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Minutes – August 9, 2005 Board Meeting

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WALTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – BOARD MEETING

AUGUST 9, 2005 5:00 P.M.

The Walton County Board of Education met on August 9, 2005 at 3:45 P.M. Members present were: Bill Inabinet, Chairman Kirklyn Dixon Mark Banks Coleman Landers James Burrow John Seigler Andy Camp Superintendent Lull and Board Attorney Terrell Benton were present. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Inabinet. Executive Session *A motion was made by Andy Camp, seconded by Coleman Landers, to go into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition, student matters, legal issues, and personnel. The Board voted 7-0 to approve the motion.

EXECUTIVE SESSION The Walton County Board of Education met in Executive Session on August 9, 2005. Members present were: Bill Inabinet, Chairman Kirklyn Dixon Mark Banks Coleman Landers James Burrow John Seigler Andy Camp Superintendent Lull and Board Attorney Terrell Benton were present. John Robinson, Michael C. Daniel, Wrynn Carson, Chris Croley, Kathy Croley, Carrin Meadows, Ginger Godfree, Tracy Brooks, Angie Myers, and Randy Bradberry were in attendance. Out of Executive Session *A motion was made by Coleman Landers, seconded by James Burrow, to go out of Executive Session. The Board voted 7-0 to approve the motion.

REGULAR SESSION The Walton County Board of Education met in Regular Session on August 9, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. Members present were: Bill Inabinet, Chairman Kirklyn Dixon Mark Banks Coleman Landers James Burrow John Seigler Andy Camp


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Superintendent Lull and Board Attorney Terrell Benton were present. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Inabinet at 5:40 P.M. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance James Burrow gave the Invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Proposed Agenda Superintendent Lull requested 1) moving Superintendent’s Report before Visitor Comments; 2) the addition of 6.01 Personnel Matter under Appeals/Complaints; 3) the addition of Monroe Elementary School Project Budget as 7.01 under Board Consent Agenda but having a separate vote from the remaining items on the Board Consent Agenda; and the addition of Policy JBD as 7.02 under Board Consent Agenda, also having a separate vote from the remaining items on the Board Consent Agenda. Items previously on the Board Consent Agenda to be re-numbered in consecutive order following the two additions. *A motion was made by Coleman Landers, seconded by Kirklyn Dixon, to approve the agenda as amended. The Board voted 7-0 to approve the motion. Grade 5 Writing Assessment Superintendent Lull presented certificates to the following students in honor of receiving the highest scores within the “Extending” stage, which is the top evaluation stage, on the Georgia Grade 5 Writing Assessment administered in January 2005:

STUDENT SCHOOL TEACHER Brittany Lynch ARES Pamela Arnold Sophia Matonak ARES Pamela Arnold Brittany Deems ARES Melissa Allen Samuel Jones ARES Melissa Allen Joseph Kekoolan ARES Tommy Thrailkill Beverly Thompson LES Nancy Elliott Kristin Devore LES Iris Fraser Nicolas Mason LES Iris Fraser Anna Henderson LES Chris Digby Allen Cofer LES Joy Bryan Gracie Ham LES Joy Bryan Chandler Herring LES Joy Bryan Mary Atkins LES Jennifer Ford Stephanie Jones LES Jennifer Ford Emely Sandres LES Jennifer Ford Eric Wise LES Jennifer Ford Caitlyn Martin LES Jennifer Nelson Victoria Howell WGES Johanna Diekman Florea Throneberry WGES Johanna Diekman Erica Cline WGES Thrita Sims Cadyn Spruell WGES Thrita Sims Shelby Myers YES Lewissa Singleton Ashleigh Padgett YES Lewissa Singleton Clinton Rutedge YES Lewissa Singleton Megan VanLuven YES Lewissa Singleton


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Destiny Helms YES Geanne Bowdoin Andrew Smalley YES Geanne Bowdoin Kevin Clotfelter YES Rachel Darracq Carolyn Cown YES Rachel Darracq Walker Forrester YES Rachel Darracq Dorianne Kaboya YES Rachel Darracq Taylor Czerno YES Richard Montgomery Victoria Adams WPES Virginia Bastle Michelle Askew WPES Virginia Bastle Pierce Dawson WPES Virginia Bastle Meagan Jones WPES Virginia Bastle Jade Williams WPES Virginia Bastle Shakera Etchison WPES Melody Bowers Kaley Fambrough WPES Melody Bowers Jessica Pearce WPES Melody Bowers Louise Vining WPES Terry Sims Noah Herring WPES Rhonda Wommack

Superintendent’s Report Superintendent Lull gave a brief report on the following items: Ø The redistricting process has been put on hold due to talks in the Graves vs. The Walton County Board of

Education law suit dating back to 1968. Ø With the approval of the FY06 budget, the Superintendent has recommended $1,000,000.00 from the mid-

year adjustment to be placed into reserves. Ø After a recent meeting with Richard Beard from the State Department, Walton County Public Schools is

entitled to additional state entitlement funds possibly in the amount of $7,000,000 - $8,000,000. Application has been made for the funds and, if approved, could be used for the new Monroe Elementary School, thus freeing up ELOST funds for other projects.

Ø Walton County Public Schools has been approved for partnership with Fort Valley State University. Ø Current enrollment stands at 11,819 students with 11,516 in attendance to date.

Visitor Comments The following visitors were in attendance: Brittany Lynch, Alli Lynch, Bridget Lynch, Kristin Devore, Anne O’Shields, Julie Devore, Judy Owens, Owen Dawson, Carla Gamble, James Owens, Will Helms, Kim Helms, Emily Helms, Destiny Helms, John Throneberry, Florea Throneberry, Carol Walker Throneberry, Kaly Fambrough, Jessica Pearce, Debra Pearce, Jillian Pearce, Betty Odum, Gloria Jones, Price Jones, Sam Jones, Brittany Jones, Katie Jones, Maris Forrester, Walker Forrester, Zach Mason, Chuck Mason, Jo Mason, Garrett Mason, Tracey Wise, Savannah Wise, Nicole Padgett, Jennifer Padgett, Abby Padgett, Amy Rutledge, Ronda Rutledge, Clint Rutledge, Scott Rutledge, David Burn, Jennifer Jones, Brad Jones, Carolyn Fralick, Wesley Spruell, Mary Ellen Spruell, Kaitlynne McCord, Jamie McCord, Michael Fralick, Katie Jones, Sidney Neil Moon, Jr., Tammy Moon, Megan VanLuven, Dorianne Kaboya, Jocelyne Kaboya, Carole Kaboya, Gisele Kaboya, Mary Mwambay, Kelly Hadaway, Taylor Czerno, Ginger Godfree, Tracy Brooks, Donna Bishop, Shannon LaChappelle, Dawn Spruill, Nancy Strawbridge, Rusty Linder, Bill George, Cindy Callaway, Zeester Swint, Kevin Madsen, Melissa Madsen, Robbie Schwartz, Jackie Matonak, Steve Matonak, Sr. Sophia Matonak, Anna Henderson, Alec Henderson, Lavon Henderson, Janine Martin, Caitlyn Martin, Allie Jones, Aaron Jones, Laura Jones, Steve Jones, Barbie Peeples-Golden, Kim Flemming, Kim Taylor, Christy Cherry, Joseph Kekoolani, Rene Kekoolani, Jenne Kekoolani, Henry Kekoolani, Nick Mason, Cody Wise, Chandler Herring, Kelly Herring, Kendall Herring, Anna Cofer, Kelley Cofer, Allen Cofer, Shane Cofer, Jon Herring, Ian Herring, Noah Herring, Jennifer Herring, Chunda Etchison, Randy Bradberry, Bob Allen, Mike Clotfelter, Kathi Clotfelter, Kristi Clotfelter, Kevin Clotfelter, Scott Spratlin, Monica Spratlin, Emerson Hendrix, Andy Fambrough, Melissa Fambrough, Leslie Roberts, Kelly Moody, Allison Graham, Scarlett Vansant, Christy Ellerbee, Melissa Barber, Ken Owens, Linda Smalley, Phil Smalley, Andrew Smalley, Bill Henderson, Kathy Henderson, Sherry Cown, Carolyn Cown, Melissa Atkins, Mary Atkins, Pierce Dawson, Meagan Favor,


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Victoria Adams, Michelle Askew, Stephanie Askew, Jeffrey Askew, Christina Askew, Olivia Vining, Vickie Vining, Denise Bastle, Marie Preston, and Kathy Ellington. Board members heard comments and concerns from Ken Owens, Kim Taylor, and Monica Spratlin regarding the redistricting process.

