue temporary part-time substitute Special Ed WCIS effective (new position) Orly Padawer WCIS effective (replacement) Helen Hicks full-time School Nutrition WCHS effective (4 hr position) Transportation Request: Priscilla Cole fulltime bus driver effective (replacement) Becky (Julie) Andrews permanent sub bus driver effective (replacement) Linda Masters substitute bus driver effective Substitute Teachers: Martie-Jo Brooks Jennifer Cannon Kayla Dixon Mildred Estrella Tyler Jarrard John Ferriss Joanna Lake School Nutrition Assistant Substitute Leave: Elizabeth Goad Maternity Leave Pam Jones Maternity Leave Maggie Nations Maternity Leave Amy Anderson Family Medical Leave The Board broke for lunch and reconvened at 1:00 PM for the annual board conference. Topics for discussion during the conference are as follows: White County Scorecard Attendance Lines Budget Expenditures Personnel Staffing Requirements for QBE and SACS RESA Salary Study Drug Policy Block Scheduling Software for the school system FY 08 Needs Roundtable Discussion with Principals Decision-making, Budget Priorities, and Comments ITEM XVIII: Motion by Mitchel Barrett second by LaMerle Edwards to go into executive session to discuss personnel. The Board went into executive session at 1:30 PM.

5 The Board came out of executive session at 3:15 PM. ITEM XIX: Motion by Jan McDonald second by Cliff Hood to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to approve Stephen Gill as Principal of the Ninth Grade Academy at the negotiated price effective Motion carried. All voted yes. The meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM. Kendyl Brock, Chairperson Paul A. Shaw, Superintendent