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Facilities: Ms. Jackson delivered the facilities report for March; no board questions were raised on the facilities item.

Transportation: The transportation report showed an average on‑time delivery of 91 percent for March. Staff reported 6 drivers in training and said they had hired one driver for April; the district said it expects additional drivers to finish commercial licensing in the coming month. A speaker noted driver shortages and late runs as ongoing operational challenges.

Purchasing and E‑Plus: Purchasing and e‑rate/e‑plus reports for March 2025 were provided for board review; no questions were raised during the meeting.

Enrollment: Dr. Ryan presented recent enrollment figures, reported as \"10/1997\" in the transcript, with 124 student enrollments in process. Staff explained that some open enrollment files may be held for up to 45 days (for example, military families) before closure.

Board members asked follow‑up operational questions and thanked staff for the reports. No formal votes were taken on these standing reports during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monthly Board Work Session Meeting | Tuesday, April 29, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","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.","taxTitle","Liberty County, School Districts, Georgia","taxId",15895,"location","Georgia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6258686,"Trustees raise concerns as tribunal reports show increases in drug and vaping incidents",273,2157000,2430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd&start=2157&end=2430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd/thumbnail_2157000.jpg","/articles/6258686/Georgia/Trustees-raise-concerns-as-tribunal-reports-show-increases-in-drug-and-vaping-incidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258686-8a70a25eb181c7e1dbed9b026c0e56e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770531236&Signature=nQHLD6312v1Y73Yzps7NrGcVwknuqumktD3GrGYHDbMDtL2~u~2v-M6R7LuBpK1RrQM7QeqE4VtW9v0~wTGCirD0T474zxxt8CXFBbiSYg9hpYq1dYSBzdOKrc1jsbjMPZWL95VB9xjWMSz16aQU-vCO6tt1zmvTdq0Nn8DczbMHki7Q9nz2h7Md9tZa7j5TjQYfbOx7qYtJjMr9mdyW~HWZCzF1xcB3mxZxy8C0Zhv3XlihMW428hWLmr6l1V3igmE8iavKTnWnHELjHuq1BDkpTxPKcoQxOrmdsKPwPmwWXr1JXk2BKqNGkfHFUKrmVJx3bOK4KP7dRU6fB328iQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members spent an extended portion of the meeting on the tribunal report after staff noted an increase in disciplinary referrals linked to substance use and vaping.

Trustees asked what district prevention strategies are in place and whether penalties and educational efforts are adequate. One trustee said she hears of successful statewide efforts that combined education and outreach and asked whether Liberty County could adopt similar measures. Another trustee suggested bringing youth speakers who had experienced juvenile justice consequences to assemblies as a prevention measure.

District staff said the schools’ responsibilities include analyzing the data, increasing communication with students and parents about harms of drugs and vaping, and providing counseling for affected students. Staff emphasized the need for community partnerships and repeated education to address the trend, and said they would continue to review the data and propose interventions.

There was no formal policy vote at the meeting; trustees directed staff to consider broader community education, review penalties in the code of conduct and report back with preventative measures.","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.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6258690,"District highlights LCCORE literacy grant outcomes; staff outlines sustainability plans",308,1358000,1666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd&start=1358&end=1666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd/thumbnail_1358000.jpg","/articles/6258690/Georgia/District-highlights-LCCORE-literacy-grant-outcomes-staff-outlines-sustainability-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258690-5364026df62716b15ca5d96752ab9b87/orig.mp4?Expires=1770531236&Signature=GWyFIuxHk7bRp8gvImE2TxgAS9ZZSE61FxyQ0KdBmpr-wxF0KOEIW4weLmBS-AFURXYw~bNvnixXnicNV4hrrOowNp0y-oaECljUBKDG7VVsyz4WNCCMDtlWKkA93xW8KxxG9QltL42vbYYlFXh0wJtSF5UhvWuulBJb9gH1fCPf5Sllh~KBBF9qdXMZD8gJBYQNdx721pmkYZ8H67r8ra0h1RP7hoFWtPGCuStfSzgVq2X~6mdUpwKvd7gFemMHDPhcc6kxzrIGr3wiCiszppd7moK2z6hmDSIrzjDgKkTBy9GLHKYzZjFiAzE0Y-fD9cSH4z5tLqPEBqyWZLyapA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A presenter described the results and sustainability plans for LCCORE (Literacy for Learning, Living and Leading), a five‑year literacy grant awarded through the Georgia Department of Education.

The presenter said the grant totaled more than $3 million and covered four schools and community partners. Reported accomplishments included the purchase of tens of thousands of books (presenter cited figures of more than 37,000 and 40,000 in different program distributions), LETRS teacher training for 40 educators with four planned trainers to sustain professional development, Book Break author events with over 4,000 student interactions, a book‑vending program distributing more than 10,000 books, and establishment of Little Free Libraries and community stewards.

Staff also highlighted student‑facing resources and staff development: writing coaching, Pre‑K sign language classroom management, paraprofessional career pathways that produced certified teachers, and demonstration projects such as an active floor learning technology used in feeder schools.

The presenter emphasized community partnerships grew from 17 partners at the grant’s start to 32 by the end of the grant and said Georgia Tech conducted research documenting strengthened community connections. Board members congratulated the team and asked about extending some resources (for example book‑vending machines) to additional communities such as Riceboro.

