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1. Call to Order - Swearing in of New Board Member
Rationale:
Swearing in of New Board Member Ms. Rebecca Luter
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2. Moment of Silence
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the agenda, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5. Recognition and Awards
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6. REPORTS
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6.A. Chairman's Report
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6.B. Financial Report
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6.C. Superintendent's Report
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7. Citizens to be heard
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve all the items in the Consent Agenda, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.A. Approval of the Minutes
Rationale:
Minutes from 8.20.18 Board Meeting
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8.B. New Policies - Second reading
Rationale:
The following New Policies are being created per State recommendation; Department of Operations SS 3.212 District Water Testing (This is due to a change in State Law/Senate Bill 619) SS 3.402 Board Owned Vehicles SS 3.403 Private Vehicles Department of Student services SP 6.2001 Attendance during Post secondary visits |
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8.C. Revision of Policies - Second reading
Rationale:
Department of Academic Education The following Instructional Program Policies have been reviewed and NO revisions are requested at this time: IP 4.402 Instructional Supplies IP 4.404 Use of Copyrighted Materials IP 4.405 Employee-Developed Materials IP 4.612 Educational Research and Service Centers IP 4.701 Maintaining Test Security Revisions are requested for the following policies: IP 4.206 Special Programs IP 4.600 Grading IP 4.700 Testing Programs
Department of Student Services:
SP 6.201 Compulsory Attendance SP 6.2011 Beyond Compulsory Attendance SP 6.202 Home School SP 6.203 School Admissions SP 6.204 Foreign Exchange Students SP 6.205 Student Assignments SP 6.206 Intra-District Open Enrollment SP 6.2061 Inter-District Open Enrollment SP 6.2062 Eligible Circumstances Transfer SP 6.302 Procedural Due Process SP 6.303 Searches SP 6.304 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Intimidation SP 6.3041 Hazing SP 6.305 Student Suicide Prevention SP 6.307 Drug-Free Schools SP 6.309 Zero Tolerance Department of Human Resources: The following HR policies are being revised after first reading: HR 5.102 Professional Employment HR 5.401 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) HR 5.611 Teacher Code of Ethics and GMSD Employee Responsibilities and Ethics Department of Operations: The following policy is being revised per State recommendations, SS 3.400 Student Transportation Management
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8.D. Revision of Policy IP 4.600 Grading after second reading
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the revision of policy IP 4.600 Grading after first reading, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
After Board discussion in work session, it was recommended to move this policy from the consent agenda and add it under Board Action item 9.C
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8.E. Annual Review of Policies/ Revision after first reading
Rationale:
Department of Student Services Policy SP 6.405 - Administering Medication to Student is recommended for revision after first reading The following Policies up for review with No revisions recommended: SP# 6.310 SP# 6.311 SP# 6.312 SP# 6.313 SP# 6.314 SP# 6.317 SP# 6.318 SP# 6.320 SP# 6.400 SP# 6.4001 SP# 6.402 SP# 6.403 SP# 6.4081 SP# 6.409 SP# 6.413
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8.F. Approval of LEA Compliance Report 2018
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8.G. Approval of Text Book Committee Certification 2018-19
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8.H. Approval of Title I Purchase of IPads for Houston High School and Riverdale School
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the Title I funds purchase for the HHS Apple order which totals $121,554.00 and the RES Apple order which totals $202,193.70, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
Board approval requested for the HHS Apple order which totals $121,554.00 using Title I dollars. The iPads will be used by classroom teachers to enhance instruction through interactive learning. The iPads will interface with the Apple TV’s in classrooms to display lessons and instructional materials Board approval requested for the RES Apple order which totals $202,193.70. These are Title I funds and the iPads will be used by students. This will increase one-to-one technology in the primary grades as part of the district initiative and the school-wide plan. This technology will enhance reading and math instruction, remediation and enrichment.
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8.I. Miscellaneous FY 2018-19 Budget Amendments # 11 & 12
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8.J. Approval of Auditors for Student Activity Fund 2018-19
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the contract with Watkins Uiberall to perform the school activity fund audit for the 18-19 fiscal year, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Rationale:
Note that the fee has increased by $775
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8.K. Stop Loss Insurance Renewal 2018-19
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the American Fidelity as the carrier for the Stop Loss Insurance for 2018-2019, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
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9.A. Cell Phone Tower at Dogwood Elementary School
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the Option and Land Lease Agreement with Tower Ventures for the addition of a cell phone tower at Dogwood Elementary School, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.B. Architectural and Engineering Services for the Boiler/Chiller Renovation Project at Riverdale School
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the proposal from Renaissance Group to provide architectural and engineering services for the boiler/chiller renovation project at Riverdale School, in the amount of $280,000, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.C. FF&E for Forest-Hill Elementary School
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve amendment number 10 to our existing contract with A2H to provide professional services for FF&E at Forest-Hill Elementary School, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.D. FF&E for Administrative Building
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve amendment number 11 to our existing contract with A2H to provide professional services for FF&E at the new administrative building, passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10. Announcements
Rationale:
Fall Break for our schools - October 8-12, 2018 Next Board Meeting - Monday October 29 at City Hall Check GMSD website for current date/time of meetings |
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11. Adjournment
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