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An unofficial
summary of discussions, presentations, and actions of the Columbia
County Board of Education |
Present were Superintendent Thomas
A. Price, Chairman
Roxanne Whitaker,
Vice-Chair
Mildred Blackburn,
Wayne Bridges, Regina Buccafusco and Lee Muns.
BOARD
COMMENTS
The Board gave special recognitions to HHS drama, and the start of
football season.
BOARD ITEMS
Ms. Regina Buccafusco will schedule a public
forum in her district on September 25, 2004. The location will be announced at a
later date.
NEXT
MEETING
Next meeting will
be a Regular Session on September 14, 2004 at the Government Complex in
Evans.
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SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Price gave special recognitions to
our State winners for the Young Georgia Authors.
Kira Lober, 3rd grade-NHE, and
Rachael Barkie, 12th grade, HHS
Rachael
Barkie, 12th grade, HHS could not attend and her language arts teacher,
Ms. Finney accepted on her behalf.
Mr. Price gave special recognitions to
Charles Anderson, for receiving a Honorary American Degree from the Future
Farmers of America (FFA)
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation at this meeting.
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BOARD APPROVALS
Consent Items.
The Board gave final approval of consent items: July financials,
travel, fundraisers,
gifts & donations, and athletic or summer camps.
Budget Amendments/Transfers. The Board gave approval
for the following: No. 2 - Transfer funds to the building fund for the
construction of the new administrative building ($1,000,000); No. 3 -
Addition of personnel (7.5 teacher, 1 parapro, and 2.5 assistant
principal) and instructional supplies due to increased enrollment.
($603,060)
BOE Policies/Procedures. The Board approved the BOE Policy
IDE-Competitive/Non-Competitive Extracurricular Activities Grades 6-12.
Computer Printers. The Board approved the bid results for
computer printers and contract award.
BUILDING PROGRAM
Project
Update.
Mr. Price updated the Board on the
various building projects going on within the county: Painting at STC gym,
stages, athletic facility at GHS, and EHS Re-roof and EHS/HHS
HVAC project.
New Elementary School. Columbia County Government has approved
all water systems installed by site contractor. Approximately, 70%
of rear parking is paved. Masonry footings, and under slab rough-in
have started.
New Administration Building. Drawings have been submitted to the architect.
New EMS. Timbering proposal has been submitted. The Board
approved the FY06 Capital outlay application for EMS Project.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Opening of Schools.
Mr. Price provided
an update on the opening of schools. We have a total
enrollment of 20,200 and only 8 students are exercising school choice. Our
online course offerings through the Gwinnett County and the GADOE show
that we have 54 students enrolled in these courses.
Strategic Planning.
Dr. Williams provided an update to the Board on our Strategic Planning
Committees and SACS District-wide accreditation.
Architectural Service. Mr. Price presented to the Board a
request for proposal for architectural services to review for the next new
middle school.
Consortium for Adequate School Funding. Mr. Price answered
questions by the Board about the membership fee ($1/FTE) and additional yearly fee
($2/FTE) for legal fees. Mr. Fleming, legal counsel, will investigate
additional legal questions.
Mr. Price reminded the Board of a few events:
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
On the recommendation of Superintendent Price, the personnel
recommendations were approved as presented.
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