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Angie Moon Davila, Early Head Start and Head Start coordinator, told the board the governing entity for the programs is the Board of Education and reviewed nine board responsibilities under the Head Start Act, including establishing selection criteria, approving funding applications, and reviewing financial management and audit follow-up. She said the district’s Early Head Start program is funded to serve 336 children and provides center-based, home-based, and services to expectant women.

Moon Davila described specific changes to selection criteria: the district will consider housing costs that exceed 30% of a family’s gross income when assessing eligibility for families otherwise over income; the program added points to support continuity of care for pregnant participants so infants born to enrolled expectant mothers do not remain on waiting lists; and the selection criteria were clarified to award priority points for children whose parents are incarcerated (the document distinguishes “detained” and “incarcerated” to better identify families in crisis).

Board members asked for a short summary of changes in the long ERSEA document; Moon Davila provided a concise explanation and said the full 38-page document remains available for review. She also said the program conducts annual audits and follows federal requirements for eligibility documentation and verification through ChildPlus, the student information system used for Head Start eligibility tracking.

Because federal law requires governance training, Moon Davila asked the board to keep the Head Start governance items on the agenda; the board voted to keep the related items on the consent agenda and later approved the consent agenda during the regular meeting.

What board asked for next: the board agreed to keep the policy council bylaws, ERSEA selection criteria, and governance training materials on the consent agenda and requested continued reporting on enrollment, waiting lists and monthly program outcomes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CCSD Work Session and Board Meeting 02/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Head Start staff gave Clarke County’s board mandatory governance training and outlined changes to ERSEA selection criteria, including new adjustments for housing-cost burdens and continuity-of-care for enrolled expectant mothers.","taxTitle","Clarke County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",13121,"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},6329343,"Clarke County board reviews first reads of revenue, promotion and public-participation policies",617,602000,1219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89&start=602&end=1219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89/thumbnail_602000.jpg","/articles/6329343/Georgia/Clarke-County-board-reviews-first-reads-of-revenue-promotion-and-public-participation-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329343-91d2087c274f63094e6b04a71fcc81ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1770415351&Signature=n77X8WBrpCAIybsl1G7iBBtznoik5I72vsh9nvAd-26TdtR2Q826VYASnktFwIFnFonQ912OQl1s0WBlc~d2hJlDOseEMXYY3gFFw6uEhBMI1rWoxPM74Yo7rk41YuMMPVAYp8Z~toienJkP4OkdnU6AzthCq9-XtV8BkiLU5M5oqxGrj0h9mxQHoR8ldfXyM40SNyY4F9eDcy39NVxX37olPe04EhrFqYWfnzwGqqHjU6PNECgobb2AxVOzA817GchGiDfp10srAccUNXg8dIRB-js6Fgt7RX0iM2VSZ4Z0GEvwqd3gHWZqL85MG6kDO5SKanCrcmKuoz5ulghwPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clarke County School Board used its Feb. 13 work session to conduct first reads of multiple district policies, including policy DF (revenues), IHE (promotion and retention), AFC (emergency closings) and BCBI (public participation in board meetings).

On policy DF (revenues), Chief Financial Officer Mr. Greiner told the board the policy “covers the general fund revenues as well as other revenues as well,” and clarified that the budget the board approves is typically the general fund budget. He explained school activity accounts are tracked in a separate fund and are budgeted at the school level.

On policy IHE (promotion and retention) the board was told the change is largely a language update replacing RTI with MTSS; board members asked where to find assessment percentages and the district provided links and invited follow-up questions before the second read.

Policy BCBI, addressing public participation in board meetings, drew questions about enforcement: board members said the current draft lacked clear recourse for abusive language by public commenters. The board agreed to add further discussion of B policies at the March board retreat; the chair asked staff to include the item in the retreat agenda.

On AFC (emergency closings) and other items, board members had no substantive objections during the first read and were reminded that first reads are for discussion only; no policy changes were final.

