David Baker

The board discussed and addressed a variety of administrative and operational agenda items. Key topics included school district financial status updates, the disposal of school properties, the approval of a charter school petition for Power Public Schools, and capital outlay project closeouts. Architect appointments for elementary school renovations were authorized, along with the renewal of contracts for portable classroom services and food service equipment replacements. Appointments to the Facilities and Technology Citizens Oversight Committee were confirmed. Following an executive session, the board acted on personnel recommendations, student disciplinary tribunal appeals, and the authorization of a real estate contract for the sale of surplus property. Additionally, the superintendent's employment contract was extended, and recognitions were presented for school counselors and counseling programs.

The board meeting agenda included several action items such as the disposal of school properties, the approval of a permanent utility easement for a school marquee, capital outlay project closeouts, and the awarding of contracts for school renovations, flooring replacements, tennis court resurfacing, and grandstand demolition. The meeting also featured a superintendent's report, board recognitions, and an executive session to discuss personnel, land, legal, and student matters.

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The agenda covers a Work Session and a Voting Session scheduled for the same date. Key discussion items include authorization for school properties disposal, approval of a Charter School Petition for Power Public Schools, approval of Georgia Department of Education Capital Outlay Project Closeouts, and recommendations for architect appointments for Russell Elementary School and Lewis Elementary School renovations. Other topics involve contract renewal for portable classroom services and approval for freezer/cooler replacements at multiple schools. Board business includes member appointments to the Facilities & Technology Citizens Oversight Committee. The Voting Session also addressed personnel matters and student appeals following an Executive Session.

The Board convened for a regularly scheduled meeting, which included a recess for an emergency weather call followed by a reconvening. Discussions included the Superintendent's update on weather impacts and the monthly financial status review. The Chief Financial Officer and external auditors presented highlights of the Annual Independent Financial Audit Report, noting a clean, unmodified audit. Key agenda items slated for the subsequent Voting Session involved recommendations for school properties disposal, playground replacement at East Side Elementary School, site improvements at Allatoona High School, renovations at Griffin Middle School, and the ratification of a Note Resolution for the issuance of $100 million in Short-Term Construction Notes. Board business included confirmation of compliance with ethics policies, appointments to the Facilities & Technology Citizens Oversight Committee, and the designation of a Board Liaison. The Board recessed to Executive Session to discuss land, legal, student, and personnel matters before reconvening for the Voting Session. Actions taken post-Executive Session included approving personnel changes (resignations, retirements, and appointments) and upholding determinations related to two student disciplinary appeals. Finally, the Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included actions on property disposal, the playground replacement, site improvements for Allatoona High School, renovations for Griffin Middle School, and the bond issuance.