November 7, 2023 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. CALL TO ORDER
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom called the meeting to order.
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3. ROLL CALL
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.A. ALC Report
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4.B. Bullying/Harassment Report
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4.C. Finance Reports
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4.D. Funding Applications
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4.E. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.F. Minutes Approval
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4.G. Overnight Field Trips
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5. RECOGNITION
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
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No public comment
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7. **AMENDED AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.A. Swearing-in of Ms. Treva Maitland
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom swore in Ms. Treva Maitland to the GCSSD Board of Trustees.
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7.B. American Education Week
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett informed the Board of American Education Week, November 13th - 17th. Breakfast will be provided for all staff on behalf of the district and the school board on November 14, 2023.
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7.C. LEA Compliance Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the 2023 Local Education Agency (LEA) Compliance Report. In the 2023 Local Education Agency (LEA) Compliance Report, the district adheres to all federal and state education laws as well as State Board of Education regulations.
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7.D. **ESSER 3.0 FY24 Application Budget Approval
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the ESSER 3.0 FY24 Application Budget Approval. The board approval is necessary for the budget of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Grant.
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7.E. **StaffEZ Contract Renewal
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Rory Hinson presented the renewal of the StaffEZ contract. StaffEZ has requested a 10% increase in the monthly invoice. The increase is due to the rising cost of supplies and materials, as well as the need to provide a cost of living raise for the employees. The 2023-2024 budget has already accounted for a 7% increase. It is recommended to amend the budget by $22,120.60 to accommodate the requested increase.
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7.F. School Board Election Dates
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom and Ms. Treva Maitland proposed changing the School Board Election dates. The board engaged in a thorough discussion regarding the election cycle and the costs.
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7.G. Advisory Referendum Resolution
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom and Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Advisory Referendum Resolution. The board discussed requesting an election for an advisory, non-binding referendum of voters within the district to gauge their interest in consolidating the north-end schools.
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8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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8.A. Surplus
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the Dyer School surplus items.
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8.B. Upcoming Conferences
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett informed the board of the upcoming conferences.
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9. ADJOURN
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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