GAINESVILLE CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING

 

508 Oak Street NW

Gainesville, Georgia 30501

7:00 p.m.

 

APRIL 17, 2006

 

 

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

 

CITIZENS’ COMMENTS

           

RECOGNITION                   

 

Heather McConnell, GHS Student - Awarded 'Best All-Around Senior Student' by Atlanta Journal Constitution

 

'Bright from the Start' - 2005 Sunshine Award: Laurie Cartrett

 

Phillip Wright Award Recipient – Amy Buffington – New Holland

 

Lisa Sheehy - Recipient of the 'Crystal Apple' Award - UGA Education Department - GMS

 

Cecilia Denegri - 'Secondary Level Spanish Teacher of the Year for 2006' - GHS

 

GHS students – State Literary Champs

 

Publication of 'Gainesville Model for Accountability and Achievement'

 

2005-06-10.01                         ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

                                                It is recommended that the April 17, 2006 Agenda be adopted.

 

                                                Motion by: _____________Seconded by: ______________Vote: _____

 

2005-06-10.02                         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

                                                It is recommended that the minutes of the March 20, 2006 Regular Board Meeting (minutes under separate cover) and March 30, 2006 Ground-Breaking Ceremony be approved as submitted.  March 20, 2006 |  March 30, 2006

 

                                                Motion by: _____________Seconded by: ______________Vote: _____

 

2005-06-10.03                         CONSENT AGENDA

                                               

a.       APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF A 90 PASSENGER SCHOOL BUS

 

                                                Mr. Bibb recommended the Board approve the purchase of a 90 passenger school bus from Blue Bird in the amount of $66,892.23 (FY2005 cost).  The purpose of the purchase is to add to our fleet due to growth. Details . . .

 

b.       APPROVAL OF NEW WALK-IN FREEZER COOLER FOR GHS 

                                                It is recommended the Board approve the low bid from 'Food Service Equipment' for $37,989.  Details . . .

 

c.       APPROVAL OF SHELVING FOR NEW COOLER/FREEZER AT GHS 

                                                It is recommended the Board approve the low bid for shelving to Manning Brothers for $7,625. Details . . .

 

d.       APPROVAL OF CAFETERIA TABLES FOR GHS 

                                                It is recommended the Board approve the low bid from 'Food Service Equipment' for $11,112.  Details . . .

 

e.       APPROVAL OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA TABLES

                                                It is recommended the Board approve the low bid from 'Food Service Equipment' for $10,632.  The purpose is to provide extra cafeteria seating for Enota, Fair Street and New Holland Schools/Academies.  
 Details . . .

 

f.       APPROVAL OF OVEN AND STEAMER

                                                It is recommended the Board approve the low bid from Manning Brothers for $24,945 for additional convection ovens for New Holland and Gainesville Elementary Schools/Academies, and additional steamer for GHS cafeteria.  Details . . .

 

                                                Curtis Bibb recommended the Board approve item a. of the Consent Agenda and Laurie Cartrett recommended the Board approve requests items b. through f. as submitted.

 

                                                      Motion by: _____________Seconded by: ____________Vote: ____

                                               

2005-06-10.04                         ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

 

2005-06-10.05                         BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

 

                                                Monthly Architect/Construction Report

 

2005-06-10.06                         CURRICULUM        

 

                                                Christine Brosky grant update.  Details . . .
Connie Davis update. 
Details . . .

 

2005-06-10.07                         FINANCE

 

                                                a.   APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT

 

                                                      It is recommended that the Board approve the February 28, 2006 Finance Report.   details . . .

                                                     

                                                      Motion by: _____________Seconded by: ___________Vote: _____

 

2005-06-10.08                         HUMAN RESOURCES

 

                                                a.   APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

 

                                                      It is recommended the Board approve the personnel recommendations as submitted.   Details . . .

 

                                                      Motion by: _____________Seconded by: ___________Vote: _____

 

2005-06-10.09                         POLICY

 

2005-06-10.10                         TRANSPORTATION

 

2005-06-10.11                         OLD BUSINESS

                                               

2005-06-10.12                         NEW BUSINESS

                                               

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS FOR APRIL 2006 Administrative Reports 

 

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 5:  Report by Angela Adams (4.6 written)

details . . .  

GOAL 3:         To provide clean, safe and educationally appropriate facilities conducive to learning.

Objective 6:  Report by Curtis Bibb/Principals (2.6
                         written) 
details . . .

 

GOAL 4:         To provide an atmosphere for staff to become innovators and be risk-takers.

                        Objective 1:  Report by Principals/Curtis Bibb (5.0
                         oral and written)  
details . . .

 

GOAL 5:         To have continuing dialogue with our communities.

Objective 2:  Report by Shirley Whitaker/Joyce Rucker (5.0 oral and written)
Sharing the Dream Project  | Meeting Schedule

Objective 6:  Report by Shirley Whitaker/Principals (3.0 written)
Parent Workshops: Developing Self-Help Skills  | Talk About It!  | Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Objective 7:  Report by Shirley Whitaker/Steve Ballowe(3.0 written)

 

                                                GOAL 6:         To address issues identified during our June 2005 “Goals and Priorities Workshop

No Report

 

2005-06-10.13                         SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

 

Dr. Ballowe to report on:

·         Letter from Georgia Department of Education - Division for Exceptional Students

·         'Private, Charter School Performance Questioned' - School Reform News Article

 

2005-06-10.14                         BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENT

 

2005-06-10.15                         EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

                                                 The Board will adjourn to discuss a personnel matter.

 

                                                 Motion by: _____________Seconded by: _____________Vote: _____

 

2005-06-10.16                         RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

 

                                                 Motion by: _____________Seconded by: _____________Vote: _____

 

2005-06-10.17                         ADJOURNMENT

 

                                                Motion by: ______________Seconded by: _____________Vote: _____

                       

                                                Time:  ____________