City of Cartersville Board of Education
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Howard Hinesley, Ed. D.
Superintendent
BOARD BRIEFS
A report of actions taken by the Cartersville Board of Education on
Monday, January 12, 2009
6:00 p.m.
Agenda
-Prayer
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Recognition and Welcome of Visitors
Call to Order
by
Linda Benton, President
ASSUME ALL ITEMS ARE APPROVED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Character Word for the Month: Courage – Doing the right thing in the face of difficulty and following your conscience instead of the crowd.
Graduates
Congratulations to the following CHS student for receiving his diploma by fulfilling all requirements to be certified as Cartersville High School graduate: Parris Lane Moss.
Stellar Performers
Cartersville High School would like to congratulate the following students for being awarded $1,000.00 scholarships sponsored by Texaco, The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Gallagher Electric Co., Georgia High School Association and Greater Atlanta Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame and the Chick-fil-A Bowl Richard Downer, Kelsey Chason, and Zachary Pinkard. Richard Downer and Zachary Pinkard are recipients of the 2008 Hall of Fame State of Georgia George Morris Scholar Athlete Award for football. They are only two of the top 40 scholar athletes for football in the state of Georgia. Kelsey Chason is a recipient of the 2008 Whitey Zimmerman Scholar Manager Award, only one of twelve scholar managers for football in the state in 2008. All were honored at a luncheon at the Marriott Marquis Ballroom on December 30, 2008. Cartersville School System was the only system in the state to receive 3 award winners.
The HEARTS Employee of the Month for January 2009 (Administrative) is Ms. Brenda Campbell, from Cartersville Middle School. Ms. Campbell is in her second year with the school system serving as an Assistant Principal. Like many administrators, Ms. Campbell handles many tasks at once and does so without any complaint. As one of her nominees says, “She is helpful, easy to talk to, and respected. You can talk with her easily and she will always listen no matter who you are or what the problem is. She is always willing and ready to help you in any way. She truly has the HEART of the Cartersville City Schools and is a tremendous example.” New Frontiers of Bartow County, Inc. proudly sponsors the HEARTS Employee of the Month Award and Ms. Campbell will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Longhorn Steakhouse along with her name being added to a perpetual plaque displayed at the Cartersville Board Office
Business Session
-Consideration to adopt Agenda.
-Presentation of System Financial Report: Finance Director Richard Dyke
-Presentation of School Financial Reports: The financial reports for the schools were presented by the principals of each school.
-Presentation of the Utility Cost and Usage Report: Facilities Director Ken Paige
-To approve Schools and System Financial Reports and Utility Cost and Usage Report as presented
Election of School Board Officers for 2009
(Superintendent presides during Election of President of School Board)
-Policy BBA, Internal Organization (also BBAA) - requires election of:
School Board President: Linda Benton was re-elected as Board President
School Board Vice-President: Kelley Dial was re-elected as Board Vice-President
School Board Secretary: Tim Chason was re-elected as Board Secretary
-Board President appoints members to each Committee and Committee Chair. (Policy BBABA)
-Building & Grounds: Rodney Abernathy, Chairman; Tim Chason; Ken Topham
-Curriculum: Tim Chason, Chairman; Kelley Dial, Michael Dean
-Policy: Matthew Hill, Chairman; Kelley Dial; Michael Dean
-Finance: Kelley Dial, Chairman; Rodney Abernathy; Tim Chason
-Technology: Michael Dean, Chairman; Matthew Hill, Ken Topham
-Personnel & Extra-Curricular: Ken Topham, Chairman; Matthew Hill; Rodney Abernathy
-Presentation of System Financial Report: Mr. Richard Dyke, Finance Director
-Presentation of School Financial Reports: Principals
-Presentation of the Utility Cost and Usage Report: Mr. Ken Paige, Facility Director
-Consideration to approve Schools and System Financial Reports and Cost and Usage Report as presented.
Consent Items: 1 - 10
(1) to approve Board Minutes of December 8, 2008.
(2) Per Diem resolution for 2009:
Be it resolved that the Cartersville School Board shall forego any per diem, in lieu of expenses, for regular, called, and work session meetings of the Board, committee meetings as provided by Policy BBBE
(3) Travel Resolution for 2009:
Superintendent recommends adoption and application of travel regulations for local school systems adopted by the State Board of Education.
(4) Legal Liability Resolution for 2009:
Be it resolved that the City of Cartersville Board of Education, according to O.C.G.A.
