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Regular Board Meeting Date/Time- Third Tuesday of each month , 6:00pm
Work Session Date/Time- First Tuesday of each month, 6:00
Place of Meeting - Central Elementary/High School, 945 N. Washington Ave,    Talbotton, GA
Dates of 2009-2010 Board Meetings - July 14,  Aug. 11,  Sept.8,  Oct. 13,  Nov. 10, Dec. 8., Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8
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Talbot County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 6:00PM in the Central Office Conference Room located at 405 W. Tyler Street in Talbotton, Georgia

The following members were present: Mrs. Joretha Ryles (D1)-Vice Chairperson; Mrs. Muriel Marshall (D2): Mrs. Shamona Willis (D3); and Mr. Albert Smith, Jr. (D5)-Chairperson.

1.        The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Mr. Albert Smith, Jr.

2.       Moment of Silence requested by Mr. Albert Smith, Chair.

3.       The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Albert Smith, Chair.

4.       On a motion by Mrs. Marshall and seconded by Mrs. Ryles, voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda with necessary change.

5.       On the motion by Mrs. Ryles and seconded by Mrs. Marshall voted unanimously to approve the February 9, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes.

6.       On a motion by Mrs. Marshall and seconded by Mrs. Ryles voted to hear from Mr. Tom Person.  Mr. Person recommended that the Board consider selling the property on Dennis Creek Road.  It was suggested that the Board decide if it wants to consider the whole parcel or whether it wants to break it into lots.  The Board will decide at the next work session.

7.       The chair called for Curriculum Director’s report.  Mrs. C. Epps introduced each participant:

Mrs. C. Epps informed the Board that the State has placed our system on a Moderate list to look at CRCT scores.  She has been conducting the investigation as outlined by the State.

Mr. Tymes, Central High School Principal:

·         The High School Writing re-test was held on February 23, 2010.

·          Teacher of the Month for February is Mr. Calvin Epps-Science Teacher; Support staff of the  Month is Ms. Annie Harig-Cafeteria Staff.

·          The Black History Month program was very successful.  Students did research and  presentations to truly make this occasion center around academics.

·          Recognition goes to students who participated in FBLA Region VI Leadership Conference. (1) Alicia Carter-2^nd Place- Introduction to Business Communication ;(2)Alicia Carter- 3^rd Place-Public Speaking (She goes to the State.); and (3) Lashunda Dixon & Gerald Hardnett- 3^rd Place-Desktop Publishing.  The competition was held in Marion County and Mrs. G. Huff is the Advisor.

·         Students attended Fort Valley Talent Search program on Feb. 26, 2010.

·         Third nine weeks exams on March 8-10, 2010.  Spring Intersession on March 15-16, 2010

·         Football Athletic Banquet held March 8, 2010.

·         The Annual Blood Drive will be held on March 29, 2010.

·         Early Release and Report Card distribution on March 25, 2010.

8.       Mr. Hester, Principal of Central Middle School

·        Students are working hard to pass the CRCT this year.  Remediation is going well.  The teachers have been really focusing on improvements.  Students will take a mock test this week.  The students have decided to use, No Mess-No Stress-Pass the CRCT Test. as a theme to keep them motivated.

·        Five students have been invited to participate in the 2010 Border Wars All Star Football Game.  They will play on March 20^th at Fort Valley State University stadium.  Game time: 3:30 PM.  The players are David Mathis- QB; Kevin Horton: DL; Adrian Harris-DL; Korditious Edge- DL; and Stewan Coney-R.  They are all seniors.

·        The MS FBLA organization is to be commended for reaching the standards at the State Conference.  The following students placed on State Level: Cavana Epps-4^th place- Career Exploration; Janay Thornton-10^th- Creed. Congratulations to Ms. K. Hatcher.

9.       Mr. Bonaparte, Elementary School Principal:

·         The Pre-K count will be held next Thursday, March 11, 2010.  This must be submitted to the State.  The classes are at the maximum of 20 students each.

·         The Board is asked to consider making changes in the policy concerning the grading system.

·         The remediation program is going well.  The students will be given a mock test in all domains.

·         Miss Central Pageant on April 20, 2010 at 6:00PM.

·         Approval on the updated Grading Policy.

·         Working with the subcommittee of the NAACP on the mentoring Program.

10.   Dr. Reynolds report on Grant Programs:

·         The Early Reading First Program will be celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday this month. 

·         During this month Men are asked to read to the Pre-Schoolers.

