MINUTES FOR
WORTH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEETING
HELD THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013
AT WORTH COUNTY BOARD ROOM
AT 7:00 P.M.
The Worth County Board of Education met Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Worth
County Board Room.
Chairman Jenkins called the meeting to order.
Stacey Rutledge, WCPS Principal, gave the invocation.
Chairman Jenkins led the pledge to the flag and welcomed visitors.
All Board Members were present. Also in attendance were Barbara Thomas, Ed. D.,
Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Clarence Miller, Board Attorney.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Jerry Jones made the motion to approve the agenda for July 11, 2013. Melvin Jefferson
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Recognitions
Gayla Bentley, Director of Special Education, addressed the board to express appreciation to
Phoebe Network of Trust for all they do throughout the school year to enable clinics in the
schools to stay stocked. Unfortunately, Angie Barber was not able to attend tonight’s meeting
but a plaque will be presented at a later date as a token of our appreciation.
Reports
Lisa Deariso reported on the cost of tuition for MCLB students. She reported, based on 57
students, the expenditures totaled $474,000. Federal and State funds received are $344,000
leaving a balance of $129,753 for local monies to cover. Based on a tuition charge per student of
$1,651 (the most we can charge per state rule), there would still be a total cost of $35,600 to
Worth County Schools. After a discussion between board members, a motion was made by
William Oliver and seconded by Melvin Jefferson to suspend the current policy on accepting
students from the Marine Base until further information on revising the policy can be brought
before the board. The vote passed unanimously.
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OPENED AND AWARDED BID
Awarded the Refurbished Computer Bid to System Liquidation Inc. (the lowest responsible
bidder meeting bid specs) in the amount of $22,910.00.
Jerry Jones made the motion to approve as presented. Randy Bacon seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES
Consent to approve June 6, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes
Consent to approve June 24, 2013 Called Meeting Minutes
FINANCE
Consent to approve Expenditure Reports for June
Consent to approve Food Service Report for June
FIELD TRIPS
Group
School Name
Destination & Purpose
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
WCHS
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Tifton - Games
Columbus - Games
Valdosta - Games
Miller - Games
Albany - Games
Crisp Co. - Games
Schley - Games
Dougherty - Games
Americus-Sumter - Games
Early Co. - Games
Monroe - Games
Thomasville - Games
Crisp - Games
WCHS
Varsity
Football
Hamilton - Game
8/16/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
Swainsboro - Game
8/23/2013 Athletics
WCHS
WCHS
Varsity
Football
Varsity
Football
Albany - Game
Americus - Games
Date of
Trip
8/6/2013
8/9-10/2013
8/12/2013
8/20/2013
8/22/2013
8/23-24/2013
8/26/2013
8/29/2013
9/5/2013
9/9/2013
9/19/2013
9/23/2013
9/26/2013
Expenses
Paid By
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Boosters /
9/20/2013 Athletics
Boosters /
9/27/2013 Athletics
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WCHS
Varsity
Football
Cordele - Games
Boosters /
10/18/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
Albany - Game
Boosters /
11/1/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
State Playoffs
11/1516/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
State Playoffs
11/2223/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
State Playoffs
11/2930/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
State Playoffs
12/6-7/2013 Athletics
WCHS
Varsity
Football
Atlanta - State Finals
12/1314/2013 Athletics
Boosters /
9/5/2013 Athletics
WCHS
JV Football
Adel - Game
WCHS
JV Football
Fitzgerald - Game
Boosters /
9/19/2013 Athletics
WCHS
JV Football
Americus - Game
Boosters /
10/3/2013 Athletics
WCHS
JV Football
Nashville - Game
Boosters /
10/24/2013 Athletics
WCHS
9th Football
Leesburg - Game
Boosters /
9/12/2013 Athletics
Boosters /
9/26/2013 Athletics
WCHS
9th Football
Valdosta - Game
WCHS
9th Football
Bainbridge - Game
WCHS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
Varsity
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Football
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Colquitt Co. High - Team Camp
Dooly Co. - Game
Turner - Game
Fitzgerald - Game
Americus - Game
Cordele - Game
Crisp Co. - Game
Americus-Sumter - Game
Lee Co. - Game
Jeff Davis - Tournament
Dooly Co. - Game
Lee Co. - Game
Lee Co. - Tournament
Boosters /
10/28/2013 Athletics
7/18/2013
8/28/2013
9/11/2013
9/17/2013
9/25/2013
10/1/2013
8/15/2013
8/19/2013
8/21/2013
8/24/2013
8/26/2013
8/27/2013
9/7/2013
Boosters
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
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WCMS
WCMS
Softball
Softball
Early Co. - Game
Wilcox - Game
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
WCMS
Softball
Softball
Softball
Softball
Bainbridge - Tournament
Hawkinsville - Game
Baconton - Game
Milton - Tournament
9/9/2013 Athletics
9/10/2013 Athletics
9/14/2013
9/16/2013
9/17/2013
9/27-28/2013
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
Athletics
FUND RAISERS
School
Group Name
Type of Project
WCHS
Cross Country
Car Wash & Bar-B-Que Plates
WCES
PE Dept.