MONITOR BOARD PERFORMANCE Ends-BBC.2 Academic Performance John Seigler presented and reviewed the following approved Ends policy: Policy Level:

BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICY Descriptor Code:

BBC.2 Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Effective Date: February 8, 2005

The Walton County Public schools will create a learning environment in which all students are expected to succeed. This will be accomplished by: 2.1 Providing support for professional growth of our teachers and district staff to increase their knowledge and

skills that will lead to improved student performance. 2.2 Providing effective additional instructional programs for students at all levels. 2.3 Providing opportunities for all students to excel in a diverse curriculum. 2.4 Increasing student access to post-secondary education and work-force opportunities. 2.5 Creating a culture that will enhance student opportunities for scholarships. Limitations-BBD.2 Academic Performance Superintendent Lull presented and reviewed the following approved Executive Limitations policy: Policy Level:

BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICY Descriptor Code:

BBD.2 Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Effective Date: February 8, 2005

The Superintendent shall ensure that the district’s program of instruction achieves the Board’s Ends Policies for individual student learning. Accordingly, the Superintendent shall not fail to:

1. Ensure an instructional program that meets the needs of all students.

2. Ensure input from all stakeholders for program development and decisions.

3. Ensure opportunities for students to develop talents and interests beyond the core curriculum.

4. Ensure opportunities for innovative or experimental programs.

5. Ensure regular and ongoing evaluation of instructional programs and practices that will result in improved student performance.


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APPEALS/COMPLAINTS Personnel Matter Superintendent Lull recommended upholding a prior decision regarding the removal of an item from a personnel file. *A motion was made by James Burrow, seconded by Coleman Landers, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation. The Board voted 5-2 to approve the motion with Mark Banks and Andy Camp opposing.

BOARD CONSENT AGENDA New Monroe Elementary School Project Budget Superintendent Lull recommended the approval of $14,470,875.00 as the total project budget for the new Monroe Elementary School. *A motion was made by Coleman Landers, seconded by Kirklyn Dixon, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation. The Board voted 7-0 to approve the motion. Kirklyn Dixon left the meeting at 6:30 P.M. Policy JBD – Absences, Excuses, Checkouts and Tardies Superintendent Lull recommended taking revised Policy JBD off the table. *A motion was made by James Burrow, seconded by Andy Camp, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation. The Board voted 6-0 to approve the motion. Superintendent Lull recommended amending revised Policy JBD to add a letter (g.) with the following wording: “prior permission of principal and consent of parent or legal guardian. (It is the responsibility of the student to secure and make up all work for this type of absence, not the teacher.)” *A motion was made by Andy Camp, seconded by James Burrow, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation. The Board voted 5-0-1 to approve the motion with Mark Banks abstaining. Superintendent Lull recommended approving the amended revised Policy JBD. *A motion was made by Coleman Landers, seconded by Andy Camp, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation. The Board voted 5-0-1 to approve the motion with Mark Banks abstaining. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: JBD

Rescinds Code

Descriptor Term:

ABSENCES, EXCUSES, CHECKOUTS AND TARDIES Effective Date:

August 9, 2005 A student shall not be absent from school or from any class or other required school hours except for illness or other providential cause, unless with written permission of the teacher, principal, or their duly authorized school


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official. No student or employee shall encourage, urge or counsel other students to violate this policy. As permitted under state law and State Board of Education policies, pupils may be excused for the following reasons:

a. personal illness and when attendance in school would endanger their health or the health of others;

b. serious illness or death in their immediate family which necessitates absence from school;

c. mandated order of governmental agencies, including pre-induction physical examinations for service in the armed forces, or by court order;

d. celebration of religious holidays;

e. conditions which render attendance impossible or hazardous to their health or safety;

f. voter registration or voting, for a period not to exceed one day; and

g. prior permission of principal and consent of parent or legal guardian. (It is the responsibility of

the student to secure and make up all work for this type of absence, not the teacher.) For perfect attendance purposes, students serving as pages of the Georgia General Assembly shall be counted present on the days missed for this purpose. In addition, students who are present for at least one-half of the instructional day shall be counted present. Excuses for absences shall be furnished in writing within three school days of return to school, shall be signed by the student’s parent or guardian and shall specifically state the reasons for the absence. The school system will receive any excuses after that period, but will not change the absences to excused. All excuses will be evaluated by the principal or a designee to determine if the absence is excused or unexcused. The principal has the authority to require additional proof of the legitimacy of the excuse. For example, the principal may require a doctor’s statement justifying the absence of the student, and may require proof that the child’s condition rendered the child incapable of attending school. Students shall be permitted to make up work when absences are excused. Absences due to out of school suspension shall be unexcused. Students may make up final exams missed due to unexcused absences with prior permission of the school principal, but other types of work missed due to unexcused absences may not be made up. Make up work for a one day’s absence must be turned in within two days of returning to school. Make-up work for longer absences must be completed within five (5) school days of the student’s return to school, unless the school principal or his or her designee allows the student additional time to complete such make-up work. A student in grades 9 – 12 who has ten (10) unexcused absences in any class shall not receive credit for that class. The board determines that an essential instructional objective for each class is that students learn the importance of regular and timely attendance at school. The board believes that students must acquire the skill of regular attendance so that students are prepared for post-secondary education or the workplace after school.

A student who has excessive tardies to school and/or to class shall receive disciplinary action

according to the Student Code of Conduct. The principal has the authority to require additional proof of the legitimacy of excessive requests for

early checkouts.

Students with excessive tardies and/or early checkouts may be referred to the school social worker for educational neglect. Approval of Minutes – July 18, 2005 Superintendent Lull recommended approving July 18 minutes as written.


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Approval of Minutes – July 19, 2005 Superintendent Lull recommended approving July 19 minutes as written. Approval of Minutes – August 2, 2005 Superintendent Lull recommended approving August 2 minutes as written. FY 2006 General Operating Budget and CY 2005 Millage Rate Superintendent Lull recommended approval of the FY 2006 General Operating Budget in the amount of $79,213,691.00, plus any encumbrances carried over and funded from the FY 2005 budget. Additionally, Superintendent Lull recommended approving the CY 2005 millage rate of 17.24 for Maintenance & Operations and 1.60 for Debt Service for a total millage rate of 18.84. Board of Education Policies ICA, IDA, IDCA, IED, IFA/KNBA, IKDC Superintendent Lull recommended the approval of revised Policies ICA, IDA, IDCA, IED, IFA/KNBA, and IKDC. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: ICA

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: CURRICULUM RESOURCES: APPROVAL OF

MATERIALS

Effective Date: August 9, 2005

The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction or his or her designee must approve printed materials or other media, including computer programs, videos, and other electronic materials, which have not been previously approved in accordance with Board policy or School District regulations before such materials are used in the classroom. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: IDA

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: BASIC PROGRAM


The Walton County Board of Education shall establish and enforce the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and Quality Core Curriculum (QCC) including rules and regulations as required by the State Board of Education.

