Keisha Smith

The agenda includes executive sessions to discuss prospective litigation regarding an auto liability claim and collective bargaining strategy with the local educator association. Other key topics involve requests to advertise for various services such as ground maintenance, pest control, office supplies, plumbing, and welding. Bid awards for child nutrition services for the upcoming school year will be considered. Additionally, the board will address policy changes, budget updates, and the acceptance of substantial completion certificates for several school facility projects including track resurfacing, security lighting, HVAC improvements, and locker room renovations. Recommendations for maintenance and service contract awards, including camera maintenance and locksmith services, will also be reviewed, along with a proposal for a maintenance vehicle purchase.

The committee meeting featured a presentation by the Gallagher team regarding the 2025 year-end review and benchmark data. Additionally, an overview of the implementation and utilization of the Access2Day program was provided.

The committee held a discussion regarding the selection of a designer for the ESJH front entrance upgrades, featuring architectural design presentations from Lachin Darre Architects APC, Yeates Mancil Architects, and NY and Associates, Inc. The committee formally recommended the selection of Yeates Mancil as the designer for the project.

The committee meeting included a discussion on policy FGG regarding change orders, which resulted in a motion to table the item for further review and revision against neighboring district policies. Additionally, an update was provided on the Simbli Policy Manual, noting the successful migration of revised and existing policies to the new platform and upcoming training modules. Announcements were also made regarding the change of location for the next board meeting.

The meeting included various educational presentations, recognitions for teachers and staff of the year, and an update on the football team playoffs. The board addressed legal matters including executive sessions for litigation strategy and granted authority to legal counsel. Committee reports were provided regarding finance, executive, land and facilities, and strategic planning. The board approved several policy updates concerning equal opportunity employment, equitable educational opportunities, and agenda preparation. New business included authorizing the superintendent to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement, an introduction to the upcoming school calendar, a review of budget updates, and the approval of a new account for construction fund millage. Additionally, the board approved several capital improvement project change orders, contract extensions for construction projects, and authorized advertisements for maintenance and plumbing supplies.