LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  The Liberty County Board of Education met for a Board Work Session meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. with the following members in attendance:  Verdell. Jones, Chair Carol Guyett Natalie Hines Lavonia LeCounte Call to Order.  Dr. Franklin Perry, Superintendent Donita Strickland Marcus Scott IV  Dr. Chante Baker Martin, Vice Chair  Mrs. Verdell Jones called the meeting to order. Pledge to Flag and Moment of Silence. paused for al brief moment of silence.  The Board and the audience recited thel Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag: and  Inspiration LCSS DEL events Certificate of Compliance.  Dr. Franklin Perry certified that we complied with the Georgia Open Meetings Act.  Agenda.  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Ms. Natalie Hines and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett, the Board voted to approve the agenda with a unanimous vote.  Approval of Minutes.  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to approve the minutes from the April 18, 2023, with the  revised corrections as requested with a unanimous vote.  THE BUSINESS AGENDA Consent Agenda  Replacement of the playground equipment at. JME  Background Information: The original playground equipment has exceeded its life expectancy and is over 30 years old. Itl has been removed from service because of component failure. The District has planned toj purchase and replace the entire playground equipment system directly from Game Time utilizing the US Communities Contract. Game Time will provide turn key installation to include: demolition and installation of a five piece component set by a certified installer. Game Time is one of the largest manufactures of playground equipment and has the This system will have al lifetime warranty on all hardware, five year warranty on components and  industry's best warranty. 3 year labor warranty.    Company Name Game Time  Cost $82,735.82  Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: $82,735.82 Funding Source: Esplost Bus AC upgrade  Background Information: On December 26, 2021, Pro Air was contracted to retro fit andi install 61 air - conditioning systems on existing buses and the contracted amount of the service was $581,850. Installation of the air-conditioning units was expected to be completed in 6 months or by in August 2022. However, Pro Air failed to complete this project and filed bankruptcy. Currently, 14 buses do not have air conditioning and $231,487.96 is remaining in this account. The bus air conditioning retro fit project was re-advertised toi install 14 systems on existing buses. The bid opening was held on April 5, 202. Three firms attended the pre bid meeting and W.W.  Williams Associates was the only firm to submit al bid proposal.  Company Name W.W. Williams  Cost $283,696.00  Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: $283,696.00 Funding Source: Cares Act  Onr recommendation byl Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin, the Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda with a unanimous vote.  Action Items March 2023 Financials Background Information:  The March 2023 financial reports for review:  Cash reports for the General Operating, LGIP ( General ), LGIP ( Esplost )a and School Nutrition account. Please note these reports currently do no convey the true financial position oft the District. Staffi is currently working on calculating fund balance amounts; as well as, the amounts  for various drawdowns from account to account. Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: Information only Funding Source: N/A    On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to approve the March 2023 Financials with a unanimous vote.  Revised Code of Conduct Background Information:  1. With members oftheir School Governance Team principal, certified staff member, classified staff member, parents, community / business partners and student leaders, schools were tasked with reviewing the 2022- - 2023 LCSS Code of Conduct and submitting a list of considerations for the 2. Please see the digital format ofthe current Code of Conduct for the following submitted school  2023-2024 Code of Conduct.  