001Well, thank you. I think once again, if you are here, either a student or an adult uh that will be here for the recognitions portion of our meeting, I ask that you sit over on this side of the building uh either in the far side next to the wall or the next section next to that. That will help facilitate getting you up on stage and off stage as we go through. We do have a number of recognitions to go through this evening. We really do appreciate your cooperation. Thank you very much. Thank you, Charles. I ate. Thank you for it. I was just like Good evening and welcome that community staff stakeholders. The time is 6:00 p. p.m. and we're continuing with our called meeting. [snorts] Um we have board recognition board members. So if
002everybody [music] would join me at the um front of the platform. It's going to be quite a few. So everybody get prepared. Are you waiting until after? Okay. Okay. >> Okay. Mr. Chair, Madame Vice Chair, members of the board, Dr. Hendricks. Ladies and gentlemen, tonight is a bit of a different night tonight because it is our first board meeting after the close of school for the 2526 school year. As such, it is uh a time that we invite individuals to come to recognitions uh but we don't mandate it because they're no longer in school. Not that we mandate it anyway, but we want to give them that opportunity to say that they are on vacation. But it looks like we've got a really good group of individuals over there. So, I think it's going to
003be a fun night tonight. In light of the fact that these are expected to be the last district recognitions for the 2526 school year, I'm asking the following individuals to join the board on stage for the presentation for all of the presentations. That would be Dr. Colbert, Dr. Gy, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Rackcliffe, Dr. Hopkins, Dr. farmer and Dr. Horton. So, please come forward. As they are coming forward, I would ask Miss Monica Ward, if she's with us this evening, or a representative from Oliver Elementary School to please come and join the board on stage. [snorts] Clay County Public Schools is proud to announce that Miss Alicia Gant, a STEM teacher at EW Oliver Elementary School, is the 2026 2027 District Teacher of the Year. [applause] and we want her to come forward and be greeted
004and everything. Miss Gant was selected from a group of six district semi- finalists. She will continue to state competition where we wish her the very best of luck and we do want to congratulate her on being named our teacher of the year for the coming school year. >> [applause] >> You go that way. We have a picture for you. We have to do the picture. [applause] For our next recognition, uh, we would ask Karen, Dr. Karen Turner or any other representative of MD Roberts, Middle School of the Arts if they would come forward and join the board. And we would also ask if Ms. Latrell James Brown of MD Roberts School of the Arts if she would come forward as well to join the board. [applause] >> [applause] >> As she is approaching the stage,
005Miss Latrell James Brown has been named the National Teacher of the Year for [applause] She's been named the National Teacher of the Year for the Hutton Mifflin Hardcourt Reed 180 program, a prestigious national honor recognizing educators who demonstrate exceptional excellence in literacy intervention, instructional leadership, and student achievement. She has consistently demonstrated what it means to lead with both purpose and with heart. Congratulations, [applause] >> [snorts] [applause] >> For the next recognition, I would ask Mr. Gary Townsen to join our uh group up front if he is here. And he is. I thought he might still be in Paris. And we would ask I hope I say this last name correctly if Mr. Jeremy John Deere, please come forward and join the board. And also, Mr. Sam West, the principal of Elite Scholars Academy. [applause] He's
006not here. Okay. Jeremiah Vanier is a rising senior at El Lee Scholars Academy. He competed in the Georgia High School Association track and field championships over the past couple of weeks in the class A division 2 competition and won a state championship in the triple jump with a leap of 46 feet 1 inch. Congratulations [applause] Mr. West, you may want to hang around. Gary, you can leave. Thank you, sir. Clayton County Public Schools is proud to announce that four schools have earned awards in the single statewide accountability system for the 2025 school year. The awards are being presented by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement. Elise Scholars Academy has retained its 2024 gold award status in the highest performing category. Elite Scholars has also earned a platinum award in the greatest gains category. We asked
007the principles of the other three schools that are being recognized in this this evening. Rex Mill School earned a gold award uh in the greatest gains category. Emmy Steelwell School of the Arts earned a gold and Unidos Dual Language Elementary earned a silver in the same Greatest Games category. So, we ask all the principles to please come forward and be congratulated by the board. [applause] Anybody? Well, >> [applause] >> I will note that there is a possibility that we may have some individuals who were not able to be here this evening because of other obligations. For the next presentation, I would ask Miss Lakesha Anderson, the principal of Sudtor Elementary School, and all of the students that are here with her for to be recognized this evening from Sudtor to please come forward. >> [applause]
