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Coward told the board that general-fund revenues for the current month were about $27.5 million and expenditures were about $19 million; he said the district’s fund balance in December was approximately $54.8 million (a cyclical high driven by property-tax collections). Coward explained that fund balance typically drops to its low point in October and cited a June-to-June benchmark: the district’s June fund balance last year was roughly $28.5 million. He also provided statewide context, saying Georgia state government had about 4.7 months of cash on hand and that the average Georgia school district had about 3.8 months, while Carroll County’s June figure was 1.8 months.

On SPLOST (local sales tax for capital projects) Coward said recent collections were strong, with SPLOST 6 revenue of about $1.9 million last month and a year-over-year increase compared with FY23 collections. Coward said the district expects those SPLOST funds to fund Central Middle School, Mount Zion Middle School and planned bus purchases.

For FY26 planning, staff outlined preliminary assumptions: the state has signaled increases to certified and classified health insurance costs; staff work currently assumes a 1% across-the-board raise as a starting point (the board may change that); and district enrollment growth could require the addition of approximately 22 positions (12 classroom teachers, one counselor, one PALS facilitator, one Assistant Principal at Temple Middle School and seven paraprofessionals). Coward and staff also proposed a $3 million reduction in one-time expenditures to mitigate increased recurring costs such as higher insurance and potential raises.

Coward stressed that state funding numbers were not final and assumptions will be updated when the district receives formal state guidance. He asked the board to expect continuing refinement of the FY26 budget and said staff will return with more detailed recommendations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 10, 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Chief finance staff reviewed December fund balance, SPLOST collections and FY26 planning assumptions including a proposed 1% raise, enrollment-driven positions (22), and a recommendation to reduce one-time expenditures by $3 million.","taxTitle","Carroll County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",15314,"location","Georgia","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6338730,"Carroll County Schools reports $519,000 governor safety grant, SRO partnerships and SchoolDawg audits",210,940000,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2268655-e5e9a139786c0ff2383ad9feda94047c&start=940&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2268655-e5e9a139786c0ff2383ad9feda94047c/thumbnail_940000.jpg","/articles/6338730/Georgia/Carroll-County-Schools-reports-519000-governor-safety-grant-SRO-partnerships-and-SchoolDawg-audits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338730-814ed586768847afb3bda71e300fd49a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172885&Signature=TQG9aQSaettXwHc2~pgjf5-E1ltPRopjcxhOadYrn0dX~Wm5~uv02TMvQHxZnVN7tnkRp9IsGbWCHqiw99BRCQqEf~cl9ZbxzKsi5m2BXr-RReCTbc3KIkWcuelTnIqZp44I-89K~HOLLUhdvXFVX-7b~f1zk2UMUAUU0OeBqGksdBxpCBUR-jRUPwpPvATApaX2ejU0WfLIBVtXMeeN8Z7Dv~7TgFMebgBK-rL-S-65OSUgAQjfGcPGe0n5l5Mo7Nh3C3oVJSsj6PhQtFujPMJ~9srgBzTK3wjCrEcR0TFlCF6TAQ6FsqA8rv1b0R1XAqm4uLqcpWjzWGBEKwx8EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carroll County Schools staff on Feb. 10 briefed the board on a set of safety and facilities updates, including a governor-provided safety grant, recent additions to the school resource officer (SRO) program, safety-walk software use and construction progress at several sites.

Operations and safety staff said the district received a one-time governor safety allocation in the FY25 budget of $519,000 to spend by the end of the fiscal year; earlier this year the district had used an initial $1.1 million in state security funds to upgrade strategic systems and add SROs. District staff said they plan to use the new $519,000 to add cameras and access controls across campuses.

On SROs, staff reported adding four SROs this year (assigned to Bound Middle School, Temple Middle School, Central Elementary and Shark Creek Elementary) and said the sheriff’s office agreed to pick up 50% of those officers’ salaries beginning FY26. The City of Temple’s governing body approved paying 50% of an SRO position; district staff said they plan to budget for the district’s 50% share in FY26. District staff discussed that municipalities and the county have varied arrangements for vehicles, training and equipment, and said they will reconfirm those cost-sharing details with partner agencies before finalizing the FY26 budget.

Staff updated the board on SchoolDawg safety-walk software use for exterior/interior door checks and other building inspections. The district set a goal of 20 walkthroughs per month per school; administrators reported improvement from about 60% of schools meeting the target in the first semester to an additional 30 percentage points after added training and support. Staff also said GEMA (state emergency management) audits began this week.

Facilities updates included near completion of the operations center maintenance warehouse (fire marshal inspection passed) and continued progress at Central Middle School and Mount Zion projects; staff said steel erection had begun at Mount Zion and slab work for the multipurpose building would start as weather allowed.

