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The board moved quickly through its business docket after recognitions and reports. The meeting record identifies movers for many motions and records the final tally for each vote as unanimous; the transcript does not provide a roll‑call listing of individual member votes. Following is a compact, itemized summary of motions and outcomes recorded on the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance:
- Adopt agenda as published — Mover: Dr. Unruh; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve minutes from previous meeting — Mover: Dr. Unruh; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve three‑year contract for Dr. Richard Rogers as superintendent, term 06/01/2025–05/31/2028 — Mover: Mr. Nichols; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve January 2025 financial reports as presented — Mover: Ms. Johnson; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve March 2025 purchasing report, financial impact $2,920,807.50 (general and rate funds) — Mover: Mr. Crockett; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Declare 10 buses surplus for sale via govdeals.com (removed for age/condition) — Mover: Mr. Ivory; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve monthly personnel reports as presented — Mover: Mr. Crockett; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve superintendent’s individual personnel recommendations (eight items), each approved (7–0):
• Dr. Christina Cummings, principal, Northside Elementary — Mover: Mr. Nichols.
• Jessica Augsberger, assistant principal for instruction, Quail Run Elementary — Mover: Ms. Johnson.
• Jeffrey Whitaker, assistant principal for discipline (split assignment: Tucker and Morningside Elementary) — Mover: Mr. Ivory.
• Dr. Jonathan Rogers, assistant principal for discipline and athletic director, Perry High School — Mover: Mr. Crockett.
• Greer Wright, assistant principal for discipline, Houston County High School — Mover: Ms. Johnson.
• Shana Brown, assistant principal for discipline and CTAE supervisor, Houston County High School — Mover: Mr. Ivory.
• Termination of Jalisa Eagles (bus monitor) for job abandonment — Mover: Mr. Nichols.
• Termination of Marcel Hugel (paraprofessional) for job abandonment — Mover: Mr. Crockett.
- Approve three full‑time elementary assistant principal for discipline positions — Mover: Mr. Crockett; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with the City of Warner Robins for use of McConnell‑Talbert parking lot for the annual Independence Day celebration — Mover: Ms. Johnson; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve amendment/contract (Amendment No. 7) with Altman & Barrett Architects for Perry High School auditorium roof (capital outlay) — Mover: Mr. Nichols; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve revisions to agreement with ICB Construction Group for McConnell‑Talbert Stadium improvements — Mover: Mr. Jackson; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Approve certificate of completion for capital outlay roof replacement at Northside High School — Mover: Dr. Unruh; Outcome: approved (7–0).
- Motion to adjourn — Mover: not specified in transcript; Outcome: approved (7–0).

These motions and outcomes were recorded sequentially in the meeting transcript; no recorded votes were opposed or abstained. Several motions included additional factual details recorded in the transcript (funding sources, dollar amounts and contract timeframes) that are summarized above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HCBOE Board Meeting | March 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Houston County Board of Education approved a three‑year superintendent contract, multiple personnel appointments and terminations, purchasing and capital contracts, declared buses surplus and approved other routine business items; all recorded votes were unanimous (7–0).","taxTitle","Houston County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",15358,"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},6280248,"Independent auditor gives Houston County Schools a clean opinion on FY2024 financial statements",78,1879000,1957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616145-c27daf357c551b99432100feef2b9925&start=1879&end=1957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616145-c27daf357c551b99432100feef2b9925/thumbnail_1879000.jpg","/articles/6280248/Georgia/Independent-auditor-gives-Houston-County-Schools-a-clean-opinion-on-FY2024-financial-statements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280248-5f723405278fbb6f47fee44d600c90c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770925049&Signature=o~CF61dZzwcZIq7e2DL3seDsn1QuNlU5QC6A1CraV6R32cOh875A479zFAdps5oc~S7C5kQhDhDI7oLHnoig6PLi1UfU3VR3hns6YM8pxxbRvqKt1iiNHtaF6FEa5mTKS7K~ojEQ32eOqFtUDVSYfHMuL6NsyJoGjbdd-4HllkTZyfMbD-uB8Beys8eQ4fYluqrplcyBRBxEYzbzu1Pq5k~1XKIW8GSTsuhymOPtSmjGNhWdNSQMx8lz40rc5DQG--Lwv7DaFNtmSS6UV19Jhq-Ta9cTYPoz8tEgQWIP1LgXTrU~CrqwTUWu1QV~6Jv38FqySbdqbxHVNuSnYO~tvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An external auditing representative told the Houston County Board of Education that the district received a clean audit opinion for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and that selected federal expenditures and the school nutrition program were in compliance with applicable requirements.

