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BUSINESS ITEMS
A. The board approved the assistant concession stand manager stipend for Miranda Buchanan - $2,000 for FY24.
B. The board approved the HVAC Assistant job description. The district hired Mr. Bruce Cox last year to manage HVAC requests, saving the district tens of thousands of dollars. An assistant would allow him to continue to serve in a more efficient capacity.
C. The board approved the Assistant Director of Academic Services job description. Amy Bixler has served as the Literacy Coordinator at PPS. She has taken on additional responsibilities as roles have changed and administrators have left. This role allows her to be compensated for the additional roles she has absorbed.
D. The board approved the purchase of a 2022 Model 77 Passenger Bus - $89,500. There was a discussion about purchasing vs. leasing buses and hopes to own more buses than lease.
E. The board approved the agreement with PowerSchool School Messenger for communication services for FY25 for $4,410. This takes the place of the text message/phone call notification system. The current provider, Swift K12, is ending service to their platform. PPS is a current PowerSchool customer and this integration provides a seamless transition.
F. The board approved the Virtual School/Edmentum Coordinator stipend for Zac Selph - $5,000 for FY25.
G. The board approved the AT&T Mobility Bus Wireless Internet & E-Rate agreement. This allows for wireless internet on all buses to integrate with the bus tracking system expected to launch in fall 2024.
H. The board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with SWOSU for Concurrent Enrollment program for FY25.
I. The board approved the Vype Website Creation and Hosting agreement for Piedmont Athletics for FY25 for $1,890. This allows Piedmont Athletics and Activities to expand on the marketing of our student-athletes.
J. The board approved the proposed revision to District Policy EFBCA Internet and Other Computer Networks Acceptable Use and Internet Safety. This policy is required by law. The language was cleaned up to comply with the law.
K. The board approved the proposed revision to District Regulation EFBCA-R1 Code of Conduct for Internet and Other Computer Network Access. This adds the internet access conduct agreement that students and employees must sign.
L. The board approved the deletion of District Policy EHDF Online Instruction, combined with EHAC-Virtual, Blended, and Distance Learning.
M. The board approved the revision to District Policy EIAE-P Proficiency Based Promotion Testing Procedures. This added information about where students come for testing and what form parents should complete to request testing.
N. The board approved the revision to District Regulation EIC-R2 Valedictorian Selection. This changes the language from "student" to "valedictorian." This results in the student selection going to the student with the highest GPA of the valedictorians, not all students. The change also shifts the weighting of AP coursework to be .5 higher, essentially rewarding students for taking the more rigorous courses.
P. No action was taken regarding revision to District Policy FE Open Transfer Policy.
Q. The board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Piedmont Association of Educators for $7,500.00 Speech Language Pathologist stipend. This stipend increase allows us to stay competitive with other school districts.
R. The board approved the appointment of Jennifer Fuller as District Treasurer for FY25.
S. The board approved the appointment of Lara Scott as District Encumbrance Clerk for FY25.
T. The board approved the appointment of Sandy Lemaster as Minutes Clerk for FY25.
CONSENT AGENDA
The board approved items A-V on the consent agenda.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Jennifer Fuller, CFO, spoke regarding the financial report. She specifically touched on carryover amounts as we approach the end of our fiscal year. Layne Jones stated that although we have added teacher staff and addressed many needs across the district this year, we are still doing very well financially.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The board did not convene into executive session.
ACTION ITEM:
The board approved employment as listed on Attachment C.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Eichelberger spoke regarding the extensive level of Professional Development taking place district-wide throughout the summer months. Our teachers take time to learn and grow professionally during the summer, and he applauded their efforts. He also touched on employee retention, especially about how we have only had to fill 47 certified openings this year compared to 111 last school year. He emphasized the intention of creating a positive culture through our mission, vision, and core values.
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