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Election of Board Officers
The Board of Education elected Tracy Rookard as chair for 2023 and Devetrion Caldwell as vice chair. Glenn Easterwood was elected as legislative liaison and D.T. Jackson was elected as deputy legislative liaison.
Work Session Presentation
Superintendent Trent North gave a presentation on the 2021-2022 Annual Report. This publication detailed the district's test data, budget information, demographics, and accomplishments for the 2021-2022 school year.
Superintendent North presented a budget timeline and upcoming financial priorities which will address salaries of counselors, media specialists, teacher coaches, and PEC Specialists.
The goal is to place these employees on teacher pay scales and prioritize increasing the 403b tax-sheltered annuity match program for employees unable to participate in the Teacher's Retirement System.
Other priorities include a Tuition Reimbursement Program for certified employees. Recommended awards would include $1500 for a bachelor's level degree, $2500 for a master's level degree, $3500 for a specialist level degree, and $5000 for a doctoral level degree.
General Administration
- Discussion only: Board Policy: JBD Absences and Excuses
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Discussion only: School Calendars for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026. A significant change will include a full week of school off in October for teachers and students.
Student Services
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Discussion only: Brighten Academy Recipient of FY 23 State Charter School Facilities Grant Award
- Discussion only: Letter of intent to open Movement School Atlanta for the 2024-2025 school year received December 2022
Consent Agenda
The following item was approved:
Information Only
- Overnight and out of state field trips
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. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Associate Superintendent of General Administration Dr. Michelle Ruble; Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Melanie Manley; Chief Financial Officer Holly Timms; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Pam Nail; Interim Executive Director of Communications, Portia Lake; and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Shawnta Jones.
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, January 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m., BOE Board Meeting
Monday, February 6, 2023, 6:00 p.m., BOE Work Session
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