Genese L. Baker

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, followed by certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act. Key agenda items included the approval of the current agenda and recognitions for student achievements in literacy, math, and film production, including an award-winning short film. Under the business agenda, the consent agenda covered the refresh of support staff devices, recommending the selection of Howard Technology for 250 Acer Chromebooks at a total cost of $129,312.50, and approval for out-of-state travel to Universal Studios Grad Bash. Action items included the adoption of the 2025 millage rate of 14.114 mills, approval for Employee Retention Incentive Pay, and approval of the Charter System Local Board Resolution. The Board also approved the purchase of six additional Weapons Detection Systems from School Specialty for a total cost of $100,800.00. A motion regarding the Peach Education Tax Credit did not receive a second. Information items included an update on the Infinite Campus implementation costs and a discussion on the SY 2026 Board Meetings Schedule. The Board entered an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and the Superintendent Evaluation Tool, approving several classified and certified new hires, resignations, and coaching assignments before returning to open session to approve the personnel actions as amended.

Key discussions included the approval of the agenda and recognitions for the Liberty Aspiring Leaders Academy and a teacher receiving a Bright Ideas Grant. Under the Consent Agenda, the Board approved the school year calendars for 2026-27 and 2027-28 based on stakeholder input, and approved requests for out-of-state travel for various professional conferences. Action items involved the unanimous approval of signed Code of Ethics & Conflict of Interest documents and the approval of the November 2025 Financials. Information items covered updates on out-of-state travel, the installation plan for emergency gas generators at two elementary schools (with Charlton Electric having the lowest bid), and the proposed HVAC system replacements for Frank Long Elementary (awarding to Air Management Systems) and the Board of Education office (awarding to Davis Heating & Air). Personnel matters, including new hires, resignations, and position changes, were addressed following an Executive Session, with subsequent motions approving personnel actions and adjourning the meeting.

The Board Work Session included the reading of a Proclamation for 'BI Kindness' and a certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act. Key business agenda items involved the approval of out-of-state travel for two conferences, the installation of emergency gas generators at BGE and TCE Schools, and the replacement of HVAC systems at Frank Long Elementary (FLE) and the Board of Education (BOE) building, with resulting energy consumption reduction estimates. The Board also approved December 2025 financial reports. Information items covered connectivity and security expansion, updates on LCCA and Horizons, 2025 Pathway Graduation Rates, Amira Literacy Screener Data showing literacy gains, an update on projected enrollment increases due to new housing developments, and plans for modifying ES & MS attendance zones. Standing reports included Purchasing and ESPLOST data. The session concluded with personnel actions discussed in executive session, including new hires, resignations across classified and certified staff, personnel reassignments, contract addendums for coaches, and the approval of an updated Superintendent Contract.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge to Flag and Moment of Silence, followed by a presentation from the BI VOX Chorus and a certification compliance statement regarding the Georgia Open Meetings Act. Key action items included the approval of the October 2025 financial reports, approval of the JCDAF -- Personal Electronic Device Policy, and approval to move forward with establishing the LCSS Student Advisory Council. The Board also approved the meeting schedule for SY 2026. Information items covered updates on Federally Identified Schools Performance, preliminary results from the 2026-27 & 2027-28 School Year Calendars survey, and various reports including Facilities, Transportation, Purchasing, Esplost, Student Activity, Enrollment, Horizons, and Tribunals. The Board recessed into an executive session to discuss personnel matters and the Superintendent Evaluation Tool, subsequently approving personnel actions including new hires, resignations, transfers, contract addendums, and substitute lists upon returning to open session.

The Liberty County Board of Education meeting included recognitions for National School Lunch Week, the LCSS 2025 Graduation Rate, GSU College Football Playoff Foundation Extra Yard for Teachers, Dr. Christopher Thomas for CoSN CTO Academy, LCSS 2027 Teachers of the Year, and the Impact Influencer Award. The business agenda included discussion and approval of security camera systems, purchase of activity buses, and new maintenance vehicles. Policy updates were discussed and approved, including the Internet Acceptable Use Policy and Student Records Policy. The board also discussed an Engineering Design Services Contract Renewal, HVAC Replacement at BOE, Personal Electronic Device Policy Georgia Distraction Free Education Act HB 340, Director of Teacher Recruitment & Retention job description, Executive Director of HS Programs job description, and Graduation Rates 2025. Personnel recommendations, resignations, and transfers were also addressed.