Rebecca Bailey

The key discussions during this called meeting included the unanimous approval of the agenda for this meeting. Under new business, the Board unanimously approved the bid award for the HVAC Renovation and Reroof project at Chickamauga Elementary School to CGS in the amount of $648,329.21.

The meeting began with the call to order and invocation, followed by recognition of visitors. Special achievements were recognized, honoring Gordon Lee High School's State Champion Cheerleaders, Region Champion Football Team, State Runner-Up Softball Team, and Final Four Volleyball Team. The agenda was amended to include accepting a property donation from Walker County. Financial reports for September 2025 across various funds were approved. Unfinished business included rescinding Board Policy IHF (6) and issuing its content as Regulation IHF-R (1) regarding graduation requirements. New business covered ratifying previously polled expenditures, approving the renewal of the School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Chickamauga for 2026, tabling Board Policy GARH for one meeting cycle, approving updated 403b and 457 Plan Documents, approving a contract with R.K. Redding Construction, and approving the use of the Gordon Lee High School Gym for a coaches clinic. Several donations were accepted for various sports programs and the HOPE Fund, and an expenditure exceeding $10,000 was approved for HVAC replacement at the Gordon Lee High School Gym. The Superintendent provided updates on governance standards, safety, a food drive, and upcoming events. The Board adjourned to executive session for personnel matters, subsequently approving resignations, appointments for a Food Service Assistant, and FMLA requests.

The meeting commenced with the honoring of the memory of former Vice Chair Grant Parrish, who served for 42 years. Recognition was given to students and teachers for achieving the highest scores in the 2025 Milestones assessments across various grades and subjects at Chickamauga Elementary School and Gordon Lee Middle School. The Board approved the agenda and consent items, which included several field trips and fundraisers for the high school and middle school, as well as the financial reports for August 2025 across various funds. Under unfinished business, the Board approved revised policies IHF ("Graduation Requirements") and IHE ("Promotion and Retention"). New business involved ratifying the purchase of 184 Chromebooks at a discounted price, presenting a revised graduation requirements policy for tabling, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chickamauga Police Department for school safety protocols, approving the 2026 Board meeting dates, accepting multiple donations for various school programs, and approving expenditures exceeding $10,000 for interactive panels, switch renewals, website hosting, and access control systems. The Superintendent provided updates on the OCR Review, Graduation Rate, and Legislative Priorities for 2026. Following an executive session for personnel matters, community coach recommendations were approved.

The Chickamauga City Board of Education convened to discuss and approve several key expenditures and contracts. These included approving expenditures exceeding $10,000 for a rooftop HVAC unit at Chickamauga Elementary School, an architect contract with Southern A&E for HVAC renovation and reroofing at Chickamauga Elementary School, dehumidification at Gordon Lee High School, and new tennis courts for Gordon Lee High School. Additionally, the board approved a bid award for the Yates Building Dehumidification System.

The Chickamauga City Board of Education convened for its regular monthly meeting, addressing various topics. The board recognized special achievements, including the Georgia Accrediting Commission Certification for Chickamauga Elementary School, Gordon Lee Middle School, and Gordon Lee High School. Approvals were granted for the board meeting agenda, consent agenda, and financial reports. The board approved revised policies related to equity in sports, student records, internet acceptable use, transfers and withdrawals, suicide prevention, and teacher evaluation appeals. Additionally, the board ratified a previously polled item concerning property tax hearings and a called board meeting, approved an equipment maintenance agreement, and considered revised policies on charter schools, salary deductions, and sexual harassment of employees, tabling them for a future meeting. The board accepted a property donation and other donations for various school programs. They also approved expenditures exceeding $10,000 for a three-year contract with Druva backup solution. The Superintendent provided updates on facilities, safety, cafeteria menu improvements, the College Probe Fair, and homecoming activities. The meeting included an executive session and concluded with personnel recommendations and adjournment.