Marcellous Deshun, Spring Creek SRO, asked to make a public comment.  Officer Deshun read from a prepared statement regarding his Suspension and possible termination. 

PCA Administration recommends hiring the following certified Teachers for the 25-26 SY:

Jaimie Hingson, Kaylee Norman, James (Bubber) Birdsong. Bubber will also have coaching duties.

Kylie is requesting approval to add a Gifted Teacher position at Spring Creek for the 25-26 SY. This will increase the amount of pull-out gifted services we can provide. This new position has been included in the budget. 

Spring Creek administration recommends hiring the following teachers for the 25-26 SY:

Pam Oliver, Jonelle Baskette, and Alan Beckett.  Alan will also have coaching duties.

SCCA Administration recommends hiring Brad Bell for a Paraprofessional position for the 25-26 SY,.

Jennifer Downs is resigning effective at the end of her 24-25 SY Contract. 

There is a recommendation to Terminate for Cause the employment of Marcellous Deshun effective immediately. 

It is a State mandate that local Governing Boards approve the Reading/ELA curricula taught in elementary grades each school year. Wit and Wisdom has undergone a name change to Arts & Letters but remains essentially the same as was taught last year. 95% Group Core Phonics Program is the new phonics program for next year. Board members were given access to the list of Curricula/Instructional programs for the 2025-2026 School Year. All programs are included in the FY26 Budgets. 

PCA is on track to meet on Operational CPF. 

SCCA is on track to meet on Operational CPF. 

The lotteries for the 2025-2026 SY were held in January. PCA has 587 tentatively enrolled (11 short of full) with 89 on the waiting list.  SCCA has 518 tentatively enrolled (34 short of full – high school) with 101 on the waiting list. 

The Finance Committee is requesting approval to enter into an agreement with Intrafi Services and the Bank of Edison.  Recent legislation now allows Intrafi to collaborate with local community banks to help diversify public funds across multiple institutions, ensuring FDIC insurance coverage. The agreement also includes provisions for earning interest on all public funds held at the Bank of Edison. The school attorney has reviewed the agreement, and the finance committee is recommending its approval..

The Board reviewed PCA financial reports through February 2025. PCA is on track to meet on Financial CPF. 

The Board reviewed the final presentation of the FY26 General Operating Budget. The Finance Committee reviewed the changes in this presentation and is recommending full Board Approval and Adoption. 

There was no public comment. 

The Finance Committee is requesting vendor approval for the installation of a fence around the football field at Pataula. Three companies were asked to submit bids for the project, Quality Fence Company, LLC, Mid South Fence Company and Atlas Fencing. A bid of $16,540.80 was received from Quality Fence Company; Mid South Fence Company submitted a bid of $34,405.00. Atlas Fencing did not submit a bid. Security Grant funds will be used for the project. The Finance Committee is recommending approval of the bid from Quality Fence Company. 

The Board reviewed SCCA financial reports through February 2025. SCCA is on track to meet on Financial CPF. 

The Board reviewed the final presentation of the FY26 General Operating Budget. The Finance Committee reviewed the changes in this presentation and is recommending full Board Approval and Adoption. 

There was no public comment.

This item was tabled.

This policy has been amended to reflect changes in HB1122 required by July 1, 2025 - Limits restrictions on Governing Board membership to include only "executive level" employees of local boards of education as opposed to ALL employees of local boards.

Hotel reservations have been made at Hotel Indigo in Athens. 

Governance Training Dates – 

Athens – The Classic Center

April 22, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - New Governing Board Member Training*

April 23, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Training for All Governing Board Members

*New board members will complete 2 additional hours of training through virtual, asynchronous sessions.

Members should check their email for the link to Complete the annual Board Assessment on BoardOnTrack by May 9th. 

The Ad Hoc Superintendent/CFO Evaluation Committee met on April 10, 2025 to formalize the evaluation process with a policy. Board members have reviewed the policy.  The Ad Hoc Committee is requesting full Board approval of the new policy. The evaluations will begin immediately following approval of the policy.

On April 15, 2025, the Ad Hoc Facility Committee conducted interviews with four architectural firms: Studio 8, JRL, IPG, and Smallwood.  A scoring matrix, included in the agenda, was used to evaluate each firm during the interviews. The committee also informed the board that the design for the new building will support horizontal growth to help balance the post-construction budget and open seats to students on our waiting lists. This expansion will begin the year we transition to the new facility, with an additional class added in grades K-3. Growth will continue each year thereafter until all grades, K–12, have three classes at each grade level. After thorough review, the committee recommends that the Board select Studio 8 and approve a design that accommodates this planned growth.