Sarah Shipes

The board discussed and approved several items, including the monthly financial report, various personnel recommendations, and coaching supplements. Significant contracts and agreements were authorized for equipment bidding with Birmingham Restaurant Supply, Imagine Learning, Milestones Psychology and Therapy, Tania H. Blankenship, Speech Therepeze, Play Learn Live Therapy, Enlighten Behavioral Consultation, 3Folds Plus LLC, and various special education and mental health consultants. Additionally, the board approved payroll consulting services, the Headland Middle School Extended Day Program, and the 2024-2025 salary schedule.

The board meeting involved several key actions, including the review of the monthly financial report and approval of bank reconciliations. The board approved the renewal of the 2024/2025 ATBE General Liability and Errors and Omissions Liability Fund, as well as the adoption of the Annual 2025 Fiscal Year Budget. Additional approvals were granted for an overnight student trip to the FFA National Convention, various personnel recommendations regarding resignations and new hires, and a contract for a Neglected and Delinquent Counselor.

The board reviewed the monthly financial report, including ending fund balances for the general fund. Multiple personnel recommendations were addressed, covering retirements, resignations, new hires, and volunteer appointments. Several overnight field trips and competitions were approved for various high school bands and FBLA groups. The board also convened in an executive session regarding good name and character before concluding the meeting.

The Board reviewed the Superintendent's monthly financial report and approved October bank reconciliations. Action items included the approval of an asbestos agreement with Rain Crow Environmental, a hosting service agreement with Harris School Solutions, and a service agreement with RISE. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 scholastic calendar and several personnel recommendations, including a retirement, resignation, new hires, and a volunteer position. Additionally, the Board authorized various overnight trips for athletic teams and student groups to participate in regional and state championships and leadership events.

This plan details the collaborative framework between Henry County Schools and the Department of Human Resources to ensure educational stability for foster care students. Key components include outlining procedures for maintaining students in their school of origin or facilitating immediate enrollment, and establishing comprehensive best interest determination factors. It further specifies protocols for transportation, cost allocation, monitoring, and dispute resolution to support the educational needs of foster care students.