WHITFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
AGENDA
Jan. 9, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Call to Order and Roll Call
Moment of Silent Reflection
Inspirational and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag – Phoenix
Instructional Report – Phoenix
Welcome/Recognitions/Presentations
● Baylee Brock – First Place Winner - Northwest Georgia Creed Speaking Career Development Event
● Georgia School Boards Association Partnership Commendation
Executive Session
Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approval of Minutes – December 5, 2011
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. School Fund Raiser Requests
4. Overnight Field Trips
5. Bus Request
Hearing of Individuals and/or Delegations – Please limit comments to 3 minutes
Superintendent’s Reports and Recommendations:
A. Teaching and Learning Reports and Recommendations
1. Pre-K Mandarin – Caroline Woodason
2. Foreign Language – Amy Haynes
B. Operations Reports and Recommendations
1. Construction Update
2. Bus Purchase
C. Support Services Reports and Recommendations
1. Resolution for Title 20 Waiver
D. Financial Reports and Recommendations
1. General Funds
2. Capital Project Funds
E. Human Resources Reports and Recommendations
1. Personnel Recommendations
F. Previous Business
G. New Business
1. First Reading of Board Policy GANA: Infectious Diseases
2. First Reading of Board Policy JGCC: Infectious Diseases
3. 2012 Board Meeting Calendar
4. Election of Whitfield County Board of Education Chairman
5. Election of Whitfield County Board of Education Vice Chairman
Board Members Comments and Reports
Other Information Included in Board Member Packets
Adjournment
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Golden Gate Bridge Celebrates 75 Years
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Obama: G8 Unified in Stance on Iran, Syria
