Work Session Agenda
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ARPA Survey Data: Dr. Kristen Carroll, executive director of strategic data and research. presented results of the stakeholder survey, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews regarding priorities for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
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ARPA Proposed Budget: Superintendent North, Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kwame Carr, Executive Director of Technology Todd Hindmon, Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement Melanie Manley, and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Pam Nail presented the ARPA proposed budget. Every six months, DCSS will review the budget and make adjustments as needed.
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Summer School Participation and Data: Melanie Manley presented results of the 2021 summer school program, kindergarten camp, and middle school transition camp. Approximately 3,611 students participated in summer school, 520 participated in kindergarten camp, and 270 participated in the middle school transition camp. Students were given pre and post-tests in reading and math for summer school. All grade bands showed progress. Forty-three seniors who participated in summer school graduated in July.
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COVID Protocols: Superintendent North reported the latest data regarding the spread of COVID and vaccination rates in Douglas County. The discussion included the following facts and decisions:
- Douglas County is now in a high transmission status; the two-week case rate and two-week positivity rate in Douglas County exceed the Georgia rate and the rates of surrounding counties.
- Hospital admissions have increased.
- The highly contagious Delta variant now accounts for approximately 80% of cases.
- Only 35% of Douglas County residents are fully vaccinated, far below the state average.
- The goal of the school system is to protect students and staff and keep our schools open five days a week.
- After BOE members expressed their stance on mandating masks, the determination was made that all students, staff, and visitors in DCSS buildings and on buses will wear masks, effective August 4, 2021.
- Mr. North emphasized that the goal is to return to a mask optional policy as COVID data and vaccination rates improve.
Work Session Board Agenda Items
The following items were discussed and recommended for approval at the August 16, 2021, BOE meeting:
Operations
- FY 22 capital outlay program
- Surplus of various items
Student Services
- Acceptance of the FY22 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants (CCLC)
- Renewal of the Lexia Learning Systems LLC software; Renaissance Learning for Title I schools; Curriculum Advantage (Classworks Suite) for Title I schools; and WriteScore for Title I schools
- Purchase of Gaggle
- Renewal of Curriculum Associates -- iReady
Action Agenda
The following items were approved:
- Georgia Vision Project resolution
- FY21 Local School Board Governance annual training report and Exemplary Board application
Information Only
- Club for Chapel Hill High School
Present in the meeting were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; D.T. Jackson, District II; and Glenn Easterwood, District V. Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Associate Superintendent Michelle Ruble; Assistant Superintendent of Operations Kwame Carr; Chief Financial Officer Greg Denney; Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement Melanie Manley; Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Pam Nail; Executive Director of Communications Nell Boggs; and Secretary to the Superintendent Melanie Nicholson with Hannah Washington.
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, August 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. BOE Meeting
Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 6:00 p.m. BOE Work Session
