The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairperson Melissa Upchurch. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordon Germain, Board Counsel.

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Superintendent, Don Neal informed of teachers, Amanda Beck and Heather Lewis becoming National Board-Certified Teachers, which means these candidates have met the high and rigorous standards required for this honor.

Superintendent, Neal informed board of tennis lights should be completed within the next two weeks.

Approval of moving forward with bid process for Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project

Order #104 - Motion Passed:  Approval of moving forward with bid process for Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project (BG 23-496) passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Alan Brown, project manager for Deco Architects presented the board with the design of the roof Project for Bell Elementary Project (BG 23-496)

Melissa Gossage, Wayne County Family Resource Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Coordinator presented an informative report on the FRYSCs across the district with each center’s staff member being recognized with a certificate for being such an asset to Wayne County Schools’ students and families. They are instrumental in removing barriers to learning for Wayne County students.

Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Approval of the 2024-2025 Allocation Formulas

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 Allocation Formulas passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval of a School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $ 56,162.58

Order #107 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Offer of Assistance in the Amount of $ 56,162.58 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Approval of ERATE Eligible Items for Internal Connections and Telecommunications

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  Approval of ERATE Eligible Items for Internal Connections and Telecommunications passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Approval of Pay Request # 12 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of $ 294,637.96

Order #109 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 12 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of $ 294,637.96 passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Approval of Pay Request # 1 for the Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $ 68,846.93

Order #110 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Pay Request # 1 for the Bell Elementary HVAC Renovation Project (BG 23-333) in the amount of $ 68,846.93 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects, Inc in the Amount of $ 38,812.50 for Professional Services in Relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project

Order #111 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects, Inc in the Amount of $ 38,812.50 for Professional Services in Relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 2,836.30 for Professional Services in relation to the Bell Elementary HVAC Project (BG 23-333)

Order #112 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 2,836.30 for Professional Services in relation to the Bell Elementary HVAC Project (BG 23-333) passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Order #113 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #114 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.