2020 fall graduates of Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD) were recognized. YLD is a leadership program sponsored by the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce and the Douglas County School System. High school juniors learn about local government agencies, businesses and civic activities. Half of the YLD graduates were recognized, and the other half of the class will be recognized at the February 1 BOE work session.
Those recognized include: Alena Daniel and John Williams from New Manchester High School and Gracie Chaves, Lily Grogan, Landon Leach, Mallie Mastin, Seth Mulkey, Luke Nguyen, Kyle Singer and Taya Taylor from Alexander High School.
Pictured are Seth Mulkey, Mallie Mastin and Lily Grogan from Alexander High School and John Williams from New Manchester High School.
New Business
Glenn Easterwood was elected sergeant at arms for the Board of Education.
Consent Agenda
The following items were approved:
- November 2020 financial report
- An upgrade to the district’s core network switch hardware
- The replacement of over 4,400 computing devices with new Chromebooks
- 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 Glenn Easterwood, 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 Renee Davis; 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, February 1, 6:00 p.m., BOE Work Session
Monday, February 8, 7:00 p.m., BOE Meeting