The Board of Education endorses the inclusion of career education goals, objectives, and activities into the instructional program for grades K-12. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: IDCA

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER

SCHOOL PROGRAM

Effective Date:

August 9, 2005

The Walton County Board of Education may provide a summer program as a continuation of the program operated during the regular school year if minimum standards established by the State Board of Education are met. The following shall apply to the summer program:


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1. The program shall be offered between the Spring and Fall Semesters. 2. The program shall be self supporting from funds paid by participating students. Any exception

must have prior approval of the Board of Education. 3. Qualifications for personnel shall be the same as regular school year. 4. Salaries shall be determined on the salary schedule for the regular school year for the number of

days worked. 5. No teacher shall teach more than two courses in one subject area, or one course each in two

subject areas. Exception must be approved by the Superintendent or designee. 6. Instructional materials, libraries, and lab facilities shall be the same as during the regular school

year. 7. The school district shall handle all funds involved in summer programs. 8. A written statement of rules governing summer school shall be given each student and his or her

parent/guardian at registration. 9. Students will receive a written syllabus for each course with grading procedures and objectives

stated. 10. Progress reports will be mailed to parents/guardians mid-term, and report cards will be mailed at

the end of the summer school program. 11. The maximum amount of credit that may be earned by any student shall be one (1) Unit,

representing 120 hours of instruction, or if approved by the Superintendent or his or her designee, an equivalent credit under 4 x 4 semesterized block.

Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: IED

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: UNINTERRUPTED

INSTRUCTIONAL TIME

Effective Date:

August 9, 2005

The Board of Education recognizes the value of supervised noninstructional activities as part of the total school program. When properly supervised and kept in perspective, such activities can give students opportunities for experiences not possible in classroom activities. However, it is the policy of the Georgia Board of Education that the maximum amount of time possible be spent by students in uninterrupted instructional time. The Walton County Board of Education concurs with that policy and it is our intent to limit the amount of time that noninstructional activities take students away from school during school hours or instructional time. School-sponsored noninstructional activity is defined as a function during the school day that is held under the auspices or sponsorship of a school or school system. This policy is to be applied in such areas as scheduling interscholastic contests, meetings, and trips involving school organizations and in-school activities away from the classroom such as club meetings, work on newspapers and yearbooks, initiations, etc. Field trips are deemed to be noninstructional when the activities do not relate directly to state approved course objectives. Instructional activity is defined as time spent on instruction provided or coordinated by a certified teacher or substitute teacher, which relates directly to the course content defined in the school system's curriculum guides. Testing, counseling (including parent-teacher conferences), and health screening are deemed to be instructional activities. Each student enrolled in grades 9-12 shall be scheduled for a full class load each day except (1) fifth year seniors


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enrolled for the purpose of earning sufficient Units of credit to graduate, (2) students exempted by a local board-approved hardship waiver, or (3) students participating in joint enrollment or other postsecondary options as provided in State Board of Education rules and local board policy. No one class period may be missed by a student for more than ten (10) times during the 180 day school year. School Principals are required to:

1. Approve all student absences from class for noninstructional activities; 2. Keep accurate records of classes that do not meet the required number of minutes, hours, or days; 3. Document student absences because of noninstructional school sponsored events; and 4. Meet other requirements concerning school attendance and absences contained in State Board of Education

rules and Walton County Board of Education policy.

School principals may run a special schedule taking time off each class period for school sponsored noninstructional activities providing the following criteria are met:

1. Every class meets during the day; and 2. Discretion is used by the principal in using such a schedule.

The Superintendent will observe the following rules and procedures for the evaluation and approval of individual student absences beyond the maximum ten days for noninstructional activity.

1. A written request for absence shall be submitted by the student through the school principal to the Superintendent of Schools or his or her designee 30 days in advance of the anticipated date(s) of absence. Under emergency circumstances, the Superintendent may waive the 30 day requirement.

2. The student request will contain the dates of the anticipated absence, background information explaining the reasons for the first ten days of absences due to school sponsored noninstructional activities, and a rationale to support approval of additional days, including an explanation of how such additional activities away from class will be academically and instructionally beneficial to the student.

3. The school principal will verify the reasons for the ten allowable absences and provide a recommendation for approval or disapproval of the request for additional absences.

4. The Superintendent will evaluate the student's request and the principal's recommendation. 5. The decision of the Superintendent, the student's name, and the noninstructional activity for which the

absences will be taken will be reflected in the official Board minutes through the Superintendent’s Report. The student will be notified of the disposition of the request.

Applications for consideration will be on an individual student basis; exceptions will not be granted for entire groups, clubs, or teams of students. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: IFA/KNBA

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: PUBLIC COMPLAINTS ABOUT TEXTBOOK, LIBRARY OR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Effective Date:

August 9, 2005

The selection of instructional materials shall be guided by State Board regulations and any procedures implemented by the Superintendent. The Board of Education will adopt and approve a textbook adoption on an annual basis. This plan will include a list of courses which do not require textbooks.

In the event of a challenge to textbooks, media center materials, or other instructional materials, the following


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process will be followed:

1. The person challenging the material or requesting reconsideration shall be given a reconsideration form (available at each school) to be filled out. All challenges or requests for reconsideration must be made in writing on this form and must include a statement as to why the book or material in question is objectionable or educationally inappropriate. A copy of the completed form will be forwarded to the Director of Curriculum.

2. The school official receiving the challenge will explain how materials are selected and how the process of reconsideration is handled in the Walton County Public Schools.

3. The request for reconsideration will first be considered by the school level media committee. This committee shall examine the questioned material in view of the complaint and shall furnish the principal and complainant a written decision within fifteen working days. The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction will also receive a copy of the decision.

4. If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision to the system level media committee, he or she may do so by furnishing a letter to the principal within ten working days after the date he or she is furnished with the decision of the school level media committee. The system level media committee shall furnish the principal and complainant a written decision within fifteen working days of receiving the complaint. The Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction will also receive a copy of the decision.

5. If the complainant is not pleased with the system-wide committee's decision, the matter may be appealed to the Superintendent by furnishing a letter to the Superintendent within ten working days after the date he or she is furnished with the decision of the system level media committee. The Superintendent, with input from the system level media committee and complainant, shall render a final decision of the matter within 30 calendar days of receiving the complaint.

6. For the purposes of this policy, all appeals and decisions shall be deemed to have been furnished or served on the date of hand delivery or on the date of deposit in the U.S. Mail by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address found in the completed reconsideration form shall be used for all materials to be furnished to the complainant.

The Superintendent is authorized to implement appropriate rules and regulations to implement this policy. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: IKDC

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: SCHOOL CEREMONIES AND

OBSERVANCES: GRADUATION

Effective Date:

August 9, 2005 Attendance at all graduation practices is mandatory for all participants. Any senior who misses a graduation practice, or part thereof, will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. In extreme circumstances, a request for an exception may be made to the principal and appealed to the Superintendent, if necessary.

* Beginning with students entering ninth grade in the fall of 1997, students may not participate in

graduation exercises unless they have completed all requirements for graduation. The requirements are:

(1) The number of Units specified in the Program of Study selected by the student; and (2) Passing scores on each of the parts required at the time of enrollment in ninth grade (Mathematics, Science,

Social Studies, Language Arts, and Writing) of the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT). (3) Attendance requirements specified by the Walton County Board of Education. * Exceptional education students will be bound by their Individual Education Plan (IEP) in relation to meeting the requirements for graduation.


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Board of Education Policies JBC-1, JBCA, JBCCA, JGCCA/GANAA Superintendent Lull recommended the approval of Policy JBC-1 and revised Policies JBCA, JBCCA, and JGCCA/GANAA. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: JBC(1)

Rescinds Code

Descriptor Term:

HOMELESS STUDENTS Effective Date:

August 9, 2005 The Walton County Board of Education believes that all eligible children, including the homeless who reside within the school district are entitled to a free, appropriate public education in accordance with Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Section 103 (a) of the McKinney Act defines the term homeless as:

1. An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. 2. An individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is:

a. A supervised publicly operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations

(including) welfare hotels, congregate shelters, transitional housing for the mental ill. b. An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized. c. A public or private place not designed for ordinary use as a regular sleeping accommodation for

human beings. Section 103© excludes “any individual imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant to an Act of Congress or a State Law”. In order to avoid delays or denials for enrollment of homeless students in Walton County Public Schools, the following procedures will be utilized. Each homeless child will be provided services for which eligibility criteria are met including compensatory, disadvantage, handicapped, vocational, gifted/talented, school meal and other programs. Residency Requirements Homeless students must enroll in the Walton County Public Schools if they are presently living in the district. School administrators will consult with parent/guardian and or student and consider what is in the best interest of the student regarding enrollment (i.e., family plans, educational services, special programs, transportation, and length of stay in sheltering facility). Guardianship/Custody

a. If a homeless student arrives at school without a parent or legal guardian and wants to enroll, the school administrators can enroll the student and make every effort to contact the parent/guardian to complete the enrollment process. Documentation must be made of all written/verbal communication to the parent/guardian.

b. In exceptional cases where no parent or guardian can be located, the school administrators will contact the

Student Services Department. Immunization Records A homeless student and parent/guardian may want to enroll without a transcript/grade record, birth certificate, and/or immunization and health records.


