July 18, 2023

Here are the highlights from the July 18, 2023, school board meeting: 

  

The meeting opened with a call to order by Vice-President Mike Rackley at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum of 6 present and one on zoom. Dr. Greg Anderson gave the invocation and Vice-President Mike Rackley led the pledge.  

     

Recognition: 

  • Recognition of GISD Impactful Partner – Greenville Police Department 
  • Recognition of Hero of Hope – Colby Staley 

 

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items 

  • There were no comments from the public. 

 

Comments from Individual Board Members 

  • Bonnie-Jean Stewart congratulated all of the individuals that received recognitions. 

 

Closed Session:  

  • The board entered closed session at 5:40 p.m. 

 

Action on Closed Session Items: 

  • Consider approval of Superintendent Sharon Boothe to authorize contracts to initiate the sale of the property on King Street. The board voted 7-0 to approve.  

 

Reports/Discussion Items 

  • Superintendent Sharon Boothe gave a district news update. 
  • State Accountability Report – Executive Director of School Improvement Stephanie Hensley gave an update of the 2023 proposed accountability changes. 
  • A quarterly update of the 5-year strategic plan was presented.  
  • Low Attendance Waiver discussion 
    • Consider approval to submit an ADA low attendance waiver request. The board voted 7-0 to approve. 
  • Student Code of Conduct discussion 
    • Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct. The board voted 7-0 with the bullying section removed to be added after a policy revision and additional board discussion. 
  • The 2023-2024 student dress code revisions & clarifications were presented and discussed. 
  • 2023-24 GISD Academic Calendar Modification 
    • Consider approval of a modification to the 2023-2024 academic calendar. The board voted 7-0 to move the original holiday for students & staff of Friday, April 5, 2024, to Friday, March 29, 2023. 
  • Discussion concerning metal detectors was presented by GISD Police Chief Ramon Rodriguez. 
  • The annual SHAC report for 2022-2023 was presented. 
    • Consider approval of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Membership for the 2023-2024 school year. The board voted 5-0 to approve with board members Bonnie-Jean Stewart and Roger Livingston recusing themselves since they both serve on the SHAC committee. 
  • Board members shared what they learned while attending the Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Conference. 
  • Implementing a GISD cell phone policy was discussed.  
  • A presentation of the potential 2023 bond overview  was presented by Lance Melton with Corgan. 
  • The first reading of Policy Update 121 affecting (LOCAL) policies was presented by Assistant Superintendent of Operations Dr. Greg Anderson. 

Action and Discussion Items 

  • Consider approval of purchase over $75,000 for Edmentum Inc. (APEX) Renewal for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years for $259,599.00. The board voted 6-0 to approve. 
  • Technology Recycle renewal implementation and discussion. The board voted 6-0 to approve the extension of technology recycling. 
  • Consider approval of removing Deputy Superintendent Wes Underwood from access to all GISD online financial accounts. The board voted 6-0 to approve. 
  • Consider approval of removing Deputy Superintendent Wes Underwood as the second signature for all accounts payable and payroll checks. The board voted 6-0 to approve. 

 

Consent Agenda: 

  

The board voted 6-0 to approve the following items on the consent agenda. 

    • Quarterly investment report 
    • Monthly financial report 
    • Consider approval of vendor list 
    • Consider approval of board minutes: 
      • June 20, 2023 – regular board meeting 
      • June 27, 2023 – called board meeting 
      • June 29, 2023 – called board meeting 
    • Contract amendment authorizing Corgan to design specifications for the GHS boiler replacement 

  

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items 

  • There were no comments from the public. 

  

Closed Session – The board entered into closed session at 9:17 p.m. 

  

Future Agenda/Information Items: 

  • Board Secretary report 

Future meetings: 

  • Convocation – August 11, 2023 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 
  • Superintendent Evaluation (TBD) 
  • First day of school – August 14, 2023 
  • Regular Board meeting – August 15, 2923 at 5:30 p.m. 

 

Adjourn at 9:26 p.m.