BOARD RECAP

 

The Fayette County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, June 18, 2007 in the boardroom of the Fayette County Board of Education. The following actions were taken:

 

1.                  Approved agenda

2.                  Invocation – Pastor Wanda Hawkins, Eleventh Hour Call Church, Fayetteville

3.                  Pledge of Allegiance

4.                  Resolutions for retirees

5.                  Recognitions

a.       Student Recognition

Whitewater Middle SchoolGriffin RESA Science Fair Awards

b.      Employee Recognition

GAESP 2007 School Bell Award

GAESP 2007 Sixth District Georgia Distinguished Principal

GAESP 2007 State of Georgia Outstanding Assistant Principal

NAESP Zone 4 Director

School Nutrition Program Employee Recognitions

6.                  Monthly Financial Report – Laura Brock, Acting Comptroller, presented May financial report

7.                  Approved personnel as presented

8.                  There was 1 comment from the public

9.                  Approved consent agenda

10.              Items requiring action by the board

a.       Approved 2008 budget

b.      Approved proposed board hearings concerning millage rates

·         July 24, 2007, at 8:30 a.m.

·         July 31, 2007, at 8:30 a.m.

·         July 31, 2007, at 6:30 p.m.

c.       Approved Technology Use Policies

d.      Approved Waste Management Contract

11.              Superintendent’s Reports

a.       2008 – 2009 School Year Calendar Proposal

b.      Strategic Plan Progress Report for Curriculum and Instruction

c.       Board Policies Update

d.      Comprehensive Employee Compensation Study Proposal

e.       Update on construction program

Bennett’s Mill Middle School

The contractor is working on punch-list items. The telephone service is being installed by AT&T in departmental sequences. There should be a dial-tone in the building Monday June, 18.  Furniture is being moved into the building.

Fayette Middle School

The kitchen equipment is installed and 99% connected. The walk-in cooler is operational. The existing roof-top HVAC units have been removed and the new units set in place, except the Administrative area unit. The mechanical & electrical sub-contractors are working on connecting the units. The gymnasium roof-top units have been set in place and the spiral duct is being installed to provide air-conditioning in the gymnasium. The former bandroom accessory spaces have been demolished to prepare the space for cafeteria expansion.

Brooks Elementary School

The casework has been installed in the new classrooms. The roof-top HVAC units have been set on the roof of the addition and they have been connected electrically. Two of the large HVAC units have been set on the existing building. The remainder of the units will be set on the existing building next week. The kitchen duct-work and roof-curb is being installed to provide air conditioning in the kitchen. The former computer lab has been demolished and the walls have been constructed for a conference room and audio/visual storage space. 

Oak Grove Elementary School

The existing kitchen equipment has been removed. The contractor has demolished the existing kitchen ceiling and concrete floor slab. The temporary wall has been constructed between the cafeteria and the kitchen. The relocation of the storm sewer line has begun.

New Elementary School # 1

Concrete footings have been poured for a portion of the classroom wing.  Storm sewer lines have been installed in the parking lot and bus drive. The fire protection water lines are being installed on the site. The domestic, fire and irrigation water meters and backflow prevention valves & vaults are on site.

12.              Other matters to come before the board – Ms. Janet Smola gave an update on the Governance Accountability Assessment for Leadership Team Committee

13.              Adjourned to executive session for discussion of personnel/student matter

14.              Returned from executive session

15.              There was no action relating to executive session

16.              Adjourned