001Finally, 6:00. I'd like to call the um order the regular meeting of the Glen County Board of Education for September 9th. Um if you'll please rise, I will give the invocation of bow your hands. Dear heavenly father, we thank you so much for this day and for many more for blessings. We just ask that you continue to bless and guide us in all that we do through the glory of your name and forgive us our sins and bless all the teachers and staff administrators that are here tonight and all the things that we do and they do especially for the kids of this county. All these things we ask in your heavenly name. Amen. >> Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it
002stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Cheers. >> The first thing uh we have tonight is a spotlight with Miss Johnson. Very important one. >> Yes. Good evening. >> Good evening. Um, we have a big crowd here tonight because we are recognizing our teachers of the year and our classified employees of the year. So, I'm going to hand it over to Miss Wanda Shu. She's our assistant director of human resources. >> Good evening, Board of Education members and um, Superintendent Mr. Blackerby. My name is Wanda Shu and I serve as the assistant director of human resources, but also serve as the coordinator for the teacher of the year um program here in Glen County. I appreciate this opportunity tonight to share some exciting news with all of you. As you
003can see, like um Miss Johnson said, we have a full crowd here tonight. And um we're really excited because this is our first year of naming our um support professionals of the year or classified employees of the year. And so we've doubled our number um of of honores that we'll be celebrating uh this school year. So, on behalf of Glen County Schools, I'm honored to introduce the 2526 teachers of the year, as well as for the first time ever, our professional support professionals of the year from each school or department. We are especially excited to add this new category of recognition to our program, allowing us to highlight even more of the dedicated individuals who make our schools run so smoothly. These outstanding honores have been selected by their peers for their exceptional dedication, professionalism,
004and impact. Being named teacher of the year or support professional of the year is among the highest honors in education, recognizing not only excellence in their roles, but also a deep and lasting commitment to our students and school communities. Tonight, we take a moment to celebrate their contributions and recognize the difference they make every day in the lives of our students here in Glen County. We will honor them further at our annual celebration on October 13th. But this evening, we pause to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of them for a job well done. As I call each name, I ask that the honores please stand at your seat to be recognized. You >> want us to hold applause to the end like graduation? >> Yes, please hold your applause for the end. >> I
005got my air horn of the seat. Go ahead. Okay, starting us off with Brunswick High School, we have Jessica Zetler, teacher of the year and Kelly Williams as support professional of the year. Glenn Academy, Elizabeth Pod Lesnney, who couldn't be here tonight. Oh, she there. There she snuck in without me seeing her. There she is. >> Um, as teacher of the year, and Patrice Perry as support professional of the year. For GIA, we have Dr. David Lewis as teacher of the year and Tammy Gonzalez as support professional of the year. Glenn Middle School, Tamara Gray, teacher of the year. Christy Deprad, support professional of the year. Jay Min Middle School, Lkeshia Cope, teacher of the year. Support professional of the year, Mary Durant. Needwood Middle School. Lauren Cannon, teacher of the year, and Alicia Whistler,
006support professional of the year. Rley Middle School, Gabby Benton, teacher of the year. Bonnie Graham, support professional of the year. Alama Elementary, Michelle Young, teacher of the year. And Jacqueline Moses, support professional of the year. Burroughs Mallette. We have Joseph Allen, teacher of the year, and Dylan Williams, support professional of the year. Glendale Elementary is Kim Waters, teacher of the year, and Alfreda Underwood, support professional of the year. Golden Isles Elementary, Anna Bobo, teacher of the year, and MNA Padilla, support professional of the year. Goodyear Elementary. Denise Short, teacher of the year. Marta Gal Galdamez. >> Galdz. Thank you. Support professional of the year. Greer Elementary. Jennifer Anderson. Teacher of the year. Kaylee Strickland. Support professional of the year. Ogthor Point Elementary. Megan Smith. Teacher of the year. and Lucy Rodriguez, support professional of the
007year. St. Simons Elementary. Amy Lukan, teacher of the year, Jennifer Johnson. Support professional of the year, Satillaa Marsh. Kimberly Thompson. Teacher of the year, Lauren Sap. Support professional of the year, Sterling Elementary. Taylor Still, teacher of the year. Brooke Lane, support professional of the year, faces leaps and bounds. Jill Winsness, teacher of the year, and Nicole Cohen is the support professional of the year. Alternative programs, we have Sarah Cox as teacher of the year and Tommy Gregory as support professional of the year. And for Georgia Learning Resource System for Special Education, Ashley Row, Teacher of the Year, Board of Education Support Professional of the Year, Jennifer Sap, School Nutrition Support Professional of the Year, Paul O'Brien. Transportation support professional of the year, Karen Hurt. Technology Support Professional of the Year, Charlie Faulk. And he's hiding
