Work Session Agenda
RAMP Presentation
Mandy Johnson, director of college and career programs, presented information on RAMP certification for counseling. Counselors at Alexander High School, Chapel Hill High School and Factory Shoals Middle School gave a summary of the goals and accomplishments of their RAMP program for the 2019-2020 school year.
COVID-19 and School Reopening Update
Pam Nail gave information on the number of students who signed up for FLEX Academy and School-Based Digital Learning as well as a description of both programs. Approximately 6,671 students signed up for SBDL, and 2,285 students applied for FLEX.
Dr. Michelle Ruble gave results of an employee survey regarding the comfort level and intentions of teachers for returning to in-person instruction.
Superintendent North reported on the purchase of personal protective equipment and other precautions that have been taken to combat the spread of COVID-19 among students and staff in the school system. He also outlined the data sources and process used to determine the level of spread of COVID-19 in the community. Data and the level of spread determine how instruction will be delivered.
Board Agenda Discussion and Action Items
The following items were discussed and approved:
Student Achievement and Leadership
- CTAE consolidated application FY 2021
Finance
- Tentative FY 2020-2021 budget, which contains no furlough days and maintains step raises for employees
- Spending resolution for August
- System software costs for 2020-2021
- Resolution declaring election results of June 9, 2020
Technology
- Purchase of internet hotspots for student use
School Nutrition
Student Services
- LEXIA Learning Systems LLC software renewal
- DCSS Strategic Waiver School System (SWSS) amendment
- Purchase of 35 temperature scanning kiosks
Communications
Personnel and Policy
- Certified and classified personnel
Information Only
- Douglas County High School Sports Complex maximum guaranteed price
- Changes to JD-R(2) and JD-R(3) in the middle and high school discipline code for clarity and consistency
Present in the meeting were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Michelle Simmons, District IV, Vice Chair; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; and Rita Fasina-Thomas, District V. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Assistant Superintendent of District 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, August 3, 2020, 6:00 pm, BOE Work Session and Public Budget Hearing
Monday, August 17, 2020, 7:00 pm, BOE Meeting
