Public Meeting Agenda: January 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge to the Flag

III. Recognition of Visitors

IV. Public Comment Period

Time: (20 Minutes)

V. Conflict of Interest Statement

Comments:

Chair to Board Members:

"If you have any relative who is employed by the Board of Education, meaning a spouse, parent, parent-in-law, child, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, or any person who resides in the same household as you, please acknowledge the same at this time by raising your hand."

Chair to Board Members:

"To those board members who just raised their hands, do you hereby certify that any and all votes you will cast during this meeting are in the best interest of the school system? If so, please say, ‘Aye.’"

Chair to Board Secretary:

"Please reflect within the minutes that possible conflicts were acknowledged, with board members present confirming their intent to act in the best interest of the school system."

VI. Approval of Agenda

VII. Consent Agenda

Time: (5 minutes)

VII.A. Consideration of Approving Minutes of Oct. 24, 2024, Joint Board Meeting

Speaker(s): Steve Starnes

Attachments: (1)

Final Minutes - JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Rationale: Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required)
_X_ Board review required by:

_X_ State or federal law or regulation
___ Board of Education policy

Other: __________________________________________

_X_ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at

future meeting: _______________ (date)

Previous Review/Action:
_X_ No Previous board review/action
___ Previous review/action

date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________

Background Information:

In accordance with State law, the Board of Education must approve the minutes of the previous meeting of the Board. The draft of the minutes of the previous meeting shall be sent to all Board members with the agenda for the subsequent meeting.

Summary of Major Elements:

Meeting minutes are attached for Board review. Following approval by the Board, the minutes shall be signed by the Board Chair and Director of Schools. The minutes will become permanent records of the Board and shall be made available to any interested party upon request.

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Consideration of Accepting 2023-2024 Audited Financial Statements

Speaker(s): Ellen Lipe, CPA

Attachments: (2)

Rationale: Origin:
__ Topic presented for information only (no board action required)
_X_ Board review required by:
_X_ State or federal law or regulation
__ Board of Education policy
Other: __________________________________________
_X_ Action requested at this meeting
__ Action requested at
future meeting: _______________ (date)
Previous Review/Action:
_X_ No Previous board review/action
__ Previous review/action
date: ________________
action: ________________________________________________

Background Information:
State law requires the Boards of Education to secure an independent internal audit of funds and financial management practices

Summary of Major Elements:

The Greene Technology Center audit for the year ended June 30, 2024, was performed by Rodefer Moss & Co., PLLC. The audit reports being presented contain the financial statements and all other reportable conditions for the Greene Technology Center Board of Education and School Activity Fund. The District level report offers an unmodified opinion, which is the most favorable opinion that can be received, with no findings at the District level and findings as presented and included in the attached audit report at the School Activity Fund level. A representative from Rodefer Moss will attend the Board meeting to answer any questions.

Due to the complex nature of financial statement presentations, it is recommended that questions be sent to the Chief Financial Officer in advance of the BOE meeting so that proper information can be gathered and the Principal of GTC may be included if needed for the School Activity Fund audit. The Chief Financial Officer recommends acceptance of the 2024 Audited Financial Statements.

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Approval

Impact on Resources:

As presented in the attached Audited Financial Statements

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 Minutes)

VIII.B. Consideration of Accepting December 2024 Financial Statements

Speaker(s): Ellen Lipe, CPA

Attachments: (1)

December 2024 Financial Report

Rationale: Origin:
___ Topic presented for information only (no board action required)
_X_ Board review required by:

___ State or federal law or regulation

_X_ Board of Education policy

Other: __________________________________________

___ Action requested at this meeting
___ Action requested at

future meeting: _______________ (date)

Previous Review/Action:
_X_ No Previous board review/action
___ Previous review/action

date: ________________

action: ________________________________________________

Background Information:
Financial Statements are presented to the Board of Education quarterly.

Summary of Major Elements:

Attached are the following December 2024 Financial Statements:

· GTC Statement of Revenues & Expenditures

Director of Schools' Recommendation:

Acceptance

Impact on Resources:

None

Timetable for Further Review/Action:

None

Time: (5 minutes)

IX. Reports

X. Adjournment

January 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - JOINT BOARD OF EDUCATION

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