December 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM - GCSSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Watkins 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.D.1. AALN K-8 Application
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4.E. Juvenile Court Referrals
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4.F. Maintenance/Technology Reports
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4.G. Minutes Approval
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4.H. Overnight Field Trips
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5. RECOGNITION
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion:
No public comment
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7. AMENDED AGENDA
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom presented the regular agenda.
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7.A. Audit Review
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ms. Marcie Williams from Alexander Thompson Arnold, CPA, presented the 2023-2024 Internal School Funds and District Audit results. The audit identified several issues and procedural errors related to the Internal School Funds, which are currently being addressed. However, the District Audit reported no findings. The state has classified gasoline as a high-risk item, and a monitoring process will be implemented.
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7.B. 2025-2026 School Calendar
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett presented the survey results for the 2025-2026 school calendar.
A total of 1,980 responses were collected. **Option 1** received 52.9% of the votes:
-5 days for Fall Break
-3 days for Thanksgiving Break
-5 days for Spring Break -Semester One: August 4 ~ December 19 -Semester Two: January 6 ~ May 21 **Option 2** received 24.3% of the votes:
-5 days for Fall Break
-5 days for Thanksgiving Break -5 days for Spring Break -Semester One: July 31 ~ December 19 -Semester Two: January 6 ~ May 21 **Option 3** received 6.6% of the votes:
-2 days for Fall Break
-5 Days for Thanksgiving Break -5 days for Spring Break -Semester One: August 5 ~ December 19 -Semester Two: January 6 ~ May 21 **Option 4** received 16.2% of the votes:
-2 days for Fall Break
-3 Days for Thanksgiving Break -5 days for Spring Break -Semester One: August 7 ~ December 17 -Semester Two: January 6 ~ May 21 |
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7.C. Feasibility Study
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Tom Lannom has requested the feasibility study be postponed until the April 2025 board meeting. By then, more information will be available to select a firm, Lewis Group Architects or TLM Associates. In the meantime, Board/Faculty, and Community Meetings have been scheduled to gather feedback from staff and community members on the elements to be included in the feasibility study.
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8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
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8.A. Feasibility Discussions
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett reminded the Board of the dates and locations of the Board/Faculty and Community Meetings.
Board/Faculty Meeting Schedule 1/7/25 at Dyer
1/13/25 at Yorkville 1/22/25 at Spring Hill Community Meeting Schedule
1/26/25 at Spring Hill
2/2/25 at Rutherford 2/23/25 at Kenton 3/2/25 at Dyer 3/9/25 at Yorkville |
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8.B. Reward School Status
Discussion:
Mr. Eddie Pruett mentioned that four of our schools received Reward School Status.
GCHS
Yorkville SGCES SGCHS |
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8.C. Mr. Hughes Retirement
Discussion:
Ms. Treva Maitland mentioned Mr. Hughes's retirement. A reception will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 3:30 pm.
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9. ADJOURN
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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