MINUTES FOR
WORTH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEETING
HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011
AT 7:00 P.M.
The Worth County Board of Education met on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Worth County Board Conference Room.
Chairman William Jenkins called the meeting to order.
Cori Beth Sutton gave the invocation.
Chairman Jenkins led the pledge to the flag and welcomed visitors.
All Board Members were present. Also in attendance was Dr. Barbara Thomas, Superintendent of Schools.
Chairman Jenkins reported Mr. Clarence Miller, Board Attorney, had sent his regrets due to having to attend class.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Randy Bacon made the motion to approve the agenda for October 13, 2011. Mike Roberts seconded the motion and the vote passed unanimously.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Dan Whitehead addressed the Board concerning the dual enrollment program with Moultrie Tech no longer being offered in Worth County. He stated students who were not in the dual enrollment program were not eligible for any financial help which puts the students in Worth County at a disadvantage.
Dr. Thomas and Mr. Scott Chafin, CTAE Director at Worth County High School, explained to Mr. Whitehead about the rule changing for the dual enrollment program three years ago. At that time under the new rule, the school system would have lost FTE funding under dual enrollment.
Dr. Thomas stated she had spoken with Dr. Anderson about reinstating the program since funding had been restored but the system had to be aware in time for the scheduling to be done.
Susan and Josh Reynolds addressed the Board concerning building a Wyles-Walker memorial auditorium in honor of Eugene Wyles and Jesse Walker, former Worth County band directors. They stated the need for an auditorium to hold band and chorus functions. The present locations being used are not large enough to handle the participants and their family and friends.
Chairman Jenkins said the need for an auditorium had been addressed a few years back. He stated that maybe the board could revisit the possibility of an auditorium.
RECOGNITION(S), SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Thomas announced the week of October 17-21 is National School Bus Safety Week. She recognized David Willis, Transportation Director, and Elaine Bozeman, Assistant Transportation Director and thanked them for all they do. Board members were invited to attend the luncheon on Monday, October 17th, in recognition of the bus drivers.
INFORMATION
Dr. Thomas announced the presentation of the Colquitt EMC Connect Grant from Colquitt EMC to Worth County High School CTAE. She asked Scott Chafin, CTAE Director at Worth County High School to share with the board information concerning the grant.
Mr. Chafin stated the check for $8,000.00 had already been received and that the requirement was for the money to be used to enhance the Ag program. The plan is to use the money to build a new Ag barn on the high school campus.
CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
Consent to approve September 08, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes
Consent to approve the September 15, 2011 Called Meeting Minutes
FINANCE
Consent to approve Expenditure Reports for September
Consent to approve Food Service Report for September
FIELD TRIPS
Consent to approve field trips as presented
FUND RAISER
Consent to approve fund raiser as presented
USE OF FACILITIES
The request was approved as presented with the understanding the gym floor would be cleaned only by Southern Management. If this agreement is not made, the request for the use of the gym is denied.
Jerry Jones made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with the Use of Facilities agreement on the cleaning of the gym floor. Melvin Jefferson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
Approval of the final budget for 2011.
Mike Roberts made the motion to approve as presented. Melvin Jefferson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy JB (Student Attendance) .
Jerry Jones made the motion to approve as presented. Mike Jefferson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Approval of the technology discards as presented.
Mike Roberts made the motion to approve as presented. Randy Bacon seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION PER REQUEST
The request from Southwest Georgia Community Action Council, Inc. to use the Sylvester Elementary School site for a new location for the Worth County Neighborhood Service Center was discussed. The decision of the Board was to table and discuss later.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Jerry Jones made the motion to enter into executive session at 8:06 p.m. to consider personnel. Mike Roberts seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Returned to open session at 10:36 p.m.
PERSONNEL ITEMS
A. RETIREMENT
Classified
1. Sammy Taylor, Maintenance, Effective December 16, 2011.
B. RECOMMENDATION
Certified
1. Lila Paramore, Business Teacher, Worth County High School, Effective September 15, 2011 will go from teaching 49% to full time.
2. Gail Sams, Business Teacher, Worth County High School, Effective September 15, 2011 will go from teaching 49% to full time.
3. Stacey Sanders, Occupational Therapist, System-wide, Effective October 1, 2011.
Classified
1. Benjamin Clay, Maintenance, Effective October 03, 2011.
2. Norma K. Lormand, Bus Driver, Effective September 19, 2011.
3. Leanne Rigby, Special Ed. Paraprofessional, Worth County High School, Effective
September 26, 2011.
1. Reginald M. Sinclair, Maintenance, Effective October 03, 2011.
2. Julie Teal, Paraprofessional, WCPS, Effective October 14, 2011.
NOTE: As per Georgia State Code Section 20-2-211 all employees hired after July 1, 2000, shall be fingerprinted and have a criminal record check. Employees listed above are recommended for employment subject to verification of a clean record.
C. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
1. Amy Boyett, WCES, Family Leave, Effective September 6, 2011 through September 15, 2011.
2. Gwendolyn Dexter, WCHS, Medical Leave, Effective August 22, 2011 through August 26, 2011.
3. Georgia Dupree, Transportation, Medical Leave, Effective September 19, 2011 through September 26, 2011.
4. Kimberly Hartzog, WCPS, Maternity Leave, Effective December 12, 2011 through February 13, 2012.
5. Kimberly Hartzog, WCPS, Bonding Leave, Effective February 14, 2012 through February 17, 2012.
6. Sandra Holt, WCES, Intermittent Leave, Effective September 02, 2011 through February 28, 2012.
7. Teresa Odom, WCHS, Medical Leave, Effective October 10, 2011 through November 21, 2011.
8. Paula J. Tison, WCPS, Family Medical Leave, Effective September 30, 2011 through October 10, 2011.
9. Nancy Wooten, WCMS, Medical Leave, Effective October 5, 2011 through October 12, 2011.
D. NON-FMLA LEAVE
1. Deirdre J. Hathcock, WCPS, Effective September 26, 2011 through November 22, 2011.
2. Tomika Vickers, Bus Driver, Effective September 13, 2011 through September 23, 2011.
E. SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION
INFORMATION
A. Market value analysis on the Old Bus Shop.
Randy Bacon made the motion to approve the Superintendent’s personnel recommendations A through D. Item D was tabled. Melvin Jefferson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
Melvin Jefferson made the motion to adjourn. Jerry Jones seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
SIGNED: APPROVED:
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Barbara Thomas, Ed. D. William R. Jenkins
Superintendent Board Chairman
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