BOARD RECAP

 

The Fayette County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, October 17, 2005 in the boardroom of the Fayette County Board of Education. The following actions were taken:

 

1.                  Approved agenda

2.                  Invocation – Tony Mirabella, Pastor, Grace Community Church

3.                  Pledge of Allegiance – Amanda Paver – 2nd grade, Nicky Pemu & Courtney Bond – 3rd grade, Diego Cuestas & Nick Ross – 5th grade, Peachtree Elementary School

4.                  Comptroller Lee Davis reported that the monthly finances are in order

5.                  Presentation of Audit Opinion for FY2004 financial statement

6.                  Resolution for Retirees

7.                  Approved Resolution of the Fayette County Board of Education opposition to HB58 to Eliminate School District Taxation

8.                  Approved Resolution for Fayette Youth Protection Home Power Parade Annual Walk-A-Thon

9.                  Approved personnel as presented – Audrey F. Toney, from Asst. Principal Starr’s Mill High School to Principal, Starr’s Mill High School, replaces Sam Sweat.

10.              There were no comments from the public

11.              Approved consent agenda

12.              Items requiring action by the Board

            a.   Approval of Audit Services bid recommendation – Mauldin & Jenkins (3 yr. contract)

13.              Superintendent’s Reports

a.       Diesel fuel update

b.      Georgia Merit System open enrollment

c.       Hurricane Katrina students update

d.      Information concerning school districts for the future

e.       LaFayette School update

f.       School Board Retreat proposed dates for January – tentative date: January 21, 2006

g.      Update on Construction program

McIntosh High School

Auditorium:  The occupancy permit was received 4:30 p.m., October 3rd.    The contractor is working on punch-list items.

Kitchen/cafeteria:  The pulper has been hooked up. The dishwasher mechanical, electrical and plumbing hook-ups are 95% complete.

Rising Starr Middle School Addition

The contractor has poured the concrete floor slab at the 600 wing addition. The structural steel erection has begun at the 600 wing addition. The concrete footings have been poured on the 700 wing.

New Middle School

The Pre-construction meeting was held with the contractor and the major sub-contractors October 4th. Mobilization will begin within the next two weeks.

Peeples and Spring Hill Elementary School Addition

                  We are in the process of receiving the contract and bond documents.

14.              There were no other matters to come before the board

15.              Adjourned to executive session for discussion of real estate and personnel

16.              Returned from executive session

17.              Action taken relating to executive session – Board authorized to pursue the purchase of property on the corner of Hwy. 92S & Inman Road for a new elementary school.

18.              Adjourned