008[applause] >> and here they come. Good. The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park, the National Park Service and International World Peace Rose Gardens sponsored its annual inspirational messages of peace contest and received a number of outstanding entries from Lily E. Sudter Elementary School. What you're looking at on screen are the individuals who receive special recognition for submitting entries. I might point out that each of those individuals on the screen is a rising first grader. They received recognition in this international competition at the as kindergarten students. However, we do have two individuals who qualified for a place award. We say congratulations to Alla Allen, a kindergarten student who was named winner in his grade category. And we say congratulations to Kendallan Anderson who is the winner in the second grade. So we have two students
009who will have their work [applause] we have two students who will have their work displayed in the garden and it they may be read by more than 1 million visitors who visit the national park annually. Congratulations [applause] >> [snorts] [applause] >> I would ask uh Mr. Sam West if he would come up and join us and I would ask uh Mr. CJ Jack Smith if he would join us up front as well along with the members of the academic decathlon team if they would join us from Elise Scholars. [applause] >> [snorts] >> The Elite Scholars Academic Decathlon team took part in its sixth consecutive United States Academic Decathlon Championships as one of four Georgia high schools. This this competition took place in California. Competing in a much t in a really tough division, the team
010won an impressive 10 individual medals. In the varsity level competition, Kingston Fischer won gold in mathematics and a silver in essay. Taylor and Connor won gold in literature and gold in essay. Caleb Bakers won a bronze in science and scholastic. Landon Wood won bronze in literature and bronze in social science and T Tracy Wyn won gold in art and Megan Lee won bronze in literature and bronze in essay. Overall, an outstanding showing for our team who did extremely well in tough competition in California at nationals. Congratulations [applause] >> [applause] >> I'm going to ask Mr. West if he would remain up front and I would call the Elite Scholar Stock Market Team to come forward along with their coach Jonathan Wear. >> [applause] >> Once you hear what they did, you're probably going to want
011their phone numbers to get some advice on playing the stock market. For the first time in the history of Elite Scholars Academy, a team from the middle school placed first in the Georgia Council on Economic Education Georgia Stock Market game for 13th Congressional District. Overall, Elite's performance placed the team in the upper top 1% of the 27,000 competitors who competed in Georgia's game this year. This means that they competed not only against other middle school students, they also competed against high schools, colleges, and community groups. [applause] >> [applause] >> The names up on the wall are the crude executives investment group. I love the name. Led by their gifted math and math enrichment teacher, Jonathan Wear, these students researched investments, executed trades, and managed a simulated virtual portfolio of $100,000 that grossed over $19,000 in
012three months. [applause] Well done and congratulations >> [applause] >> For our final rec uh recognition this evening, we'll be talking about math. We're going to be talking about students who have excelled in math, not only on [applause] the not only on the state level but also on the national level and we do have quite a few. As a result, we're probably we will not be giving out a whole lot of individual names, but we're going to call groups to come up and they'll you'll see their names up on the board behind the board uh to identify those who will be recognized this evening with our first group out of the math uh competition. We would call everyone who participated in first in math, that would be students and adults, if you would please come forward
013and join the board. [applause] And there's a group of them. First in Math is a dynamic K12 online mathematics platform that builds fluency, critical thinking, and problem solving through engaging game-based challenges. This year, Clayton County students achieved unprecedented success competing against thousands of peers across Georgia and millions worldwide. Our families also excelled. And so before we go to the individuals, we want to talk about the families because they are involved in this special program. I would like to give special recognition to the family of Jaden Benedict Assari of Kemp Primary. Will Joy Duncan Harris be out in the audience uh for uh Kent Primary? If she's here, please come forward and join us up front as well as a representative from MD Roberts. We also want to salute the family of Herman Robbins of MD
014Roberts School of the Arts for their outstanding participation in the first and math program. It should be pointed out that the Assari family and the Robins family finished first and second in the state of Georgia against all the other competing families. [applause] And it is also my honor to announce that the Jaden Benedict Assari family earned the extraordinary distinction of being ranked number two in the nation. [applause] Now before we clap before we take the picture, let's go ahead and talk about students if we could while everyone is here. Nearly half of Georgia's top 100 players are from Clayton County Public Schools. [applause] In fact, an impressive eight of the top 10 players in the state attended Clayton County Schools. >> [applause] >> And if I can't make it even more impressive, we had first,
