Fayette County
January 22, 2024 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
Tyler Murphy
A.1. Roll Call
Andria Jackson
B. EXTEND WELCOME TO GUESTS
Tyler Murphy
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Amy Green
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Amy Green
E. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT
Amy Green
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Our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society.

F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Approve the agenda with any changes voiced including the lifting of items from the consent section for discussion.

F.1. Addendum:
F.1.a. __________
F.1.b. __________
F.2. Deletions:
F.2.a. __________
F.2.b. __________
G. STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
G.1. Carter G. Woodson Academy Middle World Percussion Ensemble
Katherine Lowther/Justin Balcor
H. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
H.1. Progress Reports
H.1.a. Superintendent's Report
Demetrus Liggins
H.1.a.1. Board Recognition
Demetrus Liggins
H.1.a.2. Community Partner Update
Miranda Scully
H.1.a.3. Construction Progress Report
Myron Thompson
H.2. Remarks by Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak):
Rationale

Fayette County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

“...Members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda. No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board...”

Please note: Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District’s complaint procedures, which afford the individuals to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process.

H.2.a. There are two opportunities for the public to address the Board:
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At the beginning of the meeting, the public, who have signed up prior to the meeting, is invited to speak on items that are On the Agenda. This is not intended to be a time for debate, however, the Board will take the public's input into consideration when making their final decision this evening. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of 5 minutes.

At the end of the meeting, members of the public who have signed up prior to the meeting are invited to address the Board on any topic of District-related concern that is NOT on the official agenda for this meeting (Policy # 01.45). Please know that since these items are not on tonight's agenda, our Board may or may not comment. It is important to know that this is not intended to be a time where issues will be debated. The Chair will determine the amount of time for each speaker, depending upon the lateness of the hour and the number of speakers.

 

I. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS:
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Minutes from Board meetings

I.1. January 8, 2024 Planning Meeting Minutes
Attachments
J. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS:
J.1. Award of Bids/Proposals
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.2. Declaration of Surplus
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.3. Post Approval Report
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
J.4. Request for Extended Field Trips
Chiefs of Schools
Attachments
J.5. Nations Classroom Contract
Jennifer Hutchison
Attachments
J.6. Special and Other Leave of Absence
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
J.7. Professional Leave District Personnel
Jennifer Dyar
Attachments
J.8. Approval of a Proposed Change Order (No. Five) to the Contract for the Renovation of the New Combined CTE School at Midland Avenue BG# 22-167
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.9. Approval of Construction Documents and Approval to Advertise for the Replacement of HVAC Systems at Northern Elementary School BG #24-081
Myron Thompson
Attachments
J.10. Approval of Schematic Design Documents for the Construction of the New Rise STEM Academy for Girls (K-8) BG# 23-547
Myron Thompson
Attachments
K. APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS:
K.1. Monthly Financial Report
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
L.1. Annual Nutrition and Wellness Report, Public Hearing Report
Michelle Coker/Debbie Boian
L.2. Budget Transfer Report
Ann Sampson-Grimes
Attachments
L.3. Position Control Document
Ann Sampson-Grimes
Attachments
L.4. School Activity Funds Report
Rodney Jackson
Attachments
L.5. Personnel Changes
Jennifer Dyar
Attachments
M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
M.1. Public
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NOTICE: Our next item is where members of the public may address the Board on any topic of District-related concern that is NOT on the official agenda for this meeting (Policy # 1.45). Please know that since these items are not on tonight's agenda our Board may or may not comment. It is important to know that this is not intended to be a time where issues will be debated. The Chair will determine the amount of time for each speaker, depending upon the lateness of the hour and the number of speakers.

 

M.2. Board Request Summary
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A motion is in order to approve the following Board requests:

M.2.a. __________
M.2.b. ___________
M.2.c. __________
M.3. Other Business
M.3.a. Board Discussion of Board Work
M.3.b. Staff
N. MOTION MAKING AGENDA PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES:
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A motion is in order to: "make the agenda dated January 22, 2024 on which action has been taken at this meeting, a part of the minutes as if copied in the minutes verbatim."

O. CLOSED SESSION:
O.1. Reconvene in Open Session
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The Board will reconvene to discuss and, if necessary, take any votes on real property, pending litigation and personnel matters discussed in closed session.

P. ADJOURNMENT:
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Complete supplemental detail concerning this agenda is available for public review during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the District Office.