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a. The school administrator must phone the former school to request the student’s records and discuss immunization information and tentative placement. They must then request a 30-day in state or a 90-day out-of-state extension certificate for immunization from the Superintendent/designee of the Walton County Public Schools

b. If the former school has no immunization records for the homeless student, the school administrators will

contact the health department in the county of the student’s former school. If there are no immunization records, an appointment must be made and follow-up provided by the school administrator at the Walton County Health Department to ensure that the student is immunized.

Transcripts/School Records

a. Homeless students often leave school without officially transferring or withdrawing from school. The school administrators will enroll the student and call the former school for transfer and/or withdrawal information.

b. When the homeless student leaves the Walton County Public Schools, school administrators will give

requested information by phone and forward records to the receiving school of the homeless student within 10 days of request.

Resolution of Disputes Any dispute in regard to providing a public education to a child designated as homeless shall be presented to the Superintendent or designee. If the matter is not resolved, the dispute shall be brought to the Walton County Board of Education. In the event the dispute can not be resolved locally, the parent/guardian may request a review of the dispute by the Georgia Department of Education who will address the issues in the dispute within 10 days from the receipt of a written request for resolution. Unresolved disputes may be assigned members of the Georgia Department of Education to make an on-site visit to further clarify and resolve the issue. All complaints must be resolved with 60 days or given an extension. The State Board of Education will review, hear, and rule on grievances from students or the Board or Education which has not been resolved by the Assistant Superintendent of Specialized Instructional Programs. The decision of the State Board is final. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: JBCA

Rescinds Code

Descriptor Term:

ADMISSION OF MINOR STUDENTS Effective Date:

August 9, 2005 ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE MINORS AS DEFINED BY Georgia law shall be admitted to the schools of this system only upon being enrolled by (1) a custodial parent of the student; (2) an adult who has been awarded legal custody of the student by any court in the state or in any other state; or (3) an adult with whom the student actually resides and who has been appointed by the probate or other court as the guardian of the child. An adult must enroll all students. The Principal of the school to which a student is seeking admission shall require from any adult who is not the parent of the student proof of legal custody or proof of guardianship. However, a student may not be enrolled by an adult acting in the place of the parent if the purpose of the student residing with such adult is to avoid attending school in his/her attendance zone, to avoid a suspension or expulsion imposed by another school district or to avoid pending disciplinary action in another school district. Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: JBCCA

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: STUDENT TRANSFERS



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School attendance zones shall be determined by the Board of Education. All students shall attend the elementary, middle or high school in the school zones in which their parents or guardian reside. Permission for a student to attend school outside the attendance zones will be granted only when the application has been signed by both principals and the superintendent for the following reasons:

1. Educational Program Need. The admitting school principal must verify that a program need exists.

2. Employee of Board of Education. Employees who work 20 hours or more per week may

take their child(ren) to the school’s attendance area in which they are employed. The child(ren) attend school in that attendance area as long as the employee is employed in that attendance area. The employee may not transfer the student during the school year except in cases where the employee is required by the Board of Education to be transferred. In which case, the employee may leave the child(ren) in the attendance area where the child is presently attending. The central office location defines the attendance area for central office staff.

3. Construction or Purchase of a New Home. If at any time during the year a family

purchases a new home or begins construction on a new home, the students, at the request of the parents, will be permitted to attend the school in the attendance zone in which the family plans to move if occupancy is expected to occur within ninety (90) days from the purchase or beginning date of construction of a residence. This also applies to students whose parents or guardians will be moving into Walton County within ninety (90) days. Parents making such a request must make application upon the appropriate form and provide to the school written, notarized documentation from the building contractor, realtor, seller or financial institution certifying the expected date of occupancy for the residence. Any transportation necessitated by a transfer under this paragraph shall be provided by the parents.

If an extension is needed to the ninety (90) day period, the parents are responsible for providing a new occupancy date. If a new date of occupancy is not provided, the student will be expected to return to his/her school of residence at the end of the grading period.

4. Diversity Transfer Program.

Eligibility. To enhance diversity, the school district may permit an African-American student to transfer to another school provided that the percentage of African-American students is greater at the school to which the student is assigned than it is at the school which the student seeks to transfer. Also, the school district may permit any other student to transfer to another school provided that the percentage of African-American students is less at the school to which the student is assigned than it is at the school to which the student seeks to transfer. Transportation. In order for a student to be accepted into the Diversity Transfer Program the parent must agree to provide transportation. Application. To participate in the Diversity Transfer Program, the student’s parent(s) must submit a Diversity Transfer Application Form to Student Services between February 1 and May 1 (dates to be adjusted annually as needed based on the board approved school calendar.) Applicants who qualify for priority consideration, as described below, must submit their applications by March 1 (date to be adjusted annually as needed based on the board approved school calendar.) Applicants will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis. School Selection. Students and their parents have the right to choose any school


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that qualifies as a receiving school for their race, based on space availability at the receiving school. These transfers are based on space-availability and at no time will portable housing be added to create space for students to transfer. Parents may list up to three choices on the Diversity Transfer Application Form. In some instances, school selection may be limited based on the school’s ability to provide appropriate services for the particular student. Priority Consideration. For schools with a limited number of placements available, first consideration for placement is given to siblings of students already enrolled in the requested school. For priority consideration, applications must be received by March 1st (date to be adjusted annually as needed based on the board approved school calendar.) Withdrawal from Program. Upon the parent’s written request, a student may withdraw from the Diversity Transfer Program and return to his/her home school at the end of any semester. The request should be submitted to Student Services. Removal from Program. Upon written request of an administrator, a student may be withdrawn from the Diversity Transfer Program and returned to his/her home school at the end of a semester for not maintaining regular attendance or for repeated disciplinary referrals.

If parents/guardians move to another attendance zone within Walton County School System after the school year has started, their child(ren) may remain at the current school for the remainder of the semester if the parents/guardian can provide transportation. At the beginning of the next semester, the student shall enroll in the school attendance area where his/her parents/guardians reside. It shall be the responsibility of the parents to notify the school of any changes in residency. Students whose parents/guardians move to Social Circle must withdraw immediately pursuant to the federal court order. Senior Privilege. Graduating seniors residing within the county limits may apply with Student Services to attend the high school where they completed eleventh grade without regard to zone restrictions. No students residing outside Walton County’s limits will be accepted on senior privilege. Athletic Participation. If a student transfers at the middle or high school level, he/she shall be ineligible to participate in competitive interscholastic activities for one calendar year. Any student who has been approved by the Board of Education to attend a school outside his/her parents/guardian’s attendance zone may continue to attend that school and the other “feeder schools” (i.e. middle and high school) within their current school’s attendance zone throughout his/her school career so long as the following criteria are met:

1. There is space and/or personnel available in the desired entering school. 2. Appropriate application is made and approved by the principals and superintendent. 3. Maintain regular attendance. 4. Has not received repeated disciplinary referrals.

Parents of a student who has attended a school out-of-attendance zone may request that other students in the family be able to attend school in that out-of-attendance zone area. The guidelines listed above must also be met for this transfer. Parents/Guardians whose child(ren) attend school outside the resident attendance zone have the responsibility to transport privately or make provision for the transport of the students to and from school. The Board of Education and school district employees reserve the right to verify all information on the


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request for transfer application. If any false information is given, the transfer will not be approved. If the transfer is granted and false information is discovered at a later date, the approval for transfer will be rescinded. If a parent/guardian deems it necessary to request a transfer for reasons other than stated, or if a transfer request has been denied, the parents/guardians have the right to appeal the decision to the Board of Education. The Board of Education will approve or deny the transfer appeal. Transfer requests for any of the following reasons will not receive consideration:

1. Personal preference for one school over another. 2. Discipline related problems. 3. Conflicts with school personnel. 4. School adjustment problems. 5. Convenience, e.g. childcare, work location of parent or student, temporary disability. 6. Academic difficulty. 7. Change of attendance lines or zone changes. 8. Race (other than Diversity Transfer Program). 9. Religion.