015second, third, and fourth from Clayton County Public Schools. [applause] Special honors to Elizabeth Bon of Arnold Elementary, Vincent Quinn of Bab Middle School, Casey Serumi of River's Edge Elementary, and Quan Wyn of Lake City Elementary School. Now, in addition, we'd also like to congratulate the three schools who were the top three of four schools in numbers two, three, and four in the state of Georgia. They were East Clayton Elementary School, Arnold Elementary School, and River's Edge Elementary School. [applause] And if their principles are here, we want to salute them as well tonight. Tonight we proudly recognize these students and families and employees for their outstanding accomplishments in the field of first in math. [applause] >> [applause] >> The next category is challenge 24. Clayton County students showcased exceptional mental math skills, mathematical reasoning, and perseverance
016in the state challenge 24. The competition is a fast-paced high energy mathematics competition in which students race to combine four numbers using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to reach 24. All while thinking quickly under pressure. You see on the this is what they do in this event. Clayton County students earn state championships at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. [applause] And again, I hope I say this name correctly because they really deserve a lot of credit. Special recognition is extended to the Twinola Koda Kodua, excuse me, family. [applause] as a family. They brought serious game to this uh competition because a member of that family was the first place winner at the elementary level, at the middle school level, and at the high school level. So, congratulations to that team and the students. Would
017the students who were here for challenge 24 please come on stage and be saluted by the staff and [applause] and I'm sorry I meant to ask you to do that. >> [applause] >> And I I'd like to point out that they're doing something really good up in that Riverdale area because the uh the winning uh the winners from the different schools represent Northcut Elementary School, North Clayton Middle School, and Elite Scholars High School. [applause] And again, they're all from that area. This one really incredible. as we get ready to move into the next category. This is the National M3 Mathematical Modeling Challenge. And I'm going to ask the students from Stillwell, if they're here, to please join us on stage because we want to definitely salute them in this special event. while they're coming. [applause]
018And of course, um, we would invite, uh, Principal Ross to please join us up front as well. Ross Wilson. The M3 Mathematical Modeling Challenge invites high school students to tackle complex real world issues using the power of mathematics. Working collaboratively, students analyze data, develop mathematical models, and propose innovative solutions to challenges that affect communities and society. A number of teams participated in this event representing Clayton County Public Schools, but the team from Stillwell School of the Arts stood out. And there they are. Uh, Aiden, Sophia, and Oho. I hope I said that. If I didn't, don't throw anything at me. Uh, the team from Stillwell earned national recognition in the commercial video creation category. Their original promotional video was selected for top national honors, earning each student a cash award. and national recognition for their
019creativity, communication skills, and passion for mathematics. We'd like you to turn your attention to the screen and watch their awardwinning video. >> One, two, M3. The M3 challenge is a 14-hour extraordinary math modeling competition that encourages collaborative teamwork and intense time management. Not that type of modeling. >> Oh, sorry. [laughter] Oh, the math modeling that's the process of using math to model, predict, and understand real world situations. >> Mhm. The kind that is so important. Mhm. >> There's so much that's amazing about this experience. What's your favorite part? >> The experience and the ability to be creative. So, you should all >> participate in the one, two, >> and three. >> This is a team 188a3 production. [applause] We definitely congratulate them on that outstanding effort. Our [applause] final category of the evening is the
020Flagway Competition. The Clay County students delivered a remarkable performance at the 10th annual National Flagway Competition. I would ask those students that are here this evening to please come forward. >> [applause] >> We also ask Mr. Jared Proctor to please come up and also representative from MD Roberts Middle. Flagway is a high energy mathematics fluency competition that combines computation, teamwork, strategy, communication, and physical movement as students race through colorful tree graft pathways while solving mathematic problems with speed and accuracy. Four of the district's five teams advanced to the National Flagway Competition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology just a couple of weeks ago. They competed against top teams from across the country and in typical Clayton County style earned four of the nation's top placements in the competition. >> [applause] >> We we say a
