Board Bulletin

April 26, 2005

Present were Superintendent Thomas A. Price, Chairman
Regina Buccafusco,
Vice-Chair
Wayne Bridges,
Mildred Blackburn,  Mike Sleeper, and Roxanne Whitaker.

BOARD COMMENTS
Board members  congratulated all high schools for completing senior projects, and schools for their spring musicals, and honor nights.  Ms. Buccafusco attended the Georgia School Food Service Association's  conference and indicated she was proud of our lunchroom workers and the dedication they have for providing our students with a nutritional lunch. 

BOARD ITEMS
The Board designated Mike Sleeper as the delegate for the GSBA Summer Conference, with Regina Buccafusco as the alternate.

NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will be a Regular Session on May 10, 2005 at the Evans Government Complex.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
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Mr. Price recognizes Brian Athearn, Evans High student who earned the Eagle Scout Badge. 

PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation.

BOARD APPROVALS
Consent Items.  The Board gave tentative approval of consent items: minutes of 3/22/05 and 4/12/05,  March financials, employee travel, fundraisers, gifts/donations, athletic or summer camps, and Partners in Education. The Board also approved the resolution honoring retirees.
Budget Transfers. The Board gave tentative approval to the following General Fund or Special Revenue Budget Transfers:  Budget Transfer No. 37 - Transfer funds in the K-3 Reading and Math Grant for Euchee Creek Elementary; Budget Transfer No. 38 - Transfer funds in the Title II Grant for Euchee Creek.  Special Education Budget Amendments: IDEA Flow though Grant; Federal Preschool Grant; and Capacity Building Grant.
Instructional Materials. The Board gave final approval to add Literature of the American South for high school Language Arts course 372-373.
Multi-Purpose Copy Paper.  The Board gave final approval to award contract to Office Depot for paper delivered to central warehouse.
Gymnasium Bleachers.  The Board gave final approval to award contract to H.E. Hodge Company for the replacement of gymnasium bleachers at Columbia Middle, Harlem Middle, Lakeside and Riverside Middle.
Telephone System Plan.  Pat Sullivan reviewed our existing telephone system contract with Augusta Telephone.  Hardy Cleitt, of Augusta Telephone presented to the Board a plan to transition the current system over to our data network.

BUILDING PROGRAM
Project Update.   Mr. Price updated the Board on the various building projects going on within the county: painting at Greenbrier Elementary, EHS Re-roof/HVAC & lighting upgrade, River Ridge Elementary, Evans Middle, and the New Administration Building.
Request by Architect for Discussion on Contract.   Mr. David Harley, architect for the new administration building, expressed concern over not being paid for his services. After disputing reports to the contrary, Mr. Harley has not abandoned this project and remains the architect of record. He is committed to  finish both projects (Evans Middle & New Admin. Bldg.).  The Board agreed to a preliminary settlement to increase the state's cost of limitations for the New Admin. Bldg. to $3.57 million as offered by the Superintendent in late March.  The Board also agreed to issue payment on that basis to Mr. Harley accordingly.  The Board expects to complete a review of Mr. Harley 's concerns and bring final closure at its May 3 budget study meeting.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Special Dates.  Mr. Price reminded the Board of a few special events:

• Millage Rollback Hearings for FY06

• July 12 @ 7:30am at Savannah Rapids, 6:00pm at Evans Government Complex

• July 19 @ 7:30am at Evans High

• Baccalaureate Services

• May 1 @ 3:00pm at First Baptist Church

• May 15 @ 6:00pm at Harlem High

• Retirement Reception

• May 3 @ 2:30pm at Westlake

• Graduation at Civic Center: May 21; HHS @ 9:00am, GHS @ 11:30am, LHS @ 2:00pm, EHS @ 4:30pm

PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
On the recommendation of Superintendent Price, the personnel recommendations were approved as presented.   Congratulations to Dr. Sandra Carraway, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support,  Dr. Rose Carraway, Director Student Learning 9-12, and Dr. Lisa Soloff, Director Title I Programs.