District staff said the grant funds will be exhausted but that many materials, trained staff and community relationships are in place to continue activities beyond the grant period.","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.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6258695,"Board reviews draft 2025–26 code of conduct; publication and phone‑lock provisions await state action",496,448000,944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd&start=448&end=944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd/thumbnail_448000.jpg","/articles/6258695/Georgia/Board-reviews-draft-202526-code-of-conduct-publication-and-phonelock-provisions-await-state-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258695-82f4c33e33b7a6e319fd3b9ce421e811/orig.mp4?Expires=1770531236&Signature=ge-ixw4nTLWIxYJvmSAI5ngu~Msu~IgGQ4m9BF2k~hrzl5vQWk9OARykexHs3onDf-8W6Bh7Zfj91D6dADcrrisx5GpM2q92XNrvm2Zf3~WInGapmSCLj8OqlX3mYbX3CF5UGn1A~oovFdR4AivwH35gauY0moUFsTM2Z9KOV3Z93GHIsb~rslhPz~vOsf6FqOTRh-PER7EG8yfqDTyo7fZOaTgJfnnuVVN5lIiHqtzUdEM4PwPyvEOjrhWcB~CSWCBJaRi0IIyumHoF~~DcMK1ss9wm6CuFfG4bTkQM6zjuOUPjWc2oQ3riMJdILJBNnYZZiZy1586KvAbptgR58Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a draft Liberty County School System code of conduct for the 2025–26 school year and described it as an information item while the district awaits pending legislation from the governor.

The presenter said schools reviewed the 2024–25 code and submitted minor edits; a digital copy was provided for the board’s review. The presenter said the system will not publish or send the code for final approval until the governor and related legislation are finalized.

Board members pressed for clarity on enforcement of dress code and uniform requirements, with several trustees urging consistent enforcement at the school level and wider dissemination to parents so expectations are clear. One member suggested allowing a small palette of colors systemwide so parents do not need to buy new tops when a child moves between schools.

Trustees also discussed draft changes tied to a pending state law about student cell phones. Staff said the law as written (not yet signed) would require districts to provide a mechanism for locking up phones; the superintendent and cabinet are discussing how that will apply to kindergarten through fifth grade. District presenters said current practice varies by level: kindergarten through fifth graders are not to use phones during the day, while grades six through 12 already have a lock‑up expectation.

Board members asked questions about logistics for the district’s “honor pouch” program for securing phones and the collection, sanitation and reissuance of fabric pouches at the end of the year. Staff said freshmen who remain at the same school will keep their issued pouch from year to year, but the district plans to collect, catalog and reissue equipment over the summer. Trustees raised sanitation concerns with reissuing fabric pouches and asked staff to return with sanitation procedures and cost estimates.

The code of conduct will return to the board for formal approval once staff have definitive guidance from state officials and the superintendent’s cabinet.","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.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_46":117,"_48":118,"_50":119,"_52":120,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":121,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":122,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6258700,"Liberty County schools plan phased network switch refresh; superintendent to recommend Entree Solutions",225,147000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd&start=147&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146615-6549e69e5a13c744bb5e9b6e27cf0cbd/thumbnail_147000.jpg","/articles/6258700/Georgia/Liberty-County-schools-plan-phased-network-switch-refresh-superintendent-to-recommend-Entree-Solutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6258700-4c52aa8348e557650237435aa0136c59/orig.mp4?Expires=1770531236&Signature=OJN9N1k5dvEejgcaha7DSJfYKpRwoQ0k~EnrIEp07DaiQR7ha9bxyR0X8xdstcPeB5X-wUACIlj1mKQLFmif8rjn1AA0UZsmmeiHqENi~aj8P4PocayNr-s473lyNzqacJeJAv4v~4NEK-x2MS5o3im7kpVD-9iA-~tHMRxd6YEPoNftZvTUd7TQmDamDD4VX83bcd1kzlMqwBwJZsfamx0RFiN9cIrkYwFMICVxIK6g8y-d2YJx1V~jmEZstCoIf8q1oPwYvD8-1ZAuJeT-3btlyWFXXmZqhSG7uSpUPw0q2RCs7zTQ9BvqN2Y5-aENgyRk00WhmVOXhapiDiHQ8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Ryan, a district technology presenter, told the Liberty County School Board that the district will refresh its network backbone in two phases to best use expiring E‑Rate funding, with Phase 1 targeted for summer 2025.

The proposal covers replacement of 47 Cisco Meraki switches and 27 uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) at Budd Quinnett, Lyman Hall, Joseph Barton and Snelson Golden. Dr. Ryan said the total Phase 1 cost is $239,478.56, with E‑Rate Category 2 paying $199,798.52 and local (noneligible) costs totaling $39,679.56.

Dr. Ryan summarized the competitive procurement and scoring: Entree Solutions (Savannah) scored highest on overall value and prior experience; Conquest Inc. scored slightly higher on one evaluation but Entree was recommended. He said, “This is for information only. At the DECCS board meeting, it will be the recommendation of the superintendent to select Entrez [Entree] Solutions to replace and install 47 Cisco Meraki switches and 27 ABC Smart UPS.”

The district said the procurement considered price (25%), technical sufficiency (20%), technical support (15%), prior experience (15%), other cost factors (10%), overall suitability (10%) and compliance with proposal instructions (5%). Dr. Ryan noted some site connections and programs (for example Pre‑K, LCCA and Horizons) are not E‑Rate eligible and will be paid fully by the district.

No formal board action was taken at the meeting; staff presented the plan for information and said a formal recommendation will be brought to the DECCS board for approval.

District staff did not present a detailed procurement contract at this meeting; they provided bidder scores and total proposed costs and said E‑Rate invoicing is expected to be handled through service provider invoicing to Entree Solutions.","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.","actionData","errors"]

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Board hears standing reports: transportation on‑time rate, enrollment and staffing updates

Trustees raise concerns as tribunal reports show increases in drug and vaping incidents

District highlights LCCORE literacy grant outcomes; staff outlines sustainability plans

Board reviews draft 2025–26 code of conduct; publication and phone‑lock provisions await state action

Liberty County schools plan phased network switch refresh; superintendent to recommend Entree Solutions