021special congratulations to Mara Middle School who finished in fourth. [applause] Oh, by the way, these teams also finished in the top four in the state. So, it's a double win for these outstanding children. [applause] The third place team from represents North Clayton Middle team number one. [applause] The second place team represents North Clayton Middle team number two. [applause] [cheering] And you know I did mean to say Dr. Cheney so understand. Okay. and the national champion represented by MD Roberts Middle School [applause] and they are Na Nala Baker, Ja Gillry, [applause] Jaden Maxwell, Heidi Edum, Madison Lee, Ada Lazaro, and Isaiah Williams. >> [applause] >> And I want to say one last thing before the picture is taken. Funding and support to establish the Clayton County's Flagway teams were provided by the Young People's Project, the
022Atlanta Algebra Project, and Kennesaw State University. All great partners of Clayton County Public Schools. Clayton County high school and college math literacy workers also served as captains and mentors providing mathematical training and m strategic guidance throughout the season. Their success showcases the power of mathematics, student leadership, perseverance, and teamwork. Congratulations [applause] >> [applause] >> Thank you. That concludes our recognitions for the 2526 school year. I love the recognition of our children, our teachers, and our principles. Job well done. And children, keep up the good work. It's a good time to be It's a good time to live in Clayton County. Before we do the pledge of allegiance, I want to take a moment out, moment of silence for an individual that we lost this past Friday. person's name is Malcolm Faulk. He was the head
023of construction for the district office. So, the work that's being done at the district office, Malcolm Faulk was over that. He died on Friday and unfortunately had a heart attack, which tells us two things there. watch your health. And secondly, life is short because Malcolm just kicked me out of the district office the other day because I was coming out of the wrong door. So I just saw him, just had a conversation with him and he's gone on Friday. So can we take a moment of silence out for Mr. Faulk? I thank you >> chairman. Mr. Chairman, uh could we also take a moment of silence and also consider prayer for the uh chef Jabar James at um >> Stillwell School of the Arts. He had a severe stroke >> and uh we want to
024keep him in prayer and just claim uh a recovery for him. Miss Hill, I don't mean to put you on the spot, but you think you could go do a little prayer for us. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. >> Send a moment of silence for the chef at Stillwell High School. >> All right. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> All right. If everybody could stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> All right, board roll call. District one, Miss Jasmine Bose, >> present. >> District two, Mr. Mark Christmas, >> present. >> District three, Dr. um Jesse Gory, >> present. >> District four, Miss Victoria Williams, >>
025present. >> District five, Miss Dr. D. Haney, >> present. >> District six, Miss Mary Baker, >> present. >> District seven, Miss Sabrina Hill, >> present. >> District eight, Miss Joy Telis Cooper, >> present. myself district 9 Ben Straker interim superintendent Dr. Douglas Hendrick >> present >> board attorney Miss Mr. Clim Doyle >> assistant to the interim superintendent Miss Dawn Bile >> and our board liaison is out pray for her. She's um um she had to leave early today because she wasn't feeling well. So, if you could keep her in your prayers for us ethics statement in accordance to board policy BH, it is the duty of every board member to avoid both conflicts of interest and appearances of such conflicts. Does any board member have any known conflict of interest or appearance of such conflict
026with respect to any matter scheduled to come before the board at this meeting or appearing on our proposed agenda? If so, please identify the conflict or the appearance of conflict and refrain from participation in the matter involved. We will now move into public participation. I'll read a statement before we begin. The Clayton County Board of Education welcomes public participation and will hear any interested individual pursuant to the guidelines outlined by policy BCBI. Members of the public will not be allowed to discuss individual personnel issues or confidential student matters. Speakers must identify themselves and topics before speaking. Speakers will be given three minutes to speak and time may not be yield from one speaker to another. Board members will not respond to comments from the speakers. The chairman may respond as appropriate. Issues requiring possible action
027by the board may be added to future agendas. Issues that may need to be addressed by the administration will be duly noted. Abuse of language and/or personal attacks will not be permitted. First up in public participation is a Mr. Anthony Williams. Is Mr. Anthony Williams here. Mr. Anthony Williams. Okay. Next is Miss Monnique Agnu. Is Miss Agnu here? Yep. Take your time, ma'am. Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Can everyone hear me? >> Could you pull that closer to you? There you go. >> Can you hear me now? >> Yes. >> Okay. Good evening, chair, board members, Dr. Dr. Hendris and members of the Clayton County community. I would like to thank the Clayton County Board of Education and interim superintendent Dr. Hendrickx for your continued commitment to the students, education, and families of Clayton
