Work Session Agenda
DCSS Learning by Design: Renee Davis presented proposed safety protocols for 2021-2022. Protocols may be updated depending upon the spread of COVID-19.
ARP Proposal: Superintendent North presented an update on funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Survey results on how to use the funds will be presented at the August 2 BOE work session.
Board Agenda Discussion & Action Items
The following items were presented and approved:
Program for Exceptional Children
- Advanced Care Partners contract
- Comprehensive Therapy Consultants agreement
- PSA/Aveanna Healthcare contract
Finance
- FY 21-22 CARES Act II #4180 budget
Operations
- Surplus of items
- Central Office renovations
Student Services
- Brighten Academy Charter School renewal for 2022-2027
General Administration
- Professional Personnel Sick Leave - Policy GARH (2nd reading and approval)
- Competitive Interscholastic Activities, Grades 6-12 - Policy IDE(3) (2nd reading and approval)
- DCSS Strategic Plan report
Human Resources
- Certified and classified personnel were approved.
Information Only
The following items were presented for review:
- Club for Factory Shoals Middle School
- Cognia engagement review dates are March 20-23, 2022
- Calendar for 2022-2023
Present in the meeting were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Michelle Simmons, Vice Chair, District IV; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; D.T. Jackson, District II. 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 Renee Davis; Executive Director of Communications Nell Boggs; and Secretary to the Superintendent Melanie Nicholson.
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, August 2, 2021, 6:00 p.m. BOE Work Session
Monday, August 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. BOE Meeting
