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Dr. Katie Anderson presented awards for individual sports and read player statistics while board members and coaches joined students for a group photograph. Honorees included Cade Cox (North Paulding High School, baseball), Carly Crist (East Paulding High School, girls golf), Brent Carmen (South Paulding High School, boys golf), Kylie Wilson (North Paulding, girls lacrosse), Anthony Coker (East Paulding, boys lacrosse), Izzy Allen (North Paulding, girls soccer), Shane Osborne (North Paulding, boys soccer), Arizona Jones (Hiram High, girls tennis; absent, award picked up by her mother), Carter Contractor (North Paulding, boys tennis), Shariah George (Hiram High, girls track) and Jairi/Jireh Williams (Hiram High, boys track).

Superintendent Steve Barnett and board members praised the athletes and noted the district celebrated more than 2,500 graduates across its five high schools the previous week. Coaches and athletic directors accompanied players to the dais for recognition and photos.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 27, 2025 Paulding County School District Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized students for baseball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track accomplishments at the May 27 meeting; coaches and superintendent attended.","taxTitle","Paulding County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",15360,"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},6225832,"Board approves consent contracts, Cobb EMC easement and GMP amendment for Elementary School No. 20",180,7410000,7590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3529361-5aa1769be377f21e1002748a9a6e46a9&start=7410&end=7590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3529361-5aa1769be377f21e1002748a9a6e46a9/thumbnail_7410000.jpg","/articles/6225832/Georgia/Board-approves-consent-contracts-Cobb-EMC-easement-and-GMP-amendment-for-Elementary-School-No-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225832-4b577f853e3dab15f7d911dd775f597c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776032007&Signature=l2YBkPZ-b2hk2Nb2LqTiU9KK9lTvF~BtkzI7W4-BIV4xcJy8SQ8sFl0PPnCa2YxF1tWD3nAOI-BKmmlpXNxM96KDPhl2TsDHrkDjOa9xvPcCeWUv~VIBqzbFAI9Iv6d-HkM1JtfVXBYBfP1-225rRwtuNty~5do0KCdrXn-pNK3FpFUnuuO24VudjXdQjbfsT27d2ufZDQ26F2D4X6f-90--inwwln2N4KxwBjb1jRvfyHJf~xSWPYIO-HuCSFxTIHyXuAGY~GBVFCVpLsxfZsnjGAiXr954UoeXVce1V5KQTGqlvuxJpxxT5I5gFb02JYNBBQM0hjlinbRAXVYafg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Paulding County School District board approved several procurement awards, a utility easement and a construction guaranteed maximum price amendment during its May 27 meeting.

On the consent agenda the board approved competitive awards for flooring removal and installation (IFB 25‑250327 to S and S Flooring Company), gym floor refinishing (IFB 204‑2040329 to Meadows Flooring LLC), door access controls (RFP 24‑230731 to Cooperative Choice LLC, doing business as EMC Security), and school nutrition serving line and paper product RFQs (awarded to Moses Middle School vendors and Tanner Grocery Company). Superintendent Steve Barnett presented the recommendations; Board member Dan Nolan moved approval and Jeff Fuller seconded. The consent agenda passed with six in favor and one not in attendance.

The board separately approved a Cobb EMC easement on Timberwolf Drive. The superintendent recommended approval; the motion was made by Board member Clayton and seconded by Nolan. The board recorded the vote as six in favor with one not present.

The board approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendment with RK Redding Construction Inc. to complete both phases of construction of Elementary School No. 20, pending final legal review. The motion to approve the GMP amendment was moved by Nolan and seconded by Fuller and passed with six votes in favor and one not present.

The personnel report covering items 1 through 74 was approved after a motion by Clayton and a second by Nolan; the vote was recorded as six in favor. The board also approved regular session minutes from May 13 earlier in the meeting.

Where motions and approvals were recorded, the board followed its standard roll‑call practice; individual vote names were not read into the public record beyond the numerical tallies provided.","The Paulding County School District board approved multiple procurement awards, an easement for Cobb EMC, and a guaranteed maximum price amendment for Elementary School No. 20; personnel report and minutes were also approved.",{"_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},6225839,"Paulding County board outlines timeline to appoint replacement for late member John Dean",330,6720000,7050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3529361-5aa1769be377f21e1002748a9a6e46a9&start=6720&end=7050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3529361-5aa1769be377f21e1002748a9a6e46a9/thumbnail_6720000.jpg","/articles/6225839/Georgia/Paulding-County-board-outlines-timeline-to-appoint-replacement-for-late-member-John-Dean","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225839-012f517f08a2d7320d9cacd8a6eab529/orig.mp4?Expires=1776032007&Signature=Nf2UJXQULF-1aH-9cEuB0VcW9XxpaNG8rXwtuOanMmspmov-vuQU8o5sTP0a72nlXbWtNFIIAcapuUmikuxq4F2OXZwvRUwixHoDnSsZyfSmjQEY4ErYYJusGT6OuNXLiucX1JsBoMgC5CzNtqDWd368TY~2capIGKonHHf1vUI00caiVwXmDmX6gO2wX6deORnfxk6CLZQdK7aMOvU~8UTAqQNxQKanj3~P-344XeBlD9LvcHDLcWcmTkmLwW54MPhq93e5uj1pRH9j82hideC4RetP96YxQvmRKXyhvAlAfMjnY2qVJIZo54rLFnLbCzz7652LldDjXitGu4YmhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Paulding County School District board on May 27 reviewed the legal process and timetable to appoint a replacement for board member John Dean, who died earlier in May.

