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An unofficial
summary of discussions, presentations, and actions of the Columbia
County Board of Education |
Present were Superintendent Thomas
A. Price, Chairman
Wayne Bridges,
Vice-Chair
Mildred Blackburn, Roxanne Whitaker, Regina Buccafusco and Lee Muns.
NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will
be a Regular Session on November 25, 2003 at the Board of Education Office
in Appling.
Columbia County Board of
Education, 6430 Pollards Pond Appling, GA 30802 (706) 541-0650 |
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SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Board Comments.
The Board gave special recognitions to all the high schools fall athletics
(football, softball), and Veteran's Day programs in the schools.
Roxanne Whitaker received positive comments about the fall break from
parents. PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
There was no public participation.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Foreign Language.
Mr.
Price presented to the Board a proposed outline for an implementation plan
regarding the committee recommendations for K-12 foreign language
programs. Our primary concern is how to fit Foreign Language into the
existing instructional day. Dr. Williams will visit each school council
for input.
Salary Study.
Mr. Price updated the Board on their request for an Administrative Salary
Study. At issue is whether to continue to pay a salary based on
certificate and experience or to change to a pay based on job assignment
and performance. The Board requested committee members from the business
community.
Sports Medicine Proposal.
Mr. Price
updated the Board on a proposal received from Orthapaedic Associates of
Augusta, for services to our high school athletic programs.
School Calendar Survey.
Mr. Price presented to the Board an update on the the preliminary
responses received for the school survey. About 200 had responded
with the majority in favor of fall/mid-winter breaks. The only
variances have been in the length of the break (1-4 days). A summary
will be presented to the Board at the next BOE meeting with the
survey results and a proposed calendar for 2004-2006.
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BOARD APPROVALS/Discussions
Consent Items.
The Board gave approval of consent items: minutes from
9/23, and 10/14 meetings, financials, employee travel, fundraisers, gifts & donations,
partners in education, and overnight trips (HHS to Scotland).
Student Enrollment
Projections for 2004-2005.
The Board approved the following system student enrollment projections for
the 2004-2005 school year:
(Please note that these figures do not include Pre-k or special education
students)
2004-2005 = 19607 (+388)
2005-2006 = 20003 (+396)
2006-2007 = 20412 (+409)
2007-2008 = 20701 (+289)
2008-2009 = 20956 (+256)
BUILDING PROGRAM
Project Update.
Mr. Price
updated the Board on the various building projects going on in the county:
window replacements at South Columbia Elementary, and Belair Elementary;
painting at Riverside Middle; foods Lab Conversion at
Harlem High; and electrical upgrades with an estimated complete date of
January 2004.
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
On the recommendation of Superintendent Price, the personnel
recommendations were approved as presented.
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