LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  The Liberty County Board of] Education met for thel Board Work Session on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. with the following members in attendance:  Verdell Jones, Board Chair Dr. Chante Baker Martin, Vice Chair Dr. Franklin Perry, Superintendent  Dr. Marcus Scott Donita Strickland Lavonia LeCounte Natalie Hines absent  Carol Guyett Callt to Order.  Mrs. Verdell Jones called the meeting to order. Pledge to Flagand Moment of Silence. paused fora ai moment of silence. Inspiration LCSS employee recognitions Certificate of Compliance. Approve Agenda.  The Board andt the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and  Dr. Franklin Perry certified that we complied with the Georgia Open] Meetings Act.  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 agenda as presented with a unanimous vote.  Ms. Natalie Hines was absent from the vote.  Approval ofl Minutes.  Onr 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 the Board Meeting on August 8, 2023 as presented with a unanimous vote. Ms. Natalie Hines was absent from the vote.  THE BUSINESS. AGENDA Consent Agenda Out of State Travel Background Information: September 17-1 19,2023. Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: 3,982.67 Funding Source: General Fund  National Association of Federally Impacted Schools Fall Conference, Washington, D.C.    Background Information: BI Tiger Band requesting to participate in the National Independence  Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on. July2-5,2024.  Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: $131,500.00  Funding Source: Band Booster Club /Band /1 Parents  SME Grant  Background Information: LCCA was awarded a $375,000 grant by the SME Education Foundation through the Georgia Department of Education. This grant provides students with opportunities to acquire training and industry competencies to prepare them for skilled careers in manufacturing. The grant provides equipment, curriculum, professional development, and STEM SME EF is the sole source provider for the resource required by this grant and will fund all required equipment for this training program. Through the SME grant, LCCA willl be provided equipment, supplies, licenses, dues and fees, purchased services, repair and maintenance services,  focused extra curricular activities for students and teachers.  and all costs associated with student leadership activities. Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: $375,000.00 Funding Source: Georgia Department of Education Heavy Equipment Operator Grant  Background Information: LCCA was awarded a Heavy Equipment Operator competitive grant through the Georgia Department of Education for $417,000.00. The grant is designed to train students efficiently, effectively, and safely to become skilled operators of Caterpillar heavy equipment through the use of C.A.T. simulators. This grant will be used to purchase four motion C.A.T. simulators will provide original equipment manufacturer controls; 3 -4-1 monitor screens that will teach operators the same techniques as found on real-world worksites. It will record and Simformotion LLCi is thes sole source distributor for the resources. required by thel Heavy Equipment  platform CAT: simulators.  report the results of simulation sessions and track user progress.  Operator grant and will: fund all required equipment for this training program.  Recommendation: Approve Fiscal Impact: $417,000.00  Funding Source: Georgia Department of Education  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 Consent Agenda as presented with a  unanimous vote. Ms. Natalie Hines was absent from the vote.    Action Items June &. July 2023 Financials  Background Information: The June 2023 financial reports for review:  Cash reports for the General Operating, LGIP ( General ), LGIP (Esplost) ) 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  Background Information: The. July 2023 financial reports for review:  Cash reports for the General Operating, LGIP ( General ), LGIP (I Esplost) ) 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. Carol Guyett seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland, the Board voted to approve the. June & July 2023 Financials as presented  with a unanimous vote. Ms. Natali Hines was absent from the vote,  Information Items Mentor Teacher Support  Background Information: Thel LCSS Strategic Plan outlines in Goal 3 a plan to recruit and retain highly qualified and effective staff. It is the goal oft thel Mentor Teacher Induction program toj provide support and retain our teachers. The purpose oft the Mentor Teacher Induction Program ist to assist new