LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OFI EDUCATION  The Liberty County Board of Education met fora a Board Meeting on Tuesday January 10,  2023 at 5:30 p.m. with the following members in attendance:  Verdell Jones, Chair Carol Guyett Natalie Hines Dr. Chante Baker Martin Donita Strickland, Vice Chair Callt to Order.  Dr. Franklin Perry, Superintendent Marcus Scott IV Lavonia LeCounte  Mrs. Verdell. Jones called the meeting to order. Pledge to Flagand Moment of Silence. paused for al brief moment ofs silence.  The Board and the audience recited thel Pledge of Allegiance tot the American flag and  Inspiration.  Our inspiration this evening will celebrate Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate, Miss Tia Wilson, LCHS Senior, who recently created over 1,000 STEMI kits to provide to students in LCSS Dr. Franklin Perry certified that we complied with the Georgia Open Meetings Act.  Certificate of Compliance. Approve agenda. vote.  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Dr. Chante Baker Martin and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland, the Board voted to approve the agenda as presented with a unanimous  Approval of Minutes.  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 minutes from the Board Meeting on  December 13, 2022 as presented with a unanimous vote. Tia Wilson Girl Scout Gold Award Candidate WPE Regional Winners in Stock Market Game 5th grade students Madalynn Anderson & Emma Gordon  Recognitions.    All-) Region Football Football Team: Tyon. Jones Kahlil Latimer Jawell Mobley Jabarri Neal Bryant Thomas Elyjah Thurmon  The following BI and LCHS Football players who were selected toj play on the All- Region  BI First Team BI First' Team BI First Team BI First Team BI First Team BI First Team  BI players who received Honorable Mention were: Christopher Garrett BI Honorable Mention  Caden Guy Tre' Shaun Peggins BI Antonio Walthour Demarai Booker Ron Golden Jamar. Joseph Carlos Singleton James Summersett Jasiah Bradwell Kyan Parker Jah'zir Williams Trey Aiello Dwayne Allen Paul Brown Keith! Burno. De'Ontae Grant  BI Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention  BI  LCHS players selected for First Team were:  LCHS First Team LCHS First Team LCHS First Team LCHS First' Team LCHS FirstTeam LCHS Second Team LCHS Second Team LCHS Second Team LCHS Honorable Mention LCHS Honorable Mention LCHS Honorable Mention LCHS Honorable Mention LCHS Honorable Mention  LCHS players selected for Second Team were:  LCHS players who received Honorable Mention were:  GMEA District 1 Honor Band Band. Asiajanna Bankhead Anthony Barley Cameron Brooks Marianna Colon Burgos Elisapeta Dorleus Jazlyn Gillum K'eral Hills Isaiah Jackson  LCSS was represented well at the Georgia Music Educator Association's District One Honor  BI Trombone BI Flute BI Euphonium BI Trumpet BI Clarinet BI Euphonium BI Percussion BI Trombone    Michael Jones Corbin Lewis Isabella Martinez Faith McKinney Erica Mock Adediwura Obasun Jonathon Proctor Amirria Shepherd Emma Metheney Gaius Floyd Howard Bew Elise Bew Daniel Whitman Agan Spencer Key Abigail Ryan Isaiah Byrley. Maya Castellon Escobedo Drew Collins Maleena Laurienzo Syrus Martinez Zakk Mock Luke Seery Dorian Suber Amelia Wiser  BI French Horn BI Clarinet BI Euphonium BI Clarinet BI Clarinet BI Flute BI Trombone BI Oboe LCHS Flute LCHS Trumpet LCHS Euphonium LCHS Tuba LCHS French Horn LCHS Percussion LFMS Clarinet MMS Contra Alto Clarinet MMS Clarinet MMS Euphonium MMS Clarinet MMS Tuba MMS Trumpet MMS Alto Saxophone MMS Bass Clarinet MMS Clarinet  100 % on High School Clinic Audits  We want extend al huge CONGRATULATIONS to. BI Nurse Thronda Taylor and LCSSI Nurse Kim Murphy on receiving 100 % Grade. A scores on their recent Clinic Audits. Several units on Fort Stewart as well as Community members and Central Office departments stepped upi in a holiday tradition of helping some LCSS students and their families enjoy Christmas. This year 63 families and 167 students were provided gifts this Christmas season. Governor Kemp has reappointed Superintendent Dr. Franklin Perry as the Vice Chair oft the  Georgia Professional Standards Commission.  Audience Participation. Kisya Burnett    THE BUSINESS AGENDA Action Items Out of State Travel  Background Information: The gifted 3rd grade classes at BGE, FLE, LES, LHE, TCE: and WPE are: requesting to partake in an enrichment day class trip to St. Augustine, Florida on March 9,  2023.  Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $149.00 per student Funding Source: Parents and fundraising  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Natalie Hines and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Marting the Board voted to approve the out of state travel as presented with a Background Information: The gifted 5rd grade classes at BGE, FLE, LES, LHE, TCE and WPE are requesting to partake in an enrichment day class trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April  unanimous vote.  20-21,2023.  Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $419.00 per student Funding Source: Parents and fundraising  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland, the Board voted to approve. the out ofs state travel as presented with a  unanimous vote.  