The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at Twin City Elementary with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, Tanya Lane, Sandra Swinney and John Allen Bailey. Johnny Parker was absent. Chairman Del Brown welcomed everyone calling the meeting to order. Sandra Sweeney then delivered the invocation followed by Brandon Jones leading the Pledge of Allegiance. John Allen Bailey made a motion to approve the Agenda. Brandon Jones seconded the motion. John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, Cherie Hooks, Brandon Jones, Tanya Lane and Sandra Swinney voted “yes.” CARRIED.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
1. December Awards for F.A.M.I.L.Y., P.A.U.S.E. and S.A.S. – Dr. Denise Warnock recognized the
following recipients:
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Tracy Mercer, Data Coach at ECI; P.A.U.S.E. Anna Caroline Frye, 5th Grade Student at TCE; S.A.S. Cummy Stone, Paraprofessional at River Quest GNETS
2. Recognition of TCE Beta and ECI Jr Beta-Dr. Denise Warnock
Twin City Elementary - Jr. Beta Convention November 29-30
Sponsor/Teacher - Susanne Bowen; Anna Caroline Frye - Digital Portfolio, 2nd Place; Marla Hooks - Sponsor for Living Lit; Harley Blackburn - Living Literature, 1st place; Addison Johnson - Living Literature, 1st place; Anthony Johnson - Living Literature, 1st place; Ella Jo Hooks - Living Literature, 1st place; Hudson Anderson - Living Literature, 1st place; Natalie Bunn - Service Learning, 4th place; Addison Johnson - Songfest, 3rd Place; Audrey Tucker - Songfest, 3rd Place; Addison Rich - Songfest, 3rd Place; Allison Woodward - Songfest, 3rd Place; Anna Caroline Frye - Songfest, 3rd Place; Jayceon Williamson - Songfest, 3rd Place; Ava Underwood - Songfest, 3rd Place; Brayden Telgen - Songfest, 3rd Place; Bridgette Lopez-Munoz - Songfest, 3rd Place; Anthony Johnson - Songfest, 3rd Place; Rex Rigdon - Songfest, 3rd Place; Ella Jo Hooks - Songfest, 3rd Place; Charla Fields - Songfest, 3rd Place; Chloe Best - Songfest, 3rd Place; Chloe Oliver - Songfest, 3rd Place; Ezekiel Kearney - Songfest, 3rd Place; Ezekiel Pague - Songfest, 3rd Place; Harley Blackburn - Songfest, 3rd Place; Weston Akridge - Songfest, 3rd Place; Henley Drake - Songfest, 3rd Place; Harper Hill - Songfest, 3rd Place; Alyssa Bullard -Songfest, 3rd Place; Jayce Juarez-Aragon - Songfest, 3rd Place; Hudson Anderson - Songfest, 3rd Place; Hudson Ware - Songfest, 3rd Place; Izzy May - Songfest, 3rd Place; Joleigh Coxwell - Songfest, 3rd Place; Kallen Braddock - Songfest, 3rd Place; Dilan Xochicale - Songfest, 3rd Place; Kabreigh Mixon - Songfest, 3rd Place; Koda Still-Williams - Songfest, 3rd Place; Mila Hodges - Songfest, 3rd Place; Tanner Mitchell - Songfest, 3rd Place; Natalie Bunn - Songfest, 3rd Place; Taylor Bell - Songfest, 3rd Place; Leyla Yepe - Songfest, 3rd Place; Arieonnah Seafus - Songfest, 3rd Place; Brooks Hall - Songfest, 3rd Place; Jorge Ramos-Avalos - Songfest, 3rd Place; Allan Dekle - Songfest, 3rd Place; Hunter Gamiza - Songfest, 3rd Place; Violet Lai-Tyam - Songfest, 3rd Place; Layla Hampton - Songfest, 3rd Place; Marla Hooks - Songfest, 3rd Place; Adam Akridge - Songfest, 3rd Place; Ella Jo Hooks (club captain) – Songfest, 3rd place; Hunter Gamiza - Three Dimensional Design, 3rd place; Layla Hampton - Two Dimensional Design, 5th place
Group Events
Anna Caroline Frye - Duo Performing arts, 2nd place; Joleigh Coxwell - Duo Performing arts, 2nd place; Jennifer Best - Sponsor Large Group PA; Adam Akridge - Sponsor Large Group PA; Chloe Best - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Anna Caroline Frye - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Mila Hodges - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Nora Johnson - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Bridgette Lopez-Munoz - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Izzy May - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Kabreigh Mixon - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Ezekiel Pague - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Arieonnah Seafus - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Koda Still-Williams - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Audrey Tucker - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Allison Woodward - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Leyla Yepe - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Hudson Ware - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Hudson Anderson - Large Group Performing arts, 5th place; Zane Robertson - Large Group Performing arts, 5th Place; Brayden Telgen - Large Group Performing arts, 5th Place; Addison Rich - Large Group Performing arts, 5th Place
