May 13, 2024 Colquitt, Georgia  he Miller County Board of Education met in a regular session on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.  The following members were present:  Michael Keown, Superintendent Cody Cleveland, Board Chair Bill Spooner, Vice-Chair Leroy Bush Jason Cox Jason Suggs  Chairman Cody Cleveland called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Jason Cox led the Pledge of Recommendation made by Chairman Mr. Cleveland to approve the agenda and past minutes. Motion Mr. Dixon presented information regarding graduation and the events leading up to graduation. Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve the Financialstatements. Motion made by Mr. Suggs  Allegiance.  made by Mr. Spooner and seconded by Mr. Cox., motion carried unanimously.  seconded by Mr. Spooner, motion carried unanimously.  Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve the purchases over $5,000 as follows. Motion to approve by Mr. Bush, seconded by Mr. Spooner, motion carried unanimously. 95 Percent Group, K-3 Phonics Program, $18,533.56, consolidated. fund. EdTech12, Clear Touch Boards for HS, $17,679.00, consolidated. funds. Flinn. Scientific, Science Supplies for HS, $10,408.90, consolidated. funds. LU-Interactive Playground, Repair Lu System, $6,957.25, consolidated funds. Gopher. Sport, PE Class Equipment for HS, $8,527.15, consolidated funds. McGraw Hill, HS ALEKS License Renewal, $11,676.50, consolidated, funds. NWEA, MAP Growth Renewal, $10,360.00, consolidated funds. CDW, Microsoft License Renewal, $6,228.75, local funds.  Motion to approve by Mr. Bush, seconded by Mr. Suggs, motion carried unanimously.  Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve the ESS: staffing contract. Motion made by Mr. Suggs Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve the Strategic Waiver School System/GADOE Resolution. Motion made by Mr. Spooner seconded by Mr. Suggs, motion carried unanimously. Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve the First State Bank Account. Motion made by Mr.  seconded by Mr. Spooner, motion carried unanimously.  Suggs seconded by Mr. Bush, motion carried unanimously.    May 13, 2024 Colquitt, Georgia  Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve the FY: 25 Salary Scales and Local Supplements. Motion made by Mr. Cox seconded by Mr. Suggs, motion carried unanimously. Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to enter Executive Session at 6:15 P.M. Motion made by Mr. Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to exit Executive Session at 6:26 P.M. Motion made by  Spooner seconded by Mr. Suggs and carried unanimously.  Mr. Suggs seconded by Mr. Spooner and carried unanimously. Recommendation made by Mr. Keown to approve Personnel as follows.  Melissa Grimsley (transfer from para) and Bridget Peterson as teachers for 24-25SY. Motion made by Mr. Cox, R Rickey Green as a paraprofessional, for ISS fort the 24-25SY. Motion made by Mr. Spooner, seconded by Mr. e Resignations from Latanga Hayes, Charme Greene and Dana Tabb, effective 5/24/24. Also resignations from Brandon Miller (eff. 4/26/24) and Josephine Peterson (eff. 5/1/24). Motion made by Mr. Spooner, seconded by Mr. e Retirement of Jolene Burke effective 9/1/24. Motion made by Mr. Spooner, seconded by Mr. Cox, motion carried  seconded by Mr. Suggs, motion carried unanimously.  Suggs, motion carried unanimously.  Cox, motion carried unanimously.  unanimously.  Mr. Cleveland adjourned the meeting at 6:27.  Superintendent  Pn  Ehlk  BoapChair