An unofficial summary of discussions, presentations, and actions of the Columbia County Board of Education
October
2005
Board members thanked Mr. Dhillon for showing support for our teachers. Board members also expressed pride in our schools for being creative and raising funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina. "We're happy to be a part of all the wonderful events going on in our county," said Ms. Blackburn
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
There was no public
participation.
BOARD ITEMS:
The Board reviewed a draft
resolution from GSBA/GSSA asking local Boards to consider passing a
resolution that opposes a shift from local property taxes for schools
to a statewide three percent sales tax. The Board will review over the
next couple of weeks.
BOARD APPROVALS
Consent Items.
The Board gave final approval of consent items:
minutes of 8/23/05, and 9/13/05, August financials, employee travel, fundraisers, gifts
and donations, athletic camps, and school/business partnerships.
Budget Amendments/Transfers. The Board gave final approval to the
following General Fund or Special Revenue Amendments/Transfers: Budget Amendment No.
10 - Budget additional media book funds for 27 schools ($19,609); Budget
Amendment No. 11 - Adjust preliminary budget to actual allocation received
(-$19,609); Budget Amendment No. 12 -
Adjust instructional supplies for schools whose enrollment exceeded the
budgeted estimate ($27,840);
BOE Policies. The Board gave final approval for
Policy JGI - Student Welfare - Child Abuse.
BUILDING PROGRAM
Project
Update.
Mr. Price updated the Board on the
various building projects going on within the county: painting at Evans High,
stage additions at EES and NCE, EHS Re-roof/HVAC, Evans Middle
(projected completion date of 7/1/06, and the New Administration Building
(projected completion date 5/17/06).
Change Order No. 5 - Columbia County Administration Building. The
Board approved a change order for additional structural support for the
third floor of the new administration building at an increased cost of
$4,300.
Purchase of Mobile Classrooms. Since several schools have
experienced more growth than was projected and are at capacity (ECE, LES,
RRE), Mr. Price requested that the Board purchase five mobile classrooms
immediately at a cost of $22,500 and a lead time of 9-12 weeks from William Scotman. CCBOE has purchased 19 from William Scotman since July 2004.
The Board approved the immediate purchase of five mobile classrooms, and Mr.
Price will bring a budget amendment at the next BOE meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
EMS/EHS
Columns.
Mr. Price presented to the Board ideas from parents and the general public
on the transfer of Old Evans High School Columns. Some of these ideas
include transferring the columns to the new middle school, Evans High
School, the new district office, and the new library. Mr. Price has
heard from a prominent resident that may volunteer to spearhead a group of
former Evans High graduates to coordinate project.
1st Hour publications. Mr. Price reminded the Board that the
second edition of a system newsletter funded by 1st Hour Publications will
be mailed to every resident this week at no expense to taxpayers.
National School Bus Safety Week - Oct. 17- 21. Mr. Price reminded the
Board of the Transportation Appreciation Luncheon on Oct. 20 at 9:30am at
Grace Baptist Church.
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
On the recommendations of Superintendent Price, the personnel
recommendations were approved as presented.
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SPECIAL
RECOGNITIONS:
Mr. Price recognized Jaspal
Bhatia, Lakeside student, for being selected to the State
Superintdnet of Schools Student Advisory Committee. |
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