Team Event: Marketing and Communication
Sky Ware - Sponsor for Marketing and Communication, 4th Place; Hudson Ware - Marketing and Communication, 4th Place; Ezekiel Kearney - Marketing and Communication, 4th Place; Leyla Yepe - Marketing and Communication, 4th Place; Jorge Ramos-Avalos - Marketing and Communication, 4th Place
Team Event Musicology
Adam Akridge - Sponsor for Musicology, 1st Place; Chloe Best - Musicology, 1st Place; Jayceon Williamson - Musicology, 1st Place; Kabreigh Mixon - Musicology, 1st Place; Violet Lai-Tyam - Musicology, 1st Place; Audrey Tucker - Musicology, 1st Place
Team Event Robotics
Susanne Bowen - Sponsor for Robotics, 5th Place; Allison Woodward - Robotics, 5th Place; Brayden Telgen - Robotics, 5th Place; Jayce Juarez-Aragon - Robotics, 5th Place; Zane Robertson - Robotics, 5th Place; Reese McNeely - Robotics, 5th Place; Declan Spence - Robotics, 5th Place; Violet Lai-Tyam - Robotics, 5th Place
Individual Events
Tanner Mitchell - Fiber Arts, 3rd place; Izzy May - Mixed Media, 1st Place; Ava Underwood - Sculpture, 4th place; Chloe Best - Speech, 2nd place; Brooks Hall - Woodworking, 3rd place; Charla Fields - Poetry, 5th Place; Anna Caroline Frye - Premier Performer; Joleigh Coxwell - Premier Performer
Emanuel County Institute - Jr. Beta Convention-November 24-25
Sponsor/Teacher - Megan Simmons and Katie Cowart; William Simmons - Sixth Grade Math, 5th place; Charley Mitchell - Fiber Arts, 5th place; Lawson Frye - Speech, 1st place and Digital Portfolio, 3rd place; Jenna Best - Performing Arts, 5th Place; Braylie Brown - Performing Arts, 5th Place; Chelsie Grimes - Performing Arts, 5th Place; Dicey Lane - Performing Arts, 5th Place; Maci Walden - Performing Arts, 5th Place; Blaire Johnson - Performing Arts, 5th Place; LeShaun Parrish - Performing Arts, 5th Place
3. PFEA-Administrative Waiver (RESA Change)-Emanuel County School System
4. GADOE School Based Health Grant awarded to Emanuel County School System
5. Safer Georgia Schools Round Two Grant awarded to Emanuel County Schools
6. Georgia Chamber of Commerce Workforce Preparedness Grant
7. Federal School Identification-Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI)
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda was presented and approved as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes of the December 12, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
2. Approval of Financial Reports – Mollie Smith
3. Approval of Spring Fundraisers
Swainsboro Primary
CLUB FUNDRAISER PROJECTED DATE
SPS Office School Store.com Jan. - May 2024
SPS Office Movie on the Lawn April., 2024
First Grade Dress Down Pajama Day Jan. - May 2024
First Grade Spring Talent Show April/May 2024
Twin City Elementary
CLUB FUNDRAISER PROJECTED DATE
PBIS Sell Jibbitz/shoe Charms Jan. - May 2024
PBIS Sell Bracelets for $1 Jan. - May 2024
PBIS Sell Pins for $1 Jan. - May 2024
PBIS $15 Jeans Pass Jan. 8-12, 2024
Exploratory Ozark D-Lites Jan - May 2024
Swainsboro Middle
CLUB FUNDRAISER PROJECTED DATE
FCCLA Mid-Week "Fill Up" Coffee/Lattee for Teachers Wednesdays Jan. - May 2024
FCCLA Bake Sale Last Friday of Month
FBLA Country Meats Feb. - May 2024
FBLA Valentine Candy Sale February 2024
FBLA Hat Day March 2024
Jr. Beta Club Candy Bar Sales Jan. - May 2024
Jr. Beta Club Beta Dance Feb. 2024
Jr. Beta Club School-Wide Dance March/April 2024
Jr. Beta Club Silent Auction May 2024
Media Center Popcorn Sales Jan. - May 2024
Media Center Book Fair Spring, 2024
Media Center Pull a Pops - during Book Fair Spring, 2024
SMS Band Donut Fundraiser Jan. 10 - Feb. 13, 2024
SMS Soccer Suckers January 8, 2024
SMS Golf Hole Sponsorships February 1, 2024
SMS Golf School social during connections March 1, 2024
Football/Comp. Cheer Discount Card with SHS Cheer March - July 2024
