LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  Thel Liberty County Board of] Education met for a Board Work Session meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 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. Lily H. Baker called the meeting to order. Pledge tol Flagand Moment of Silence. paused for a briefr moment of silence.  The Board and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and  Inspiration LCSS student goals Certificate of Compliance. Amend Agenda.  Dr. Franklin Perry certified that we complied with the Georgia Open Meetings Act.  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett, the Board voted to amend the agenda to have BI gym floor replacement as an  action item to the agenda with a unanimous vote. Approval of amended Agenda.  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Natalie Hines, the Board voted to approve the amended agenda with a unanimous vote. On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland the Board voted to approve the minutes from the January 10, 2023, witha  Approval of Minutes. unanimous vote.    THE BUSINESS AGENDA Consent Agenda  Upgrading transportation routings software  Background Information: We are currently utilizing Educational Logistic to provide the software to efficiently route school buses to take students from multiple locations to and from school. The District has been using Edulog routing software for several years. To better meet the needs of our district, our plan is to begin using Transfinder routing software and the Parent Notification System App. The Transfinder Routing platform is very user friendly, routes can be created faster, it takes less time to make adjustments to routes and there isa 3 year agreement. In Parent App Communication System provides notifications to parents and allows them to be Parents can visualize the route their child's bus will be taking to and from school Provides speed and location of your vehicle using the accuracy oft the GPS Staff can track on-time or late based on planned Vs. actual time and location differences  addition, this software will provide the following enhancements: notified when the bus is nearby and when the bus arrives Parents can sign up online for automatic notifications Provides rea I-time electronic field trip requests  Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: Parent App: Total Cost:  Transfinder Software: $25,102.00 $11,040.00 $36,142.00  Funding Source: Transportation Account  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte, the Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda with a unanimous  vote. Action Items Out of State Travel February 8-12,2023.  Background Information: Space Educators Expedition Conference in Houston, Texas on  Recommendation: Approve the request as presented. Fiscal Impact: $1,850.00 Grant Funding Source: NASA, Blue Origin, SEEC  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland, the Board voted to approve thel Nasa out ofs state travel with a unanimous  vote.    Background Information: University of South Carolina Teacher Recruitment Day, Columbia,  SC on February 15, 2023. Fiscal Impact: $494.00 Grant Funding Source: Operations  Recommendation: Approve the request as presented.  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Natalie Hines and seconded by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte, the Board voted to approve the Teacher recruitment out of state travel  with a unanimous vote. December 2022 Financials Background Information:  The December 2022 financial reports for review:  Cash reports for the General Operating, LGIP(G General ), LGIP (E-S Splost) ) and School Nutrition account. Please note these reports currently do no convey the true financial position of thel District. Staffi is currently working on calculating fund balance amounts; as well as, the  amounts for various drawdowns from account to account.  Recommendation: Approval Funding Source: N/A  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin, the Board voted to approve the December Financials with a unanimous  vote.  Contracted School Psychologist Background Information: Therapy Travelers: $77-$85/hr AMN Healthcare: $85-$95/hr Adelphi Medical Staffing: $95/hr Delores R. Hearn: $35/hr-t testing only  An RFQ was posted to contract for School Psychologist positions.  Recommendation: Approve Therapy Travelers to contract for School Psychologists position  and Delores R. Hearn for assistance with evaluations Fiscal Impact: Therapy Travelers: $108,800 Delores R. Hearn $8960 Funding Source: VIBI IDEA Flow through  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett, the Board voted unanimously to approve Therapy Travelers to contract for School Psychologists position and Delores R. Hearn for assistance with evaluations.    