November '24

Monday, November 18, 2024

3:15 pm

  1. Roll call - meeting called to order at 3:16

  2. Members present: Mandy Power, Lauren Tumlin, Erica Tarnacki, Sheryl Edmondson, Kathy Galati, Allison Conley,
  3. Members absent

    Matt Wall

  4. Special Recognitions/Introductions

    Mrs. Nicole LeCave, DC School Superintendent

  5. Call for approval of November agenda

    Kim Bennett made motion to approve minutes

    Sheryl Edmondson gave the second
    All in favor - none opposed
  6. Call for approval of October minutes

    Lauren Tumlin made motion to approve minutes

    Kathy Galati gave the second

    All in favor - none opposed

  7. Old Business

    KES was awarded a Charten Mini-grant for STEM days

    Health services, SEL standards, and Title I presentations were given at the last meeting.  No clarifications were needed. 
    KES has raised $6000 on the popcorn fundraiser.  We keep 50% of the profits.
  8. New business
    One Dawson Updates with Nicole LeCave

    Mrs. LeCave shared information with the governance over the following:

    1. The State GMAS & EOC scores compared to RESA and state were shared with the council.

    2. Growth -We currently have 4339 students enrolled, which is an increase of 238 students from this time last year.  A total of 23 positions were added last year. Current class sizes are good, with the exception of one kindergarten at RvES and one 4th at BMES.  The demographics in our county are changing as well, with an increase in our Hispanic and Asian Indian populations.

    3. All buildings are able to handle the growth.  There are no buildings near capacity.  There are renovations planned for KES and BMES in the near future. Gymnasiums will be converted to class space, and a new building will be added to house auxiliary classes.  

    4. One of the greatest concerns at this time is in the Transportation department.   The BOE is currently working on a plan to address the need for additional bay space.  Traffic on the roads is also a rising concern.  

    5. DC is looking at a new elementary school in the next 5 years.  Location has not been determined.   

    6. DC is sitting at  approximately 50% free and reduced.  RvES and DCMS have the highest percentage of free and reduced students.  

    7. DC has started the Strategic Plan process and we are workign with GSBA.  

    8. An additional safe schools coordinator position has been added.  They will be housed at Dawson County Middle School.

    9. DCHS Head football coach, Sid Maxwell has retired effective June 2025.

    10. DC Assistant Superintendant, Dr. Janice Darnell has retired effective December 2024. 

  9. Upcoming events

    • 11/21 KES Family Thanksgiving meal

    • 11/25-29 Thanksgiving Holidays

    • 12/4 DC BOE School tour

    • 12/5 Kids Speak Out Oratorical contest 3rd - 5th

    • 12/6 PTO Santa Shop and Santa Visit

  1. Information for future meetings/suggested meetings

    • Safety Protocals with Mr. Tony Wooten -February 24th

    • ESPLOST Projects with Mr. Herschel Bennett - February 24th

    • Budget with Mrs. Beth Covington - March 24th

    • Instructional Resources - Mrs. Page Arnette - April  24th

  2. Adjournment 

    • Sheryly Edmondson made motion to adjourn the meeting

    • Lauren Tumlin gave the second

    • All in favor - none opposed

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