Board attorney Tom Cable told the board state law requires the remaining members to appoint a qualified resident by majority vote to serve the remainder of the term. Cable said applicants must be at least 18, eligible to vote in Georgia, have lived in Paulding County for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before appointment, and have lived in District 5 for at least six consecutive months immediately before appointment.

Cable said the district will publish advertisements in the Dallas New Era on May 29, June 4 and June 12 and post full qualification details on the district website. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on June 13; applicants must submit a letter of interest, a current resume and proof of residency (for example, a utility bill, driver’s license or voter registration card) to the superintendent’s office.

The board set a schedule of called meetings: application review and selection of semifinalists on June 17 at 8:30 a.m.; interviews of two finalists on June 19 at 8 a.m.; and a vote to appoint a replacement on June 23. The new appointee is expected to be sworn in on the morning of June 24 and attend the first meeting after appointment.

Cable emphasized the board’s discretion in setting procedures but that state law requires a majority vote for appointment and that the appointment does not change the regular election cycle. The appointee will serve through Dec. 31, 2026.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the timeline and public notice. The board chair encouraged the community to apply and asked for prayers for Dean’s family.","Board attorney described legal qualifications and a calendar for applications and appointments to fill the District 5 seat left vacant by the death of board member John Dean; the board will interview finalists and vote in June.",{"_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},6225843,"Paulding County School District presents FY26 tentative budget showing small revenue uptick, higher health‑benefit costs",2010,6420000,8430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3529361-5aa1769be377f21e1002748a9a6e46a9&start=6420&end=8430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3529361-5aa1769be377f21e1002748a9a6e46a9/thumbnail_6420000.jpg","/articles/6225843/Georgia/Paulding-County-School-District-presents-FY26-tentative-budget-showing-small-revenue-uptick-higher-healthbenefit-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6225843-f84a7bce5c2e89518a69c8bd6a89fb1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776032007&Signature=nigakb6SabuIMfFp7JTef6WOCzXqhqzKczayey7ILNfsdDd2QK5Wrl-uSJMrnlEAMTCV9nxlyKx3~NuLOW5AJSuenFK48-2tSHMVO9wSfbFa3bkmLoxZ9qi3FiE~MfRN6iw8zkLTKVQhC0xyGX-9S1BMbGrYJNr~lHDFbgSjOO9HnuB~Pc5pza72cMRKCt7dpfXGfEFfWBydZHpwaIlNmsMHYa0R9hWa-deXvqJx0PuMLgugbfU6ZdEyUTtYPiwtO7HxjM26iTycMIRC4Xr8V0T44tM5XC0WcLPSZ3NYF8lM0JEox8KqJbpa0FD~k3bnqO6j-RTXJ3y4ailRjYjMtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paulding County School District finance staff presented a tentative FY2026 budget on May 27 that projects a slight revenue increase but rising benefit costs and concentrated payroll spending.

Amber Thesma, director of financial planning and analysis, told the school board the district’s general fund revenue estimate rose by two‑tenths of 1% to $435,700,000 after a preliminary digest from the Board of Tax Assessors. She said the tentative budget shows a total general fund budget of $438,500,000 when $2.8 million in general‑fund grants are included.

Thesma said payroll and benefits account for 89% of the general fund and that the district is ending the year with about 1.5 months of unassigned fund balance. “Salaries and benefits make up 89% of our budget,” she said. She described material line changes, including increases related to health insurance and a $5 million decrease in equalization funding.

Abby Dye, who presented the grants portion, said the tentative budget includes 46 grants totaling $55,500,000. She said QBE categorical grants make up about 69% of that grant total and noted a state school security grant of roughly $1.6 million to fund personnel and security initiatives such as weapon‑detection systems and door access controls.

Board members pressed staff for details on grants that ended and potential federal cuts. Thesma said one research grant called “Charting My Path” ended and affected positions were moved to regular allotments where possible. Dye said the district will not know final federal allocations until July and that the district had heard of potential cuts to Title III (ESOL) and possibly Title II but had no dollar figure until federal allocations are released.

Thesma and Superintendent Steve Barnett emphasized that most personnel are school‑based. Barnett noted 95% of allotments support instruction, transportation, maintenance or school‑level support and said about 200 positions (roughly 5% of staff) comprise other central functions, which saw larger proportional reductions.

The board did not vote on the tentative budget; Thesma said the district will return to adopt a final budget at a June 10 work session. The district also scheduled three public hearings on the millage rate for June 10 (8 a.m. and 6 p.m.) and June 17 (8 a.m.).

Clarifying details included in the presentation: the district projects a 0.7% decrease in enrollment year‑over‑year (93 fewer students); instruction accounts for about 63% of allotments and an instruction per‑student allotment of $16.90; capital projects are projected at $65.8 million; school nutrition is budgeted at $29.2 million; and the district will pay about $15.9 million in bond debt in FY26.

The budget presentation included outreach items: a 15‑minute budget explainer video on the district website and printed budget flyers available at the district offices. Board members asked staff to notify them when federal allocations arrive in July so the board can assess any changes to grant funding.","Finance staff presented a FY26 tentative budget showing a modest revenue increase, a greater share of payroll in the spending plan, and $55.5 million in grants; board will hold public hearings and vote on the final budget in June.","actionData","errors"]

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