February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Hamilton County Board of Education Board Meeting - Regular Session

I. Roll Call

II. **Approval of the Agenda

III. Executive Session - No

IV. Pledge to the Flag and Meditation - Principal Heidi Moses from Hunter Middle School

V. Board Member Disclaimer Statement - I declare that I have a [spouse, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, relation-in-law or member of my household] who works for the school system and that the Board's vote on [budget, policies, etc.] may have an effect on my relative's employment. Even so, I hereby certify that I will cast my vote in the best interest of the school system.

VI. **Approval of the Consent Agenda

VI.A. Deputy Superintendent - Dr. Sonia Stewart

VI.A.1. Field Trips

VI.A.1.a. Dr. Chip Dale - Community Superintendent Harrison Bay

VI.A.1.b. Elaine Harper -  Community Superintendent North River

VI.A.1.c. Dr. Shane Harwood - Community Superintendent Rock Point

VI.A.1.d. Dr. Marques Stewart - Community Superintendent Missionary Ridge 

VI.A.1.e. Dr. Tiffany Earvin - Community Superintendent MidTown

VI.A.1.f. Dr. Tony Donen - Executive Principal WDCS

VI.B. Chief Financial Officer - Mary Ellen Heuton, CPA

VI.B.1. Bids/Contracts

VI.B.1.a. Request approval of Award Bid 24-56, Electronics Recycling & IT Asset Disposition (Revenue Generating)

VI.B.1.b. Request approval of Giant Steps for 2025-2026 School Year

VI.B.1.c. Coalition of Large School (CLASS) Retainer Agreement - Gowan Public Strategy

VI.B.1.d. North River Elementary Architect Contract

VI.B.1.e. Employment Agreement for School Bus Owner-Operator

VI.B.1.f. Agreement with Independent Bus Contractor for Pupil Transportation Service

VI.B.2. Financial Reports

VI.B.3. Budget Amendments

VI.B.3.a. Federal Grants, State Grants, and Self-Funded Programs

VII. Board Matters

VII.A. Chief Office of Strategy - Shannon Moody

VII.A.1. Policies on First Read

VII.A.2. **Policies on second and final read

VII.B. Blake Freeman, Chief Academic Officer

VII.B.1. Special Courses Renewal for 2025-2026

VII.C. Zac Brown, Chief Talent Officer

VII.C.1. School Nutrition for Inclement February 19, 2025, Weather Day

VIII. Information Only

VIII.A. Legal Services Report

IX. Events/Announcements

X. Adjourn