February 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Scott Ball led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Discussion:  Mrs. Treva Maitland called the meeting to order.

Discussion:  No public comment

Discussion:  Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the Audit Finding Schedule of Cash Shortages (Internal School Funds). The audit requires the school board's forgiveness of shortages or it will appear in next year's audit.  

Discussion:  Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the Supporting Post-Secondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) grant budget amendment.  SPARC is a state grant of $95,158 that will help purchase equipment, supplies, and materials for several programs. This will be part of the general-purpose funds.

Discussion:  Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the Tractor Bid Summary from First Choice Farm & Lawn for the amount of $45,000. The SPARC grant will help pay for a portion of the new tractor, with the old tractor trade-in.

Discussion:  Mr. Terry Cunningham presented the GCHS Work Simulation Lab Bid Summary. No bids were received from the original bid posted in October 2022. Due to the grant expiring in May 2023, we reached out to Morris Painting and Repair and Skullbone Cabinets, LLC for estimates. Morris Painting and Repair for the construction of the Work Simulation Lab for the amount of $26,769. Skullbone Cabinets, LLC for the refacing/new construction of the cabinets for the amount of $53,277. The IDEA Systematic Grant will pay $45,000 and $35,000 from the general funds. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Federal Mental Health Grant. The Federal Mental Health Grant will provide internships in our district in the areas of psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors. 

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Access for All Learning Network Grant plan. We received a $50,000 grant from the Department of Education. The GCCSD plan includes the following:

• Substitute teachers cover release time for gen ed classroom teachers and special ed teachers, collaborate and design high-quality literacy lesson plans, and engage ALL students in the gen ed setting.
• Substitute teachers cover release time for teachers to visit exemplary literacy classrooms
• Purchase of literacy materials to support students with disabilities in small and large group settings, such as manipulatives (letters, tiles, flashcards), chart paper, additional curriculum support (decodable readers, additional reading/writing texts), and additional teacher manuals for sped teachers/staff

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett asked the board to move the next board meeting from March 14th to March 13th to accommodate potential post-season playoffs. 

Discussion:  Mrs. Michelle Goad represented the Math Textbook Adoption committee. This committee is made up of one teacher from every grade level and one teacher from every building. The committee received training through a grant that helped with the transition and new standards. All the teachers in the district were sent a survey to complete for feedback. The committee attended a textbook caravan and a work session. During the process, the committee was able to select what their favorites were. The committee aligns with the survey results. K-8 selected Curriculum and High School selected Big Ideas.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented Policy #6.204 Attendance of Non-Resident Students.

Discussion:  Mr. Eddie Pruett presented a list of surplus items from SGCMS and SGCHS. 

Discussion:  Mr. John Campbell made the motion to adjourn.