001Welcome this evening to the Canon County Board of Education's December 11th meeting. We're going to go ahead and get started. First tonight is public comment. No one had signed up tonight. I'd like to remind the public that you hit three minutes per individual on comments that are pertaining to current agenda items only. Signup sheet is available 15 minutes prior to the workshop. Next on the list tonight is the good citizenship award. And then we'll have the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. Miss Julie Good. Good evening. And this evening would like to uh recognize some of our students from our schools starting with our elementary school. And this month we have a third grader, Landon, who is an exceptional student who truly embodies the spirit of CCES. He is always giving his all
002and never backs down from a challenge, approaching each task with determination and a positive attitude. Landon consistently sets the example for his peers, demonstrating how to conduct himself respectfully in both the classroom and hallways. We are proud to recognize Landon as our December student of the month and celebrate the leadership and integrity he shows every day. [applause] >> The next student we'd like to recognize is Ky Reid from Canon South. Katie is always on task and so helpful to everyone around her. She has grown so much and continues to shine brighter every day. Miss Casy says, "Congratulations. [applause] And lastly this evening that of students that are here is [clears throat] a student from Canon County High School, Maddox Nicholson, who um teachers report that is a great student, but most importantly they report he
003is a great uh person with great character. He is described as kind, respectful, helpful, and joyous. We are proud of Maddox and grateful for his contributions to Canon County High School. [applause] We do have two recipients who are unable to be here. From uh Canon [clears throat] North uh Caleb Le Leon and from the middle school, Maddie Todd, [applause] >> ready for a picture? Just go over here. 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. >> Please stand for a moment of silence. >> Thank you. [applause] this evening. We have uh several that we'd like to honor for our employee spotlights from each of our schools. Uh so if you would as I call your
004name, please come on up and stand um up here and then we'll share some kind words. uh from at the elementary school, Miss Brienne Hail, [applause] Miss Kim Nichols from Canon North, [applause] Miss Brady Mason from Canon South, [applause] Miss Britney Alexander from Canon County Middle, and then from the high school, Miss Joyce Taylor, Miss Leanne Parker, and Miss Katie Melton. >> [applause] >> So, Miss uh Julie Hackne shares about her employee spotlight. Miss Brienne Hail says that she is the dedicated bookkeeper who seamlessly supports both CCEES and CCMS. Brienne is truly the busiest person in our schools, yet she approaches every task with calmness, grace, and an unwavering positive attitude. She keeps us all organized and on track and operating smoothly, often going far beyond her call of duty to ensure our staff and
005students have what they need. We are incredibly grateful for her commitment to and her professionalism and the heart she brings to our school community. Congratulations, Miss [applause] Canon North Spotlight is Miss Kim Nichols. She is truly an unsung hero. Miss Amanda says she has a hand in the education and progress of many students. She goes above and beyond not to only educate our students but also parents and teachers. >> [applause] >> And from Canon South, Miss Brady Mason. Miss Cosy says, "Thank you for bringing so much energy and creativity to your classroom. Your labs and interesting activities you plan make learning exciting. Your students are so lucky to have a teacher who brings lessons to life." [applause] And from Canon County High School, [clears throat] Miss Joyce Taylor, Miss Leanne Parker, and Miss Katie Mountain
006are a vital part of our school community. They welcome visitors, help students, adjust schedules, track loads of paperwork, manage our accounts, and make sure that things get where they need to be. These ladies often interact with the students as much as their teachers do, and set a great atmosphere in our office. They are also quick to help out and fill in as needed. Our school would not run without these three ladies and we are so appreciative of them and their hard work. [applause] >> Princess Yeah, you're fine. >> [applause] >> Miss Julie, when you're ready, please call the roll. Miss Jessica Curtis >> here. >> Mr. Derek Mullins >> here. >> Miss Courtney ODM here. Miss Altha Thomas >> here. Mrs. Rebecca Tal here. All here. You have a quorum. [clears throat] >> First on
