Work Session Agenda
Dr. Michelle Ruble presented an update on the Strategic Improvement Plan for 2021-2026. The planning process was paused in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Dr. Ruble reviewed the progress to date and the steps moving forward. A final draft of the plan will be presented for Board approval at the May 2021 BOE meeting.
New Business
The Board approved the following two items:
- Upcoming Board work session date and time of January 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
- 2021 Legislative Priorities
Board Agenda Discussion and Action Items
The following items were discussed and approved:
- October 2020 financial report
- Storm water drain replacement for Fairplay Middle School
- Surplus of various items in the Operations Department
- Surplus of various items in the School Nutrition Department
- Program grant for remote learning for Brighten Academy
- Certified and classified personnel
Present in the meeting were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Michelle Simmons, District IV, Vice Chair; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; D.T. Jackson, District II; and Rita Fasina-Thomas, District V. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kwame Carr; Chief Financial Officer Greg Denney; Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement Melanie Manley; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Pam Nail; Assistant Superintendent of General Administration Dr. Michelle Ruble; Executive Director of Communications Nell Boggs; and Secretary to the Superintendent Melanie Nicholson.
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, January 11, 6:00 p.m., BOE Work Session
Tuesday, January 19, 7:00 p.m., BOE Meeting (tentative)
