Work Session Presentations
Technology
Todd Hindmon, executive director of technology, presented information on cybersecurity in the Douglas County School System.
Strategic Data and Research
Dr. Kristen Carroll, executive director of data strategy, presented on the progress the school system has made in the area of strategic data and research.
Work Session Board Agenda Items
The following items were recommended for approval at the October 18, 2021, Board of Education meeting:
Communications
- A revision to the 2022-2023 Douglas County School System calendar moving winter break from February 13-17, 2023, to the following week, February 20-24
Finance
- Financial reports for June, July and August 2021
Operations
- Contract with Synovia Solutions for the transportation technology platform
- Resolution to request assistance from the Georgia Department of Education for the five-year local facilities plan
- Contract with Atlanta MRO Supply for the refinishing of gym floors throughout the district
School Nutrition
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Contract for replacement of the Chapel Hill High School cooler freezer
Student Services
- Contract for external evaluation services for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
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- Overnight and out-of-state field trips
- Bond issuance schedule
Present in the meeting were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Michelle Simmons, District IV, Vice Chair; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; and D.T. Jackson, District II. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Associate Superintendent of General Administration Dr. Michelle Ruble; Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kwame Carr; Chief Financial Officer Greg Denney; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Pam Nail; Executive Director of Communications Nell Boggs; and Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Hannah Washington.
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, October 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m., BOE Meeting
Monday, November 1, 2021, 6:00 pm., BOE Work Session/Meeting