What happens next: The first-read discussion will be followed by the district’s response to any board recommendations; the board will take a formal vote after the second read at a future meeting. Members were invited to submit questions to district staff in the interim.","The Clarke County School Board reviewed first reads of several district policies at its Feb. 13 work session, including a revenue policy that CFO staff said aligns with the district general fund.",{"_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},6329338,"Cedar Shoals, Clark Central fields get LED sports lights; Cedar Shoals Phase 3 continues under SPLOST",176,5377000,5553000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89&start=5377&end=5553","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89/thumbnail_5377000.jpg","/articles/6329338/Georgia/Cedar-Shoals-Clark-Central-fields-get-LED-sports-lights-Cedar-Shoals-Phase-3-continues-under-SPLOST","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329338-72f32d64e124c4eb0fef7a6cfe83e901/orig.mp4?Expires=1770415351&Signature=E~Idzz5p1qr6vruGiAhCYWI9Ps0VidGQMLrda2GlD5Dqkcs8e8Wgf5GSXnAMOhSSB2FncNxoMjTpjf-9DPN-a1NFsfukXi2D4qxHCg96ObTSteyY~3KDnLJZEgjtDpEUR70-t17DHjQP7WCzIriNywmp8JaZTDosJ9~9hRgI9zAY2vnxlHudHM6hSxQ2oOfbjNx0WGHG39ty466pN-89itmt4v4c366X8ypQ4mUYsGH7vwrJmIELVUnMafKj2SAEuT6WwS1ESIKn9~Rh-nnS2iMukHCnURii9liBfNT~JeWDc5JO0uqM3KCAlg26PmpTOVpKiyeYNEhCinKQcnlzyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities staff presented progress reports on SPLOST projects and showed new LED sports lighting installations at Clark Central and Cedar Shoals during the Feb. 13 meeting.

Facilities project manager Mark Bailey described the LED installations and said the new fixtures provide tight light cutoff to avoid neighborhood spillage while illuminating the fields. He noted the chosen fixtures avoid uplighting because of flight paths near the high-school sites. Bailey showed images of metal poles and fixtures installed at Cedar Shoals and said the LED lights reach full output instantly, eliminating warm-up delays associated with older systems.

SPLOST program manager Mr. Gilbreth gave a construction update on Cedar Shoals Phase 3, reporting progress on the Fine Arts building, sports fields, expanded parking and an outdoor eating area with delivered furniture outside the cafeteria. At Clark Middle, Gilbreth said the project is wrapping up and a new traffic pattern will start when students return on Feb. 20; he said the district will notify parents and staff about the change. He also reported that the Gaines Elementary renovation is in design with local building committee meetings underway and that a warehouse expansion will begin in coming weeks.

Board members who saw the LED lights in action complimented the upgrade; one member apologized to nearby residents for a morning video clip showing lights flashing during a test. The board received the SPLOST monthly report and asked staff to continue outreach about traffic and parking changes at Clark Middle.

What the board will see next: Mr. Gilbreth said the Clark Middle traffic-pattern update will be implemented Feb. 20 and the Cedar Shoals auto shop foundation work and other Phase 3 items will continue under SPLOST schedules.","Facilities staff showed board members new LED sports lighting at Clark Central and Cedar Shoals and reported progress on Cedar Shoals Phase 3 and other SPLOST projects, including new parking, dining furniture and building renovations; the board expressed appreciation and plans for outreach on traffic-pattern changes.",{"_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},6329354,"Clarke County district shares guidance for principals after immigration enforcement concerns",592,1188000,1780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89&start=1188&end=1780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89/thumbnail_1188000.jpg","/articles/6329354/Georgia/Clarke-County-district-shares-guidance-for-principals-after-immigration-enforcement-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329354-22ab15835e50d4104caa9ba0f2683c55/orig.mp4?Expires=1770415351&Signature=bHahCzEutJHcJMjgdKrUktUh3toZaWiUT5ukE3MDl9AK8ajOACsR6BihVIZKYBJYwFXWzwoOxNH0XUfQYaMGi60MPaeMXtG9~xlIpOGKZH4h8w5Ph9IzDMdlDFMMc8sZ253OFRBPBFuANpGRRFPCbIduQrxku9rg7LtzmY6kYZQTC1grITdSpBCCDl~fsLOsA9XXnywNhezErQRgjJ84OwxtgRFzf6KKfBBc6uLEL6dFMVEDs5X4X6pOhono0O34lQFVnh6H8TMTvHDCvXeC83MKr-y4kpcGsGC5SKZmaAyacu4Zg9ystc9jwvlAS6qOQ~nPZyKO~TNu8PB~BF7IDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clarke County School District leaders told the school board Feb. 13 that they distributed legal and operational guidance to principals and school staff after learning of potential immigration enforcement activity.