008back back in the booth. Maintenance and Operations, Christopher Hill, Support Professional of the Year. Please join me in celebrating the 2526 teachers and support professionals of the year. And at this time, I invite all of our honores, if you will, join Miss Johnson out in the lobby for a group photo. >> Before you go, before you get up, y'all, thank you so much for what you do. We um we know it's not easy and thank you for being here tonight. I know it's been a long day. It's been a long start to school. So, it means a lot to us that you took the time uh to show up at the meeting and and be honored and we can't wait for the night we can when we can honor you again. But we do know
009the sacrifice and I appreciate I know it's more than the classroom. I know it's like day phone calls and you guys go to ball games and you do so many things outside of the classroom that um that a lot of parents and and folks in the community don't see. Um, I remember back in the day when my parents were still using black and and red felt tip pens in the grade book, you know, and so staying up late nights, I know you still do that. You're up entering it into a computer now instead or on your phone. So, we get notifications all the hours of the night that you're entering grades and on vacations and holidays and stuff. So, it's important to us and I hope you know that and and we just appreciate what
010you what you all do every day. So, thank you. >> It's been a great week. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> I'll read this real quick while they're gone. Um the next is citizens address the board. We do have one person signed in tonight. So I'll read uh the preamble that has grown over the last 20 years um in length. The board of education has adopted a policy that permits citizens under circum certain circumstances to address the board on a variety of topics of general concern to the operation of our schools. We welcome visitors um to board meetings are interested in hearing from the taxpayers and patrons of the school system. However, board members will not respond at this meeting uh to comments or questions from the speakers or make immediate decisions. Board member contact information
011can be found on Glen County School website. We have established a full a few simple rules for public comment. Each person wishing to address the board must sign this roster before the meetings. Each person is limited to five minutes and the public comment portion of the meeting will not exceed 30 minutes. Any citizen who has a specific complaint involving involving an employee may first address the issue with the superintendent and if not resolved and may request to speak to the board. However, certain matters involving personnel and students may be heard in close session. The superintendent will will inform you whether or not your complaint is one which may be referred to an executive session with the board. By signing this roster before the meeting, you agree to abide by these rules. And the first and
012only person we have is Craig Campbell. Good evening everyone. >> Superintendent Mr. Back, district cabinet, board members. I'd like to take an a moment to share some exciting updates from Bur Mallet this year. First and foremost, our open house was a huge success. Many staff members mentioned that this was the best turnout they've seen since joining Burroughs Mallette. Several teachers were thrilled to meet nearly all of the families on their rosters, which getting notification which really helped strengthen connections within our school community. as as a school council member. First, we would like to thank uh Miss Mavis John for a smooth transition and leadership. Also, Bur Mallet's new principal has spoken highly of the support she has received from the district. Miss Tracy Renee has visited the school multiple times to assist in various areas.
013Additionally, Burroughs Mlette is fortunate to have one of three schools selected to receive a 49% support specialist for school improvement. Miss Terry Miller will be serving in this role. I visit the school daily and I've noticed a tremendous improvement in both teacher morale and student compliance. This year has brought numerous changes including staff shifts and several new hires new hires but the overall dynamics are clearly having a positive impact. It is inspiring to see the energy and dedication fueling the progress at Bur Me. At our last school council meeting, we discussed upcoming events and explored additional opportunities for parental involvement. The school is also exploring ways to create fundraising opportunities to raise money for incentives that support our teachers. We're grateful to Overthor Point and Sterling Elementary for their generous monetary gifts to Burroughs Mallette
014which will help provide incentives for our dedicated staff and I would like to thank you for your time. >> Thank you so much for being here. >> All right. Before we um approve the agenda, I just wanted to make a a quick um uh comment and statement. Um most of you obviously know that um the last few months we've been without Dr. Jurgen at the board meetings and um and I'm sure people at home have obviously noticed as well. Um for some time now, the board has has known about Dr. Jurgens's intention to resign from the board. Um, and I just I just on behalf of the board, um, you know, we wish Hank and and his family the very best. Um, Rachel has has supported him and and a lot of times I want