Football/Comp. Cheer T-shirt Sponsor March - July 2024
Football/Comp. Cheer Sponsor My Athlete Form March - July 2024
Football/Comp. Cheer Miscellaneous Fundraising March - July 2024
Football/Comp. Cheer Laundry Detergent Fundraising March - July 2024
Football/Comp. Cheer Misc. Fundraising July - August 2024
FACS Class Valentine Candy Gram Jan. 15 - Feb. 5, 2024
FACS Class In School Movie & Popcorn March 2024
FBLA/FCLLA Valentine Bags February 14, 2024
FBLA Sale of Water (Bottle) Jan. 22 - May 17, 2024
Emanuel County Institute
CLUB FUNDRAISER PROJECTED DATE
E-Sports Pizza Kits February 2024
E-Sports Dress Down Day May 2024
Yearbook Photo Contest for Yearbook Feb. - Dec 2024
Varsity/CT Softball Online Team Store Jan.-Dec 2024
Varsity/CT Softball Winter Skills Camp February 2024
Varsity/CT Softball Online Donation Drive May 2024
Varsity/CT Softball Youth Skills Camp June 2024
Varsity/CT Softball Outfield Signs June-July 2024
Baseball-V, JV & MS Adrenaline Fundraiser Feb 5-16, 2024
Baseball-V, JV & MS Alumni Game March 9, 2024
Baseball-V, JV & MS Youth Skills Camp June 2024
ECI Media Center Scholastic Book Fair April 22-26, 2024
Football-V & /C-team Online Donations July 24, 2024
7th Grade Dress Down Day February 2024
7th Grade Dress Down Day April 2024
7th Grade Dress Down Day January 2024
8th Grade Jeans Day Before March 2024
FBLA Frosty Fruit Slushy Ongoing
FBLA Krispy Kreme Sept 9-13, 2024
FBLA T-Shirt Sales September 2024
Basketball Cheer Valentine's Day Candy Feb. 14, 2024
Basketball Cheer Dress Down/Jogger Day Feb-April 2024
Basketball Cheer $100 Gas Card Raffle Feb-April 2024
Basketball Cheer Basketball Cheer Kiddie Kamp December 2024
JV Cheer Little Caesar’s Pizza February 1, 2024
Basketball Hat Day Sept 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball 50/50 Raffle Sept 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Dress Down/Jean Day Sept 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball TV Raffle Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Cake Raffle Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Alumni Game Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Cornhole Tournament Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball TCE Skills Camp Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball 3 on 3/ 5 on 5 tournament Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Bake Sale Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Plate sale Nov 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball students vs faculty volleyball game Sept 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Students vs faculty basketball game Sept 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball Jamboree/intersquard scrimmage Sept 2023-Feb 2024
Basketball TCE Basketball Camp June 2024
Swainsboro High School
CLUB FUNDRAISER PROJECTED DATE
SHS Soccer (boys/girls) Sell T-shirts January 8, 2024
SHS Soccer (boys/girls) Burger King January 2024
SHS Soccer (boys/girls) Gift Card Raffle January 2024
SHS Soccer (boys/girls) Calendar Sponsor January 2024
SHS Soccer (boys/girls) Ice Cream Sale March 2024
SHS Soccer (boys/girls) Soccer Camp July 2024
Spanish Club Salsa Night at Ay Wey Feb. 3, Mar. 2, Apr 6, 2024
4. Approval of Retainer for Board Attorney-Jerry Cadle
5. Approval of East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. Office Lease Agreement
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EMPLOYMENTS:
The Board approved the employment of the following classified employees:
Boyett, Nancy - Sub Bus Driver - Transportation - 1/22/2024 - NCIC – Incomplete; Cox, Bonnie - Paraprofessional - SES - 1/3/2024 - NCIC – Incomplete
The Board approved the employment of the following certified employees:
Sledge-Williams, Zakia - Teacher - SHS - 1/3/2024 - NCIC – Complete; Rutherford, Susan - Sped Consultant (30%) - Central Office - 1/3/2024 - NCIC – Complete; Wilson, Brianna - Teacher – SPS - 1/17/2024 - NCIC – Complete
RESIGNATIONS / RETIREMENTS:
The Board approved the resignations of the following certified employees:
McCastle, Crystal - Teacher - SHS - 12/15/2023; Johnson, Dana - Teacher - SHS - 12/15/2023
The Board approved the retirement of the following certified employees:
Hattaway, Scotty - Superintendent - Central Office - 6/30/2024