Landscape Service Maintenance Contract  Background Information: The Board approved the third renewal toj provide landscaping services to 15 school sites last year. The awarded firms were: Signature Lawn Care and C.A. Sittle Inc. Signature Lawn Care was awarded landscaping service for the East zone and C. A. Sittle was awarded landscaping service for the West zone. C.A. Sittle has decided not to seek The west zone landscaping maintenance contract will service eight schools, covering 78 acres of District property. The bid opening for the west zone was held on November 21, 2022. Four firms submitted proposals and each bid was evaluated. Signature Lawns Care had the best overall value  renewal and the west zone landscaping service was bided out.  and lowest bid.  Company Name Signature Lawns Care A Southern Boy Coastal Greenery Tyco Construction  Total Cost $131,546.20 $191,987.50 $215,640.00 $288,000.09    Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: Total Cost:  Signature Lawn Care: $93,800.00- East Zone Signature Lawn Care: $131,546.20 West Zone  $225,346.20  Funding Source: Operations Account  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett, the Board voted to approve Signature Lawn Care as presented with a  unanimous vote.  Carpet replacement atLCCA vinyl backing and cove base.  Background Information: The existing carpeting at Liberty County Career Academy is very worn and poor condition. This project will replace and install 4,191 square feet of carpeting with The bid opening for the carpet replacement project was held on November 29, 2022. Two firms submitted proposals, but one was submitted late. United Grounds Maintenance Service had the  best overall value and lowest bid.  Company Name United Grounds Maintenance Service J.P. Real Estate Solution  Total Cost $39,750.00 Submitted bid late  Recommendation: Approval Fiscal Impact: $39,750.00 Funding Source: Operating Account  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mr. Jim. Johns the Board voted to approve United Grounds Maintenance Service as presented with a  unanimous vote. Financials Background Information:  The November 2022 financial reports for review:  Cash reports for the General Operating, LGIP ( General ), LGIP (E Esplost ) and School Nutrition account. Please note these reports currently do no convey the true financial position oft the District. Staff 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 purposes only. Funding Source: N/A  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to approve the financials as presented with a unanimous vote.    School Safety Improvements  Background Information: The district has identified areas in which added layers of! protection will better ensure the safety of our students. These improvements will be made at alli instructional sites. Due tot the sensitive nature oft these improvements, the details cannot be discussed in open Recommendation: It is the recommendation ofthe Superintendent that the Board of Education approve the identified school safety improvements to be completed by Adapt To Solve under  meeting.  Georgia state contract.  Fiscal Impact: $916,726.87 Esplost  LCSS was awarded $1,225,469.98 in Emergency Communication Funding to help offset the cost ofo one year of the current iPad lease. This funding reimbursed the Esplost account which in turn, On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted to approve thei identified school safety improvements to be completed by Adapt To Solve under Georgia state contract as presented with a unanimous vote. On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Lavonia LeCounte the Board voted to approve the. Job description/ /1 Pay scale Media & Technology Coordinator,as presented. Vote approved. Marcus Scott opposed the vote.  permitted Esplost funding to be used for school security enhancements.  Job description /Pays scale Media & Technology Coordinator  MOUSROOficers Background Information:  The safety ofall students and staffi is aj priority for the Liberty County School System. We have considered ways to improve security and continue to take key steps in doing sO. The Liberty County School District and the Liberty County Sherriff's Office have partnered to increase the safety of our children and staffi in schools by expanding the law enforcement presence throughout the district. The following recommendation will increase the safety of our children and staffb by helping to reduce the likelihood of a mass casualty event. We currently have 4 school: resource officers in the District and we will expand with the addition Officers can roam or respond to any and all incidents occurring at our schools without relying  of4 more officers. Benefits of Additional SRO's: Increased coverage for our children and staff  solely on street patrol Increased response times  Students interact with officers in a positive environment Decreased overtime pay for athletic events at high schools Implementation of Champs program that helps youth    Due to realized savings in the current FY 23 budget, we are positioned to cover all associated Recommendation: Superintendent recommends approval of SRO expansion ins schools.  