The Bluford Board of Education held the regular July Board meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2024 at 6PM. The following items were discussed and action taken:
1. Seating of Board Member Mr. Steven Tate to fill the vacancy by Ms. Monica Marlow.
2. Approval of the Consent Agenda, including Minutes for the June 18, 2024 Amended Budget Hearing; Minutes for the June 18, 2024 Regular Board of Education Meeting; Minutes for the July 9, 2023 Special Board of Education Meeting; Executive Session Minutes from June 18, 2024 and July 9, 2024 to remain confidential; Bills for July 2024; Financial Reports for June 2024;
3. Superintendent, Principals and Maintenance Reports were given. Information about the 24-25 school year and financial planning were reported. Summer maintenance projects were also updated. Information was also given about the Computer Science Equity Grant awarded to the district.
4. Information on 2 FOIA Requests from the district (one for staff names, emails and phone numbers, and one for agreements/contracts over $1,000 and the employment contracts). Both were responded to in a timely manner.
5. Accepted a bid from Southern Bus and Mobility for Handicap Accessible Passenger Van Bids, as presented.
6. Approval of the final reading of Board Policy Updates, from June 2024 Press Plus Update 115, as presented.
7. Approval of the final reading of the 2024-2025 Student/Parent Handbook Updates, as presented, with change to the grade school using Latin Honor System for graduation.
8. Approved declaring district equipment as surplus for eminent sale, as presented (spare fuel tank and zero turn lawn mower).
The Board entered into Executive Session and the following items were approved following executive session:
Accepted the letters of resignation from the following employees: Shanna Lusby (GS Aide), Sebrina Krumwiede (JH and HS Asst. Volleyball Coach), Steve Walkington (Full time bus driver)
Employed the following individuals: Leanne Habermaas (EOC Aide and Full Time Bus Driver), Garrett Thompson (JH Asst. Baseball Coach), 24-25 Sponsor Positions:
HIGH SCHOOL:
Emily Schumm, Freshman Class Sponsor;
Mary Minor, Freshman Class Sponsor;
Thomas Kent, Sophomore Class Sponsor;
Levi Weather, Sophomore Class Sponsor;
Madison Bock, Junior Class Sponsor;
Melanie Spangler, Junior Class Sponsor;
Jackson Pierce, Senior Class Sponsor;
Stephanie Wilson, Senior Class Sponsor;
Donna Wilkey, Prom Sponsor;
Mary Minor, Beta Club Sponsor;
Emily Schumm, FFA Advisor;
Madison Bock, FFA Advisor;
Levi Weathers, Student Council Sponsor;
Mary Minor, Gifted Sponsor;
Stephanie Wilson, Yearbook;
Melanie Spangler, PBIS Leader;
Michelle Marlow, PBIS Member;
Marina Baine, RtI Coordinator;
Melanie Spanger, Scholar Bowl Coach
GRADE SCHOOL:
Ashley Snow, Robotics Sponsor;
Karen Putt, Scholar Bowl Coach;
April Flexter, RtI Coordinator;
Ashley Snow, RtI Coordinator;
Ashley Snow, Gifted Sponsor
Posted for the following positions: Classroom Aide, Full Time Bus Driver, Asst. Athletic Director
Approved the 2024-2027 Superintendent Contract