Katina Cooper

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.

The board meeting included recognition of students who volunteered during Hurricane Irma, updates on the Southside Project and College and Career Academy, approval of the 2017-18 Class Size Waiver, and the acceptance of an RFP for the modernization of the Vocational and ROTC building. The meeting also covered personnel matters, including new hires and a resignation, and approvals for field trips and fundraisers. A financial report was presented, and invoices were approved for payment. Finally, upcoming Veteran Board Member Training was announced.

The board meeting involved several key decisions and discussions. Policy changes were approved for financial reports, the SNP bid procedure, and the SRO policy manual. An amendment to the Strategic Waiver Contract was approved, and a lease agreement for new vehicles for the Grady County Police Department was authorized. The meeting also included a financial report and the approval of invoices. Personnel matters were addressed, including teacher appointments, resignations, retirements, and transfers. Field trips and fundraisers were approved. Updates were provided on various projects, including the NJROTC building, cafeteria renovations, a new vocational building, and the Southside auditorium. The board also discussed the use of school system facilities by DFCS and thanked the Grady County Commission for collaboration on student projects.