Work Session Agenda
Data Review
Melanie Manley, Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement, presented data from the spring administration of the GMAS state assessment. In summary, elementary schools increased in three of eight tested areas; middle schools increased in six of eight tested areas, and high schools increased in six of eight tested areas. For the complete presentation, go to the
agenda and click the attachment in item IX. A.
District Leadership Retreat
Ms. Manley reported the goals and benefits of the District Leadership Retreat which took place June 18-20, 2019.
Tax Allocation District
The City of Douglasville provided the BOE with information regarding a redevelopment plan for the tax allocation district. The city has asked the BOE to review the information and provide feedback prior to the vote by the City of Douglasville on September 16, 2019.
Work Session Board Agenda Items
Special Education
Recommendation was made to approve at the August 19, 2019, BOE meeting a contract with Advanced Care Partners for 1:1 nursing services during the school day for two students.
Student Services
Recommendation was made to approve at the August 19, 2019, BOE meeting the acceptance of the FY20 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants as presented.
Action Agenda
Certified and classified personnel were approved.
Information Only
Updates to several exhibits and regulations associated with Board Policy Section I were presented for review.
Overnight and out of state field trips were presented for review.
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 Rita Fasina-Thomas, District V. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Assistant Superintendent 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, August 19, 2019, 8:00 am, Millage Rate Public Hearing
Monday, August 19, 7:00 pm, Millage Rate Public Hearing and BOE Meeting
Tuesday, September 3, 6:00 pm, BOE Work Session