Superintendent’s office staff described a timeline: the district prepared and vetted documents with district counsel, shared the guidance with principals on Jan. 25, and principals then discussed the guidance with their school staffs the following Monday. The materials were reviewed by the district attorney, Mr. Pruitt, before distribution, board members were told.

At the meeting the district said no Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Department of Homeland Security officers had entered any Clarke County schools as of the Feb. 13 board meeting. District officials said the guidance emphasizes staff roles, protecting student privacy, and supporting vulnerable students.

Board members asked for additional data and follow-up at the retreat. Board member Lakisha Gant asked the district to provide attendance and mental-health service data showing any effect of recent policy changes on students; district staff said they are tracking attendance data daily and that the board would be provided relevant reports.

What was included in the district guidance: according to the presentation, materials reviewed by counsel addressed staff neutrality, privacy protections, steps for principals to follow if federal officers request student information or access, and resources for staff and students. District leaders said principals, social workers, psychologists and other district staff attended the initial briefing.

Next steps: The board asked staff to include a review of relevant policies at the board retreat and to provide data on attendance and related student services for the board’s review.","District leaders said they provided principals with vetted guidance and staff training in late January to prepare for possible encounters with federal immigration officials; no federal agents have entered schools to date, officials said.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6329359,"Clarke County board votes 5-2 to opt out of House Bill 581 resolution",7977,2804000,10781000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89&start=2804&end=10781","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316249-31319dc7c28221e1bfd5bb13082d6c89/thumbnail_2804000.jpg","/articles/6329359/Georgia/Clarke-County-board-votes-5-2-to-opt-out-of-House-Bill-581-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329359-b6c9d317cdd3feb40e1288e8e27b836b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770415351&Signature=Z59Z6qXCZGVwSd-Wb2guLnZgiELSVX1qHLxdaaqMabosX8lgpFNvQK7333M-qjAHbefQCOGOYpOA3qU9bfYZ5vUxN6sDLEPa4~S~rCk4hYAnV~os9H1LetOG0LNOQvKgS6rSTi32GdAnPNvUR-7tW1Rlf8pJDox13udn5cr7zs16UqBgdxbRUhDI13yD8KVhIB22TxlhpBhW9kQaYqViI3E2LhljL8mAB5izJ41CJoNcMwGbN3Nlqto9uOT61HDW3nEdbGKHa9erVf-5RvNicSdyKPvhO-4P3AlBiBseGJ770XvJNBWavemyah6VZNl~YXxP2gx3X3l7PDz9x2nuQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Clarke County School Board voted 5-2 on Feb. 13 to adopt a resolution to opt the district out of House Bill 581.

Board member Tim Denson, who made the motion, said the district’s “number one role is to do what is best for our students” and argued that “with a lot of financial unknowns ... this is the best decision for our students and for our community.” Linda Davis, who seconded the motion, told the board that opting out is a “prudent choice” while financial and policy uncertainties — including the potential impact of state voucher proposals — remain unresolved.

Board members supporting the resolution repeatedly raised the district’s limited flexibility if revenue declines, and stressed the high share of the budget tied to salaries and benefits. “School budgets are 90% salary and fringe,” said a board member during debate, noting that most possible cuts would affect either personnel or classroom instruction.

Two members dissented. Mary P. Bagby said the board should “go along with the voters” and opt in. Mark Evans said he would vote to opt in because, he said, the small tax difference for some homeowners could keep individuals from losing their homes.

The motion passed, 5-2. The board directed that the approved resolution be included with the materials for the upcoming public board meeting where the formal action will be recorded in the minutes.

Votes at a glance
- Motion: Adopt resolution to opt Clarke County School District out of House Bill 581. Mover: Mister Denson. Second: not specified in the public transcript.
- Vote: Yes — (5); No — (2).

Why it matters: Board supporters said opting out preserves district control over local revenues at a time of fiscal uncertainty and potential state policy changes that could affect enrollment and funding. Opponents said the board should follow voter preference and argued some taxpayers face immediate financial strain.

What the board said it will do next: The resolution will be filed with the board’s records and posted with the materials for the regular board meeting; members said they will continue to monitor state legislation and the district’s budget outlook.","The Clarke County School Board voted 5-2 on Feb. 13 to adopt a resolution opting the district out of House Bill 581. Board members who supported the resolution said uncertainty about future funding and potential impacts on personnel and instruction motivated their decision; two members dissented, citing respect for the voters and staff training.","actionData","errors"]

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