007the agenda tonight is to approve the December 11th, 2025 agenda of the Canon County Board of Education. >> Make a motion we approve. >> I'll second. >> Any discussion? Miss Julie, please call the role. A motion was made by Miss Thomas, a seconded by Miss Curtis to approve the December 11th, 2025 agenda for the Canon County Board of Education. Miss Curtis, >> I. >> Mr. Mullins, >> I. >> Miss Odum, >> I. >> Miss Thomas, >> I. >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number two tonight is the consent agenda that we went over at the workshop um Tuesday night. I'll make a motion we approve the consent agenda. >> I'll second it. >> Any discussion? Miss Julie, please call a roll. >> A motion was made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by
008Miss ODM to approve the consent agenda items uh of the minutes of the November 13th, 2025 regular meeting of the Canon County Board of Education and B to approve overnight and out of state trips, trip number 4994 CCMS to uh the National High School Cheerleading in Orlando, Florida competition in January and uh January 28th through February 2nd of 2026. Miss Curtis, >> I >> Mr. Mullins, >> I >> Miss ODM >> I, >> Miss Thomas, >> I, >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number three was the financial report that was covered at the workshop Tuesday night. Number four is the supervisor's report. That's also covered at the workshop on Tuesday nights. Number five tonight is to approve budget meeting dates. like to make a motion we um add the following dates
009for budget meetings. Uh February 19th, March 24th, and April 13th. These will be at the uh Kenny County uh >> board room, >> boardroom, committee room items. >> I'll second. Any discussion? Miss Julie, please call the role. >> Miss, a motion was made by Miss Tal, second in by Mr. Mullins to approve the budget meeting dates as follows. February 19th, 2026, March 24th, 2026, and April 13, 2026 at 6:00 to be held at the U >> items, >> Addison Community Building room. [laughter] Miss Curtis, >> I >> Mr. Wins. >> Hi, >> Miss Odum. >> Hi, >> Miss Thomas. >> I >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number six is that approve the bid for the pest control services. I'll make a motion that we rerun this for two weeks to
010try to get more applicants. >> I'll second it. >> Or more bids. Any discussion on that? Miss Julie, please call a roll. >> A motion was made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Miss Thomas to uh approve the reopening of the bid for pest control services. Miss Curtis, >> I. >> Mr. Mullins, >> I. >> Miss Odum, >> I. >> Miss Thomas, >> I. >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number seven is to approve to apply for the cops cops grant that Mr. Mford explained to us Tuesday night. I'll make a motion we approve to apply. >> I'll second it. >> Any discussion? >> Miss Julie, please call the role. >> A motion was made by Mr. Mullins, seconded by Miss Thomas to approve Mr. Medford uh to apply for the cops
011grant. Miss Curtis, >> I. >> Mr. Mullins, >> I. >> Miss Odum, >> I. >> Miss Thomas, >> I. >> Miss Tal, >> I. >> All in favor? Number eight is to request additional addition of outdoor classrooms at the Canon County Middle School and Canon County High School. >> I'd like a m motion we table this until we get a little bit more information um as in plans um the okay at the high school from the um fire marshall um due due to codes and everything because of the egress and everything. and the middle school also until we because the the locations um and where they were saying we need to make sure they are feasible before we go further. >> I'll second that. Any discussion on that? >> It was my understanding that this
012was just to allow them to start getting bids and >> to put together. Isn't that correct? So that's what >> could we go ahead and let them get bids and because there were several different options of where they could put things um and then at that point we can have that time to look at the >> codes locations u wires so that we're not tableabling it because that money does run out at some point we don't want to push it so far to where we aren't able to get anything >> and that's a correct understanding right Mr. Nichols and Mr. Brandon Crackus. Thank you. >> See, I was under the impression we was ready to build it. >> Pretty much it was okay to >> the way Miss Kenny the way I understood it, I
013understood it totally opposite. >> I I reached out to get more information today from her and and asked um you know, was this the pictures that we looked at um on Tuesday night if those there were several different options. Um, and she said that was just a mockup that this was just to approve uh her starting the the work to get bids in place. Uh, because we talked um shade in the >> high school or potentially a hard top. [clears throat] >> So, the going forward to to my understanding wasn't going to make us go one way or the other. It was just to open up the possibility to get bids with the amount of money that they already have. And part of that would be um making sure that codes, lines, stuff like that