costs and equipment oft the SRO expansion.  Fiscal Impact: $400,000 Funding Source: General Fund  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett and seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland the Board voted to approve the SRO expansion in schools. Vote  approved. Marcus Scott opposed the vote.  Vice Chair Elections  Onr recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, a motion was made by Mrs. Donita Strickland to nominate Dr. Chante Baker Martin to be the new Vice Chair. The vote was approved.  Mr. Marcus Scott opposed the vote. Code of Ethics & Conflict of Interest Signed  On recommendation by Dr. Franklin Perry, on motion by Mrs. Carol Guyett seconded by Mrs. Donita Strickland thel Board signed the Code of] Ethics and Conflict ofl Interest presented.  Information Items Purchasing Background Information:  Thel November 2022 Purchasing Reports for 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 Esplost Background Information: only.  The November 2022 Esplost Reports for review. The amounts listed are for actual expenditures  Recommendation: Review the information as presented Fiscal Impact: Information purposes only. Upgrading Transportation routing software  Funding Source: N/A  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. Tol better meet the    needs of our district, our plan is to begin using Transfinder routing software and the Parent Notification System App. The Transfinder Rouitng 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 ofy 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: Information only Fiscal Impact: Transfinder Software: $25,102.00 Funding Source: Transportation Account  Parent App: Total Cost:  $11,040.00 $36,142.00  LCCAupdate Horizons update  Karisa Young, CEO LCCA presented an update to thel Board. Stephanie Woods, CEO Horizons presented an update to the Board  Superintendent mid - year review Motion to Enter Executive Session unanimously to enter into Executive Session.  Board Chair Mrs. Verdell Jones provided dates to Board to have the Superintendent review done. On motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Mrs. Carol Guyett the Board voted  Classified classified. Name Badger, Tabitha Campbell, Erica Crocker, Kierra Deadwyler-Jackson, Marquita Hayes, DejoyraiSpecial Jones, Janet Mendez, Martha Murphy, Brittany Pearis, Deborah Secretary Roberts, Donisha Rosa, Chris  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location Custodian BI Bus Driver' Transportation Paraprofessional LHE Paraprofessional MMS Ed Paraprofessional LCHS SN Cook SGMS Custodian JME Paraprofessional Liberty Pre - K Dispatcher Transportation School Secretary BI Special Ed Paraprofessional LES    Williams, Deloris Certified certified. Name Kawaski, Sara Knighton, Antoneisha Lascu, Susan Murfree, Sandra Parker, Morgan Resignations Classified Name Campbell, Kenneth Cohens, Effie Eldridge, Justin Fort, Ahjahnnai Frasier, Josephine Gonzales, Kimberly Jones, Janet Lucas, Shonda Morrell, Joshua Rodriguez, Lissette Richardson, Sharonda Rivers, Casey Smith, Tatjana Reyes, Patricia Robinson, Cynthia Resignations Certified Name Coulote Binning, Alicia Gray, Yvonne Jackson, Jamal Rhodes, Jamille Location JME LCHS SGMS SGMS SGMS Name  Bus Driver Transportation  The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the following recommendations for  Position /Location Grade 4 Teacher FLE English Lang Arts Teacher mMS Special Education Teacher- Gen. Curr BI Special Education Teacher- Adapt Curr WPE Dance Instructor - 49%1 LCHS  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following classified resignations.  Position /Location Custodian LCCA SN Cook BI Lead Custodian TCE Bus Aide Transportation Special Ed Paraprofessional LFMS Special Ed Paraprofessional WPE Custodian SGMS Bus Driver Trans Custodian MMS Custodian JME SN Cook BI  Special Ed Paraprofessional BI Executive Secretary CO/Tech Secretary CO/DEL SN Cook SGMS  The Superintendent recommended the Board accept the following certified resignations.  Position /Location Media Specialist LCHS School Psychologist LES Math Teacher LFMS Assistant Principal SGMS Position  Name Kayley Bitzer James Latimore Sheina Medina Sascha Moody Position  Grade Chair- Grade 1- effective 10/17/2022 Extended Day Social Studies 2nd semester  Girls Track Coach Girls Soccer Coach  Paulette Robertson Boys Track Coach  Location    Norman Hart  from Science Teacher/LFMS to Interim  Assistant Principal/ SGMS  Motion to come out of Executive Session and Enter Open Session Oni motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Dr. Chante Baker Martin the Board voted to come out of Executive Session and enter Open Session with a unanimous vote. Motion to approve personnel as presented was made by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Motion to approve property as presented was made by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by  Dr. Chante Baker Martin with a unanimous vote. Dr. Chante Baker Martin with a unanimous vote. Motion to Adjourn Open Session  There was no further business and on motion by Mrs. Donita Strickland and seconded by Dr.  Chante Baker Martin the meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.  Secretary  Board Chair  Lhae