Superintendent Jones highlights students’ positive activities
The Greene County Board of Education held its monthly meeting, Monday, March 25, 2024 with all board members in attendance. Prior to the official meeting the board heard an unofficial audit report for the fiscal year 2022-2023, presented by the Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The examiners noted that the report is unofficial until it is printed and forward to the board.
Superintendent Dr. Corey Jones presented ted the following updates of activities at the various schools.
Eutaw Primary: The ACAP Summative test will be administered March 26 through April 12, 2024. Scholars participated in living Wax Museum, researching the contributions of famous African Americans. Educators and scholars celebrated Read Across America February 26 through March 1. Reading and Math Progress Monitoring Data meetings have concluded and all 3rd grade educators have analyzed their middle of year data and made instructional adjustments.
Robert Brown Middle School: Spring Fling Dance was held March 1. Schoolwide Pawsitive Character Celebration awarded treats to students for their hard work. G.E.M.S Expo at UWA (4th & 5th grade scholars participated in STEM activities. Donuts with Dad scheduled for March 27.
Greene County High School: Scholars presented a show stopping celebration celebrating African American Heritage. GCHS Juniors attended Alabama Power Youth Leadership Conference at Shelton State Community College. Seniors participated in ACT Workkeys.
GCHS Debate Team competed at Fairhope on March 16, where two members earned awards, Tia Moore and Mekhi Braggs. On March 21-22, the Debate Team competed at Mississippi State University, where senior Tia Moore received a superlative award for her presentation.
GCHS Seniors attended Alabama State University Tour at Sumter Central High, with 12 students receiving scholarships. The Alabama A&M University Bus Tour awarded 15 students with scholarships.
Greene County Career Center: The HOSA Leadership Conference was held in Montgomery AL, February 29 – March 1. The Black College Fair was hosted February 29. Over 400 students and more than 25 colleges and businesses participated, Tenth grade students visited Talladega College, March 6. The Modern Manufacturing Industry Tour: Lear Corporation was held March 14.
The board approved the following personnel items. Recommended by the superintendent.
* Resignation of Ms. Kaleigha Jemison, Kindergarten teacher at Eutaw Primary School, effective March 25, 2024.
* Maternity/Catastrophic sick leave for Ms. Quenterica White, First grade teacher at Eutaw Primary School beginning April 25, 2024.
* Employment of Ms. Shameria Jordan as a long-term substitute – Kindergarten teacher at Eutaw Primary School.
The board approved the following administrative items recommended by the superintendent. *Application for registration as a charter authorizer.
Retroactively approve (as of 2/26/2024) base bid and alternates for HVAC installation at Robert Brown Middle School to be installed by Stateline Mechanical.
* Bid proposal from Integrity Event Security Providers, LLC for single entry/concealed weapon search (Based on 9-months).
* Travel to attend SREB Making Schools Work Conference – Nashville, TN – July 8 – 12, 2024, Rebecca Coleman and Tammy Anderson.
* McKee & Associates Architect Firm for the construction of the track and first phase of the football stadium at Greene County High School.
* Quote from Kendrick Lewis in the amount of $3,500 to build concrete ramp at Eutaw Primary School (CNP).
* Memorandum of Agreement between Greene County Board of Education and the University of Alabama to participate in UA’s College of Education Teach in Bama initiative designed to recruit, train, and retain talented individuals in the State of Alabama.
* 3 year contract with UKG Timeclock System in the amount of $70,297.60.
Quote from Hammilll Recreation (Play & Park Structures) for Phase II of playground equipment and installation at Robert Brown Middle School.
* Dual Enrollment Agreement with Wallace Community College Selma/Demopolis and Greene County High School for high school students to enroll in college-level courses through the College to dually earn credits for a high school diploma and a postsecondary educational credential.
* Payment of all bills, claims, and payroll.
Bank reconciliations as submitted by Mrs. Marquita Lennon, CSFO.
The CSFO, Marquita Lennon, presented the following Financial Snapshot for the period ending February 29, 2024. Operating Reserves total 5.93 months combined general fund reserve; 4.68 months cash reserve. All bank accounts have been reconciled. The General Fund Balance totaled $5,762,129.52 (reconciles to the Summary Cash report). Accounts Payable Check Register totaled $404,715.92. Payroll Register totaled $933,185.57. Combined Ending Fund Balance totaled $7,294,827.58.
Lennon reported local revenue as follows: Property Taxes – $77,139.62; Sales Taxes – $98,002.40; Other Taxes – $2,127.57. All totaling – $ 177,268.59.