014would be >> and there were two different locations here at the at the middle school that it could potentially be in. So I mean ne neither one it's not going to be in both. So it would have to be discussed after she gets some quotes on different sizes. But I just don't want to see this money run out. >> I I miss I I took it I took it as Mr. Mal did and I apologize. I miss right >> I took that as we was ready to get it and go. I mean >> yeah I mean I think this is a >> great thing >> great wonderful idea. Don't get me wrong on that part. I would just want to make sure we were >> doing things correctly so that way we don't come back
015and fight us on the >> Yeah. on the back. >> No, I agree [laughter] and that's why I asked about the two different locations and you know I mean I don't know dumping down but we have other things to discuss that is going to also have to be thought about with these locations. So but this would just open up the bid, right? Or do we just need to word it that way to open up the bid? The motion needs to be switched. >> Yes, to open up the bid. So, I will >> descend my >> rescend your >> resend my second. >> Okay. >> And then make a motion to approve to bid out. >> Okay, I'll second that. And sorry for the [laughter] like I said, I think this is a wonderful thing. I
016think actually all schools need it >> and for all students to be >> able to access it. Okay, >> you're ready. [laughter] Go ahead. >> Okay. >> Sorry. >> That's okay. Uh, a motion was made by Miss Trmell and seconded by Miss Thomas to approve the bidding out for the additions of the outdoor classrooms at CCMS and CCHS. Is that how you correct? Is that how you all want it would like it worded? Okay. >> Miss Curtis, >> I >> Mr. Mullins. >> Hi, >> Miss Odum. >> I >> Miss Thomas >> I >> Miss TL >> I. >> All in favor? Number nine is to discuss the middle school and Ben did say that he would label it as a study session is what he would call it. I make a motion that we
017have that study session on the evening of Monday, January uh 26 in order to um organize and discuss how we can move forward and trying to come up with ideas. Uh no votes will be cast at this. >> That's why he suggested a study session. >> Yeah. And I look forward to talking with you guys about it. at the same >> at the same Adams >> at Adams. Yeah. >> At six o'clock. >> Thank you, Jessica. >> I'll second. Do we have any discussion on that? >> Miss Julie, please call a roll. >> A motion was made by Miss Thomas, seconded by Mr. Mullins to approve a study session on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6 [laughter] uh as a meeting to discuss uh planning for the future of for Canon County Middle Schools. And
018this will take place at the Adam Center uh meeting room. >> Is that correct how you want it? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Miss Curtis, >> I >> Mr. Mullins, >> I >> Miss Odum, >> I. Miss Thomas. >> I. >> Miss Tal. >> I. >> All in favor? >> Number 10 is director's comments. Miss Julie. >> First, I would like to um recognize that our student uh Representative Miss Maggie Jenkins is not here this evening because she uh is at a callback audition for uh Jo Juni B. Jones. So, we wish her the best of luck this evening. Uh, next I'd like to congratulate all of the beta participants, sponsors, and winners. Canon County was well represented and everyone did an amazing job and we're so very proud of all that's involved. Congratulations to our
019principal of the year, Miss Angela CSI, and to um who is the principal at Canon South. And Miss CSy is an amazing leader who works hard each and every day to continue moving Canon County uh South forward. She's she has created a wonderful culture for not only learning but growing for our students in every aspect. Congratulations to our supervisor of the year, Miss Melanie Sisum, who is our facilities and maintenance supervisor. Miss Melanie works tirelessly, sometimes before anyone else arrives at any building late at night, weekends, and breaks while others are at home to make sure our campuses are up and running. So, a thank you to those ladies and a congratulations. I'd like to uh personally extend warmest wishes to everyone to have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. And I
020hope all of our faculty and staff uh take this time to enjoy their families with the busyiness of the season to also be sure to take some time to relax yourselves. And just a reminder that January 5th is a professional development day for staff and faculty. Students will return on January 6th. And merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing everybody in January. Thank you, Miss Julie. Number 11 tonight is chairman's comments. I'd just like to thank each and every one of y'all for y'all's time and giving it to this school board and taking away from your families as you teachers [clears throat] and principles. We appreciate all y'all. Hope you all have a merry Christmas and happy new year's come ready for the last 18 weeks of school. [laughter] That's all I have. Number
02112 is to adjourn. >> I make a motion to adjurnn. I'll second. All in favor say I. I. >> Any oppose?