028County Public Schools. We recognize that leading a school district of this size and complexity requires dedication, collaboration, and a shared vision. We appreciate the work being done to strengthen academic achievement, improve opportunities for students, and support the educators who serve them each day. Your efforts have a direct impact on the future of our children and the vitality of our community. As we move forward, we encourage continued focus on the core mission of public education, meeting the needs of our students and preparing them to become productive, responsible citizens who are college, career, and life ready. Every decision made in this boardroom should ultimately be measured by one question. How does it benefit our students? Absolutely. Our students deserve a governing body that remains focused on solutions, progress, and the long-term success of the district. While differences
029of opinion are natural and often necessary in effective governance, we encourage all leaders to arise above personal disagreements and remain united in the common purpose of serving children. The challenges facing public education are too important to allow distractions to overshadow the work that must be done. Clayton County has tremendous potential by working collaboratively, respecting differing perspectives, and keeping students at the center of every discussion. We can continue building a school system that our families, employees, and community can be proud of. The citizens of Clayton County are looking to their elected and appointed leaders to provide vision, stability, and leadership. Our educators are looking for support and partnership. Most importantly, our students are looking to us to create opportunities that will prepare them for the success beyond graduation. We thank each of you for your service
030and and encourage you to remain steadfast in your commitment to the students and families of Clayton County. Together, we can continue moving this district forward and creating a brighter future for our community. Thank you, Miss Agnu. That message was wellreceived. Thank you. Next, we have Miss Kimberly Owens. Take your time, Miss Owens. Um, my topic is basically about the budget and the direction of the board. My name is Kimberly Owens. Good evening, chair, board members, and Dr. Hendris. I stand before you today as a concerned citizen, a parent, and an educator who cares deeply about the future of Clayton County Public Schools and the opportunities available to our students. First, I would like to thank the board of education and Dr. Hendrickx for the work that's being done to move our district in a positive
031direction. The increased focus on academics, accountability, and student achievement are encouraging. Our students deserve a school system that prioritizes excellence and prepares them for success in college, careers, and in life. As we continue this work, I urge the board and the district leadership to make attracting and maintaining high quality teachers at the top priority. [snorts] Teachers are the foundation of student success. No program, initiative, or even strategic plan can reach its full potential without highly qualified, dedicated educators in our classrooms. Clayton County must remain competitive in recruiting and retaining talented professionals. This means ensuring that educators feel valued, supported, and respected. It also means addressing compensation, providing and maintaining a safe learning environment, and creating a culture where teachers can focus on teaching and students can focus on learning. Our students deserve consistent access to
032academ to excellent instruction from educators who are committed to helping them achieve their highest potential. When we invest in our teachers, we invest directly into student achievement and the future of our community. I also encourage the board to remain focused on the larger mission before you. While differences of opinion aren't a natural part of governance, the primary focus should always be the students of Clayton County. Every discussion, every decision, every policy should be guided by what is best for children and what will strengthen our schools. The citizens of Clayton County are counting on you to provide leadership, stability, and vision. By working together and keeping students at the center of every decision, you can continue moving the district forward and building a school system that our community can be again proud of. Thank you for
033your service and thank you for our commitment to the children of Clayton County. >> Thank you, Miss Owens. My yaka smoke. Good evening, chair, vice chair, board members, and interim superintendent Dr. Hendrickx. My name is Janice McAllister, vice chair of CCEA, and I am speaking on behalf of President Mika Smoot. On behalf of the Clayton County Education Association, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Hendricks and the Board of Education for your commitment to the educators and students of Clayton County. The renewed focus on academics, student achievement, and student growth has been a welcomed and necessary shift for our district. As we continue this important work, we must remain committed to supporting all educators to ensure that Clayton County attracts, develops, and retains highly qualified, and dedicated professionals. Our students and community
