[ May 11, 2023 ] AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Agenda
V. Recognitions
A. Pickens County School District 2023-24 Teachers of the Year - Destini Shope, Director of RTI & Assessment
B. 2022-2023 Athletic Recognitions
1. Pickens Junior High School - Kanyon Petti, Assistant Principal
2. Pickens High School - Chris Williams, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
C. American Red Cross Georgia HOSA Chapter of the Year Award - Leslie Zuidema, PHS Healthcare Science
D. Recognition of Food Service Managers - Beth Thompson, Director of School Nutrition
E. 2023 Leadership Academy - Chris Parker, Director of Human Resources
F. Dr. Chad Flatt Named National Distinguished Principal - Georgia Middle School Principal Organization - Destini Shope, Director of RTI & Assessment
G. Pickens County School District 2023 Retirees - Destini Shope, Director of RTI & Assessment
VI. Superintendent Reports
A. Financial Update - Amanda Propes, Assistant Finance Director
B. Operations and Construction Update - Chris Wallace, Chief Operations Officer
C. Curriculum and Instruction Update - Carolyn Wilkins, Director of Curriculum
VII. Action Items
A. Approval of Personnel
B. Approval of 2023-2024 Start & Stop Times
The Board of Education voted to change school times for 23-24 as follows:
Pickens High School - 7:45-2:15
Pickens Jr. High School - 7:45-2:15
Jasper Middle School - 8:30-3:00
Harmony Elementary - 8:30-3:00
Hill City Elementary - 8:30-3:00
Tate Elementary - 8:30-3:00
VIII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Financial Reports
B. Approval of MOU with Piedmont University College of Education
C. Approval of Out-of-State / Overnight Field Trip for PHS Baseball Team
D. Approval of Waste Management for 2023-24 Garbage Services
E. Approval of Arrow Exterminators, Inc for Exterminating & Pest Control Services for 2023-24
F. Approval of Seasonal Designs Landscaping for 2023-24 Lawn Maintenance
G. Approval of Funding for Additional 4-H Extension Agent
H. Approval of Minutes
I. Approval of Surplus
IX. Public Participation
X. Board Comments
XI. Adjourn
