001the 2nd 2025 is called to order. The first item on our agenda is prayer followed by the pledge of allegiance. >> Our Father in heaven, be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. >> At this time, I would like to introduce two members of our Army JTC unit. Cadet First Sergeant Nick Morell and Cadet First Sergeant Jquavius Bane. They are here to lead us in the pledge of allegiance. Please stand. Remove your hats and place your right hand over your heart. To the flag of the
002United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you, gentlemen. Next is the approval of the agenda. Mr. Rimler, are there any changes? >> No, ma'am. No changes. >> All right. Do I have a motion to accept our agenda as presented? Do I have a second? >> I second. >> Any discussion? If no discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying I. I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously. Presented are the minutes from the September 11th regular session. Do I have a motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented? >> Do I have a second? >> I second. >> Any discussion? With no discussion. Uh those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> I. >>
003Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously. Now I'll turn it over to superintendent Mr. Rimar. >> Yes, ma'am. First off, apologize. Uh we have PE in this gym as some of y'all know and I think our projector cage took a little bit of a hit which prevented us from being able to see the projector. So we've got the Prometheium board out here um to be able to show our items to tonight. We would like to start off with the superintendence report for the month of October. So you to the screen this time. [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] So, I'd like to point out a few things in there. First, uh October is National National Principles Month, and that we are very honored and privileged for the
004principles that we have that are leading our schools, and uh we thank y'all for everything that you do. You'll you'll meet them again tonight. And I just want to remind the community that quarter one is coming to an end. So make sure they're checking the grades of the students. Some progress of course be coming home from the elementary school and upper levels to check their grades. Homecoming week's next week. We hope you can come out and join us with some things we have going on with the parade and the the game Friday night. As you saw our sports middle and high. Everybody's doing really well. Having some great great years. So we're making a lot of progress academically and athletically. We're proud of everything that our kids are doing. So thank you all. At this
005time I'd like to invite up Mr. Brand and Dr. Gunnar with FFA. They would like to address the board and the community board. >> Good evening. I'm Cesley Gunter. Mr. Ben Brand. Uh we just wanted to come and thank y'all so much for serving on the board. We understand that it's a tough job and that you don't always get the things that you deserve. And so we wanted to come on behalf of our FFA chapter and tell you thank you in person. Uh we also left a small token of our appreciation for you, our FFA shirt from this year. Um we hope you enjoy it. And then there's letters in the um in the little bow from all of our FFA students thank you as well. So thank you. >> So Dr. Gunnar and Mr.
006Grant are leading our FFA program at the high school doing some amazing things. In fact, we were one of just a handful of the schools are going to be going to a state competition for meat processing. and that's just one area of how they're guiding our children um at the state level. So, great job. Keep doing what you're doing. At this time, I'd like to invite up Dr. Hardro from the elementary school to have her student recognition for the month. >> Good evening. It is my pleasure and my honor to be able to recognize Remy Queen as our most valuable player. our MVP at the elementary school this month. She's a fifth grader in Miss Ellis and Miss Grenovich's class and she is truly a shining star. She has many outstanding qualities that are admired
007on a daily basis. She possesses strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, and has a natural way of supporting and encouraging her peers. In addition, Remy is also a compassionate communicator. She listens thoughtfully, expresses herself respectfully, and helps create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. She comes in every day ready to learn, focused and eager to do her best, and it shows in the work that she does. Her hard work and her consistency set a great example for the other fifth graders in the classroom. The energy, empathy, and dedication she brings to the classroom is deeply appreciated. And these kind words are from Miss Ellis and Miss Brennovich. Let's give Remy a round of applause at this time. And you can come forward to receive your certificate. Congratulations. [Applause] Next up, Dr. Clark with
008Social Circle Middle School. Good evening everyone. Before I introduce social circ student of October, um I would like to take a moment to recognize our September honore Taylor Mcbright. Um although he was unable to attend last month due to his commitment to the football team, we are excited to celebrate him this evening for the leadership and compassion he demonstrates each day at SMS. Taylor exemplifies what it means to be an empathetic collaborator, always willing to listen, support, and work alongside others to help his peers succeed. Please join me in congratulating our September student of the month, Mr. Taylor McBride. One more. All right. Congratulations, Taylor. And at this time, I'm proud to recognize our October student of the month at SH Circle Middle School, Miss Ria Knox. Ria was selected as our star student of
