The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Office with the following members in attendance: Brandon Jones, Cherie Hooks, Del Brown, John Allen Bailey and Tanya Lane. Board Chair Del Brown welcomed everyone calling the meeting to order. Brandon Jones delivered the invocation followed by Cherie Hooks leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Brandon Jones made a motion to approve the agenda. John Allen Bailey seconded the motion. Del Brown, Tanya Lane, Cherie Hooks, Brandon Jones, and John Allen Bailey voted “yes”. CARRIED.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
Dr. Warnock welcomed everyone and thanked them for their time. Dr. Warnock stated that her thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, especially those in North Carolina. She noted how appreciative she is for the school and district leaders during this time. Dr. Warnock also stated that we were able to open our schools back up last week to give our staff and students love, support, and some normalcy.
1. Emanuel County Institute Presentation-Brooke Frye
a. Handout provided along with presentation
2. 2025 Proposed BOE Meeting Dates and Locations-Dr. Denise Warnock
3. Graduation Rate Update - Dr. Denise Warnock
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda was presented and approved as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes of the September 17, 2024, Regular Board Meeting
2. Approval of Financial Reports – Mollie Smith
3. Approval of Corrective Action Plan for Finance-Mollie Smith
4. Approval of Revised Board Policy DIB-Fixed Asset Policy-Mollie Smith
5. Approval of Emergency Declaration for Staff Closure Board Resolution-Dr. Denise Warnock 6. Approval of Emergency Declaration for Condemning of Swainsboro Middle School Roof Board Resolution-Jansen Ware
7. Approval of Recommendation for Open Gates Weapon Detection Purchase-Jansen Ware
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION -None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EMPLOYMENTS:
The Board approved the Renewal, employment, retired, retirement and resignations of the following certified and classified employees:
RECOMMENDATIONS, CERTIFIED
Adams, Pamela - Art Teacher - SHS - 10/21/2024 - NCIC Incomplete
RESIGNATIONS, CERTIFIED
Calloway, Pamela - SPED Inclusion – Teacher - SES - 10/9/2024 – Declined
RECOMMENDATIONS, CLASSIFIED
Bautista, Jessica - Exploratory Paraprofessional - TCE - 10/11/2024 - NCIC Complete; Hagan, Jonathan - Bus Driver - Transportation - 10/1/2024 - NCIC Incomplete; Hall, Kiera - Caregiver - EHS - 10/21/2024 - NCIC Complete; Lewis, Jessica - Food Service Worker - ECI - 9/25/2024 - NCIC Complete; McRee, Laci - Caregiver - EHS - 10/21/2024 - NCIC Incomplete; Thompson, Emily - SPED Paraprofessional - SPS - 10/21/2024 - NCIC Complete
RESIGNATIONS, CLASSIFIED
Gillis, Nicole - Caregiver - EHS - 9/27/2024; Johnson, Jazmine - Bus Driver - Bus Driver - 9/16/2024; Wren, Angela - Food Service Worker - SHS - 9/16/2024