Policy Level: BOARD POLICY

Descriptor Code: JGCCA/GANAA

Rescinds Code

Descriptor Term:

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE: HEAD LICE Effective Date:

August 9, 2005 Students in Walton County Public Schools who have been identified as having head lice will not be allowed to attend class. School officials will take the following steps when a student is identified with head lice.

• Parents or Guardians will be called immediately to transport the student home.

• School officials will give parents written procedures on the treatment of head lice.

• Students will be allowed to return to class once the school has been provided with documentation showing a physician or the Health Department has cleared them. Those students who do not provide this documentation must be free of lice and live nits and cleared by the school nurse.

• The student will be referred to the school social worker upon the third incident of lice or live

nits in a single semester. Upon referral, the school social worker may refer the student to Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), other available resources.

Attendance Incentive for 2005-2006 School Year Superintendent Lull recommended approving the attendance incentive payment for members of the Teachers Retirement System for the 2005-2006 school year, according to the Leave and Absences Policy GBRI/GCRG/GDRH, in the amount of 10% of the daily rate. Award Construction Contract: New Monroe Elementary School (Replacement) Superintendent Lull recommended the acceptance and awarding of a Construction Contract to Rogers Construction Co., as the apparent low bidder with a base bid of $11,800,000.00, for the construction of the New Monroe Elementary School (Replacement) located off Double Springs Church Road behind the new Monroe Area High School.


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Award Design/Build Contract: Walton County Public Schools Facility Upgrades Superintendent Lull recommended the acceptance and awarding of a Design/Build Contract to LINC Mechanical, LLC, with a total project cost of $5,992,678.00, for facility upgrades to Loganville Primary, Loganville Elementary, Loganville Middle, Loganville High, Walnut Grove Elementary, Monroe Primary, Old Monroe Area High, Carver Middle, Atha Road Elementary, and Youth Elementary Schools. Facility Usage Waiver of Fees^Monroe Area High School Auditorium Superintendent Lull recommended approval of a request from the Walton County Music Guild for a waiver of all fees, with the exception of custodial fees, for the use of Monroe Area High School auditorium. The music guild will host a concert on August 27, 2005 to raise funds to award scholarships to area students. Used School Bus to Walton Co. Bd. of Commissioners Superintendent Lull recommended the sale of a used 1989 PC Chevrolet school bus to the Walton County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $1.00 for use by the Walton County Juvenile Court. Award of Architectural Contract for Youth Middle School Athletic Fields Superintendent Lull recommended the acceptance and awarding of an Architectural Contract to Sy Richards, Architect Inc./Engineers, with a lump sum base fee of $18,000.00, for full professional design services for the installation of a new football practice field and combination baseball/softball fields to Youth Middle School. *A motion was made by James Burrow, seconded by Mark Banks, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations and approve the Board Consent Agenda. The Board voted 5-1 to approve the motion with Andy Camp opposing.

CEO CONSENT AGENDA Financial Report (July 2005) Superintendent Lull recommended approval of the July 31, 2005 Financial Report which is composed of the following summary and ELOST analysis: Summary: Central Depository Account Cash Balance: $ 4,500,869.57 Food Service Account Cash Balance 908,228.43 Investments 8,826,645.11 Investments (Bond) 75,819,611.96 Monthly ELOST Revenue 590,387.32

INVESTMENTS July 31, 2005

NUMBER BANK TERM AMOUNT RATE YIELD MATURITY DATE

LGIP On Demand $8,826,645.11 3.1990 3.2431 On Demand

LGIP (BOND) On Demand 75,819,661.96 3.1990 3.2431 On Demand TOTAL INVESTMENTS $84,646,307.07


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WALTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION EDUCATION LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (ELOST)

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002 ANALYSIS OF ELOST REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS (Y-T-D)

Fund #322 ELOST STATE REV INTEREST CASH REVENUE TRANS (IN) EARNINGS EXPENSES BALANCE FY 98 March, 1998 $184,109.11 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $184,109.11 April, 1998 272,433.66 0.00 148.92 0.00 456,691.69 May, 1998 287,172.21 0.00 300.33 5,000.00 739,164.23 June, 1998 302,103.91 0.00 420.62 5,000.00 1,036,688.76 Total FY 98 1,045,818.89 0.00 869.87 10,000.00 FY 99 July, 1998 295,302.59 0.00 478.16 10,186.60 1,322,282.91 August, 1998 350,785.44 0.00 458.10 736,378.73 937,147.72 September, 1998 336,724.75 0.00 420.30 10,187.13 1,264,105.64 October, 1998 373,663.55 0.00 557.04 4,681.50 1,633,644.73 November, 1998 325,207.21 0.00 670.13 16,934.50 1,942,587.57 December, 1998 391,630.18 0.00 1,570.05 89,469.86 2,246,317.94 January, 1999 362,312.13 0.00 12,017.97 28,940.00 2,591,708.04 February, 1999 300,362.25 0.00 8,811.58 47,612.15 2,853,269.72 March, 1999 368,715.63 0.00 12,755.80 40,767.48 3,193,973.67 April, 1999 341,677.93 0.00 11,972.71 412,678.14 3,134,946.17 May, 1999 375,004.92 0.00 11,222.66 41,205.75 3,479,968.00 June, 1999 399,098.71 0.00 15,718.01 10,219.64 3,884,565.08 Total FY 99 4,220,485.29 0.00 76,652.51 1,449,261.48 FY 00 July, 1999 385,863.69 0.00 18,005.10 98,600.08 4,189,833.79 August, 1999 405,790.21 0.00 22,118.92 6,123.09 4,611,619.83 September, 1999 367,202.53 0.00 20,692.09 6,124.09 4,993,390.36 October, 1999 377,896.21 0.00 22,955.71 13,572.24 5,380,670.04 November, 1999 426,884.67 0.00 12,651.61 13,850.09 5,806,356.23 December, 1999 407,154.02 0.00 9,198.82 31,485.09 6,191,223.98 January, 2000 422,460.99 0.00 7,917.30 151,296.00 6,470,306.27 February, 2000 397,647.56 0.00 26,615.47 32,800.00 6,861,769.30 March, 2000 338,151.59 0.00 32,985.86 -10,026.06 7,242,932.81 April, 2000 415,707.76 0.00 50,752.17 14,978.67 7,694,414.07 May, 2000 461,719.41 0.00 49,559.26 64,563.19 8,141,129.55 June, 2000 463,337.51 0.00 40,458.75 107,573.26 8,537,352.55 Total FY 00 4,869,816.15 0.00 313,911.06 530,939.74 FY 01 July, 2000 416,518.51 0.00 74,873.00 442,255.32 8,586,488.74 August, 2000 518,969.81 0.00 34,938.19 1,649.41 9,138,747.33 September, 2000 445,732.10 0.00 74,626.60 21,000.00 9,638,106.03