teachers with the transition to teaching, and support veteran teachers coming in Mentor teachers serve as role models and provide a solid foundation for thei induction teacher success in addition to Teaching and Learning department support. Through the program, induction teachers are provided instructional assistance, guidance and feedback on best practices, state standards, and district initiatives/school practices. The mentor acts as a coach guiding and collaborating with new teachers while building teacher confidence. The program encourages reflection and professional growth for teachers with the purpose of retaining quality teachers in This school year, there are 147 induction teachers assigned to a mentor within the four tiers:  that are new to the district.  the district.  Tier 1: New to education  Tier 2A: Veteran teacher but new to the district Tier 2B: Veteran teacher but new to the building, grade level or content Tier 3: Teachers identified by school fori intense support    Continual professional development takes place throughout the year for induction teachers:  Content Coffee Chats August school induction meetings  Pre-planning expectations and support laid out fort the year  Inp person and virtual professional development focusing on content, technology and classroom Frequent surveys to assess their needs and planning for personalized support All Mentee Induction teachers are automatically included in the school's academic specialist  management. coaching plan. Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: N/A Funding Source: N/A Out of State Travel  Background Information: Forensic Science Tour in Washington, D.C. on. March 13-17,2023.  Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $1,628 per person Funding Source: Students & fundraisers  Background Information: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America conference in  Birmingham, Alabama on November 9. - 12, 2023. Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: $2,554.00 Funding Source: Students and fundraisers LINC Radio System Improvements  Background Information: The Southern Linc radio provides communication services for Transportation and school administrators. This secure wireless network provides service to remote areas oft the county and the entire state. However, the WiFi communication service is limited and does service the entire building in 10 schools. Iti is difficult to penetrate reinforced concrete and  block walls, causing signals to be blocked without additional infrastructure.    School BI BGE JME LES LCHS LHE MMS SGMS TCE WPE Total System Cost  Government Quote Cost $11,309.71 $11,677.58 $13,139.37 $16,377.97 $17,721.52 $12,526.16 $16,030.00 $16,030.00 $15,782.06 $15,782.06 $146,376.43  Utilizing the existing vendor Southern Linc system to boost radio communication transmissions signals inside the schools in hard - to reach areas or areas with weak signals. Southern Link isa  communications supplier on a wide state contract. Recommendation: Information Fiscal Impact: $146,376.43 Funding Source: Esplost Policy Update recommendations  Background Information: The school district is currently undergoing a review ofi its policies adopted after May 5, 2018 through a project with the GSBA. Upon project completion, relevant policies will be replaced with their updated versions. Meanwhile, copies oft revised policies and proposed revisions will be made available on the district's website. GSBA legal department has reviewed for accuracy the policies added since the completion oft the 2018 policy revision project and for the presence ofa all required policies. The proposed policy actions, which are summarized on a chart have been provided with the policies for placement on the table for reading. The LCSS was commended for policy review and  maintenance.  Regulation BCBI-R(1): Rules of Conduct and Public Participation Policy IDE (3): Competitive Interscholastic Activities, Grades 6-12  Policy BHA: Board Member Conflict ofI Interest Policy GBC: Professional Personnel Recruitment Policy JB: Student Attendance Policy JGCD: Medication Policy JGF: Student Safety  Policy KNBA: Complaints and Instructional Materials  Recommendation: Information only with approval oft the policy after 30 days.    Fiscal Impact: N/A Funding Source: N/A Standing Reports. Facilities  The Facilities use. report for. July 2023 was presented.  Recommendation: Information Purchasing Report June 2023 Background Information:  June 2023 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 Purchasing ReportJuly? 