034deserve access to a highquality education right here in Clayton County Public Schools without having to seek opportunities elsewhere. We appreciate the recent discussion regarding beginning teacher salaries. However, there is also a critical conversation that must occur regarding the salary schedules of our current certified and classified employees. A comprehensive plan is needed to address compensation concerns and ensure that experienced employees are valued and recognized for their continued support and contributions. Dr. Hendrickx, we appreciate your transparency and the work you have done and continue to do on behalf of this district. Change is rarely easy, but it is often necessary. Effective leadership requires making difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions when those decisions are grounded in what is best for students and staff. Leaders must remain steadfast in their commitment to the work. We support meaningful change that
035advances and the success and well-being of both our students and employees. For far too long, budgetary challenges have been addressed at the expense of the workforce that serves this district every day. We appreciate the increased transparency regarding the district's finances and the efforts being made to identify additional funding sources. The proposed mid-year step increase for eligible employees and the 1.5% salary adjustment for employees who have reached the maximum of their salary scale are positive first steps. However, we also recognize the economic realities facing our employees. The rising cost of housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and other necessities have placed significant financial strain on many families. Therefore, we respectfully ask the district to explore the possibility of providing a cost of living adjustment to help offset these increasing expenses and further support employee retention and morale. Again,
036we thank you for your continued support, leadership, and commitment to the students of and employees of Clayton County Public Schools. We look forward to working collaboratively as we strive to provide the very best educational opportunities for every student in our district. Thank you. >> Thank you, ma'am. >> The last person I got is L. Jones talking about community and school operations. Is there a Jones here? Okay, perfect. >> I'm old school. I do not have a computer, but I do have a piece of paper. [laughter] My name is Linda G. Jones. I am a graduate and also a um former educator for Clayton County Public Schools. I'm a president of a small group of ladies and um what we do is work with the businesses in the community and we have provided school supplies, thousands
037of dollars of school supplies to the elementary schools in Clayton County. I do want to thank you Dr. Gory for answering my telephone calls while also being very approachable and responsive by answering my questions and concerns about the school system. You may not realize it, but for several years, you encouraged our club to continue the outreach for Clayton County elementary schools. I understand that the board of education provides leadership for the superintendent, well in this case the uh interim superintendent and his staff. It seems to me that this tiered standard of leadership can lead to filling empty educational cauldrons for the thirsty minds and students in Clayton County Public Schools. as you all work cohesively to develop significant programs. Sometimes in the past when developing academic programs, too much emphasis may have been placed on
038physical and not mental visions for the future of the students which I think may cause barriers to their intended focus and long-term educational success. Just saying. Thank you Dr. Hendrickx for recently responding to my email with some observations about the ambitious ideals you are setting for your staff. After listening to the video of the 60-day plan for the next months, I got the impression that the future of Clayton County Public Schools will glow with successful academic programs where students, staffs, and community consistently excel because hopefully they read and abide by the same mission and see through the same clear lenses. is while walking strategically towards success. I appreciate the diligent manner, Dr. Hendris, in which you also appear to galvanize community organizations, helping the educational goals of future American citizens. Clayton County Public Schools, keep
039it going. Continue your great works. >> Thank you so much, Miss Young. That has complete public participation for this evening. I'm now going to um up we have executive session recommendations. Handing the podium over to you, Dr. Hendricks. >> Yes, sir. Good evening, Mr. Chair, Madame Chair, uh vice chair, excuse me, members of the board, colleagues, community, friends. I have for you tonight four recommendations and I will get started with those immediately. The first is for an assistant principal at Forest Park High School. And the candidate that I bring to you for your consideration is Larry Gullifford. Can I get a motion for Mr. Gullifford, Miss Williams? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Good deal. Um, the motion has been made and properly seconded. Can I get a vote? It's unanimous. >> You got everybody.
