Verdell D. Jones

The Board discussed several key topics including the approval of consent agenda items such as out-of-state travel for staff, the official naming of a baseball field as Alumni Field, and the contracting of a behavioral health clinician to provide counseling services. Action items addressed included additional out-of-state travel and the approval of the Code of Conduct. The Board also reviewed information regarding board policy on felony offenses, a Cognia program update, and a GSBA self-assessment. Additionally, the Board entered executive session to approve various personnel recommendations, including new appointments for classified and certified positions, resignations, and staff transfers.

The board focused on the final adoption of the FY 27 budget. Additionally, the board approved a series of personnel recommendations, encompassing the hiring, resignations, and position changes for various classified and certified staff members. The meeting included an executive session to deliberate on these personnel matters.

The board convened for the second public hearing regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget. The session included a certification of compliance with the Georgia Open Meetings Act and a presentation by the Chief Financial Officer regarding the budget.

The Board focused on several key agenda items, including the approval of the Five-Year Local Facilities Plan and contracts for food and produce products for School Nutrition. Policy updates were discussed regarding Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors and bullying compliance. Strategic planning, updates to the Student Code of Conduct, and financial reports were reviewed. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of a new gymnasium speaker system, reclassified funding for a classroom camera project, and discussed the naming of the Bradwell Institute baseball field. A partnership with the Fraser Counseling Center for mental health services was recommended. The meeting concluded with personnel actions, including hiring and resignations.

The board meeting involved the tentative adoption of the FY 2027 budget. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss property and personnel matters, followed by an open session where personnel actions were approved.