Here are the highlights from the Feb. 21, 2023 School Board meeting:
The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. The GHS NJROTC presented the colors.
Wesley United Methodist Church Pastor Chris Yost delivered the invocation.
Reading of Vision Statement
- An ECHS student Ian Kowalczyk read the vision statement and shared goals for the future.
Recognition
- Impactful Partner:
- Kona Ice Owners Greg and Lee Anne Hammond were honored for their support for GISD over many years.
- The February Hero of Hope, Tina Clark, was honored.
Open Forum and Public Comment
- No responses to agenda items
Comments from Individual Board Members
- Bonnie Jean Stewart extended our thank you to Kona Ice and congrats to Hero of Hope
- Tish Woodruff expressed her disappointment in teacher and parent lack of participation in GHS Open House
Public Hearing - TAPR Report
Reports/Discussion Items
- Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Sharon Boothe gave highlights of news and events from around the district.
- Child Nutrition: Potential uses for the allocation of cafeteria funds were reported. The board approved a $2.00 per hour raise for child nutrition personnel.
- Technology: The Board considered allowing outdated technology equipment to be approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Technology to be recycled and resold for the remainder of the 22-23 school year.
- Teaching and Learning:
- Future pathways in Medical Tech (EMT) and Certified Nurse Aid (CNA).
- Teacher Incentive Allotment Grant; the board approved to authorize the Superintendent to submit the Teacher Incentive Allotment Grant on behalf of GISD.
- Report on High School Intrusion Action Plan
- Head Start
- Directors Report and Coordinators Report
- Disability plan and training
- Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance Training
- Approval of Head Start Council Representatives
Donations
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- Athletic booster donation of $5,300 for athletic trainers’ cart
- L3Harris funds to aid in setting up Hope's Heart Community Closet
Action and Discussion Items
- The Board considered adding Wes Underwood to check signature.
- The Board considered adding Brenda Russell, Director of Finance, as an authorized user to all GISD bank accounts.
- The Board considered the approval of submission of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) grant.
Consent Agenda
- Monthly financial report
- The Board considered Approval of Interlocal Agreement of Multi-Regional Purchasing Cooperative SY 2023-24.
- Vendor list
- Approval of Board minutes - Jan. 17, 2023 meeting
Closed Session
- Approval of professional new hires and ratification of employment contracts as recommended.
Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
Future meetings
March 7, 2023 – Called Board Meeting
March 10, 2023 - State of City and County
March 21, 2023 - March Board meeting
