BOARD RECAP

The Board of Education met in regular session on April 21, 2008 in the boardroom of the Fayette County Board of Education.  The following actions were taken:

1)      Approved agenda with one recommended change to move “F” to “A” under student recognitions

2)      Invocation- Rev. Rita L. Henault, The Episcopal Church of the Nativity

3)      Pledge of Allegiance- Girl Scout Troup 324, Robert J. Burch Elementary School

a)      Gretchen Adams

b)      Lillian Oakes

c)      Hayley Webb

4)      Student Recognitions:

a)      Fayette County High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team

b)      Fayette County High School Boys’ Basketball Team

c)      Braelinn Elementary- Math Fax Team

d)      Kedron Elementary- Math Fax Team

e)      Fayette County High School Visual Arts Students

f)       Whitewater Middle School Student- Kiwanis Art and Talent Show Finish

5)      Employee recognitions:

a)      Nancy Boyle, Project WET Teacher of the Year

b)      Dr. Liz Grove, Fayette County Advocate of the Year

c)      Rising Starr Middle School- Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch (2004-2010)

6)      Monthly Financial Report- Comptroller Laura Brock reported that the finances are in order.  Budget information will be presented to the board at the May 7 workshop and called session.

7)      Approved personnel as presented

8)      There were no comments from the public

9)      The consent agenda was approved

10)  Items requiring action by the board

a)      Approved request to surplus lunchroom tables

b)      Approved the policies where there were no questions.  Board Members will ask the board attorney about the ones in question at the May 7 workshop and called session.

c)      Approved high school math textbook and materials

d)      Approved Motorola Radio System Rebanding MHZ frequencies

e)      Approved After School Program recommended changes –FY2008-2009.  Changes included an increase in the registration fee from $40 to $45.  A $5 discount will be offered for students who preregister by May 16. For those registering after May 16 the fee will increase to $50 (a $15 increase).

11)  Superintendent’s Reports

a)      Update on Construction Program

i)        Inman Elementary School- The standing-seam metal roof is 99% complete in all sectors.  The modified bitument roof (flat areas) is complete.  The mechanical ductwork is being installed to the energy recovery units.  The fire protection piping (sprinkler lines) is being installed.  The block filler has been applied to the concrete masonry walls in Sector “D.”  Permanent electrical power has been installed to the building.  Metal framing for the gypsum board ceiling in the media center is being installed.  The exterior insulation and finish system is being applied to the gable ends of the roof and the arched areas above the administration area windows.  The gas line has been installed to the roof-top HVAC units.  The concrete walkways have been poured at the front and bus drive.

ii)      Rivers Elementary School- The contractor has paid the water meter fee and is procuring all permits in order to start grading the site.

b)      Whitewater High School Wetlands project update

c)      FCBOE e-mail update

d)      Strategic Planning Session update- Some suggestions have been made to the vision and mission statements.  They will be brought before the board at the May 19 regular board meeting with a vote taken in June.

12)  There were no other matters to come before the board

13)  Adjourned