Feb. 21, 2023

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  • Technology: The Board considered allowing outdated technology equipment to be approved by the Assistant Superintendent of Technology to be recycled and resold for the remainder of the 22-23 school year.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

    • 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