Carmen Roberts

The meeting included the approval of the agenda. Information provided covered school certified staffing list approval, issuance of contracts, scheduling of Spring Break and Board Member Appreciation Week, and upcoming Board Training. Student achievement was recognized, including TCHS being named an AP Honor School, and a spotlight on student clubs at Toombs Central Elementary School. The board approved the Consent Agenda, which included out-of-state field trips for student recruiting and the National FCCLA Conference, and an amendment to Policy DIB. Financial reports presented included the February SPLOST Report, General Fund Budget Report, General Fund Monthly Cash Flow Report, and the January Check Register. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss personnel matters. Personnel actions approved included certified recommendations and resignations for the 2025-26 school year, classified recommendations, classified resignations, and transfers. Specific new hires for the 2025-2026 school year were approved for positions including a teacher, a Media Specialist, and another Media Specialist. Old business involved an inquiry regarding the displaying of championship and professional athlete banners in the TCHS gym.

The meeting included an invocation and the Pledge to the Flag, followed by the approval of the meeting agenda. A public hearing was held for discussion and clarification regarding the tentative Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, including the CTAE budget. Subsequently, the Board of Education recommended and approved the tentative budget for FY26.

The meeting agenda was approved, and the Superintendent provided updates on the last week of school, the TCHS Graduation date, and the Budget Hearing #2 date for adopting the tentative budget. Student achievements were recognized, including the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, STAR Student, and STAR Teacher for TCHS. Retirees across the school system were also recognized. The board approved a consent agenda which included the minutes from previous meetings and approvals for out-of-state field trips to Washington D.C. and Nashville, TN. Financial reports for April SPLOST, General Fund Budget, Cash Flow, and the March Check Register were presented. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss personnel matters, following which personnel recommendations (certified hires and classified resignations) and transfers were approved. Finally, the board approved a $1000 retention stipend for all returning full-time employees for the 2025-2026 school year.

The meeting commenced with the invocation and the Pledge to the Flag, followed by the unanimous approval of the agenda. The board proceeded into an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically concerning the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action, dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee. Following the executive session, the board unanimously approved personnel recommendations for the 2025-2026 academic year, covering new certified teacher hires, certified resignations, classified staff recommendations, and classified resignations. Additionally, several staff transfers were approved. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.

The meeting commenced with the invocation and Pledge to the Flag, followed by the approval of the agenda. Information provided included updates on Spring Break outcomes (GMAS review and testing) and upcoming Board Training. The Superintendent's Report recognized system-level winners of the 2024-25 Young Georgia Authors Competition and noted that Toombs County Schools maintain a high ranking (2nd out of 15 surrounding districts) in the District CCRPI Single Score. The board approved the Consent Agenda, which authorized the approval of a new intercom system at Toombs Central Elementary School, an out-of-state field trip for the National FBLA Conference, and facilities usage for the Vidalia Onion Festival Rodeo. Financial reports for March, including SPLOST, General Fund Budget, and Cash Flow, were presented. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss personnel matters. Finally, numerous certified and classified personnel recommendations, including new hires, resignations, retirements, and transfers for the 2025-26 fiscal year, were approved.