considerations:  1. Add black as a shirt color at SGMS-page 17 2. Include plain black jackets and hoodies- page 17 4. Add navyjackets to LCHS page 17  3. Students will be able to wear school merchandise that includes sweatshirts and' T-shirts-  page 17  3. Technology Proposed Revisions:  1. Procedures for the disabling or otherwise modifying of any technology protection measures shall bet the responsibility of thel Executive Director ofTechnology and Media or designated 2. Any device - Unintentional Damage that can be repaired - 1st and 2nd Occurrence--No 3. Any device - Unintentional Damage that can be repaired 3rd or greater Occurrence-Costof 4. Students who do not have access to the internet may bei issued a hotspot or cellular connected device ift there is a need. Families utilizing an LCSS hotspot are responsible for the device and may be charged ( up to $149.00)f for replacement ofal lost or damaged device- page 22. On recommendation by Mrs. Verdell Jones, on motion by Ms. Natalie Hines and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin the Board voted to pend the Revised Student Code of Conduct until the  representatives- page 20. Charge-page 21 Repair-page 21.  next meeting May 9, 2023 with a unanimous vote.  Information Items Out ofstate travel Background Information:  Seven Mindsets Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 25-27,2023.  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $19,203.72 Funding Source: Titlel Background Information:  Power School University, Lake Buena Vista, Florida on July 9-13, 2023.    Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $14,920.00 Funding Source: Titlel Upgrade SPED kitchen casework  Background Information: The original 25 - year - old Sped kitchen casework is worn, faded and does not meet ADA guidelines. This project will replace and upgrade the existing casework at seven SPED kitchens including BI (2), LCHS, SGMS (2), LFMS and MMS. In addition, this project will replace the kitchen equipment to include: refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, exhaust fan, microwave. and the washer/dryer. This kitchen upgrade will provide. ADA accessibility and provide the opportunity: fors students with disabilities to achieve daily living skills as listed ini their transition The bid opening for the upgrade kitchen casework project will be held on April 20, 2023. Three firms attended the pre -bid meeting and John Lavender & Associates, Inc. was the only firm to  plans within thel IEP's.  submit al bid proposal.  Company Name John) Lavender & Associates, Inc.  Cost $467,000.00  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $467,000.00 Funding Source: Esplost Upgrade oft the Intercom Systems  Background Information: The existing intercom system, at 11 schools, is at the end ofi its service life and has been problematic. This project will upgrade all intercom systems from an analog system to a digital system and replace all oft the speakers throughout the building at each school. Two firms attended the pre bid meeting and Southeastern System Technology was the only firm  Ina addition, this system will have a 2 year warranty.  to submit al bid proposal.  Company Name Southeastern System Technology  Cost $748,980.00  Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $748,980.00 Funding Source: Esplost    Upgrade Fire Alarm System at LHE & BGE  Background Information: The existing fire alarm system is at the end ofi its service life and has been problematic. This project will replace the existing firm alarm, pull station, strobe lights, install voice annunciation system and bi directional amplifier system. The BDA will boost the radio frequency signal coverage for public safety radios. In addition, these units will have a 5 year Two firms attended the pre bid meeting and Southeastern System Technology was the only firm  warranty.  tos submit al bid proposal. Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $294,740.00 Funding Source: Esplost Signing supplement - new hires  Background Information: As the nation continues to face at teacher shortage, thel District continues to also be challengéd with filling numerous teacher vacancies. Many vacancies remain in the critical shortage areas of Math, Science, and Special Education. In efforts to recruit for these positions the District would continue the sign-on supplement of $7,500.00 in these hard to fill areas, for teachers with full certification. The District would like to extend a $3,500.00 supplement in the critical shortage areas for teachers who meet provisional certification requirements. Newly hired teachers would be expected to complete three full years of teaching with thel District. The supplement would be paid in twoi installments during the first year of teaching. In addition, the District would continue to offer a $2,000.00 sign on supplement for all other teaching vacancies iffully certified int the content area specified. The District would like to extended $1,000.00 sign - on supplement for all other teaching vacancies for teachers who meet provisional certification requirements. Newly hired teachers would be expected to complete two full years of teaching with the District. The supplement would be paid int two installments; halfin  the first year of teaching and the second halfi in the second year oft teaching.  