LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  Thel Liberty County Board of Education met for a Board Work Session meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 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- Virtual  Dr. Chante Baker Martin, Vice Chair  Mrs. Verdell Jones called the meeting to order. Pledge to Flag and Moment of Silence. paused for a briefr moment ofs silence.  Thel Board and the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and  Inspiration Graduation 2023 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 Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Ms. Natalie Hines, the Board voted to approve the agenda with a unanimous vote.  Approval of Minutes. with a unanimous vote. THE BUSINESS AGENDA Consent Agenda Out of State Travel 27,2023.  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to approve the minutes from May 9, 2023 and May 15, 2023,  Background Information: Seven Mindsets Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida on June 25-  Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $19,203.72 Funding Source: Titlel Background Information:  Power School University, Lake Buena Vista, Florida on July 9-1 13, 2023.    Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $14,920.00 Funding Source: Titlel  School Nutrition Meal Price Increase  Background Information: During the past three years inflation has cause the cost of goods and services to rise and cost ofi ingredients and labor needed to prepare school meals have increased The increase in the cost of food has caused School Nutrition to face a budget shortfall and funds USDA has mandated that fully paid students must be charged the difference in the reimbursement rates for free meals and the reimbursement rate for paid meals sO that paid meals are not being subsidized by the free and reduced reimbursement from the federal government. Currently, the USDA determined that we: should increase our paid student meal price to remain in compliance Therefore, the District is mandated to increase meal prices. It is being recommended that we  over 20%.  were used from the fund balance to offset escalated cost.  incorporate the following price increase for SY 24 to remain in compliance.  Current Price  New] Pricew/Increase  Elementary Middle /High Adult Breakfast Adult Lunch  $2.15 $2.50 $2.20 $3.50  $2.40 $2.75 $2.50 $4.00  As you are aware, the District is able to qualify and serve all students free breakfast, therefore  there is no need to adjust breakfast prices for students.  Recommendation: Approve Funding Source: School Nutrition  Fiscal Impact: Positive cash flow in each participation category    Code ofConduct Background Information:  1. With members oft their School Governance Team principal, certified staffmember, classified staff member, parents, community / business partners and student leaders, schools were tasked with reviewing the 2022-2023 LCSS Code ofConduct and submitting al list of considerations for the 2. Please see the digital format oft the current Code of Conduct for the following submitted school  2023. - 2024 Code of Conduct.  considerations:  1.A Add black as a shirt color at SGMS page 17 2. Include plain black jackets and hoodies- page 17 4. Add navy. jackets tol 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 fort the disabling or otherwise modifying of any technology protection measures shall be the responsibility of the Executive Director of Technology 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-Cost of 4. Students who do not have access to thei internet may bei issued al hotspot or cellular connected device if there is a need. Families utilizing an LCSS hotspot are responsible for the device and may be charged (up to $149.00) for replacement ofa lost or damaged device--page 22. Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland, the Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda unanimous vote.  representatives-page: 20. Charge-page: 21 Repair-page 21.  Mr. Marcus Scott opposed the vote.  Action Items April 2023 Financials Background Information:  The April 2023 financial reports for review:  Cash reports for the General Operating, LGIP ( General ), LGIP (1 Esplost)a and School Nutrition account. Please note these reports currently do no convey the true financial position ofthe 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. Carol Guyett and seconded by Ms. Natalie Hines the Board voted to approve the April 2023 Financials with a unanimous vote.    Tentative FY24 Budget Adoption CFO- - Stephanie Clark  Oni recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin the Board voted to approve the Tentative FY 24 Budget. Motion approved.  Mr. Marcus Scott opposed the vote. Out ofState Travel 2023.  Background Information: Mike Norvell Florida State 7 on 7 Camp, Tallahassee, FLon. July 7,  Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $1,025.0.00 Funding Source: BI Football Account Information Items GSBA Board Assessment  Mrs. Verdell Jones presented the results provided by the BOE the GSBA. Assessment.  Superintendent Evaluation Instrument  The Board was provided the Superintendent Evaluation to have completed for the next Board  Meeting. Standing Reports. Facilities  Thel Facilities use report for April 2023 was presented.  Recommendation: Information Purchasing Report Background Information:  April 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 School Activity Ouarterly Report Background Information:  The School Activity Reports for the 3rd Quarter of FY2023 were presented for review. The  amounts listed are for actual expenditures only. Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: Information only Funding Source: N/A    Splost  Background Information: The April 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 10,555. 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  Thru May 2023  Total Withdrew  DECISIONS/HOMESTUDY/HOME INSTRUCTION  SCHOOL LFMS MMS SGMS BI LCHS LHE  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE  6th 2 7th 9 gth 2 6th 1 7th 1 gth 6 6th 2 7th 5 gth 4 gth 14 10th 12 11th 5 12th 4 9th 4 10th 3 11th 2 12th 0  5th 1  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR DECISIONS  77  Total Withdrew  DISCOVERY 6th 0 6th 0 6th 0 gth 2 gth 1  SCHOOL LFMS MMS SGMS BI LCHS  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE  7th 1 7th 0 7th 0 10th 1 10th 0  gth 0 gth 1 gth 0 11th 0 11th 0  12th 0 12th 1  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR DISCOVERY  7  Total Withdrew  VIRTUAL through Horizons  SCHOOL LFMS MMS SGMS BI LCHS  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE 6th 0 7th 2 gth 3 6th 1 7th 1 gth 1 6th 0 7th 0 gth 2 gth 1 10th 0 11th 1 12th 0 gth 1 10th 1 11th 0 12th 0  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR Home Study  15  Horizons Destinations SCHOOL 0  MMS- SGMS- LFMS- LCHS- BI-  0  0  0  0  Total in Destinations-0  Total Middle / High School Enrollment at Horizons - 99    Tribunals  Background Information: Tribunals month of April 2023.  Recommendation: None Fiscal Impact: None  Motion to Enter Executive Session unanimously to enter into Executive Session. Motion to come out of] Executive Session  On motion by Mrs. Natalie Hines and seconded by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte the Board voted  On motion by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to come out of Executive Session and enter Open Session with a unanimous vote.  Certified certified. Name Jones, Kathy McQuire, Karla Paradis, Kaylin Welch, Carrie Classified classified. Name Brown, Vernesha Fernandez, Annette Galberth, Shountrell Jackson, Tiffany Matthews, Shakera Sparks, Ashley Resignations Certified Name Ellis, Trey Nunn, Courtney Resignations Classified Name Kelly, Calvin  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location Grade 1 Teacher LES Grade 5 Teacher FLE Grade 4 Teacher BGE English Lang Arts Teacher MMS  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location Paraprofessional Pre -K Bookkeeper Pre-K Paraprofessional Pre- K Paraprofessional SGMS Paraprofessional WPE Paraprofessional LES  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following certified resignations.  Position /Location Grade 2' Teacher JME Grade 61 ELA Teacher LFMS  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following classified resignations.  Position /Location Bus Driver Trans    Madison, Darrick Nordelus, Lynisa Richardson, Ka'andra White, Alissa Certified transfers certified transfers. Name Morrison, Phyllis Velazquez, Keila  Field Coordinator Trans Paraprofessional Pre- -K School Nurse. JME Sped Paraprofessional WPE  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location  Grade 2 Teacher/FLE Grade 1 Teacher/LES Special Ed' Teacher Adaptive Curr/ BGE Special Ed Teacher- Adaptive Curr/TCE  Motion to approve personnel as presented was made by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by  Mrs. Carol Guyett with a unanimous vote. Motion to Adjourn Open Session  There was no: further business and on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte the meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.  NE  Secretary  Board Chair