040Miss Bile. All right. Mr. um um Gillifford, if you could just hang out for a minute. We'd like to take a picture with you after we're finished with all the recommendations. Are you >> Could you please stand? >> Where are you? There he is. There he goes. The next position I have for your consideration is the assistant principal at Lovejoy High School. And the candidate that I bring before you this evening is Miss Carrie Dean. >> Could I get a motion for Miss Dean? >> I move that we accept the superintendent's recommendation for Miss Carrie Dean to become the new assistant principal at Lovejoy High. >> Fantastic. Could I get a second? I second that motion for Carrie Dean for assistant principal at Love High School. >> The motion has been made and properly seconded.
041Can I get a vote? >> It's unanimous. [applause] Miss, >> please stand. Miss Dean. >> Miss Dean, >> where are you? Miss Dean. >> All right. Congratulations. Please hang out until we finish the recommendations. is we're going to take a photo with all of you at one time at the end of the recommendations. >> The next position that I offer for your consider consideration is the assistant principal at North Clayton High School and the candidate that I bring before you is Bridget Brown. >> Could I get a motion for Miss Brown? I move that we accept the superintendent's recommendation of Miss Bridget Brown as the assistant principal at North Clayton High School. >> Can I get >> I'll second it. >> Good deal. Um, the motion has been made and properly seconded. Could I get
042a vote? Board members. It is also unanimous. >> Mr. Brown, would you please stand? >> Where are you, Mr. Brown? [applause] Miss Brown, if you can hang out. Also, >> the last position that I bring for your consider consideration is the uh chief of student support services. And the candidate that I bring to you is Dr. Cheni Radcliffe. >> Can I get a motion from Miss Radcliffe? Dr. Radcliffe. I move that we accept the interim superintendent's recommendation of Dr. Cheni Radcliffe as the chief of student support services. >> Fantastic. Can I get a second? >> I second it. >> The motion has been made and properly seconded and third. Um, can I get a vote? >> It is unanimous. Also, >> Dr. Ratcliffe, would you please stand to be acknowledged? Could [applause] everyone come up
043to everyone that was um promoted this evening, could you come up to the stage? There it is. Congratulations. Come on. You're right. >> [applause] >> You want what is the number? Okay, board members, we have one last thing to vote on and that's the employee tribunal hearing of 2025 2026-08 June 1st 2026. Could I get a motion to uphold the recommendation of the panel for the tribunal hearing? Miss Baker, >> I move that we accept the recommendation from um the hearing for the hearing panel for 2025-2026-08. >> Miss Hill, >> I second. >> The motion has been made and properly seconded. Could I get a vote? >> It's unanimous. >> You got that, Miss B? All right, >> we now need the announcements. >> Good evening, Mr. Chairman, Madame Vice Chair, board members, interim superintendent
044Dr. Hendrickx, district administrators, and citizens of Clayton County. My name is Rain Walker, and I'm the board intern for Clayton County Board of Education. and my name is Dolan Aali and I am the board intern for Clayton County Board of Education. >> It is our pleasure to present the board announcements for the month of June. >> The month of summer solstice is home to Flag Day, Global Day for Parents, W Environment Day, National Children's Day, and National Handshake Day. >> Clayton County Public Schools encourages all students to read 30 minutes every day this summer. Summer reading lists are available from Clayton County Public Schools website. Students are encouraged to complete the summer reading challenges by reading books of interest. Students who complete the reading challenges can return their page to their media specialist in August
045for a special reward. District is excited to announce the return of summer market Wednesdays, a free and friendly grocery experience open to all CCPS students, families, and staff during the month of June. Summer market shopping dates are June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Markets are located at Eddie White Academy, Forest Park Middle School, Jonesboro Middle School, and North Clayton High School and will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information and to register, please see the district's website. >> The school district will hold its annual summer leadership symposium Tuesday through Thursday, June 9th through 11th, 2025. The theme for this event is confident leader, coherent systems. The district's leadership will meet at Charles Drew High School, my alma mater June 9th, 10th, and 11th, and will meet at their school and department