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October, 2000 433,200.24 0.00 20,254.78 625,256.46 9,466,304.59 November, 2000 417,301.68 0.00 77,823.72 430,148.67 9,531,281.32 December, 2000 474,086.18 0.00 32,188.12 164,804.77 9,872,750.85 January, 2001 515,522.03 0.00 13,058.19 181,737.17 10,219,593.90 February, 2001 395,330.84 0.00 5,209.95 253,798.70 10,366,335.99 March, 2001 428,407.60 0.00 97,127.32 314,280.88 10,577,590.03 April, 2001 461,804.64 0.00 7,432.86 24,311.39 11,022,516.14 May, 2001 415,975.50 0.00 128,872.00 243,379.00 11,323,984.64 June, 2001 484,131.27 0.00 87,032.79 351,892.88 11,543,255.82 Total FY 01 5,406,980.40 0.00 653,437.52 3,054,514.65 FY 02 July, 2001 460,744.00 0.00 5,366.81 2,343,976.97 9,665,389.66 August, 2001 426,294.57 0.00 6,040.24 454,301.11 9,643,423.36 September, 2001 545,152.04 0.00 75,531.14 20,357.95 10,243,748.59 October, 2001 511,689.33 0.00 3,786.18 429,096.84 10,330,127.26 November, 2001 473,956.69 0.00 70,803.99 564,287.07 10,310,600.87 December, 2001 579,125.03 0.00 71,258.76 175,459.80 10,785,524.86 January, 2002 417,706.55 0.00 2,721.10 169,635.20 11,036,317.31 February, 2002 450,196.65 0.00 14,082.00 543,881.30 10,956,714.66 March, 2002 395,019.07 0.00 71,166.60 568,043.88 10,854,856.45 April, 2002 390,782.09 0.00 5,548.12 26,639.80 11,224,546.86 May, 2002 390,156.02 0.00 35,733.00 1,399,333.95 10,251,101.93 June, 2002 633,242.06 0.00 13,625.92 137,520.00 10,760,449.91 Total FY 02 5,674,064.10 0.00 375,663.86 6,832,533.87 FY 03 July, 2002 465,843.36 0.00 15,361.20 1,021,028.76 10,220,625.71 August, 2002 449,579.71 0.00 10,649.48 667,269.29 10,013,585.61 September, 2002 462,589.96 0.00 13,266.15 547,594.54 9,941,847.18 October, 2002 460,417.10 0.00 30,811.06 325,174.80 10,107,900.54 November, 2002 464,385.11 0.00 4,318.58 313,744.96 10,262,859.27 December, 2002 479,211.82 0.00 15,204.57 80,469.04 10,676,806.62 January, 2003 371,406.51 1,500,000.00 13,675.98 33,761.03 12,528,128.08 February, 2003 423,944.16 0.00 2,506.76 17,249.75 12,937,329.25 March, 2003 0.00 0.00 13,067.84 274,687.91 12,675,709.18 April, 2003 0.00 0.00 7,088.49 223,860.53 12,458,937.14 May, 2003 0.00 0.00 8,382.00 594,574.48 11,872,744.66 June, 2003 0.00 0.00 6,174.90 1,039,642.86 10,839,276.70 Total FY 03 3,577,377.73 1,500,000.00 140,507.01 5,139,057.95 FY 04 July, 2003 0.00 0.00 21,982.18 1,485,493.02 9,375,765.86 August, 2003 0.00 0.00 2,784.17 1,038,248.85 8,340,301.18 September, 2003 0.00 0.00 6,402.40 869,944.25 7,476,759.33 October, 2003 0.00 0.00 6,221.27 799,015.16 6,683,965.44 November, 2003 0.00 0.00 4,464.97 583,013.16 6,105,417.25 December, 2003 0.00 0.00 4,592.22 801,129.26 5,308,880.21 January, 2004 0.00 5,183,008.16 7,576.32 240,730.54 10,258,734.15 February, 2004 0.00 0.00 2,057.19 886,160.02 9,374,631.32


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March, 2004 0.00 1,384,596.94 3,284.33 616,799.39 10,145,713.20 April, 2004 0.00 0.00 2,431.91 473,605.36 9,674,539.75 May, 2004 0.00 0.00 6,038.67 947,980.08 8,732,598.34 June, 2004 0.00 0.00 7,257.50 1,224,960.42 7,514,895.42 Total FY 04 0.00 6,567,605.10 75,093.13 9,967,079.51 FY 05 July, 2004 0.00 0.00 6,313.51 39,389.00 7,481,819.93 August, 2004 0.00 0.00 11,637.09 1,769,146.33 5,724,310.69 September, 2004 0.00 0.00 6,559.00 7,295.03 5,723,574.66 October, 2004 0.00 0.00 6,995.06 492,094.34 5,238,475.38 November, 2004 0.00 0.00 6,246.59 0.00 5,244,721.97 December, 2004 0.00 0.00 3,444.48 2,760.00 5,245,406.45 January, 2005 0.00 0.00 3,378.73 215,870.74 5,032,914.44 February, 2005 0.00 0.00 6,289.57 4,878.72 5,034,325.29 March, 2005 0.00 0.00 31,492.60 7,075.77 5,058,742.12 April, 2005 0.00 0.00 11,018.48 663.87 5,069,096.73 May, 2005 0.00 0.00 12,206.50 227,379.36 4,853,923.87 June, 2005 0.00 0.00 11,645.12 4,868.12 4,860,700.87 Total FY 05 0.00 0.00 117,226.73 2,771,421.28 FY 06 July, 2005 0.00 0.00 8,104.95 0.00 4,868,805.82 August, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 September, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 October, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 November, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 December, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total FY 06 0.00 0.00 8,104.95 0.00 TOTAL FY 98-06 $24,794,542.56 $8,067,605.10 $1,761,466.64 $29,754,808.48 $4,868,805.82

WALTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION EDUCATION LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (ELOST)

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2007 ANALYSIS OF ELOST REVENUES AND DISBURSEMENTS (Y-T-D)

Fund #323 ELOST STATE REV INTEREST CASH REVENUE TRANS (IN) EARNINGS EXPENSES BALANCE FY 03 November, 2002 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $17,306.00 ($17,306.00) December, 2003 0.00 0.00 0.00 33,834.00 (51,140.00) January, 2003 0.00 0.00 0.00 20,714.49 (71,854.49) February, 2003 0.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 (71,954.49) March, 2003 439,825.47 0.00 622.29 0.00 368,493.27 April, 2003 406,102.75 0.00 329.71 99,195.00 675,730.73 May, 2003 385,207.19 0.00 799.97 374,641.00 687,096.89


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June, 2003 438,339.45 0.00 315.60 178,901.00 946,850.94 Total FY 03 1,669,474.86 0.00 2,067.57 724,691.49 FY 04 July, 2003 471,749.24 0.00 3,284.69 33,519.00 1,388,365.87 August, 2003 438,670.91 0.00 582.73 0.00 1,827,619.51 September, 2003 459,298.95 0.00 1,912.40 8,638.00 2,280,192.86 October, 2003 459,450.91 0.00 1,823.47 615,078.50 2,126,388.74 November, 2003 508,791.49 0.00 1,138.13 478,620.00 2,157,698.36 December, 2003 533,631.92 0.00 1,691.87 770,023.25 1,922,998.90 January, 2004 420,087.84 586,036.00 1,657.32 694,425.50 2,236,354.56 February, 2004 432,496.98 0.00 411.43 872,510.00 1,796,752.97 March, 2004 593,309.70 0.00 335.35 619,300.00 1,771,098.02 April, 2004 454,215.44 0.00 347.42 911,074.00 1,314,586.88 May, 2004 597,049.92 0.00 670.96 824,148.00 1,088,159.76 June, 2004 728,142.80 2,196,504.00 1,451.50 1,663,431.25 2,350,826.81 Total FY 04 6,096,896.10 2,782,540.00 15,307.27 7,490,767.50 FY 05 July, 2004 691,887.95 769,648.00 664.58 0.00 3,813,027.34 August, 2004 567,410.13 0.00 3,674.87 3,858,059.25 526,053.09 September, 2004 616,360.26 0.00 1,177.63 1,275,628.00 -132,037.02 October, 2004 596,365.14 0.00 -1,138.73 1,390,462.75 -927,273.36 November, 2004 570,791.63 0.00 -1,404.27 1,315,424.00 -1,673,310.00 December, 2004 552,922.73 0.00 -500.48 19,000.00 -1,139,887.75 January, 2005 510,915.61 0.00 -730.39 1,357,985.00 -1,987,687.53 February, 2005 561,470.62 0.00 -2,317.21 1,062,599.00 -2,491,133.12 March, 2005 596,008.12 0.00 -7,634.57 737,472.00 -2,640,231.57 April, 2005 551,255.11 0.00 -6,296.27 1,176,417.81 -3,271,690.54 May, 2005 588,012.50 0.00 -8,646.27 949,991.05 -3,642,315.36 June, 2005 623,563.71 0.00 -8,850.29 1,154,284.90 -4,181,886.84 Total FY 05 7,026,963.51 769,648.00 -32,001.40 14,297,323.76 FY 06 July, 2005 590,387.32 0.00 -2,628.63 1,170,028.38 -4,764,156.53 August, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 September, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 October, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 November, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 December, 2005 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 January, 2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 February, 2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 March, 2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 April, 2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 May, 2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 June, 2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total FY 06 590,387.32 0.00 -2,628.63 1,170,028.38 TOTAL 2003- 2007 $15,383,721.79 $3,552,188.00 -$17,255.19 $23,682,811.13 -$4,764,156.53