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: 600,000.00 Funding Source: General Funds  Academic Support-1 Teaching & Learning Specialists  Background Information: LCSS has the benefit of providing district level support in schools through the Teaching and Learning department. The' Teaching and Learning Specialist works with teachers to provide daily support in schools to support and retain teachers. Assistance provided is one-on-one based on the teacher's need, small group or whole staff depending on the focus. Guidance and support is provided through instructional planning and content assistance following the state curriculum standards and district resources, best practices to instruction, modeling lessons, assisting teachers design instruction, providing professional development in their content, professional learning community support, disaggregating data, and informal  observations with timely feedback.    Teaching &Learning Specialists: Kim Boucher. Science & STEM Thomasina Butler - Math Leah Gumataotao - ELA Veronica Johnson - ESOL Tommy Oglesby K-5 Brooke Smith- -L4GA Lela Stokes Dickens Gifted Recommendation: Information only Standing Reports. Facilities  Carol Coleman Social Studies & Advanced Placement  Rachel Nobles - Professional Development & Teacher Support  The Facilities use report for March 2023 was presented.  Recommendation: Information Purchasing Report Background Information:  March 2023 Purchasing Reports were presented for your review:  Invoices greater than $5,000.00 per vendor  Total vendor payments for each month, which include thei invoices greater than $5,000.00  Recommendation: Review the information as presented Fiscal Impact: Information purposes only. Funding Source: N/A Splost  Background Information: The March 2023 Esplost reports for review. The amounts listed  are for actual expenditures only. Recommendation: Review the information as presented Fiscal Impact: Information purposes only. Funding Source: N/A Enrollment submitted was 10,608. Recommendation: Information Only Fiscal Impact: N/A Funding Source: N/A Horizons Background Information: virtually through Horizons. Recommendation: None  Background Information: Enrollment at the time this executive summary was  For your information, the Horizons report indicates the number ofs students currently being served    HORIZONS MONTHLY REPORT  APRIL 2023  Total Withdrew  VIRTUAL1 L through Horizons  SCHOOL Lewis Frasier Middle School Midway Middle Snelson Golden Middle Bradwell Institute Liberty County High TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR Virtual  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE 6th 1 7th 2 gth 3 6th 1 7th 1 gth 1 6th 0 7th 0 gth 2 9th 1 10th 0 11th 0 12th 0 9th 1 10th 1 11th 0 12th 0  15  Total Withdrew  DISCOVERY 6th 0 6th 0 6th 0 9th 2 9th 1  SCHOOL Lewis Frasier Middle School Midway Middle Snelson Golden Middle Bradwell Institute Liberty County High  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE  7th o 7th 1 7th 0 10th 1 10th 0  gth 0 gth 1 gth 0 11th 0 11th 0  12th 0 12th 1  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FORI DISCOVERY  7  Total Withdrew  DECISIONS/HOMESTUDY/HOME INSTRUCTION  SCHOOL Lewis Frasier Middle School Midway Middle Snelson Golden Middle Bradwell Institute Liberty County High School TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR DECISIONS  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE 2 7th 8 gth 2 1 7th 0 gth 5 1 7th 6 gth 5 13 10th 9 11th 5 12th 3 5 10th 3 11th 2 12th 0  6th 6th 6th 9th 9th  70  Horizons Destinations SCHOOL 0  MMS- SGMS- LFMS- LCHS- BI-  0 Total-92  0  0  Total in Destinations -  Elementary Enrollment LHE-5th 1  Total Elementary/ Middle / High School Enrollment at Horizons s-93    Tribunals  Background Information: Tribunals - month of March 2023.  