Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
At a called meeting the Liberty County Board of Education approved its agenda and voted to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and an update on the superintendent search; the board confirmed the meeting complied with the Georgia Open Meetings Act.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
After exiting an executive session, the board said it has no personnel recommendations and is continuing its superintendent search, with a community update to come.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
Staff reported a March transportation on‑time average of 91 percent, ongoing driver vacancies and training; enrollment was reported at roughly 10,199 (with 124 in process), and facilities and purchasing reports were provided for board review.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
Board members reviewed the tribunal report and pressed staff for stronger prevention, education and community partnerships after staff said many tribunal cases involved drug or vaping incidents; trustees requested follow‑up on prevention strategies and possible code changes.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
District staff presented a two‑phase network switch refresh using E‑Rate Category 2 funding and reported Entree Solutions as the recommended vendor for Phase 1, with a total Phase 1 cost of about $239,478 split between E‑Rate funds and local costs.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
District staff presented the draft 2025–26 code of conduct as an information item and told the board they will wait for pending state legislation before finalizing publication. Trustees discussed uniform enforcement, possible systemwide uniform colors to ease family burden, and state language about requiring a phone lock‑up mechanism in schools.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
Presenters reviewed outcomes from the five‑year LCCORE literacy grant (more than $3 million) and described materials, training and community partnerships the district intends to sustain after the grant ends.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
District ESOL lead described identification, screening, services and testing for English learners and gave a school‑by‑school breakdown of EL students.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
Superintendent will recommend at the next board meeting that Clearway Fiber be awarded a five‑year contract for Internet access and wide area network (WAN) services beginning July 2025; the district presented bid prices, estimated E‑Rate contributions, and the contract term.
Georgia / School Districts / Liberty County
Facilities staff presented an information item proposing replacement of worn carpeting in the transportation large conference room; vendor and fiscal impact identified, approval will be requested at a subsequent meeting.