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Presentation of Personnel Policy GBRI/GCRG/GDRH Superintendent Lull recommended revised personnel Policy GBRI/GCRG/GDRH lay on the table for thirty (30) days. Policy Level:

BOARD POLICY Descriptor Code: GBRI/GCRG/GDRH

Rescinds Code:

Descriptor Term: LEAVE AND ABSENCES

Effective Date:

This policy shall apply to all employees of the Walton County Board of Education. All employees are required to follow the work calendar established by the Board of Education and may take leave from work only in accordance with this policy or other leave policies enacted by the Board of Education. Unless otherwise provided by the Board of Education, principals and other supervisors are not authorized to rearrange the work calendars of employees. ACCRUAL OF SICK LEAVE AND ABSENCE FOR MEDICAL AND RELATED REASONS In accordance with Georgia law, employees will be entitled to annual sick leave with pay to be accrued at the rate of one and one quarter days for each completed contract month. All unused leave shall be accumulated from one fiscal year to the next up to a maximum of 180 days. Sick leave used but not earned will be deducted from the employee’s future checks. The leave provided for under this policy is available only for personal illness, injury or exposure to contagious diseases, or for absences necessitated by illness in the employee’s immediate family. For absence in which sick leave is used, the Superintendent or his or her designee shall have the right to require a physician’s certificate stating that the employee is ill and is unable to perform his or her duties. In the event that sick leave is used to care for a member of the immediate family, the Superintendent shall have the right to require a physician’s certificate stating that the employee is needed to care for the sick family member. For the purposes of sick leave absences for medical and related absences, members of the immediate family are defined as spouse, children, father, mother, sisters, brothers, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, father-in-law, mother-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law or other relatives living in the household. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEAVE Employees may take up to three days of personal/professional leave each year that is deducted from sick leave accrual. Except for emergency situations (car problems, broken pipes, no electric, etc.), prior approval of the absence must be given by the employees immediate supervisor and if the presence of the employee requesting the absence is not essential for effective school operation. A leave form requesting personal/professional leave must be signed by the principal or supervisor one week prior to the date of requested leave. Unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent or his or her designee, personal/professional leave will not be granted during pre-planning, post-planning, in-service days or on the day before or the day after holidays. In addition, personal/professional leave will not be granted during the first week of the student year or during the last week of the student school year unless the Superintendent or his or her designee in his or her discretion determine that such leave should be granted due to an emergency or extenuating circumstances beyond the employee’s control. Personal/professional leave may not be used for the purposes of vacation, recreation, or other activities that can be taken care of outside the normal school days. Employees are not required to disclose the purpose for which such absence is sought but may be required to state whether the absence is for “personal” or “professional” reasons. OBSERVANCE OF RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS


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Employees may use personal leave for the observation of recognized religious holidays. If an employee desires to take leave for the observance of recognized religious holidays in excess of the three days allowed for personal leave, the employee may take unpaid leave for such purposes provided that such leave is not excessive and does not interfere with fulfilling the obligation for his or her job. This policy does not provide for church sponsored functions. A leave form requesting religious leave must be signed by the principal one week prior to leave. JURY AND WITNESS LEAVE Each person employed by the Walton County Public Schools shall be allowed leave with pay for the purposes of serving as a juror in any court or when subpoenaed to testify in a case arising out of the individual’s duties as a school system employee. Jury/witness leave shall not be deducted from an employee’s accrued personal/professional or sick leave. No employee utilizing jury and witness leave shall be required to pay the cost of employing a substitute to serve during his or her absence for such leave. Employees who serve on juries or who are subpoenaed for reasons arising out of their employment with the school system may keep their jury/witness pay. A leave form requesting jury/witness leave must be completed and sent to the Director of Human Resources for approval prior to the leave. A copy of the jury summons or witness subpoena must be attached to the leave form. MILITARY LEAVE All employees are entitled to paid leave not to exceed eighteen days in any calendar year for the purpose of complying with ordered military leave duty with the armed forces of the United States or State of Georgia, including duty as a voluntary member of the militia or reserve component of the United States or State of Georgia. Employees also are entitled to leave not exceeding thirty days in one calendar year if ordered to duty because of the declaration of any emergency by the governor or the appropriate officials of the United States armed forces. Employees who have military commitments shall inform the Director of Human Resources annually and shall cooperate to the extent possible in scheduling such leave to minimize the disruption in those employees’ duties and the mission of the Board of Education. A leave form requesting military leave must be completed and sent to the Director of Human Resources for approval before scheduled leave. A copy of the military orders must be attached to the leave form. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE In the event of a death in the immediate family of an employee, up to three days cumulative bereavement leave will be granted in any given year. Any additional leave will be deducted from the employee’s sick leave. A leave form must be completed and sent to the Director of Human Resources for approval. The family member’s relationship must be written in on the leave form. ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM The Walton County Board of Education wishes to encourage and reward good attendance by its employees who are members of TRS. Accordingly, Walton County Board of Education employees who are members of the Teachers Retirement System and who have accumulated more than 45 days of unused sick leave earned in Walton County and have been employed by Walton County Public Schools for five years are eligible for an attendance incentive payment at the time of retirement in an amount approved annually by the Board of Education at the rate of 10% of the daily rate. The attendance incentive payment will be made for the total number of unused sick leave days up to a maximum of 180 days. The employee may use the unused sick leave days towards retirement and receive the attendance incentive payment for the days. If an employee, who is a member of TRS, chooses to leave Walton County Public Schools before retirement for other employment after being employed full time for a minimum of ten consecutive years by Walton County Public Schools, and has accumulated more than 45 days of unused sick leave earned in Walton County, he/she will be eligible for an attendance incentive payment in an amount approved annually by the Board of Education at the rate of 10% of the daily rate. The attendance incentive will be made for the total number of unused sick leave days up to a maximum of 180 days. The employee may transfer up to 45 unused sick leave days to another Georgia school system and receive the attendance incentive payment for the days.


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Requests for the attendance incentive must be made to the Director of Human Resources within 30 days of the last paycheck. BUY BACK OF SICK LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM At retirement, an employee who has a minimum of five years of full time service with the Walton County Board of Education and who have accumulated more than 45 days of unused sick leave earned in Walton County will be eligible to sell unused sick leave up to a maximum of 180 days earned in Walton County. Days will be bought back at half of the current substitute pay for the position held by the employee at the time of retirement or the closest equivalent position. If an employee chooses to leave Walton County Public Schools before retirement for other employment after being employed full time for a minimum of ten consecutive years and who have accumulated more than 45 days of unused sick leave earned in Walton County, he/she will be eligible to sell unused sick leave up to a maximum of 180 days at half the current substitute rate for the position held by the employee at the time he or she leaves employment with the Walton County Public Schools or the closest equivalent position. If an employee chooses to transfer up to 45 days to another school system in Georgia, they will not receive payment for these days. Request for payment of unused sick days must be made to the Director of Human Resources within 30 days of receiving the last paycheck. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT To the extent that any provision in this policy conflicts with or is superseded by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the employee shall be entitled to the more generous of the two benefits. PERSONNEL Release From Employment Superintendent Lull recommended release from employment for the following individuals: Loganville Middle School 1. Carol Lobban Teacher Declined contract for 2005-2006 school year Loganville Primary School 1. Heather Turner Teacher Resignation effective August 5, 2005 Monroe Elementary School 1. Edith Smith Teacher Termination effective August 31, 2005

