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Dougherty County board approves consent items and a change in custodial services, schedules budget hearings
Summary
The board approved the meeting agenda and consent items, and after debate voted 4–2 to change custodial service provision; it also set budget hearing dates for May 26, June 4 and final adoption June 11.
At the May 21 Dougherty County Board of Education briefing the board approved the agenda and the consent agenda (items 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8) and later took a separate vote on a recommendation to change custodial services.
The consent agenda motion passed by voice vote. For the custodial service recommendation, a board member moved to approve the change; after discussion about contract length and outstanding facts the motion passed on a 4–2 roll call. One board member said the "no" vote reflected uncertainty about specific contract facts and the length of a five‑ or ten‑year option under consideration.
The board also approved calendar dates for the budget process: a public hearing May 26 at noon, a second hearing June 4 at 6 p.m., and final adoption scheduled for June 11 at noon. The board then recessed briefly to clear the chamber before an executive session on personnel, property and student matters.
Why it matters: The custodial services change is a formal procurement decision that will alter operations; the 4–2 vote records a non‑unanimous decision whose specifics the board said need clarification. Public hearings on the tentative budget offer residents a chance to comment before adoption.
The board adjourned after administrative announcements and reminders about graduation logistics.
