Matthew Clifton

The board reviewed several key action items, including personnel matters and a copy paper bid award. Further items for discussion and approval included the acquisition of Discovery Education web-based digital lessons, a CTAE student organization blanket travel request, the purchase of i-Ready assessment and learning licenses, the proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year, the purchase of interactive panels using grant funding, and a band blanket travel request for the high school. The meeting also included reports from the school nutrition department and a financial update.

The board meeting agenda included recognitions and a facilities update on Packer Park. Action items comprised personnel matters such as leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, and employment recommendations. Additionally, the board considered infrastructure and equipment proposals, including lighting for the middle school athletic field, the purchase of various computing hardware for high school and junior high labs, and uninterruptible power supplies. The board reviewed a memorandum of understanding with the Archway Partnership, a retention bonus for staff, athletic training services, substitute pay rates, a truck purchase for the FFA organization, special education materials, and various federal program purchase orders for instructional technology. Superintendent information items covered drop-out reports, attendance, nutrition, financial reports, and COVID-19 updates.

The board meeting included the approval of the 2021 millage rate and the Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education local plan budget allocations. Additionally, an executive session was held to discuss personnel matters, including employment, compensation, and the evaluation of public officers or employees.

The meeting included presentations from audience members regarding humane animal treatment and school visitation guidelines. The Board recognized the Georgia State Champion Agriculture Mechanics Team and honored the retiring Superintendent for his years of service. Personnel recommendations including retirements, resignations, transfers, and new employment contracts for both certified and classified staff were approved. Additionally, the Board authorized continued professional services with architects, approved the purchase of high school Chromebooks, awarded a copy paper contract, and approved specific school-related expenditures using academic achievement funds. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel and legal matters, following which the Board approved the appointment of a new Principal for Cox Elementary School.

The meeting included a presentation from the Georgia School Boards Association regarding eBoardsolutions. Recommended action items addressed personnel matters, the approval of a contract paper bid, the creation of an instructional technology job description for a secretary/information clerk, and the purchase of an international school bus. The superintendent provided reports covering dropout data, attendance statistics, school nutrition, and district finances.