Call To Order: 5:30PM
Invocation: Martinez Baptist Church Children and Youth Pastor Navin Jeremiadoss
Pledge of Allegiance: Martinez Elementary School 4-H Presidents
Approval of Agenda: Yay 4, No 1 (Katie Allen opposed)
Special Recommendations. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Assistant Principal Greenbrier High School: Dr. Alexandra Beldman (sp?)
Special Recognitions
Georgia Department of Education Title I School of Distinction
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Board Comments: All board members thanked the pastor for the invocation, 4-H Presidents for leading the pledge, congratulated Dr. Beldman on new position at Greenbrier High School and contratulated Blue Ridge Elementary School. They also welcomed a Boy Scout troop in attendance earning their communication badge.
Approval of Consent Items: Yay 5, No 0
Minutes of 9/23/2025 Work Session Meeting
Fundraisers
Employee Travel
Program/Camp/Employee Participation Request
Lease/Use of Facilities
Building Program:
Resolution to Close out South Columbia Elementary School. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Superintendent Reports:
SAT Average 1088, 3 year increase. #4 in Georgia schools with 1000+ test takers
Allen: What percentage of students take the SAT?
Flynt: I would need to look that up for you.
Teasley: This is with any student because any student can take the SAT at our schools. Some districts limit who can take the SAT.
Flynt: ACT data should come out soon so we can report that data at the next meeting.
Graduation Rates: 92.96% rounded up to 93% on some reports. #8 in Georgia schools with 1000+ graduates
Allen: How are the graduation rates calculated? Is that incoming freshman?
Flynt: It’s by cohort and includes summer graduations and transfers in. 5th year graduates will count the following year.
10/19 - 10/25 America’s School Safety Week
GSBA Exemplary School Board Recognition
Dekle: This should also go to the Superintendent and staff because really couldn’t get this recognition without their dedication and hard work.
Local Board Training Plan. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Public Comments:
Patricia Sonnier
Karin Parham
Philip Braum
Joan Krupsky
Lorraine Case
Executive Session
Affidavit stating that only discussed items allowed in closed session. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Personnel Sheet. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Georgia’s Comp. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Right of way Easement at Lakeside HS. Approve: Yay 5, No 0
Adjourn: Yay 5, No 0
Next Work Session Board Meeting: 10/28/2025
Why did Ms. Allen oppose the agenda approval?