Sell Bottled Water
Date(s)
Funds Used For
8/3/2013 To help with expenses of bus/gas
travel to meets
All Year
To purchase rewards for the WCES
PBIS program
Randy Bacon made the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. Melvin Jefferson
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy GBC (Professional Personnel
Recruitment).
William Oliver made the motion to approve as presented. Randy Bacon seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously.
Approval of the first reading of revised Board Policy JBC(4) (Awarding Units and Transferring
Credit).
Jerry Jones made the motion to approve as presented. William Oliver seconded the motion and it
passed unanimously.
Approval of the first reading of new Board Policy JGFGB (Concussion Management).
Randy Bacon made the motion to approve with the change under #6 to read Worth County
School District instead of Worth County Board of Education. William Oliver seconded the
motion with the change and it passed unanimously.
Approval of the renewal and extended Rental Agreement covering land at Worth County
High School for use by Moultrie Technical College beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2015, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided in paragraph 5.
William Oliver made the motion to approve with the changing of the wording to read Worth
County School District instead of Worth County Board of Education. Jerry Jones seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Randy Bacon made the motion to enter into executive session at 8:11 p.m. to consider personnel
and/or property acquisition. William Oliver seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Returned to open session at 9:47 p.m.
PERSONNEL ITEMS
A. RESIGNATION AND RELEASE FROM 2013-14 CONTRACT
Certified
1. Felise Harris, WCHS, Effective June 4, 2013.
B. RESIGNATION
Classified
1. LaShawnda Lowe, Sign Language Interpreter, Effective June 24, 2013.
2. Stephen Porter, WCBE Asst. Technology Director, Effective July 13, 2013.
3. Judith A. Smith, Sp. Ed. Para, WCHS, Effective June 20, 2013.
C. PERSONNEL TRANSFER
1. Chad Pate, WCES Teacher, to WCES School Improvement Specialist, Effective
July 12, 2013.
D. RECOMMENDATION
Certified
1. Ken Moates, WCHS Science Teacher, Effective July 22, 2013.
2. Darrin Potts, WCHS Math Teacher, Effective July 22, 2013.
Classified
1. Latasha C.Brown, Bus Driver, Effective July 29, 2013.
2. John W. West, Bus Driver, Effective July 29, 2013.
3. Gloria L. Wynne, Bus Driver, Effective July 29, 2013.
NOTE: As per Georgia State Code Section 20-2-211 all employees hired after July 1, 2000, shall be
fingerprinted and have a criminal record check. Employees listed above are recommended for employment
subject to verification of a clean record.
E. FMLA
1. Cora Brettel, Medical Leave, Effective May 13-17, 2013.
Section C and Section D2 Certified were pulled to be voted on separately.
Jerry Jones made the motion to approve the superintendent’s recommendations under Sections A, B, D1 Certified,
D1-3 Classified, and Section E as presented. Randy Bacon seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
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Section C
a) William Oliver made the motion not to approve the superintendent’s recommendation. Motion died for
lack of second.
b) Motion was made to approve with the understanding superintendent would discuss with employee the
possibility of changes in this position next year. Motion passed with a 3-2 vote. Voting for were William
Jenkins, Jerry Jones and Randy Bacon. Voting against were William Oliver and Melvin Jefferson.
Section D2 Certified
Motion to approve failed with a 2-3 vote. Voting for were Jerry Jones and Melvin Jefferson. Voting against were
William Jenkins, Randy Bacon and William Oliver.
ADJOURN
Jerry Jones made the motion to adjourn. Melvin Jefferson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
SIGNED:
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Barbara Thomas, Ed. D.
Superintendent
_____________________________________
William R. Jenkins
Board Chairman
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