GKEA

The school board has moved to closed session. #gkcogs #gkboe

Superintendent/Board Communication: Camelot School (housed in Davenport building) will be going fully remote due to COVID cases. This has no impact on GK other than they occupy one of our buildings. GK will begin school as planned next Monday. #gkcogs #gkboe

Next up is bond discussion... board member DC asked for questions from board members, discusses timeline and October voting, and inclusion of new board member in decision. #gkcogs #gkboe

The BOE approves the acceptance of the following donations: $2800 each to KES, GES, GKMS from GK PTO $200 in school supplies to HS from Kingston and Herbert Methodist Church $196 to GES from Your Cause ATT giving program Thank you for your generosity and support! #gkcogs #gkboe

On to new business.... First up is approval of the annual review of hazardous transportation route(s). Mr. O'Daniell explained that there are no changes. Approved unanimously #gkcogs #gkboe

Board votes to keep closed meeting minutes from July 24, 2018-January 2019 closed to the public. Approved 6-0 Board votes to destroy closed session audio recordings from July 24, 2018-January 2019. Approved 6-0 #gkcogs #gkboe

Mr. O'Daniell provided BOE with an update on the high school tardiness expectations update. No questions from the board. #gkcogs #gkboe

Amended 2020-2021 School Calendar passes unanimously...students' last day is now scheduled for June 7. June 8-10 will be emergency days if needed. #gkcogs #gkboe

First item for old business is the approval of the amended 2020-2021 school calendar. Mr. O'Daniell explains calendars including orange/blue days. The HS has a different calendar as HS has static orange/blue days and all HS students are remote in all classes on Friday.

On to the treasurer's report...Approved unanimously #gkcogs #gkboe

Requested employment action passes unanimously #gkboe #gkcogs

Next up is the consent agenda...board member question regarding a $22k expense to Life Fitness. It is explained that it is a project to update fitness equipment at the middle school. It will enhance PE curriculum. Consent agenda passes unanimously #gkboe #gkcogs

Mr. O'Daniell gave a shout out to GKEA on collaboration to prepare for return to learn and to work through anticipated issues!! #gkcogs #gkboe

Mr. O'Daniell outlined safety measures that are being put in place and COVID numbers in Dekalb County. There is no anticipated impact on return to learn plan. #gkcogs #gkboe

First up is a return to learn update from Mr. O'Daniell. Teachers/staff returned to building yesterday. We are excited for students to be back in buildings! #gkcogs #gkboe

Meeting is called to order, all BOE members are present. #gkcogs #gkboe

Live tweets from the board meeting coming in 1 minute! #gkcogs #gkboe

At last night's board meeting, the board approve the purchase of face shields for all staff AND students in lieu of wearing masks! They also approved the purchase of body temperature scanners! #gkcogs #kidsfirst

much discussion about the bond payment on how to address it regarding abatement, refinancing and borrowing and the possible combinations #gkboe #gkcogs

All 6 old business items pass unanimously #gkboe #gkcogs