009the month for consistently demonstrating the qualities of our portrait undergraduate. She is compassionate, always willing to help others with empathy in every interaction. As a critical thinker, she embraces challenges, asks thoughtful questions, and works hard to find solutia's dedication to her and her classmates makes her both a strong student and a she truly exemplifies the key competencies of our portrait graduate on a daily basis. Please join me in celebrating our month, Mr. Leah Knox. One more. Great job from me. Next up, Mr. Armstrong from the high school. Good evening. It's my privilege to introduce you to tonight's student of the month, Miss Anelise Michael. I want to read a couple things from our teachers. One said, "She is truly a leader in class. Her journal reflections and lesson plans are thorough and thoughtful. She's attentive
010and engaged with our preschool friends as well as her high school co-teers. Her creativity and caring nature adds so much to the program." She went on to say, "She's always demonstrating her curiosity and directness. She asks insightful questions and communicates her ideas with clarity and confidence, which enhance not only her learning, but those around her." In addition to her work, the College Board recently named her as an AP scholar. This young lady has taken multiple AP classes while her time at Social Circle High School, earning an average of 3.67 on those. So, she's earned some college credit along the way in multiple ways. So if you will help me join me in recognizing Miss Annalise. [Applause] Okay. My name is Annalise Michael and I'm a senior. Um, my plan for next year is to attend
011Emory University's Oxford College and major in biology. Eventually, I plan to become a medical biologist with my main focus currently being on becoming a hematologist. I am interested in becoming a hematologist because when I was in first grade, I was diagnosed with a blood disorder. I have been in remission for 11 years, but I have grown to want to help others the way I was always helped. My favorite experiences at Social Circle High School have happened due to my involvement in sports and clubs. By trying new sports like tennis and joining clubs like Beta, NHS, FGE, French Club, National Bridge Honor Society, and Chick-fil-A leadership, I have met so many people who have made my high school experience so memorable. Through beta work days like cleaning up around Hard Liver Creek, I've been able to
012connect with people in all grades through community service. I have also enjoyed working with the kids in the ECE classroom, and it is so fun to see how the program has grown since I went there as a three-year-old. Another one of my favorite experiences at Social Circle High School was being able to be on the homecoming court last year with the honor of being honored again this year. From the homecoming game to the usual Friday night games, the community and school has brought together to show spirit, creating some of my most treasured memories. My favorite teacher throughout high school has been Miss Sodto. I have had her French class all four years of high school and feel as if she has watched me grow and change. She has a great teaching style, but is also
013kind and has been supportive for me throughout high school in and out of school, giving me much needed advice and stepping up to help my family in times of need. When my mom had breast cancer, Miss would cook meals for my family and bring supplies she knew my mom might need. She has truly impacted me and my high school experience through the light she brings to our school. Next week is homecoming week for Social Circle High School. We'll have dress up days at school next week and several activities throughout the week. The parade is on Wednesday and starts at 6:00 p.m. followed by the pep rally and bonfire behind the middle school and high school. The tailgate will be behind the middle and high school on Friday afternoon and the game will kick off at
0147:30 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, there will be the homecoming dance, which will be from 7 to 11:00 p.m. Finally, I would like to thank my parents for always showing up for me and giving me so much support. Without my mom and dad, I would not have been able to be the student and person I am today. So, [Applause] congratulations to all of our students this month. Thank you for everything that you do and to be a role model amongst your peers. All right. >> Thank you. At this time, we will have a short break before entering the business portion of our meeting. >> Next, we will receive a financial update from our CFO, Mr. Gold Cross. >> Good evening. We'll start with our construction update. So, um this is as of September, the end
015of September. We made payments of 34.7 million and we've received 16.7 of the 18.6 million. This is the same as last month. We are at 90% reimbursement. So the final 1.8 from the state will come once the project is complete. We have a few projects we are finalizing over fall break. Once those are complete, I plan to have the certification to you probably at the November meeting. Once we send that to the state, we will um be able to um get the reimbursement of the 1.8. Are there any questions about the construction? Okay, next is our Freshway collections update. In August, we received $1,765.18 and this was allocated to each school for PBIS rewards and incentives. This brings the total program to date collections to $180,000. So, next we'll move on to our financial update.