Officials invited board members to visit the new facilities when finished and noted that field trip and fundraising requests would be placed on the consent agenda for the upcoming board meeting.","District leaders briefed the board on a new FY25 governor safety grant, expansion and funding arrangements for School Resource Officers, SchoolDawg safety checks and ongoing facilities work including Central Middle and Mount Zion projects.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6338736,"Carroll County highlights Career, Technical and Agricultural Education; 67% of high school students enrolled in CTAE pathways",220,120000,340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2268655-e5e9a139786c0ff2383ad9feda94047c&start=120&end=340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2268655-e5e9a139786c0ff2383ad9feda94047c/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6338736/Georgia/Carroll-County-highlights-Career-Technical-and-Agricultural-Education-67-of-high-school-students-enrolled-in-CTAE-pathways","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338736-78f0b9b81caa4d83426307ac979a57b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172885&Signature=jleIzuWYowce-usCHb4wPASbGulLy26UvBVZcA-dYMkdf2POen1YAmvEyiEKYF6XGVUPG5bGYj1xMHtEGEN~ETR25Q8LoXF-L2AwIDzcyupXMEFOXn8aBsfqKayvaxLuDOqjDA-~f0ABbqJ0mLyazK63XvbJ7NP5nE9bOYC0bGWabGdUIaPD0oFXLqrYoscEwjI5fFzUtciENAwzwrZrUMYtz4MZS-nJ9ifxKchiVKJIpizYipDg8fcERjlqW9LK-vZ5IsUHsbimTqFbuwDt7pUzYAl~5neucrH3AaEY47bCfWTsoXo7SjRFqkOJRPsagm6G1QWNx38yuC0JAh6r~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Feb. 10 work session the Carroll County Board of Education heard a student achievement update focused on Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs.

Dr. Jessica Ainsworth opened the item and invited the district CTAE director, Cindy Clanton, and principals to present. Clanton said CTAE enrollment at the high school level is 3,193 out of 4,758 students, a 67% participation rate among district high school students. Clanton told the board that 86% of students who took end-of-pathway credential examinations this fall passed, which she contrasted with the statewide pass rate she cited as about 50%.

Clanton described efforts to expand industry-recognized certifications beyond pathway credentials, naming examples such as EMT, CNA, Firefighter I and OSHA-10 occupational safety certification. She noted a recent highlight: the district’s jailer program was featured at a meeting of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners and staff member Miss Puckett attended to represent that program.

Two school representatives shared student success stories. Mount Zion staff described James Jenning, who transferred in 10th grade from Alabama, enrolled in the automotive pathway, placed second in automotive service technology competitions and has earned ASE certifications while working as a student intern at the district bus barn. North College and Career Academy staff shared the story of Cameron Waddell, who completed the audio-video film technology pathway, earned industry credentials, worked on the NCCA stream team and obtained a job at Flowers Bakery after a senior career fair; he is now a shift leader and continues freelance AV work.

Clanton and presenters invited board members to visit CTAE sites during CTAE Week activities, including a blood drive at South Campus and culinary competitions at North College and Career Academy.","District leaders and CTAE staff described student successes, credential pass rates and community partnerships during CTAE Week; presenters highlighted two student success stories.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6338740,"Carroll County Board of Education upholds disciplinary tribunal decision for student 79126",43,82000,125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2268655-e5e9a139786c0ff2383ad9feda94047c&start=82&end=125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2268655-e5e9a139786c0ff2383ad9feda94047c/thumbnail_82000.jpg","/articles/6338740/Georgia/Carroll-County-Board-of-Education-upholds-disciplinary-tribunal-decision-for-student-79126","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6338740-eae7917cd2ca2d182c8d8fe4426eec34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172885&Signature=ehCXDbWO8cZh8D3c4QILseuMF4UJu1CwsqN0T1SmyaKsE0uIAl-3216vhlKbNo-pl0Bhl7Zmaxl94xTEcGJxaJau-SKwsaxDarTjwKPFrMbLVDB4Wy4WiR0fuB8oIoNdhmXdsEM1nTZftnpQ8fY5f55TngJOsqXSKIad6t66Z4C~2HSAqMbtvdqKwnZ3jMLNC~MoZKLh0UY3-NqwMewkAlvlflnrhHg6R~XRiVlgYbWwQa2u2B69sJ0tQcuY0VTgymD8JdR-QwK3vxkjl9V7hkf1zolcHmNOdBG6NDnZVA54ePMm2vnMqj2aC2HesAruC58gv8R9G1z3ZUGg9K2jWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carroll County Board of Education on Feb. 10 reviewed the record from a disciplinary tribunal hearing held Dec. 11, 2024, and reached a consensus to uphold the tribunal’s decision involving student number 79126.

Board Chair Mike Miller announced the board’s action after the review of the record and representation of all parties. The board did not provide additional public detail about the underlying tribunal findings during the work session.

The decision was handled in open session at this work session; no formal roll-call vote or motion text was read into the meeting transcript beyond the chair’s announcement that the board’s consensus was to uphold the tribunal decision.

The board subsequently moved on to other items on the agenda.","At its Feb. 10 work session the Carroll County Board of Education reviewed a disciplinary tribunal record and reached consensus to uphold the tribunal’s decision involving student number 79126.","actionData","errors"]

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Carroll County finance report: fund-balance context and FY26 budget planning with possible 22 new positions

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Carroll County highlights Career, Technical and Agricultural Education; 67% of high school students enrolled in CTAE pathways

Carroll County Board of Education upholds disciplinary tribunal decision for student 79126