Work Session Agenda
- Superintendent North reviewed the process for the Cognia engagement review. The review is part of the accreditation process that will take place in March 2022. He also reviewed the proposed changes to the vision, mission and beliefs for the Douglas County School System.
- Dr. Michelle Ruble gave an update on the five-year strategic improvement plan (SIP) for the district. The SIP will be presented to the Board of Education for approval in June or July 2021.
Work Session Board Agenda
The following items were presented for approval at the May 17, 2021, BOE meeting:
Student Achievement & Leadership
- Approval of a one-year contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to provide professional learning to elementary and middle school instructional lead teachers and teacher coaches in the area of literacy
Operations
- Surplus of various items
- Approval of HVAC renovations at Douglas County High School
School Nutrition
- Approval of produce bid with Royal Produce Company
- Approval of Gordon Food Service as the food distributor
- Surplus of school nutrition items
Personnel and Policy
- Approval of the addition of Board Policy GBIA: Teacher Evaluation Appeals
Action Agenda
The following items were approved:
- Replacement of the audiology booth for special education
- Purchase of hardware and services to provide an outdoor network equipment enclosure
Information Only
On-campus and off-campus summer camps were presented for review.
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 Glenn Easterwood, District V. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kwame Carr; Chief Financial Officer Greg Denney; Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement Melanie Manley; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Renee Davis; 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, May 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m., BOE Meeting
Monday, June 21, 2021, 6:00 p.m., BOE Work Session and Meeting
