May 20, 2019
A brief summary of the May 20, 2019, 7:00 pm Douglas County Board of Education work session follows. Meeting agendas for each board meeting and work session are posted online. For an agenda from the May 20 meeting, please click here . To see supporting documents, click on agenda items.
Board Recognition

The following groups and individuals were recognized:

2019 Young Georgia Authors, County Winners
2019 Georgia Scholars
Governor's Honors Program, Finalists
Winston Elementary Tome Reading Team, State Winners
Douglas County High School Tome Reading Team, State Winners
InToneNation from New Manchester High School, Winner of ICHSA National A Cappella Competition
Chapel HIll High School Key Club, State Winners
Fairplay MIddle School Girls Soccer Team, Douglas County Champions
Turner Middle School Boys Soccer Team, Douglas County Champions
Chapel Hill Middle School Girls Track Team, Douglas County Champions
Chapel Hill Middle School Boys Track Team, Douglas County Champions
Chapel Hill High School Girls Track Team, State 4AAAA Champions
Second Budget Public Hearing on FY 19-20 Budget

Greg Denney presented information on the proposed 2019-2020 budget. Members of the community were given the opportunity for public comment. Board approved the tentative 2019-2020 budget so that it may be advertised before the third and final public hearing on June 17, 2019.

Unfinished Business/Committee Reports

  • Recommendation was made for Board Policies in Section G to be retained, retained with changes, abolished (rescinded), or adopted at the June 17, 2019, Board of Education meeting.

Consent Agenda

The following items were approved:

  • Renewal of Accelerated Reader by Renaissance Learning
  • Renewal of Write Score, a diagnostic and prescriptive tool that is used to improve student writing
  • Purchase of new band uniforms for New Manchester High School through local funds
  • Renewal of MyOn Digital Book Library subscription
  • Financial reports for February and March, 2019
  • Renewal of copier lease contract with Toshiba
  • Contract with Southern Behavioral Services for Special Education
  • Purchase of the HVAC Direct Digital Control System from Control Concepts for Holly Springs Elementary School
  • Purchase of high performance luxury vinyl tile for the gym floors at Holly Springs Elementary and Mount Carmel Elementary
  • Bid renewals of purchased products for school year 2019-2020 and GEC membership
  • Purchase of decor packages for the cafeterias at Chapel Hill High School and New Manchester High School
  • Approval of Board Policies in Section I and J to be retained, retained with changes, abolished (rescinded), or adopted

Certified and classified personnel were approved, including the following appointments:
  • Chris Small, assistant principal and athletic director at Alexander High School, to principal of Alexander High School, effective July 1, 2019
  • Shelly Hester, former principal at Sharp Creek Elementary in Carroll County and former assistant principal at Winston Elementary, to principal of Dorsett Shoals Elementary, effective July 1, 2019
  • Cher Algarin, principal of Dorsett Shoals Elementary, to ESOL specialist, effective July 17, 2019
  • Heather George, teacher at Fairplay Middle School, to assistant principal at Dorsett Shoals Elementary, effective July 17, 2019

Action Agenda

Board approved the following items
  • AdvancEd accreditation fees for 2019-2020
  • Purchase of a one year subscription for Classworks, a web-based instructional program for K-8th grade

Information Only

The following items were presented for review:
  • 2019 summer programs
  • On campus and off campus summer camps 2019
  • Overnight and out of state field trips

Present were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Michelle Simmons, District IV, Vice Chair; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; D.T. Jackson, District II; and Jeff Morris, District V; Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Assistant Superintendent of District Operations Kwame Carr; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Renee Davis; Chief Financial Officer Greg Denney; Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Melanie Manley; Assistant Superintendent of Federal Programs Pam Nail; Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Policy Dr. Michelle Ruble; Executive Director of Communications Nell Boggs; Director of Public Information Portia Lake; and Secretary to the Superintendent Melanie Nicholson.
 
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, June 17,6:00 pm, 3rd Public Budget Hearing
Monday, June 17, 6:00 pm, BOE Work Session and Meeting
Monday, July 8, 6:00 pm, BOE Work Session and Meeting
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