GAINESVILLE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING

  508 Oak Street NW
Gainesville, Georgia 30501
7:30 p.m.
MARCH 15, 2004

CALL TO ORDER:               Chairman Harben at _______ p.m.

RECOGNITIONS:                 GHS Girls Basketball Team – AAA State Champions

                                                GCSS Star Students and Star Teachers

Award: Georgia Association of Partners in Education

Award: Cheryl Wienges 

                                                “Unsung Heroes”
Gainesville Elementary School
  El Puente - Greg Bautista
  Elizabeth Parrillo

Anthony Dorsey - Maintenance and Operations

PRESENTATION:                 Special Curriculum Presentation – Dr. Mike Bull
(New Holland Students)

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

2003-04-09.01                         ADOPTION OF AGENDA

                                                It is recommended that the March 15, 2004 Agenda be adopted.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

2003-04-09.02                         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

                                                It is recommended that the minutes of the February 17, 2004 Regular Board Meeting and the February 29, 2004 Board Retreat be approved as submitted. 2-17-04 . . .         2-29-04 . . .

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

2003-04-09.03                         CONSENT AGENDA

2003-04-09.04                         ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

2003-04-09.05                         BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

2003-04-09.06                         CURRICULUM

                                                Grant Update by Christine Brosky detailed . . .

2003-04-09.07                         FINANCE

                                                a.      APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT

                                                        It is recommended that the Board approve the February 29, 2004
  Finance Report as submitted. detailed . . .

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                               b. FAIR FUNDING REPORT (Consortium)

2003-04-09.08                       HUMAN RESOURCES

                                               a.      APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

                                                        It is recommended that the Board approve the personnel
  recommendations as submitted.     detailed . . .

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                               b.      APPROVAL OF TEACHER RENEWALS 2004-2005
  SCHOOL YEAR

                                                        It is recommended the Teacher Renewals for 2004-2005 School
  Year (Contract) be approved as submitted. detailed . . .

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                              c.      APPROVAL OF REAPPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

                                                      It is recommended the Administrative and Support Personnel be
reappointed for the 2004-2005 Contract Year as submitted.  detailed . . .

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

2003-04-09.09                       POLICY

                                              a.      APPROVAL OF REVISED BOARD POLICY AC – SCHOOL DISTRICT ORGANIZATION PLAN

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy AC – School
District Organization Plan, to provide pilot plan for Fair Street Elementary School.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                              b.      APPROVAL OF REVISED BOARD POLICY GAAA/JAA –  
 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised policy GAAA/JAA –
Equal Opportunity Employment, to comply with Georgia Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                              c.      APPROVAL OF FIRST READING OF REVISED BOARD
 POLICY GAE – COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES

                                                       It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GAE –
 Complaints and Grievances, to comply with Georgia Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                              d.     APPROVAL OF REVISED BOARD POLICY GAEB – HARASSMENT

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GAEB –
Harassment, to update and provide for all forms of harassment.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                             e.      APPROVAL OF REVISED BOARD POLICY GAM ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKFORCE

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GAM – Alcohol and Drug Free Workforce, to update and provide compliance with State Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                             f.      APPROVAL OF REVISED BOARD POLICY GBC – PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GBC –
Professional Personnel Recruitment, to update and provide compliance with State Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                             g.      APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBD – PROFESSIONAL
PERSONNEL HIRING

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBD – Professional Personnel Hiring.  This policy is governed by State Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                            h.      APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBI – PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBI –
Professional Evaluation.  This policy is governed by State Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                            i.        APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBP – PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL RE-EMPLOYMENT

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBP – Professional Personnel Re-Employment.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                           j.        APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBRE – PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL – EXTRA DUTY

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBRE – Professional Personnel – Extra Duty.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                          k.        APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBRGB – PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL TUTORING FOR PAY

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBRGB–
Professional Personnel Tutoring for Pay.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                           l.        APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GCRI – CLASSIFIED
PERSONNEL – HOLIDAYS

      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GCRI – Classified Personnel – Holidays.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                           m.      APPROVAL OF NEW BOARD POLICY GANA - COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GANA – Communicable Diseases, to provide compliance with State Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                          n.         APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY GAE-1 – COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES – CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GAE-1 – Complaints and Grievances – Classified Employees, to update and clarify provisions.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                           o.      APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBRC – EMPLOYEE WORKLOAD

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBRC Employee Workload.  This policy is governed by State Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                           p.        APPROVAL OF NEW BOARD POLICY GBRIBA – SICK LEAVE BANK

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve new Policy GBRIBA – Sick Leave Bank.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                            q.      APPROVAL TO ABOLISH POLICY GBRJ – ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUBSTITUTES

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve abolishment of Policy GBRJ – Arrangements for Substitutes. This policy is governed by Georgia Professional Standards.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

                                             r.      APPROVAL OF REVISED BOARD POLICY GAD -PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve revised Policy GAD – Professional Learning.  The policy is required by new Georgia Law.

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____

2003-04-09.10                      TRANSPORTATION

2003-04-09.11                      OLD BUSINESS

2003-04-09.12                      NEW BUSINESS

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS FOR MARCH 2004 Administrative Reports

Test Strategies: Report by Gainesville Elementary School (Goal 1, Objective 1)

Special Curriculum Presentation – Dr. Bull and – Goal 1, Objective 8; Goal 1, Objective 7

GOAL 1:         To educate all children in Gainesville City to be successful students.
No Report

GOAL 2:         To provide fiscal accountability to the citizens of Gainesville/Hall County.
Objective 7:            Report by Angela Parsons/Principals (3.0
                                 written) detailed . . .

GOAL 3:         To provide clean, safe and educationally appropriate facilities conducive to learning.
Objective 1:            Report by Curtis Bibb/Principals (3.0 written)

                        Objective 2:            Report by Curtis Bibb (3.0 written)

GOAL 4:         To provide an atmosphere for staff to become innovators and be risk-takers.
Objective 4:            Report by Curtis Bibb on Evaluations (5.0)  
                                 detailed . . .

                        Objective 8:            Report by Curtis Bibb (3.0 written)

GOAL 5:         To have continuing dialogue with our communities.
Objective 2:            Report by Shirley Whitaker/Senior
                                Staff/Principals (4.0 for May 3 Work Session)
                                detailed . . .

                        Objective 8:            Report by Shirley Whitaker/Principals/
        Directors (3.0 written)

2003-04-09.13                         SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Dr. Ballowe to report on:
·         Letter to Elfreda McRae
·         School Choice Update
·         Foundation Web Page

2003-04-09.14                         BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENT

2003-04-09.15                         EXECUTIVE SESSION

2003-04-09.16                         RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

2003-04-09.17                         ADJOURNMENT

                        Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _______________Vote: _____