016Beginning with the general fund, we are at 17% of the fiscal year complete. We have received 12% of budgeted revenues and 18% of budgeted expenditures. And as I'll remind you over the next couple months, our tax revenue, which is a majority of our revenue, comes in in December, beginning in December, and then our intergovernmental revenues are begin in March. Currently, expenditures exceed revenues by a little over 1.7 million. Incumbrances for the general fund total right at 1.2. Next are special revenue funds and once again those are all of our federal grants. Those are finalized on the budgets and so we'll begin reporting on those beginning in October. Those grants run beginning starting October 1st. Next is our school food service fund. We're at 10% of budgeted revenues and 9% of budgeted expenditures. Currently, expenditures exceed
017revenues by just over 10,000. We served 37,940 meals. In August, we averaged about 704 breakfast per day and,293 lunches per day. Incumbrances for the school fee service fund, which consists mainly of our food purchases of 304,000. And next, we have our splast fund. lost collections in August for July collections totaled right over 225,000 from Walton County. This is pretty even with the prior year for Walton County and about 3100 for Newton County. This is a 5% increase for Newton County. Incumbrances for the SPLS fund total right at 1.6 million. This is mostly final construction cost and furniture and technology for our new elementary school. And lastly, we have a new fund. We have a debt service fund. This is what I'm required to report now because we have our spast bond. All of our debt
018payments will be reported in this fund. Currently this year, we had one debt payment so far in September of 325,000. The next payment is due March 1st of the same amount. Do you have any questions? All right. Do I have a motion to approve the August financial report as presented? >> Do I have a second? Any discussion? With no discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously. Thank you, Miss Cross. >> So, at this time for district report, I'd like to invite up Dr. M. Lisa Wer and she's our executive director of academic support. She's going to give us a census verification update for um everything that we've done through our assessment this year. It's like double duty. So, good evening, Madam Chair,
019Superintendent Rimard, and members of the board. Tonight, I will provide an update on the 2025 2026 census verification process. The an annual census verification process ensures that Social Circle City Schools maintains accurate, verified student data across the district. It supports confirmed residency and guardianship, up-to-date contact and emergency information, accurate enrollment counts for funding and staffing, support for transportation logistics, student services, and placement decisions. It complies with state legislation, House Bill 268 and Senate Bill 123, which requires verification of student addresses for school safety planning and is a critical component of of our safety infrastructure, ensuring we are prepared for student reunification and emergency contact situations. In addition to the census verification process, it directly supports the four priorities in our new district strategic plan. It supports student teacher and well-being by ensuring accurate emergency contacts,
020medical forms, and custodial rights documentations which protects our student welfare. It maintains clean data for efficient school operations and ensures safety compliance. Its proactive outreach fosters strong relationships between schools and families and builds trust and shared accountability. And not only does it verify student enrollment, but it appropriately schedules and supports students by avoiding delays in service, classroom assignments, or assessments. The process is really important. We began this in July. Um and then in August when school came back, um we had a renewed focus on families who did not submit any documentation. Um, we sent out several um, email follow-ups in September the 3rd and the 12th. Um, no, take that back. We sent it out on um, August the 17th. We had a work day with registars on September the 3rd and they spent the
021whole day focusing just on census verification submission. We reached out to families by phone call. We reached out to them by email. Our social workers also helped us in this and they had some home visits just to help us get some paperwork in. So, we've had a group of people um all throughout the district that have helped us. Our Esau teacher has helped us with um translating documents to make sure those families understand what we're asking so that we can get it back um in a timely manner. Um when we began this process, we had 452 families who had not submitted any paperwork at all. Um since then, as of today, there were 32 families who have partial documentation. There are 59 families who have no documentation at all. Um we sent out a last