For Your Information – Classified Carver Middle School 1. Lee Anna Elder Paraprofessional Resignation effective 2005-2006 school year Loganville Middle School 1. Rosemary Cooper Food Service Asst. Termination effective August 9, 2005 Monroe Elementary School 1. Katherine Smith Custodian Resignation effective August 5, 2005 Transportation 1. Christina Bryson Bus Driver Resignation effective May 25, 2005 2. Luther Stanley Evans Bus Shop Foreman Resignation effective August 10, 2005 3. Marsha Mitchell Bus Driver Resignation effective 2005-2006 school year 4. Steve Rogers Bus Driver Resignation effective August 5, 2005 5. James Douglas Ross Bus Driver Declined position for 2005-2006 school year


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6. Calvin Smith Bus Driver Resignation effective 2005-2006 school year 7. Faye Witcher Bus Monitor Retirement effective 2005-2006 school year Election of Certified Personnel Superintendent Lull recommended the election of the following personnel for the 2005-2006 school year: NAME

CERTIFICATE STATUS

SCHOOL

POSITION

NEW POSITION OR REPLACEMENT

1. Kimberly R. Carter NT4-SP ED/EBD CMS SP ED/EBD R-E. Jackson 2. Nancy Gambrell T4-MG YMS MG/SS & SCI N 3. Tiffany Merritt T4-MG/Math CMS Math R-R. Herring 4. Jennett Mueller T4-MG/LA LMS Language Arts R-C. Lobban 5. Helen K. Sexton IT4-Spanish LHS Spanish N Approval of Transfer Superintendent Lull recommended transfer for the following personnel:

NAME POSITION FROM TO 1. Ollie Baccus Custodian LES MES Approval of Family/Medical Leave Superintendent Lull recommended the following personnel be placed on Family/Medical Leave in accordance with the Family/Medical Leave Act and Board policy: 1. Elaine P. Adcock Teacher-MPS 2. Kim J. Corey Teacher-ARES 3. Jan G. Davis Paraprofessional-ARES 4. Rita Dickinson Parent Coordinator-CI 5. Rebecca Mundy Food Service Assistant – YMS 6. Patsy Squires Paraprofessional-MPS Approval of Non-Contracted Personnel Superintendent Lull recommended approval of the following list of non-contracted personnel:

Approval of Clerical Personnel Carver Middle School 1. Sabrina Atkism* Receptionist (R-T. Davis Internal Transfer) * 50% to 100% (WPES and CMS)

Approval of Maintenance Personnel Monroe Area High School 1. Michael Harris Custodian (New) Substitutes 1. Edith Chandler Custodian 2. Lynn Farmer Custodian

Approval of Paraprofessional Personnel

Atha Road Elementary School


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1. Glazel D. Giles ISS Paraprofessional (New) Loganville Primary School 1. Tracey Malerba Pre-K Paraprofessional (R- C. Arnold) Monroe Area High School 1. Seretha Lawson Special Education Paraprofessional (New) Monroe Elementary School 1. Deborah Roberts Special Education Paraprofessional (R-G. Sims) Monroe Primary School 1. Gusta Pauline Chambers Pre-K Paraprofessional (R-K. Sheats*) 2. Janna M. Dial SP ED Paraprofessional (R-L. Knox) * Internal Transfer Professional Learning Center 1. Reginald T. Davis Special Education Paraprofessional (New)

Approval of Professional Learning Center Personnel

1. Kristin Roberts Service Learning Coordinator (New)

Approval of School Nurse Personnel Atha Road Elementary School 1. Jennifer T. Tillett Nurse (New) 50% Substitute 1. Tamara Nasworthy Nurse

Approval of Substitute Teaching Personnel

1. Charlotte Arnold 10. Oliver Phillips 2. Inez Cantley 11. James Rawlins 3. Carrie Chmielarski 12. Elaine Ryan 4. Mary Kay Clyburn 13. Penny Stephens 5. Johnny Gaddis 14. Theadora York 6. LaQuana Knox 7. James O. Ledford 8. Carol Meredith 9. Lillie Middlebrooks

Approval of Transportation Personnel

1. Brenna Barts Bus Driver (R-A. Smith) 2. Phyllis Cates Bus Driver (New) 3. Sara Cook Bus Driver (R-M. Mitchell) 4. Marvin Glass Bus Monitor (R-F. Witcher) 5. Ganeshdatt Persaud Substitute Bus Driver 6. Faye Witcher Substitute Bus Monitor 7. Rhonda Womack Bus Driver (New) Approval of Extra Curricular Assignments/Supplements

Superintendent Lull recommended the following personnel for extra curricular assignments/supplements for the 2005-2006 school year:


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Loganville High School Basketball Assistant, Boys Robert Donaldson Cheerleading Competition, Head Allison Creel Cheerleading Competition, Asst. Lea McCart Cheerleading Basketball, Asst. Kim Russell Cheerleading Football, Asst. Allison Creel Cross Country, Asst. Kevin Johnson Football Varsity Coordinator Brad Boleman Football Assistant John Rolader Literary Coordinator Cindy Elliott Soccer, Assistant Boys Nick Chonko Swimming, Head Andrew Reed Wildcard (Football, 9th) Nick Chonko Wrestling, Head Randy Prater Loganville Middle School Basketball, Asst. Brandon Anglin Wrestling, Head Sheldon Arnold Monroe Area High School Academic Sponsor Mindy Dess Band Director Josh Tyree Band Director Assistant Mandy Tyree Baseball, Head Michael Sabo Baseball, Assistant Steven Horton Baseball, 9th Pedro Molina Basketball Head, Boys Eric Burrow Basketball Asst., Boys Ben Williams Basketball, 9th Boys Justin Holder Basketball Head, Girls Stephanie Hines Basketball Asst., Girls Felton Locklin *** Cheerleading, Football Nan O’Kelley *** Cross Country Ron Coleman Football Varsity Coordinator Sterling Price Jones Football Varsity Coordinator Steven Horton Football Assistants Brad Williford Greg Bicknell Michael Sabo Chris Wheeler Gerard Jed Lacey Ed Trail *** Swimming Clair Andrews Football, 9th Felix Inglis Clinton Hyde Golf Greg Bicknell Newspaper J.D. Zuber Soccer, Head Boys Gerard Jed Lacey Soccer, Head Girls Joe Costyn Soccer, Asst. Girls Laurinda Freeland Softball, Head Pedro Molina Softball, Assistant Brad Bouras *** Tennis, Head Boys Heidi Phillips Tennis, Head Girls Nan O’Kelley ***


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Track, Head Boys Ron Coleman Track, Head Girls Stephanie Hines Volleyball, Head Clair Andrews Volleyball, Assistant Heidi Phillips Wildcard, (Academic Decath 15) Mindy Dess Wildcard, (Softball Assistant 15) Lori Cown *** Wrestling, Head Felix Inglis Wrestling, Asst. Chris Wheeler Yearbook J.D. Zuber ROTC Drill/Colors Larry Hoff David Williams ***Community Coach Youth Middle School Annual Dana Carlton Band Director Susan Dinwiddie Basketball, Boys Tom Wallace Basketball, Girls Tom Poisal Cheerleading Dana Carlton Dance Team Tammy Lee Football, Head Ben Williams Football, Assistant Tom Poisal Majorettes Tammy Lee Softball, Head Constance Marker Softball, Assistant Tom Wallace Wildcard (Cheerleading) Paulette Moon *A motion was made by Mark Banks, seconded by Coleman Landers, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations and approve the CEO Consent Agenda. The Board voted 6-0 to approve the motion.

AFTER ACTION REVIEW Closing Comments None. Adjourn *A motion was made by James Burrow, seconded by Mark Banks, to adjourn. The Board voted 6-0 to approve the motion. Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Bill Inabinet, Chairman _____________________________ Tim Lull, Secretary _____________________________ Mark Banks


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_____________________________ James Burrow _____________________________ Andy Camp _____________________________ Kirklyn Dixon _____________________________ Coleman Landers _____________________________ John Seigler

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