BIgym floor replacement  Background Information: On December 1,2 2022 a sprinkler head was hit by a basketball in the gymnasium. at BI. Originally, our insurance carrier ( GSBA ) was only going to replace 30 %0 of However, after re examination oft the floor condition during the floor removal process last week additional damage was identified. GSBA has agreed to replace the entire floor. Iti is estimated that Recommendation: Approve Southern Flooring, Inc. to replace the damaged flooring and refinish  the existing floor based on thei initial damage assessment.  this project will take 60 days to complete after notice toj proceed.  the entire gymnasium floor at BI. Fiscal Impact: The cost to replace the flooring:  $186,000.00 $  8,000.00 $-5,000.00  Environmental Cleaning: Deductible Operations Account  Funding Source: GSBA  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin, the Board voted unanimously to approve Southern Flooring, Inc. to  replace the damaged flooring and refinish the entire gymnasium floor at BI.  Information Items HVAC upgrades at] MMS  Background Information: The existing HVAC system in the classrooms is at the end of its service life at MMS. The engineering design has been completed and it has been reviewed / approved by Ga DOE. This project will upgrade all classrom-packaged air conditioning units, exhaust fans, air handing units, condensing units and install an energy management system and The bid opening for the HVAC replacement project was held on January 8, 2023. Four firms submitted proposals and each bid was evaluated. Air Management Systems had the best overall  fresh air system. In addition, these units will have a 10 year warranty.  value and lowest bid.  Company Name Air Management Systems Boaen Mechanical Waters Mechanical Sack Company  Cost $2,472,402.00 $2,555,458.00 $2,598,000.00 $3,576,815.00  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $2,472,402.00 Funding Source: Cares Act    Waters Mechanical cost to replace the existing HVAC: at. JME.  $2,419,000.00  AMS-i is located in Baxley, Ga and has been in business for over 24 years. 14 HVAC installers inl house. Low work load scheduled this summer and has 10 staffi member with factory trained experience with VRF systems. Install HVAC upgrade project in Pierce County for 2.4 million Background Information: The architectural design and engineering survey has been completed tor replace the existing marquee signs at LCCA, Button Gwinnett Elementary and the Preforming Arts Center. This project will replace original manual marquee signs with digital monuments at LCCA and BGE. The scope of services in this bid includes brick enclosure with school logo, wireless controls, and af fullLED color display on each: side. The digital sign at PAC willl be upgrade The bid opening for the replacement of the marquee signs project was held on January 17,2023. Two firms submitted proposals, however Complete Signs withdrew their bid because all of the scope of work was not included. John Lavender & Associates, Inc. had the best overall value and  Installation of] Digital Monument Signs  and the existing monument will remain.  lowest bid.  Company Name John Lavender & Associates, Inc. Complete Signs  Cost $387,400.00 $159,982.00  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $387,400.00.00 Funding Source: Esplost LCHS Stadium projects  Background Information: The existing, original, aluminum chain link fencing at LCHS Donnell Woods Stadium will be replaced with a new, decorative fencing and monument signage. This project will provide new brick columns, black metal iron fencing, landscaping, irrigation, and lighting and entry gates around the entire complex. It is estimated that this project will take The bid opening for the Stadium Improvement project was held on January 12, 2023. Two firms attended the pre-bid meeting and John Lavender & Associates was the only firm to submit a bid  six months to complete, by July 2023.  proposal.  Company Name John] Lavender & Associates  Cost $1,978,200.00  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $1,978,200.00 Funding Source: Esplost    Standing Reports. Facilities  The Facilities use report for September 2022 was presented.  