015to thank her especially because a lot of times, uh, public office is tough as um, on the family. Um, you know, they've been I know they'll continue to bring the boys to ball games and they've always supported Brunai England Academy the same and and Jack and Or and Rachel and Hank will still beat all the ball games. Um we couldn't make the announcement because resigning from public office is a little bit of a process. Um it has to go through the governor's office. Um and we did recently receive notification from them uh that Dr. Jurgen had resigned and they had accepted that resignation. Um, you know, Hank, um, Hank and I have been friends a long time. And I think, uh, I I don't remember a specific conversation we had, but I I know when
016he first ran for the board, we certainly had a conversation because I'd been on the board for a little while. And and when he told me he was running, I suspect that I said something like, "Have you lost your mind?" because, you know, we we have we have you watched all the stuff we've been through in the last few years, you know, but it says a lot about Hank's character and his love for this community that he still wanted to be be a part of the board um and give back. And so, you know, soon after that, he had qualified and um I happened to live in this district and right after that, right after qualification, he was already knocking on doors and handing out Hank Jurgen um for office for school board toothbrushes um
017to everybody in every neighborhood across District 4. I mean, it pushed my family over the over the edge, you know, it made us certainly secured the vote for us um after he did that. But um again, we appreciate his his 15 years of service. We're going to miss him dearly. I think we all kind of selfishly hope that he would change his mind, but we respect his decision. And again, uh we just wish the best for Rachel and and Hank and the boys. And um as we move forward, we'll have, you know, we just went through this process a little bit. So, in the coming probably month, we'll we'll um announce a a plan for replacing Dr. Uran. It's going to be tough to do for sure. Um we'll also announce a little plan for
018what to do about our board leadership. Um and hopefully we can move forward uh pretty pretty swiftly because if that person may want to run, you know, in the spring, u want to qualify and run um in the primary. Uh Dr. Jurgen's term does run through the end of 2026. So, a little over a year left. Um, so we'll appoint that person until the end of that term. But, um, again, we just want to thank Hank, um, and Rachel and his whole family for his years of service. We're gonna, again, we're going to miss him dearly. I know he'll miss it. Um, it'll be hard to start with, I'm sure, but, um, we'll see him all the time. And again, just want to say thank you from all of us for 15 years of service
019to District 4 and to and to the board in this community. So, um, thank you to Dr. Urgen. If you guys have anything, you're welcome to to add for sure. if you'd like to. >> You just spilled it all well pretty well. >> Okay, good. >> You know, you think about these things a lot. You know, all of us speak in public all the time, right? But we're not necessarily public speakers and and so um you know, I've got a lot of time to drive and think these days, but you always hope it comes out okay. But um um again, we we'll miss Hank for sure. It'll be hard to he'll be hard to replace, but um we'll move forward. Y'all do a wonderful job. Y'all make it easy on us. And I think he
020would say the same thing. He enjoyed being a board member. He enjoyed being chair. I mean, he had the worst corny, dumb jokes. I mean, if you ever went to him as as a patient, it was brutal. Um, the jokes, man. But, and I I just want to say one thing in closing that I kind of forgot and I can't believe I'm about to say it, but um but War Eagle, you know, that's all I can all I can say next time. Hopefully, he'll appreciate that one. So, um with that said, I will entertain a motion to approve the agenda. >> Uh I so move that we accept the agenda as printed. >> Motion by Mr. Jackson. Second. >> Second by Mr. Dodger. Any discussion? All those in favor. Good deal. Thank you. Um consent
021agenda. Um I'd like to add item seven, 8, personnel. 8B field trips. Um 8 C1 good report. And y'all stop me if I hit something you want that you want to keep on. Um 8 D1 um approval of July financials. Uh 8 D2 um approval of the architect recommendation. Um 8D3 approval of the title N four, sorry. Um 8D4 approval of the CTA Perkins budget grant. What else here? 8D5 approval of the SRO vehicles. Is there any policy that we need to I know they're all there those are being voted on tonight. Correct. >> Yes sir. >> Okay. Um under policy committee we have E1 um the board policy JBCD transfers and withdrawals that we've discussed. Um and E2 the board policy if BG internet acceptable use and I don't think we have anything for
022executive session unless anybody needs or knows anything we need to to get back there on. Okay. Well, I think that just about covers it. Does anybody want to add or remove anything? I don't know if there's anything to add, but um if not, I'll entertain a motion to approve the consent agenda. So move >> by Mr. Jackson. >> Second by Miss Lee. Any discussion? All those in favor? Yes. Unanimous. Sure. No. No. Exec. Right. >> All right. I'll entertain a motion to adjourn. So move by Mr. Dodge. Second by Mr. Jackson. No discussion on the German. All those in favor? 6. Thanks y'all. That was efficient.