1 of 6 8/9/2011 12:55 PM Print Rockdale County Schools Meeting Minutes Printed : 8/9/2011 12:54 PM EST Regular Work Session February 2011 2/10/2011 7:00:00 PM Board Room ~ 954 N. Main Street Conyers, Georgia Samuel T. King, Ed.D., Superintendent Rockdale County Board of Education Wales F. Barksdale, Chairman Jean M. Yontz, Vice Chair Darlene E. Hotchkiss Jim McBrayer Don McKinney Brad Smith Katrina P. Young Regular Work Session Agenda February 10, 2011 Attendees - voting members Wales F. Barksdale Board Member Darlene E. Hotchkiss Board Member Jim McBrayer Board Member Donald McKinney Board Member Brad Smith Board Member Jean M. Yontz Board Member Katrina P. Young Board Member Meeting Minutes The Rockdale County Board of Education met in regular work session on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administrative Office Complex, 954 N. Main Street, Conyers, Georgia All Board members were present. In addition to Board members and Superintendent King, the following staff members were noted as present. Richard Autry Eugene Baker Cindy Ball Garrett Brundage Phil Budensiek Grover Dailey Lee Davis Patsy Gantt Jack Lance The people listed below signed the guest register. Nancy Williams Carolyb Smith Julia Brown Al Smith Sherry Alderson Judy Mauran J. Paul Harrison Lory Aten Jeff Long Michael Jackson Rita Jackson Tisa Smart Washington Michelle Floyd, reporter for The Rockdale Citizen, was noted as present. Chairman Barksdale recognized Superintendent King, who requested that Mr. Autry, chief academic officer, make comments in relation to how the school system will move to secure information from stakeholders regarding the system's Program Challenge Center. Mr. Autry said that one goal of the school system is to continue to improve its programs and services until they become world class. We all have differences in opinions and perspectives and expertise. However, he stated, he felt that we all want what is best for all the students of Rockdale County and that status quo is never an option...we must move forward. He said that
2 of 6 8/9/2011 12:55 PM he will engage in discussions with stakeholders to see what ideas they have, hear their opinions, and collect feedback. Call to Order Call To Order Chairman Barksdale called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda Adopt Agenda Moved, seconded, and carried that the Board adopt the evening's agenda as printed. Motion made by: Katrina P. Young Motion seconded by: Jean M. Yontz 3. Recognizing Visitors for Comments Recognition of Speakers Chairman Barksdale recognized the following speakers who made remarks in relation to the school system's Program Challenge Center: Carolyn Smith Sherry Alderson Al Smith Ms. J. Paul Harrison Judy Mauran Lory Aten Jeff Long. 4. Superintendent's Cabinet Updates Office of Teaching & Learning Richard Autry, chief academic officer, provided an overview of his division activities and highlighted the following: Policy Regulations, IHE-R - Pronmotion and Retention Hicks Charter Revision Rockdale Regional Science and Engineering Fair RCPS District Spelling Bee RCA Garden Workday. Office of School Improvement
3 of 6 8/9/2011 12:55 PM Eugene Baker, assistant superintendent for school improvement, presented the following udpates from his division: Technology Showcase Saturday at Rockdale Career Academy Advanced Placement Program. 3. Office of Support Services Dr. Garrett Brundage, executive director for support services, provided an overview of his divisional activities, including: College Goal Sunday National Parent Leadership Month Response to Intervention Homeless Eucation Discriplinary Tribunals Analysis STARS Project Athletics. 4. Office of Operational Services Division Update Phil Budensiek, chief operations officer, presented information regarding fuel costs and services provided by special needs drivers and the annual Roadeo. 5. Office of Financial Services Lee Davis, chief financial officer, reviewed the following reports: Preliminary Financial Statement ~ FY11, January 2011 Grant Request Status ~ FY11, February 2011 Student Enrollment ~ SY2010-11, Day 100. 6. Office of Community Relations Cindy Ball, director of community relations, highlighted activities sponsored by and conducted by her department since the last Board meeting, including: DMS Turtle Project covered by CNN Katy King named VFW Southeast Region Teacher of the Year Val Archer, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen spoke at Peek's Chapel for Black History Month HHS take Swimming Conyers Cup Uniform Committee survey results new RCPS website. 7. Superintendent's Report Superintendent King thanked the Cabinet for providing comprehensive updates on what's happening in the school system.
4 of 6 8/9/2011 12:55 PM He then stated that he was pleased to announce that all of our high schools have been named AP Honor High Schools. This is the result of a huge amount of work across many categories and indicative of the fact that our students are taking advantage of rigorous coursework. He also reported that two high schools have receive AP grants and said that the purpose of the grants is to continue professional learning training for teachers across the board. 5. Recess Chairman Barksdale called a recess at 8:37 p.m. Prior to the recess, Ms. Yontz said that she was glad to see parents and interested citizens in attendance tonight. She said that everyone present had the opportunity tonight to see democracy in action. She said it is a great privilege to be able to attend a public meeting and speak your mind. However, she pointed out that in accordance with Georgia State Bill 84, Section 1, unlike any other elected office, the school board does not answer to their constituents. Their first priority is to provide a quality education for all children. Additionally, she pointed out that this local board works under an ethics policy that also holds the Board to the one priority - that of providing a quality education for all students in our system. She said that a lot of people do not understand this and they get frustrated with the Board, however, this Board is committed to their main purpose of providing an exceptional education for all students in Rockdale County. The meeting was reconvened at 8:49 p.m. 6. Review Pending Minutes Review of January 2011 Minutes Chairman Barksdale requested that Board members review the pending minutes for January 2011 and share any corrections/revisions with the Board Secretary. The Board will vote to adopt the minutes as printed or revised at the regular meeting on Thursday, February 17, 201 7. Old Business There was no Old Busienss to come before the Board. 8. New Business There was no New Business to come before the Board. 9. Review Action Items for Regular Session
5 of 6 8/9/2011 12:55 PM The Board reviewed all items requiring action at their February regular session and accepted all items as presented. Chairman Barksdale entertained a motion to consider all items, 10.1-10.4, under the New Business Consent Agenda and vote for these items with an omnibus motion at the regular session. Motion made by: Brad Smith Motion seconded by: Darlene E. Hotchkiss 3. Finance Personnel Recommendations Operations Fleet Surplus Buses Operations Fleet Surplus Buses ~ Donation 4. Teaching and Learning CJ Hicks Conversion Charter School Petition Application 10. Board Discussion There was no Board Discussion. 1 Executive Session Moved, seconded, and carried that the Board enter executive session to discuss potential litigation and acquisition of real estate. Motion made by: Jean M. Yontz Motion seconded by: Brad Smith The Board entered executive session at 9:00 p.m. Potential Litigation Discussion topic. No action taken. Acquisition of Real Estate Discussion topic. No action taken. Moved, seconded, and carried that the Board exit executive session. Motion made by: Don McKinney Motion seconded by: Katrina P. Young
6 of 6 8/9/2011 12:55 PM 1 Open Session & Adjournment The Board came out of executive session at 9:27 p.m. Chairman Barksdale entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion made by: Jean M. Yontz Motion seconded by: Don McKinney With no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Barksdale adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. Board Chairman Superintendent