Raymond Harralson

This document serves as a guide for parents, outlining the Power Standards and Learning Goals for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. It details what students are expected to know and be able to do across key subjects including Reading/ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, enabling parents to monitor their child's academic progress. The guide emphasizes essential skills and knowledge at each grade level to support student learning and development.

The town hall meeting focused on planning for the return to school amid the regional health status concerning COVID-19 cases, which showed a significant rise in Chattahoochee County. Key discussion points included analyzing the current health data and community survey results, which indicated preferences for a later start date and concerns about student health. The presentation outlined two proposed instructional models pending Board of Education approval: a Hybrid Model combining in-person and distance learning, and a full-time Virtual Academy Model. Recommendations for the upcoming Board meeting included a September 9 start date for students and requirements for face coverings and health screenings. Parents were advised on updating contact information, preparing for temperature checks, and understanding the structure of the proposed learning models.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Key agenda items included the election of the board chair and vice chair for the 2026 school year, with nominations and unanimous approvals taking place. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing outstanding students from all grades (ninth through senior/eighth grade) and staff members across elementary, high school, and middle school levels for achievements such as perfect attendance, high academic performance (including passing professional certification exams), leadership, and exemplary service. Specific recognitions highlighted dedication to academics, athletics, dual enrollment courses, and contributions to the school community through extracurricular activities and planning events.

The meeting agenda included financial reporting for February, noting the receipt of bus funding, a transfer of one million dollars to local capital outlay, and a reimbursement from the SPLOST fund. Key fund balances were reported for the General Fund ($5.3 million), Nutrition Fund ($187,000), and Local Capital Outlay Fund ($3.6 million), with notable interest earnings of over $22,000. Budget to actual reports indicated revenues at 68% and expenditures at 63% against 66% of the year elapsed. Discussions also covered faculty attendance, noting an unusual combination of jury duty and parental leave affecting the elementary school in February. Significant portions of the meeting were dedicated to recognizing achievements, including presentations on the 2024-2025 RESA Vision Award recipients, recognition for the Student Advisory Board members and their advisor, acknowledgments for student participation and success in the Science Fair and Inventors Corner competitions, and the presentation of Star Student and Star Teacher awards for Chattahoochee County High School. Finally, winners of the Young Georgia Authors writing competition across various grade levels were recognized.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda. Key discussions involved the financial report, noting the system's general fund balance of $4.4 million, 49.78% of expenditures against 43.22% of revenue realized midway through the fiscal year, and a SPLOST fund balance of $2.3 million, with discussion on downward trends possibly related to online shopping or travel. The Superintendent's Report covered steady enrollment for the second semester, including specific student counts for elementary, middle, and high schools, and updates on staffing, including open positions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the rollout of new student identification badges starting January 17th, which will serve safety and operational functions, including tracking bus ridership and streamlining cafeteria checkouts. Additionally, the board recognized the STAR Student for 2023, Jarrett Gunn, and his selected STAR Teacher, Miss Tara Conley, as part of the Georgia STAR Student Teacher Achievement Program. Several students of the month for various grades and an Employee of the Month, Alan Jones, were recognized. The Middle School Staff Member of the Month, Quadra Jackson, and the High School Staff Member of the Month, Coach Sean Glenn, were also honored.