20-2-990-994, shall reimburse individual School Board members and/or employees for any deductible portion of a claim made on the legal liability insurance provided by the Board.
(5) Appointment of Legal Counsel to School Board for 2009:
Superintendent recommends the continued appointment of Mr. Harry B. White, Attorney at Law, Cartersville, GA, as legal counsel to represent the School Board during 2009.
(6) Resolution to approve participation in Northwest GA Regional Educational Services Association for school year 2009-2010 and appoint Dr. Howard Hinesley as system’s representative to NW GA RESA’s Board of Control:
Superintendent recommends the City of Cartersville Board of Education approve the membership of the school system in the Northwest Georgia Regional Educational Services Association (RESA) for school year 2009-2010 and the Superintendent be appointed as the local school system representative to the NW GA RESA Board of Control for the 2009-2010 school year.
(7) Resolution to approve school board member attendance at Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) and National School Boards Association conferences and training sessions during 2009:
Superintendent recommends that board of education members be authorized to attend GSBA and NSBA conferences and training sessions as official representatives of the Board during 2009, (Policy BBBE).
(8) Resolution to approve the continued establishment of the Sex Education/AIDS Prevention Education Advisory Committee (Cartersville School Board Policy IDBA) and membership for 2009:
Superintendent recommends the establishment of the Sex Education/AIDS Prevention Education Advisory Committee on an as needed basis for 2009.
(9) Resolution to approve Regular Monthly Meetings Schedule of the Cartersville School Board and School Board Committees for 2009:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the Notice of Regular Scheduled Meetings for 2009, as presented below:
Notice of
Regular Scheduled Meetings of the
CITY OF CARTERSVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
2009
The Cartersville School Board officially meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room located at the Cartersville City Board of Education office building, 15 Nelson Street, Cartersville, Georgia. The School Board is scheduled to meet on the following dates in compliance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-58.
January 12, 2009
February 9
March 9
April 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
January 11, 2010
Work Sessions are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. the Thursday preceding the regular Board Meeting with the exception of the month of April when the work session will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the regular meeting immediately following.
(10) Recommendation to approve the following resolution for 2009:
The City of Cartersville Board of Education authorizes blanket approval of school system students and personnel to attend and participate in overnight and out-of-state events first approved by the school's Principal and sanctioned by the Georgia High School Association or Superintendent including athletic camps and events, i.e. football, basketball, band and cheerleading.
Committees of the Cartersville School Board meet each month in the Superintendent's Office of the Cartersville School Board, 15 Nelson Street, Cartersville, Georgia, according to the schedule listed below. These meetings are subject to cancellation.
Finance Committee: First Monday of each Month 5:00 p.m.
Policy Committee: Last Tuesday of each Month 5:00 p.m.
Personnel/Extra Curricular Committee: Third Thursday of each Month 5:00 p.m.
Technology Committee: Third Monday of each Month 5:00 p.m.
Curriculum Committee: Fourth Monday of each Month 5:00 p.m.
Buildings & Grounds Committee: Last Thursday of each Month 5:00 p.m.
Approved by the Board of Education, January 12, 2009
The Public is cordially invited to attend
Committee Recommendations
-Curriculum Committee, Mr. Tim Chason, Chrm.
-Recommendation(s):
-To approve the adoption of the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school calendars.
-Finance Committee, Ms. Kelley Dial, Chrm.
-Recommendation(s):
-None
-Policy Committee, Mr. Ken Topham, Mr. Matthew Hill, Chrm.
-Recommendation(s):
-None
-Personnel & Extra-Curricular Committee, Mr. Ken Topham, Chrm.
-Recommendation(s):
-None
-Technology Committee, Mr. Michael Dean, Chrm.
-Recommendation(s):
-None
Personnel Recommendations
-Consideration to go into Executive Session for purpose of personnel, legal matters, real estate acquisition, and/or individual student discipline and records discussions.
-Consideration to return to Open Meeting:
-The Superintendent recommended acceptance of resignation(s) from:
-Donna J. Martin, Bus Driver, effective January 6, 2009
-Judith R. Black, Teacher, CPS, retirement with regret, effective end of 2008-2009 school year
-The Superintendent recommends the classified employment of the individuals listed below
with such employment initially being temporary until such time as their criminal record check
is completed and the report is satisfactory to the Superintendent:
-Pamela S. Hames, Bus Driver, effective January 13, 2009
-Tammy A. Jenkins, Bus Driver, effective January 13, 2009
The meeting then adjourned.