PENDING BOARD APPROVAL BOARD MEETING COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2014 THESE MINUTES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN & EXECUTIVE SECRETARY The Cobb County Board of Education met in a regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., 514 Glover Street, with the following members present: Mrs. Angelucci, Messrs. Banks, Morgan, Scamihorn, Stultz, Sweeney, Wheeler, and Dr. Hinojosa, Executive Secretary. All official meetings of the Cobb County Board of Education conform to state law and are open to the public. The minutes of this meeting are available for public review anytime during the regular office hours or on our website at: www.cobbk12.org. Additionally, video of the Board Meeting is available at http://www.cobbk12.org/board/video/ CALL TO ORDER - Mrs. Angelucci, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Scamihorn, and unanimously approved by the Board to convene to Executive Session to discuss land, legal, and personnel issues. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Stultz were absent for the vote. Mr. Stultz arrived at 6:02 p.m. and Mr. Sweeney arrived at 6:07 p.m. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION A motion was made by Mr. Stultz, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously approved by the Board to reconvene from Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Stultz BOARD RECOGNITIONS National School Nurse Day Proclamation 2014 RAMP Recognitions - Kemp, Sope Creek, and Dowell Elementary Schools, Hightower Trail Middle School, Kell High School District Middle School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Helen Nguyen, McCleskey Middle School District High School Counselor of the Year, Dr. Susan Strickland, Harrison High School District School Counselor Writer of the Year, Dr. Julie Hartline, School Counseling Consultant McEachern High School Girls 6A Basketball State Champions Wrestling 5A 160 lbs. State Winner - Jake Henson, Pope High School Wrestling 5A 138 lbs. State Winner - Jake Adcock, Pope High School Wrestling 6A 182 lbs. State Winner - Justan Rivera, Kennesaw Mountain High School Allatoona High School State Riflery Champions Individual Riflery State Champion - Alana Kelly Page 1 of 6
State Swimming A-AAAAA Female 100m Butterfly Winner - Aja Malone, Allatoona High School State Swimming A-AAAAA Female 100m Breaststroke Winner - Emma Murray, Pope High School State Swimming Girls 400 Freestyle Relay Team Champions Kira debruyn, Mary Beckwith, Gabby Gauntt, Emma Cole, Walton High School SkillsUSA First Place Business and Industry Video Production Winners, Fadil Ali, McKenzie Braddy, DJ DeBois, and Matt Long, North Cobb High School SkillsUSA First Place Georgia Commercial Winners, Stephanie Montal, Paige Wagoner, and Janice Wheaton, North Cobb High School SkillsUSA First Place Statesman Pin Award Winner, Jena Brown, Kennesaw Mountain High School PUBLIC COMMENT Five (5) speakers addressed the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - A motion was made by Mr. Sweeney, seconded by Mr. Stultz and unanimously approved by the Board to approve the Monday, April Board Budget Meeting Minutes and the Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Board Work Session Minutes. Motion carried 7-0. BOARD BUSINESS Facilities and Technology Citizens Oversight Committee Report (Mr. Scamihorn) o Mr. Scamihorn reported that the committee met on Monday, April 21, 2014 and unanimously approved all agenda items. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A Motion was made by Mr. Sweeney, seconded by Mr. Stultz and unanimously approved by the Board to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT District Visual Arts Video (Dr. Hinojosa) Items Requiring Action following Executive Session (if any) Personnel Report Dr. Shanahan recommended approval of the personnel report and addendum as presented in Executive Session including: Personnel matters including: Chris Ragsdale, Interim Superintendent, effective May 1, 2014 Section I Principal Level and Higher Position Recommendations: Marjorie Bickerstaff, Principal, Clarkdale Elementary School, Retirement effective July 1, 2014 Cherry Gipson, Principal, Adult Education, Retirement effective June 14, 2014 Joyce Piket, Principal, Frey Elementary School, Retirement effective July 1, 2014 Section II Position Recommendations Below Principal Level Appointments: Page 2 of 6
o Karen R. Carstens, Assistant Principal Sope Creek ES effective July o Mary K. Kale, Assistant Principal, Kemp ES effective July o Derrick C. Bailey, Assistant Principal, Lindley Sixth Grade Academy effective July o Tia G. Bryller, Assistant Principal, Cooper MS effective July o Karen B. Davis, Assistant Principal, Dodgen MS effective July 14, 2014 o Sandra S. Drummond, Assistant Principal, Awtrey MS effective July o Joan M. Myler, Assistant Principal, Hightower Trail MS effective July o Rebecca L. Volkerding, Assistant Principal, Palmer MS effective July Retirements/Resignations o Ralph Costen Assistant Principal, North Cobb HS retirement effective June 30, 2014 o Marla L. Hutton, Assistant Principal, Walton HS, retirement effective May 27, 2014 o Kimberly L. Wilcox, Assistant Principal, Sprayberry HS resignation effective June 10, 2014 Section III Add new position (1), Coordinator, CTAE, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Coordinator and Consultant Salary Schedule, Rank CC5 (5, 6 or 7), 240 Days, proposed salary cost range from a minimum $78,925 to a maximum $133,366. This position will be funded by 52% Vocational Supervision Grant Funding and 48% local funds. A motion was made by Mr. Stultz, seconded by Mr. Sweeney and unanimously approved by the Board to approve Chris Ragsdale as Interim Superintendent for the Cobb County School District effective May 1, 2014. Motion carried 7-0. A motion was made by Mr. Sweeney, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously approved by the Board to approve Sections I, II and III of the Personnel Report and the Addendum as discussed in Executive Session and Dr. Hinojosa s consulting contract for the month of May 2014. Motion carried 7-0. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #1 - Recommendation for Authorization to Dispose of School District Generated Surplus Furnishings and Equipment Administration recommended authorization to dispose of school district generated surplus furnishings and equipment as detailed in the list on file in the Superintendent s office. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #2 Recommendation for the Approval of Georgia Department of Education Capital Outlay Project Closeout for various schools Administration recommended to adopt the Certificate of Resolution, have it executed by Page 3 of 6
the Superintendent and the Board Chairman, and submit the certificate to the State Department of Education for final payment of State funds due on this project. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #3 Recommendation for Approval of Right-of-Way Permanent Easement, and Temporary Construction Easements with Cobb Department of Transportation at Mableton Elementary School Administration recommended approval of Right-of-Way, Permanent Easement, and temporary construction easements with Cobb Department of Transportation at Mableton Elementary School. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #4 Recommendation for Modification of the 2014-2015 School Year Calendar Administration recommended approval of the proposed modified 2014-2015 school year calendar. A motion was made by Mr. Stultz, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously approved by the Board to approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEMS DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #1 Recommendation for Approval to Award a Contract for Modifications at Chalker Elementary School Administration recommended authorization to award a contract to Blount Construction, Inc., Marietta, GA for $429,240.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. A motion was made by Mrs. Angelucci, seconded by Mr. Banks and unanimously approved by the Board to award a contract to Blount Construction, Inc., Marietta, GA for $429,240.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #2 Recommendation for Approval to Award a Contract for Renovations at Floyd Middle School - Administration recommended authorization to award a contract to Shirah Contracting Company, Mableton, GA for $1,192,000.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contact. A motion was made by Mr. Stultz, seconded by Mr. Morgan and unanimously approved by the Board to award a contract to Shirah Contracting Company, Mableton, GA for $1,192,000.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contact. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #3 Recommendation for Approval to Award a Contract for Renovations at Ford Elementary School - Administration recommended authorization to award a contract to Oxbuilt Construction, LLC, Marietta, GA for $321,568.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. A motion was made by Mr. Scamihorn, seconded by Mr. Wheeler and unanimously approved by the Board to award a contract to Oxbuilt Construction, LLC, Marietta, GA Page 4 of 6
for $321,568.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #4 Recommendation for Approval of Architect Appointment for Lost Mountain Middle School Renovation Administration recommended appointment of Clark Patterson Lee, Woodstock, GA as architect for Lost Mountain Middle School renovation and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. A motion was made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Scamihorn and unanimously approved by the Board to appoint Clark Patterson Lee, Woodstock, GA as architect for Lost Mountain Middle School renovation and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #5 - Recommendation for Approval to Award a Contract for Modifications at Milford Elementary School Administration recommended authorization to award a contract to Tops Services, Inc, Carrollton, GA, for $447,000.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. A motion was made by Mr. Wheeler, seconded by Mr. Stultz and unanimously approved by the Board to award a contract to Tops Services, Inc, Carrollton, GA, for $447,000.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #6 Recommendation for Approval to Award a Contract for Renovations at Mount Bethel Elementary School Administration recommended authorization to award a contract to Reliant Construction, Inc., Alpharetta, GA for $397,000.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. A motion was made by Mr. Sweeney, seconded by Mr. Banks and unanimously approved by the Board to award a contract to Reliant Construction, Inc., Alpharetta, GA for $397,000.00 and authorize the Superintendent to execute the contract. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEM #7 Recommendation for Tentative Approval of the FY2015 Budget Administration recommended tentative approval of the FY2015 budget. A motion was made by Mr. Banks, seconded by Mr. Scamihorn and unanimously approved by the Board to tentatively approve the FY2015 budget. Motion carried 7-0. OWNERSHIP LINKAGE Mr. Dillon stated the newsletter will be updated and distributed Monday, April 28, 2014. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS - Board Members commented on various events happening throughout the District. All Board Members made remarks to Dr. Hinojosa thanking him for his service to the Cobb County School District for the last three years as Superintendent of Schools. Page 5 of 6
ADJOURN Without objection, the Board adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Page 6 of 6