046sites on Friday, June 12th. On Monday, June 1st, 2026, Clay County Public School, CCPS nutrition services will launch its summer meal service program at the following schools. The program provides nutritious meals at select schools and recreation centers across Clayton County. Meals are available at no cost to children 18 years of age and under. Individuals over 18 with a defined mental or physical disability. Meals must be consumed on site. Breakfast and lunch will be served at designated times. Meals will not be served on Friday, June 19th, 2026 or Friday, July 3rd, 2026. The Clayton County Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget on Monday, June 15th at 5:30 p.m. The hearing will be held at the CCPS cafe, 1098 5th Avenue in Jonesboro. Immediately after the public hearing, the
047board will hold a call meeting at the same site. District's Division of Human Resources will hold a summer hiring event on Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Maro Center. The district's Department of STEM and Innovation is proud to announce the third annual STEM teacher leadership conference scheduled for July 9th to the 10th at Johnsboro Middle School. The 2-day conference will offer engaging hands-on professional learning on STEM education, integrating artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, and future focused instructional practices to prepare students for success in an evolving global society. The first day of the 2026 2027 school year for teachers and other 190day employees is Monday, July 23rd. >> The July board work session is scheduled for Monday, July 27th at 5:00 p.m. This meeting is expected to be held
048at the district's administrative complex in Jonesboro. >> The first day for students of the 2026 2027 school year is Monday, August 3rd. And finally, unless otherwise posted, the August board meeting will be held at the school administrative complex in Jonesboro on Monday, August 3rd at 6:00 p.m. >> Mr. Chairman, that concludes tonight's announcements. turns. Thank you very much for that announcement. >> Board members, is there any changes for the minutes from board work session April 27th, 2026? Good. And next board meeting May 4th, 2026. Is there any changes to the minutes? Seeing none, the minutes are approved as written. Board members, we're up to the consent agenda, which we're voting on this evening. We have the financial report, the splash revenue report, purchasing report, splash construction report, capital purchasing report, GDO forest park middle school
049reimbursement, and lastly, the personnel changes, the personnel changes report. Is there any item that would that any of the board members want pulled from the consent agenda? Looking to the left, I see nothing. Looking to the right, I see nothing. Therefore, I need a motion for the consent agenda. Dr. Gory, >> I move that we accept the consent agenda as presented. >> Second, >> Miss BS. The motion has been made and properly seconded. It was made by Dr. Gorie and seconded by Miss BS. Can I get a vote for the consent agenda? It's unanimous. Lastly for the business agenda this evening for a vote tonight we have policy series I. Can I get a motion for policy series I? >> Changes. >> Is that we accept? >> Excuse me. I move that we accept um
050policy series I as presented. >> Can I get a you you need to say something? >> Um well I guess second. >> Okay. Sec. Second it. Okay. >> No, I didn't. >> Who? >> Okay. >> You You seconded. Okay. So, the motion has been made by Miss Baker. It's been seconded by by >> Miss Gory, Dr. Gory. And now, if there's a discussion before the vote, go for it, Miss Cooper. >> I know that Miss Heel sent in some corrections, right? >> Does this include those corrections? I believe it does. Um, is Miss Garrett in here tonight? >> She's here. >> Miss Garrett, those ch You don't have to come up. Those changes were made. Am I correct? >> I didn't hear you. >> You didn't receive You didn't receive Miss Hill's changes. >> Did
051you receive the changes? >> Okay. Do you want to put this this um vote on hold until we get those changes board members? Okay. So, we will put this vote on hold until the next meeting and we will vote on series I at the next meeting. Miss Hill, can you resend those changes to the compliance department? >> Yes, I will. >> All right. Anybody Anybody else have any comments in regards to I? No. Madame Vice Chair, have I completed everything? >> Yes. >> Looking like we completed everything. The time now is 7:10 p.m. and this meeting is adjourned.