Public Meeting Minutes: February 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Watkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. CALL TO ORDER

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Watkins called the meeting to order.

3. ROLL CALL

4. CONSENT AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Benny Boals to approve the consent agenda, with a second by Dr. Richard Addo. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4.A. ALC Report

4.B. Bullying/Harassment Report

4.C. Finance Reports

4.D. Juvenile Court Referrals

4.E. Maintenance/Technology Reports

4.F. Funding Applications

4.G. Minutes Approval

4.H. Overnight Field Trips

5. RECOGNITION

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

Discussion: Mr. Brent Croom represented the Class of 2024 parents and addressed the board about accessing the school gymnasium for the project graduation event. Mr. Croom requested the topic be added to the March agenda for further discussion.

7. REGULAR AGENDA

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Ms. Treva Maitland to approve the regular agenda, with a second by Dr. Richard Addo. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

7.A. 1 to 1 Laptops SY 2024-2025

Action(s):

Motion 1 passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Scott Ball to purchase 350 laptops and amend the budget by $124,950.00, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

Motion 2 passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Scott Ball to purchase the laptops and amend the budget by $124,950, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Mr. Rory Hinson presented the 1 to 1 Laptops for the 2024-2025 school year. The laptops will cost $357.00 each and include a 3-year warranty. The total is $124,950.00 for 350 devices.

7.B. Federal Budgets Resolution

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Scott Ball to approve the federal budget resolution, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Mr. Rory Hinson presented the Federal Budgets Resolution. Board approval is not required for federal projects approved by the Department of Education.

7.C. Advisory Referendum

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett presented an Advisory Referendum. It was discovered that the proposed change in the bill would impact all special school districts, as per the state law. Therefore, the board decided to postpone further discussion on the matter and explore other ideas.

8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT

8.A. Surplus

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Mr. Eddie Watkins to approve the surplus items from Dyer, with a second by Dr. Richard Addo. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the surplus items from Dyer School.

8.B. Upcoming Conferences

Discussion: Mr. Eddie Pruett reminded the board of the upcoming conference.

Legislative & Legal Institute - February 12-13 - Franklin

9. ADJOURN

Action(s):

Motion passed:

A motion was made by Dr. Richard Addo to adjourn, with a second by Mr. Benny Boals. Motion passed.

Campbell II: Absent
Lannom: Absent
Addo: Yea
Ball: Yea
Boals: Yea
Maitland: Yea
Watkins: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

February 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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