CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were prvesent along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE 

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management
5. 1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

Dr.DwightPullen,Superintendent                          Mr.WilliamAnderson,Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson,

                                                                                    Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 1, 2008

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Chattooga County Board of Education

Office of the Superintendent

Agenda for Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Anderson, Chairman.

All Board members were present along with Superintendent, Dr. Pullen.

Invocation – Mr. John Worsham opened the meeting with Prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Eddie Elsberry led the group in the Pledge

 Mr. Anderson asks if there were any additions to the Superintendent’s Recommended Agenda for December 1, 2008 Board Meeting. There were none. Mr. Elsberry made a motion to approve Agenda as printed with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings at the next meeting on December 8, 2008.

1. Work Session -        November 3, 2008

2. Regular Session -    November 10,2008   

Public Participation

1. Resolutions/Recognitions –  NONE

2. School Board Members - NONE

3. School Board Policies - NONE

4. Financial Management

1. Board Consideration for approval of Financial Statement

2. Mr. John Worsham, Maintenance, Grounds & Facilities Director, opened

    bids for wiring the new Metals Lab at Chattooga High School.

(1.)  Service Electric - $24,386.00

(2.)  Morris Electric  - $16,380.00

(3.)  R&D Electric -    $19,910.00

 After reviewing the bids, the bid will be awarded at the December 8, 2008 Board meeting.

3. Board Consideration for the following School Sales Projects.

4. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation for Menlo School to hold a Fund Raiser Dance for the two families who lost their homes due to a fire. The Dance was held November 21, 2008. The school wanted to go ahead and give the money to the families before Thanksgiving.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on concensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

5. Board Consideration for approval of overview for E-rate for 2008-2009. Mr. Clifton, Technology Director gave a breakdown on what we are requesting. At the January BOE meeting he will open bids on various items for approval.

6. Board Consideration for approval of Contractor’s Application and Certificate for payment No. 13 – final payment – at Lyerly Elementary School #332 in the amount of $83,477.95.

5.  Educational Programs, Student Support and Staff Development

1. Board Consideration for approval of Field Trips.

2. **Board Consideration for approval of the following to serve on the Tribunal

                Panel for 2008-2009 – Harry Harvey & Melvin Mosley.

A motion was made by Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

            3. Board Consideration for approval of School Improvement Plans.

6. Support Services/Facilities and Construction Management/Planning

1. Board Consideration for approval of drawings for proposed new Offices for Dr. Pullen, Superintendent and Mrs. Petitt, Secretary.

2. Board Consideration for approval of Guffin & Eleam, Inc. proposal to insure School System property and liability.

Executive Session – The Board did not go into Executive Session.

7. Personnel

1. Board Consideration of Recommendations for approval of Certified &         Classified Personnel

Certified Resignation: Selena Parrish, Social Studies Teacher @ CHS

Classified Transfers: Robert Lancasster, CHS Full Time Custodian; David Romine, Transportation Dept. Full Time Bus Driver

Classified Recommendation : Melanie Teems, Spec. Ed Para @ SMS

Substitute Recommendations: Sub Teachers – Emily Smith, Ann Strawn,  Pam Williams & Allie Prince  - Sub Food Service – Janie Harris, Patricia Howard, Debbie Mitchell & Penny Parris

2. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of additional new job descriptions within the system.

3. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of Adoption Agreement with AIG Retirement 403 (b).

4. Board Consideration of Recommendation for approval of contract with Affinity Service Group as Workers’ Compensation carrier for 2009.

8.  Superintendent of School

1. ** Board Consideration of Superintendents Recommendation of Georgia School Boards Association Standards Checklist and recommend that we have the Georgia School Board Assoc. assist with a retreat.

A motion was made by Mr. Money to approve on consensus with a second by Mr. Massey and the vote was unanimous.

A motion was made by Mr. Elsberry to approve with a second by Mrs. Johnson and the vote was unanimous.

2. Board Consideration to set meeting dates, times and place for all Board meetings for 2009.

Adjournment

With no further business Mrs. Johnson made a motion to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. with a second by Mr. Elsberry and the vote was unanimous.

__________________________                               ___________________________

Dr. Dwight Pullen, Superintendent                            Mr. William Anderson, Chairman

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