2023 Background Information:  July 2023 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 Esplost June 2023 are for actual expenditures only. Funding Source: N/A Esplost July 2023 actual expenditures only. Recommendation: Review the information as presented Fiscal Impact: Information purposes only. Funding Source: N/A  Background Information: The June 2023 Esplost reports for review. The amounts listed  Recommendation: Review the information as presented Fiscal Impact: Information purposes only.  Background Information: The. July 2023 Esplost reports for review. The amounts listed are for    Student Activity Ouarterly Report Background Information:  The School Activity Reports for the 4th Quarter ofFY 2023 were presented for review. The  amounts listed are: for actual expenditures only. Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: Information only Funding Source: N/A Enrollment  Background Information: Enrollment is 10,667. Recommendation: Information only Fiscal Impact: N/A Horizons  Background Information: Students currently being served virtually through Horizons.  Recommendation: None Fiscal Impact: None Funding Source: None    HORIZONS MONTHLY REPORT Thru AUGUST 2023  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 2 gth 3 6th 0 7th 1 6th 0 7th 0 gth 3 gth 7 10th 10 11th 5 12th 0 9th 5 10th 0 11th 2  gth 1  12th 1  h  41  Total Withdrew  DISCOVERY 6th 0 6th 0 6th 0 gth 2 gth 0  SCHOOL Lewis Frasier Middle School Midway Middle Snelson Golden Middle Bradwell Institute Liberty County High  ENROLLMENT BY GRADE  7th 1 7th 0 7th 0 10th 2 10th 0  gth 1 gth 0 gth 0 11th 1 11th 0  12th 1 12th 0  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR DISCOVERY  8  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 0 gth 1 6th 0 7th 1 gth 0 6th 0 7th 0 gth 0 gth 1 10th 1 11th 0 12th 0 gth 1 10th 0 11th 1 12th 0  TOTAL ENROLLMENT FOR Home Study  6  Horizons Destinations SCHOOL 0  MMS- SGMS- LFMS- LCHS- BI-  0  0  0  0  Total in Destinations- 0  Total Middle, / High School Enrollment at Horizons - 55    Motion to Enter Executive Session  On motion by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin the Board voted unanimously to enter Executive Session. Ms. Natalie. Hines was absent from the vote. The Superintendent recommended the Board approve thei following recommendations for  Certified certified. Name Corbin, Taeron James, Me' Nighyah Nicholas, Sammy Veal, Lashunda Classified classified. Name Angevin, Marcia Barella, Jasmin Brooks-Spencer, Claudette Congery, Lamont Cross, Dominique Durrance, Sandy Hicks, LaTasha Holmes, Danielle Kinyua II, William Robinson, Michael Ruiz-Robles, Genesis Seals, Qunique Thomas-Petty, Kelly Thompkins, Chrishia Tremble, Twyla Resignations Classified Name Bellamy, Shonda James, Karen Peacock Madisyn Robinson, Michael Screws, Tammy  Position /Location Special Ed Teacher - Adapt Curr BGE Social Studies Teacher LFMS Content Mastery Lab Teacher - Charter Funds FLE Kindergarten Teacher LHE  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location Bus Driver Transportation Special Ed Paraprofessional WPE SN Cook LCHS Custodian BI Paraprofessional WPE Paraprofessional FLE Special Ed Paraprofessional LFMS SN Cook LES Special Ed Paraprofessional SGMS Paraprofessional- - ISS LFMS SN Cook LFMS Special Ed Paraprotessional SGMS Special Ed Paraprofessional LCHS Special Edl Paraprofessional LCHS SN Cook LCHS  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following classified resignations.  Position/Location Secretary CO SNCook FLE Paraprofessional LES Custodian LFMS Paraprofessional FLE    Contract Addendums  Location BI BI LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS LCHS TCE  Name James Boyce Brielle Bing Sheryl Avery Mindy Snell Levon Grant Kimberly Battle Sean Milligan Wendall Mallard Aaron White Madison McMahan Cynthia Smith David Brown Christine Crystal  Position Extended Day Gifted RTIS School Facilitator Replacing James Boyce RTI School Facilitator Replacing Charlene Collins Extended Day-Gifted-All Year Extended Day-Health/PE- 1st Sem-95 days Extended Day-Health/PE- 1st Sem-95 days Extended Day-Health/PE- 1stSem-95 days Football Assistant Coach(8) Soccer Boys' Coach Assistant Soccer Girls' Coach Tennis Coach Replacing Mikia Frazier Golf Coach RTI School Facilitator Replacing Anna Linzan  Motion to come out of Executive Session Hines was absent from the vote.  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. Ms. Natalie Motion to approve personnel as presented was made by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett with a unanimous vote. Ms. Natalie Hines was absent from the vote. There was no further business and on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin the meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote. Ms. Natalie Hines was absent  Motion to Adjourn Open Session  from the vote.  Secretary  Board Chair