Hope Pendergrass of the audit firm (identified in the meeting as Malding and Jenkins) told the board, “You all received a clean audit opinion, which is what you want, meaning that your financial statements were materially correct.” She said the auditors also rendered an opinion on federal expenditures and reviewed the school nutrition program, and that they “found everything to be in order.”

Pendergrass told the board the district’s audited federal expenditures were about $59,000,000 in the prior year and that auditors review selected federal programs rather than every line item. She also commended the business office staff by name and asked the board to recognize their stewardship of district funds.

The presentation preceded routine business items and recognitions and did not include any formal audit qualifications or findings requiring corrective action issued during the meeting.","External auditors reported a clean opinion on the district’s financial statements and federal expenditures, including review of the school nutrition program; auditors commended the business office.",{"_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},6280253,"Houston County Schools honor long‑service employees, student achievers and donate $198,622 to United Way",2814,76000,2890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2616145-c27daf357c551b99432100feef2b9925&start=76&end=2890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2616145-c27daf357c551b99432100feef2b9925/thumbnail_76000.jpg","/articles/6280253/Georgia/Houston-County-Schools-honor-longservice-employees-student-achievers-and-donate-198622-to-United-Way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280253-57d1bbf8a5a5814e9daee37a327c63e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770925049&Signature=fSE-q73HsZSovXLrWo31JdEvr5GS-r01Kj7yld4~NGX-4dLhW04z-pjDWvWKz9rq7YXoIYysOGHc2tYQ9Bf7vSr6DLZJhfqx1Yj~RcsDmrlKpXO5cDT6oLpGhnftZPFDu9-3iL~rOqBrWVoPU~8MPJ47ltIhv14o0Xmfbdvazb1SJwlpitzGPKWn0us11TX2Reux6CugswSHq7ciVBJyHhs4X37XzZ-I4XOs1ryStJ6c-BL8-9zWpSeE3e~bAkxrsoLcuc9Dp~E3FVm79cAFcSsRd0wzn0PhmoEOniuuzsoCWSesmwdN1RViBLNvUDgWu~dj~FcupnvvMWRZuHQIAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Houston County School District held an extended recognition segment during its regular board meeting to honor employees with multi‑decade service, award student and teacher achievements in academics, career programs and the arts, and present a $198,622.10 donation to the United Way of Central Georgia.

The district opened formally with a years‑of‑service ceremony led by Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and District Operations Dr. Chris Brown, who said, “Your dedication to our students in our district has played a vital role in helping us achieve our mission of high achievement for all through continuous growth.” The board and district presented plaques and gift bags to employees marking 30 and 35 years of service and acknowledged a group of sponsors that funded the reception.

The recognition period included student and staff honors from several schools: Matt Arthur Elementary students Maximus and Sashri Patel led the pledge; principals from multiple schools introduced their “students of the year,” athletic award winners and teachers of the year; and district directors recognized winners from DECA and All‑State Band selections. Notable student honors included state winners advancing to national DECA competitions and several All‑State Band designees from Houston County High, Perry High, Northside High, Veterans High and other schools. Coaches and directors introduced state wrestling champions and state title winners in other extracurricular contests.

The district also presented a community donation. Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott presented a check for $198,622.10 to the United Way of Central Georgia. A United Way representative thanked the district for the campaign and said the system’s volunteer energy and staff fundraising make Houston County one of United Way’s largest local campaigns.

Board Chair remarks and principal introductions occupied a substantial portion of the meeting before the board moved into its business agenda. The recognition segment combined district employee milestones, student and teacher honors, and community fundraising into a single ceremony before routine board actions followed.","Houston County School District recognized employees with 30–35 years of service, honored student and teacher award winners across multiple programs and presented a district check for $198,622.10 to the United Way of Central Georgia.","actionData","errors"]

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