·         Reinforce literacy, working with parents to include a weekly newsletter for parents.  Mr. Ed Cox entertained the students with a rendition of  “The Rabbit and the Money” and he ended the program by playing Summertime on his musical instrument.  The Reading First Program is preparing for the sustainability phase of their program that will end this year.  Work is being done to ensure success on year end tests.

11.    Mr. Jerome Harris, Alternative School:

·         There are 11 students enrolled at the school at this time.  The Special Needs children are being served by Mr. Gardner from 7:30 to 11:00am.  We have two students that have been returned to main campus and one that has been removed because of outside trouble.

·         Discipline report: No fights this school year so far.

12.   Mrs. Dorothy Bass, Family Connection and Even Start
Upcoming and Current Activities:

·         Congressman Bishop sponsored our student trip to Columbus for the Black History Program.  They met and interacted with our own Debbie Buckner and other elected officials.

·         On March 5-7 students at Central participated in the Annual DHR Cultural Excursion to include Atlanta Aquarium, the Centennial Olympic Park; Sweet Auburn Tour and the King Center.

·         March 15, 2010- SAT administration 8AM.

·         March 17, 2010- Family Connection Meeting- 11:30 AM

·         April 11-14, 2010 NCFL Conference-San Antonio, Texas- Even Start Staff

·         PIE Banquet- Wynn Brook Baptist Church- Columbus, GA on April 29, 2010.

·         Georgia Teen Works for students ages 14-18.  They can work for 35 hours per week for six (6) week earning $8.50 per hour.

·         Authorized Census Questionnaire Assistance Center on Mon.-Wed-Fri., from 10AM to 3PM.

·         Work Ready Assessment resumes need to be in by March 10, 2010.

13.   Transportation, Mr. Ryles:

·         Bus drivers are still working to prepare themselves for the upcoming inspection that will be held in April.

14.   School Food Service, Mrs. Thelma Blount.

·         Applying for Fruit and Vegetables snack again this year.

·         Finance Report: 52% has been spent with a remainder of 48 percent.  Spent $329, 444.71; Obligated- $20,401.95; Balance- $324, 984.29

15.   System Finance Report, Dr. F. Reynolds

·         As of December 31, 2009:  Expended $416,772.68; Obligated $7,164,920.00; Balance $3,164, 891.06

16.   The following items were presented:

·         Facility use:  Elementary Spring Ball sponsored by Band Boosters on April 24, 2010
                           John Leonard requested use of Gym on March 27, 2010.

·         Field Trips:
-       Elementary students to Columbus, GA on March 18, 2010.

-      MS Basketball Team to Golden Corral in Columbus, GA on March 20, 2010

-       Family Connection to Atlanta on March 5-7, 2010

-      JROTC to Fort Benning on May 14, 2010.

-      TSA Annual State Conference in Athens, GA on March 10-12
 - Cedric Epps, a past graduate, permission to ride school bus to Athens with TSA

-      Track Team Schedule: Schley Co. -3/23, 4/22; Marion Co. -3/25, 4/1; Crawford Co. -3/30, 4/8

·         Fundraisers
- Easter Grams sponsored by Band Boosters.

·         Other items presented were purchase orders, and invoices with permission to e-mail bills to Board members.

17.   It was motioned by Mrs. Marshall and seconded by Mrs. Willis that the following consent items are approved: Budget from school Food Service; Finance Report from School System; Purchase orders; Field trips and Travel; and Facility use for the month of March.  It was carried with a unanimous vote.

18.   It was motioned by Mrs. Marshall and seconded by Mrs. Ryles that the following items are approved:(1) Send the 2010-2011 school calendar to main campus for tweaking (2) Obtain survey from parents, students, faculty and staff and other stakeholders on consideration of a four (4) day work week for 2010-2011; Ask Mr. Hester to present power-point from Peach County to the faculty and staff (3) Give permission to Cedric Epps to ride school bus with TSA to Athens. (4) Permit Mrs. Snellgrove to travel to the State Conference with Meriwether County with proper documentation (5) Permission for Interim Superintendent to set up Tribunal for SE students (6) Set a called meeting for March 25, 2010 at 6:00pm to specifically discuss budget cuts, contracts for 2010-2011, RIF plan, result of tribunal (7) allow Mr. Tom Person to begin preparation for the sale of property on Dennis Creek Road.

No other business came before the Board.  The meeting was adjourned until March 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm for called meeting; April 6, 2010 at 6:00pm for work session and April 13, 2010 at 6:00PM for regular meeting.