Ruby Byers from the Douglas Chamber of Commerce, along with Dr. Tawyna Bailey from Douglas County High School, presented the spring 2020 graduates of Youth Leadership Douglas (YLD).
YLD is a program created in partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the Douglas County School System. By participating in the leadership program, high school juniors learn about local government agencies, businesses, and civic activities and also gain experience in social and business etiquette.
To allow for social distancing, half of the class was recognized on September 21. The other half will be recognized at the October 5 work session.
Pictured above, left to right, are Dr. Bailey, Henry Cook, Tristan Blaylock, Madelyn Broome, Carson Hucks, Morgan Langley, Christine Chabbouh and Ms. Byers. All of these students are from Alexander High School. Not pictured from AHS are Gwendolyn Douglas and Nya Herbert. Not pictured from Douglas County High School are Emma Flynn and Faith Stanley.
Consent Agenda
The following items were approved::
Special Education
- Contract with PSA/Aveanna Healthcare for 1:1 nursing services
- Contract with Comprehensive Therapy Consultants
Operations
- Purchase of 16 hand sanitizing stations per school and bulk alcohol wipes for each classroom teacher in the district
- Surplus of items
Student Services
- External evaluation services for 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants
Police Department
- Radio system user license agreement with the Douglas County Board of Commissioners
Personnel
- Certified and classified personnel
Action Agenda
- The local school board governance annual training report was approved.
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 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, October 5, 6:00 p.m., BOE Work Session
Monday, October 19, 7:00 p.m., BOE Meeting
