Danielle Jones

The board discussed organizational duties including the nomination and election of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk, and Attorney, as well as appointments to committees. Consent items addressed subdivision plats, land disturbance permit fee waivers, advertising for an Animal Control Director, alcoholic beverage license renewals, and authorization for the Tax Commissioner to accept various forms of payment. Additional discussions involved follow-up on ordinances regarding property addresses and the County Administrator, as well as a personnel matter discussed in executive session.

The board discussed construction progress and approved various change orders for the Southside Project and the College and Career Building. Policy updates regarding student promotion and retention, and board protocol were approved. The board reviewed a report on the Project Search transition program, renewed an MOU with Archway, and approved several purchases including a walk-in freezer and furniture for the new academy. Superintendent travel was authorized, and the board processed personnel actions including recommendations, resignations, transfers, and retirements, along with field trip and fundraiser approvals.

The board meeting covered various topics, including construction project updates (sinkhole repair, Southside Project completion, change orders), budget approvals (change orders, flooring replacement, driveway installation, shelving for a freezer), policy changes (graduation requirements), and the purchase of custodial equipment. Personnel matters were addressed, including teacher appointments, resignations, terminations, and transfers. Field trips and fundraisers were approved. The board also discussed replacing individual board member laptops with monitors and scheduled a budget workshop and whole board training. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The board meeting covered updates on construction projects at Southside and Cairo High School, approval of new graduation requirements, and the presentation of proposed policies on public participation and purchasing/credit card use. The meeting also included the approval of the school lunch schedule, personnel matters (including new hires, resignations, and transfers), field trips, and a financial report. A budget workshop was scheduled, and the board went into executive session to discuss a legal matter, ultimately approving a settlement.

The board meeting covered updates on the Southside Project and College and Career Academy, along with roof bids for Northside School. Revisions to policy JBC (School Admissions) were approved. An 8th grader's proposal to enhance the ag facility at Shiver School was approved. Bids were approved for air conditioning units at Washington Middle School and for the Capital Outlay Architectural Contract for the Vocational Building. PDC was approved as the Construction Management Contractor for the Vocational Building renovation. Policy EEE (Wellness program) and Policy GCRA(1) (Drug Screening of Bus Drivers) were tabled. The FY18-19 School Calendar was approved. The financial report and school nutrition report were presented, and invoices were approved for payment. Personnel matters, including resignations and retirements, were addressed. Field trips and fundraisers were approved.