Recommendation: Information Purchasing Report Background Information:  The December 2022 Purchasing Reports were presented for your review:  Invoices greater than $5,000.00 per vendor  Total vendor payments for each month, which include the 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 December 2022 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 Background Information:  Enrollment at the time this executive summary was submitted was 10,667.  Recommendation: Information Only Fiscal Impact: N/A Funding Source: N/A Horizons Background Information: virtually through Horizons. Recommendation: None Fiscal Impact: None Funding Source: None  For your information, the Horizons report indicates the number of students currently being served    HORIZONS MONTHLY REPORT  January 2023  Total Withdrew  DISCOVERY 6th 1 6th 0 6th 0 gth 1 gth 1  SCHOOL Lewis Frasier Middle School Midway Middle Snelson Golden Middle Bradwell Institute Liberty County High  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE  7th 1 7th 0 7th 1 10th 1 10th 1  gth 0 gth 1 gth 0 11th 0 11th 1  12th 0 12th 0  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR DISCOVERY  9 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 6th 1 7th 7 gth 2 6th 1 7th 0 gth 1 6th 1 7th 6 gth 3 gth 14 10th 9 11th 4 12th 2 gth 2 10th 3 11th 0 12th 0  56  Total Withdrew  VIRTUAL through Horizons  SCHOOL Lewis Frasier Middle School Midway Middle Snelson Golden Middle Bradwell Institute Liberty County High  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE 6th 0 7th 2 gth 3 6th 1 7th 1 gth 1 6th 0 7th 0 gth 1 9th 1 10th 0 11th 0 12th 0 gth 1 10th 0 11th 0 12th 0  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR Home Study  11  Horizons Destinations SCHOOL 0  MMS- SGMS- LFMS- LCHS- BI-  0  0  0  Total in Destinations-  Total  -Total Middle / High School Enrollment at Horizons-76    Tribunals  Background Information: Tribunals month ofI December 2022.  Recommendation: None Fiscal Impact: None  Motion to] Enter Executive Session unanimously to enter into Executive Session.  On motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted  Classified classified. Name Campbell, Kenneth Lattimore, Nigel Madison, Cheyenne Mincer, Kendra Nordelus, Lynisa Rodriguez, Marisol Resignations Classified Name Foriest, Marlene Deadwyler- - Jackson, Marquita McCray, Darryl Young, Tammy White, Alissa King, Denise Sapp, Fascia Resignations Certified Name Asbell, Lydia Chandler, Cindy Griffin, Tara Mathews, Shawna Rohlfing, Teresa West, Elaine Wingate, Carrie Battle, Yori Melvin, Cody Mills, Mae  The Superintendent recommended thel Board approve the following recommendations for  Position/Location Custodian LCCA Custodian MMS Paraprofessional Pre -K SN Cook LCHS Paraprofessional Pre-K Custodial FLE  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following classified resignations.  Position /Location Bus Aide' Trans ISS Paraprofessional MMS Paraprofessional HLC Bus Aide' Transportation Special Ed Paraprofessional WPE SIS Operator BI Special Ed Paraprofessional MMS  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following certified resignations.  Position /Location Special Ed' Teacher General Cur WPE Grade 1 Teacher WPE Media Specialist WPE Speech Teacher TCE English Language. Arts Teacher MMS Academic Specialist WPE Math 180 Teacher MMS Special Ed Teacher - Adaptive Çur MMS Science Teacher SGMS Special Ed Teacher General Cur TCE    Robinson, Tiara Other Name  English Language Arts Teacher MMS  Description  Effective Date 01/24/2023  Tony Glazer Interim Football Coach/LCHS tol Football Coach/LCHS Motion to come out of Executive Session and Enter Open Session  On motion by Mrs. Natalie Hines and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to come out of Executive Session and enter Open Session with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Donita Strickland Motion to approve personnel as presented was made by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett with a unanimous vote. Mr. Marcus Scott opposed the vote. Mrs. Donita Motion to approve the Superintendent Mid- Year review as presented was made by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Donita Motion to uphold the Tribunal as presented was made by Mrs. Natalie Hines and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett with a unanimous vote. Mr. Marcus Scott opposed the vote. Mrs. Donita  was absent from the vote.  Strickland was absent from the vote.  Strickland was absent from the vote.  Strickland was absent from the vote. Motion to Adjourn Open Session  There was no further business and on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Natalie Hines the meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote. Mrs. Donita Strickland was absent  from the vote.  Secretary  Board Chair