Recommendation: None Fiscal Impact: None  Motion to Enter Executive Session unanimously to enter into Executive Session. Motion to recess from personnel and enter Retreat  On motion by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Mrs. Verdell. Jones the Board voted  On motion by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Ms. Natalie Hines thel Board voted to come out of Executive Session and recess from personnel to enter the Retreat with a unanimous  vote.  Motion to come out of the Retreat and enter Executive Session  Oni motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Levonia LeCounte the Board voted toc come out of Executive Session and enter Open Session with a unanimous vote.  Motion to come out of] Executive Session  On motion by Ms. Natalie Hines and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland the Board voted to come out of Executive Session and enter Open Session with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Carol Guyett was absent from the vote. Dr. Chante Baker Martin was absent from the vote. Mr.  Marcus Scott was absent from the vote.  Certified certified. Name Bacon, Syndi Cook, Kaylee Esra, Rosa Harrison, Clyde Jackson, Rose John, Katiah Stanfield, Lori Weber, Kailyn Wiggins, Jessica  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations. for  Position /Location English Lang Arts Teacher MMS English Lang Arts Teacher MMS Grade 4 Teacher TCE Social Studies Teacher BI Special Ed Teacher - General Curr MMS Life Skills Teacher LFMS Media Specialist LFMS Grade 3 Teacher WPE Science Teacher HLC    Classified classified. Name Dickens, Holly Ramos Jimenez, Mayleen Scott, Phillis Taylor, LaShawna Resignations Certified Name Coleman, Melanie Deering, Angela Eastlake, Sharyl Freeman, Ashley Kessel, Jessica Leon - Gloster, Aurelis McNair, Dustin Morey, Moriah Certified Transfers Name Barrett, Tony Cannon, Latoya Davis, Sabrina Dover, Cristina Gill, Arielle Huges, Nichelle Jennings, Megan Jones, Rebecca Molina, Tani Moore, Luann Wallace, Breanna Wright, Lacee Velez, Kiara  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location Bookkeeper LES School Nurse - LPNI LHE Guidance Secretary BI Custodian BGE  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following certified resignations.  Position /Location Special Ed Teacher. General Cur LES Grade 1 Teacher LES Science Teacher BI Grade 4Teacher FLE Social Studies Teacher SGMS Grade 5 Teacher LHE Social Studies Teacher LFMS Grade K Teacher FLE  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following certified transfers.  Position /Location Teacher/S SGMS  Assistant Principal/BI Assistant Director/Pre-K Special Ed' Teacher - Adapt Curr/N MMSLife Skills Science Teacher/E BI Science Teacher/S SGMS Media Specialist/MMSMedia Specialist/LCHS Academic Specialist/P Pre KI Kindergarten Teacher/ Grade 1 Teacher/ /1 FLE Grade 5 Teacher/ /LES Special Ed Teacher Gen Curr/JME: Special Ed Teacher Adapt Curr/LES Special Ed Teacher- Adapt Curr/ /1 Pre - K Special Ed Teacher Gen. Cur Teacher/ /JME Math Teacher/LFMS Math Teacher/ /E BI Special Ed Teacher- Adapt Curr/P Pre - K Special Ed Teacher - Gen Curr/ WPE Connections STEM' Teacher /S SGMS Animation Teacher/LCCA Pre - K Teacher/ /E Pre - K Math Teacher/LFMS Pre K Teacher /1 Pre -] K Grade 5 Teacher/FLE  WPE    Classified Transfers Name Brown, Latonya Cruz, Tanasha Berg- - Gordon, Cassandra Jeffers, Phyllis Oldham, Heather Small, Kimberly Underwood, Wendy Wright, Taquila  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following classified transfers.  Position/Location BGE TCE Pre-K  Special Ed) Paraprofessional. /FLEI Paraprofessional/ araprolessiona/LcPk Special Ed Paraprofessional/ arapolessional/LCPK Paraprofessional/WPE Special Ed Paraprofesional/SGMS Paraprofessional/ Paraprofessional/BGE laraprofessional/,ME Special Ed Paraprofessional /LHE Special Ed Paraprofessional/FLE Paraprofessional/ /BGE Special Ed Paraprofessional /SGMS Special Ed  araprofessional/ME Paraprofessional/WPE  Motion to approve personnel as presented was made by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Carol Guyett was absent from the vote. Dr. Chante Baker Martin was absent from the vote. Mr. Marcus Scott was absent from the vote. There was no further business and on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Ms. Natalie Hines the meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Carol Guyett was absent from the vote. Dr. Chante Baker Martin was absent from the vote. Mr. Marcus Scott was absent  Motion to Adjourn Open Session  from the vote.  Secretary  Board Chair