CALLED MEETING RESULTS IN EMPLOYEE DISMISSAL
By Jamie Gardner
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sandy Dominy gave a presentation on Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) to Appling County Board members, and members of the public in attendance, at the Appling County Board of Education regular monthly held on August 13. Dominy told board members that BYOT is up and running in the school system and more Internet access points are currently being added at schools. The assistant superintendent offered her appreciation to board members, administrators, staff and everyone that helped get BYOT up and running in a span of only seven months.
Dominy says BYOT is up and running in Appling Schools
Other business
Superintendent Scarlett Copeland recognized and presented each school and the system with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation plaques. The plaques signify that schools and the system are once again fully SACS Accredited.
Copeland discussed a number of events that marked the start of the new school year. She stated that a BYOT Parent Forum was held at the board’s central office and was well attended. She reported that Open House was held at all county schools on August 6 and added that she and Dr. Dominy were able to attend all of the open houses. Superintendent Copeland also reported on the school system’s Annual Meeting held prior to the start of school. Copeland shared that the theme for the 2012-2013 school year is, “Soaring To New Heights”.
Under consent agenda items the board approved to purchase the eBoard Modules package for the system’s website. The cost to have all of the modules is $12,640.00 per year. The system is currently paying $9,550.00 annually for the service.
The board approved a recommendation to participate in strategic planning for the school system through, or with assistance from, the Georgia School Board Association. The cost of the plan will be $19,500.00 and will be paid over a two-year period.
Board members approved a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network to be held during the 2012-2013 school year.
The board approved to purchase two Georgia Department of Education bond buses for the system. The system will purchase two propane buses and then be reimbursed $76,219.50 per allocated bus with the remaining cost associated with the purchase to be paid by the school system. The system will purchase the buses later in the year after ESPLOST funds are collected to pay for the purchase. The system is looking at changing to propane buses due to increased costs of diesel fuel. The average cost of propane is currently around $1.55 per gallon.
Board members agreed to enter into a contract with SES Services for Medicaid billing for the system. SES is a third party biller for Medicaid and currently serves 72 school systems around the state.
The board approved the appointment of Ryan Leadbetter and Gary Moore as lay coaches for Appling County Middle School sports programs.
The board approved minutes from prior meetings and also approved Policy IDE(3) that regards competitive interscholastic activities for grades 6-12.
Superintendent Copeland recommended that the board accept school fundraisers as submitted by each school. The board unanimously approved the recommendation.
Following an executive session for personnel, the board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Kimberly Dowless, the system’s Food/Nutrition Administrative Assistant. The board also approved to open the position for hiring.
Following a recommendation by the superintendent, the board approved to hire Tina Wacker as a paraprofessional at Appling County Primary School.
Called meeting held on August 16
The Appling County Board of Education met for a called meeting on August 16. Following an executive session for personnel purposes, the board unanimously approved a recommendation to relieve Melinda Tanner from her position as a bus driver for the system. Prior to the executive session the board stated that this meeting was specifically called to deliberate upon an employee who was arrested on May 25 on suspicion of driving under the influence. In conjunction with the arrest, the employee violated Board Policy GCRA(1) as it relates to the nondisclosure of therapeutic drug use by an employee to their immediate supervisor.
Superintendent Scarlett Copeland recognized and presented each school and the system with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation plaques. The plaques signify that schools and the system are once again fully SACS Accredited.
Copeland discussed a number of events that marked the start of the new school year. She stated that a BYOT Parent Forum was held at the board’s central office and was well attended. She reported that Open House was held at all county schools on August 6 and added that she and Dr. Dominy were able to attend all of the open houses. Superintendent Copeland also reported on the school system’s Annual Meeting held prior to the start of school. Copeland shared that the theme for the 2012-2013 school year is, “Soaring To New Heights”.
Under consent agenda items the board approved to purchase the eBoard Modules package for the system’s website. The cost to have all of the modules is $12,640.00 per year. The system is currently paying $9,550.00 annually for the service.
The board approved a recommendation to participate in strategic planning for the school system through, or with assistance from, the Georgia School Board Association. The cost of the plan will be $19,500.00 and will be paid over a two-year period.
Board members approved a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network to be held during the 2012-2013 school year.
The board approved to purchase two Georgia Department of Education bond buses for the system. The system will purchase two propane buses and then be reimbursed $76,219.50 per allocated bus with the remaining cost associated with the purchase to be paid by the school system. The system will purchase the buses later in the year after ESPLOST funds are collected to pay for the purchase. The system is looking at changing to propane buses due to increased costs of diesel fuel. The average cost of propane is currently around $1.55 per gallon.
Board members agreed to enter into a contract with SES Services for Medicaid billing for the system. SES is a third party biller for Medicaid and currently serves 72 school systems around the state.
The board approved the appointment of Ryan Leadbetter and Gary Moore as lay coaches for Appling County Middle School sports programs.
The board approved minutes from prior meetings and also approved Policy IDE(3) that regards competitive interscholastic activities for grades 6-12.
Superintendent Copeland recommended that the board accept school fundraisers as submitted by each school. The board unanimously approved the recommendation.
Following an executive session for personnel, the board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Kimberly Dowless, the system’s Food/Nutrition Administrative Assistant. The board also approved to open the position for hiring.
Following a recommendation by the superintendent, the board approved to hire Tina Wacker as a paraprofessional at Appling County Primary School.
Called meeting held on August 16
The Appling County Board of Education met for a called meeting on August 16. Following an executive session for personnel purposes, the board unanimously approved a recommendation to relieve Melinda Tanner from her position as a bus driver for the system. Prior to the executive session the board stated that this meeting was specifically called to deliberate upon an employee who was arrested on May 25 on suspicion of driving under the influence. In conjunction with the arrest, the employee violated Board Policy GCRA(1) as it relates to the nondisclosure of therapeutic drug use by an employee to their immediate supervisor.
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