022notification by email on September the 22nd. And in this we um identified that we would have a final deadline of October the 6th. The plan moving forward is to continue working with our families. Our goal is to help them get the documentation here so that we are we do have accurate information for every child in our school system so that we can best meet their needs. Um we are going to meet again next week so that we can look at those who have not submitted or do not have complete submissions um to consider for withdrawal and we'll notify those families before fall break. Do you have any questions? >> I just want to say thank you. I know that that was a big priority at this board. And I know it takes a lot of
023manh hours and a lot of tedious um work, but we want to make sure we're being accountable to the kids and getting what they need and to the taxpayers and making sure we understand where the children live. So, I just want to thank you and your team. I know that this has been a big endeavor and and we thank y'all for doing that. Well, you know, they say teamwork makes the dream work. Thank you. >> Thank you so much, Sher. Next, we have new business and action items for the board to consider. Um, first being an update for board policy IB, charter schools. This has been shared for our review. Um, the board will review the recommendate recommended changes and be prepared to vote on this proposal update at the November meeting. Um, next we
024have board policy EDC, transportation safety, presented for approval this evening. Um, after reviewing the proposed changes, do I have a motion to approve the updated policy as presented to us? Do I have a second? >> I second. >> Any discussion? With no discussion, those in favor, please signify by saying I. I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously. Our superintendent is re is recommending the approval of a new bus driver salary schedule to ensure that our driver's comp compensation is competitive with surrounding areas. As a result of creating this new SC salary schedule, the classified salary schedule and the events support salary schedule has also been updated. The board has reviewed the proposed changes and will take action on them all together as one consent agenda item. The salary schedule presented for the board's
025approval are the bus driver salary schedule, the classified salary schedule, and the events support salary schedule. Do I have a motion to approve the updated salary schedules as presented? >> Do I have a second? >> Any Okay, so Maggie Monell is abstaining from the vote. So our first was Amber McKibben. Second was Sabrina. We have Maggie abstaining. Any other discussion? All right. All those in favor, please signify by saying I. I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously except for Maggie Monell who stayed. All right. We have two overnight trips presented for approval. Both are for varsity each year to attend region and state competitions. We will take action on these on these together as one consent agenda item. Do I have a motion to approve the overnight trips as presented? >> Do I
026have a second? >> I second. >> Any discussion? With no discussion, those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously. Next, we have the following personnel recommendations from our superintendent. For classified staff, we have Jacqueline Lynch, transportation specialist. Chad Magguire, part-time bus driver, activity driver, Mary Tyler, bus driver, and for substitute teacher, Chastity Sellers, do I have a motion to approve these recommendations from our superintendent? Do I have a second? Any discussion? With no discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously. Next, we have the following lay coach recommendations from our superintendent, Garrick Knap, assistant coach, SVMS baseball, and Eric Taylor, assistant coach, SVMS girls basketball. Do I have a motion to approve these recommendations from our superintendent?
027>> Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? With no discussion, those in favor, please signify by saying I. Anyone opposed? Like sign. Motion carries unanimously. Next, we have the following overnight chaper recommendations from our superintendent, Lindsay Dus and Shelley Osman. Do you have a motion to approve these recommendations from our superintendent? >> Do I have a second? >> I second. >> Any discussion? With no discussion, those in favor, please signify by saying I. I. >> Anyone opposed? Lank time. Motion carries unanimously. Do I have a motion to adjourn tonight's meeting? Do I have a second? I second. >> All those in favor, please signify by saying I. >> Anyone opposed like sign? Motion carries unanimously and meeting. Thank you.