Hart County Charter System Meetings

Board Meeting - 9/23/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting for Whole Board Training

9/21/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Call to Order-Mrs. Kim Pierce
C. Invocation-Mr. Lonnie Robinson
D. Approval of Agenda-Mrs. Kim Pierce
E. Budget Parameters
F. Charter Matrix
G. Field Trip Request
H. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 9/14/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

9/11/2026

A. Presentation of Colors
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Invocation - Mr. Steve Burton
D. Student Presentation
E. Call to Order
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. August 10, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. Safety Nets for Elementary Students
2. FY27 CTAE Perkins V Budget
3. Board Policy Manual Sections J-M
4. Policies GARH and GARHB
5. Georgia Accrediting Commission Accreditation
6. Strategic Improvement Planning
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
3. Surplus Requests
N. Superintendent's Report
1. Whole Board Training
2. Homecoming Parade
3. REACH Signing Ceremony
4. October Regular BOE Meeting
O. Executive Session - Personnel and Out of District Requests
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
2. Out of District Requests
Q. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 8/10/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

8/7/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
C. Student Presentation
D. Call to Order
E. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
F. Opportunity for Public Comment
G. Approval of Minutes
1. July 13, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
H. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
I. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
J. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
K. Business
1. HES' School Governance Team Presentation
2. Board Policy Manual Section I
3. Board Policy Manual Sections J-M
4. Custodial Services
5. Bus Purchase
6. Local Board Training Plan
7. Whole Board Training
L. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
3. Surplus Requests
M. Superintendent's Report
1. Back to School Enrollment Numbers
2. Northeast Georgia Ag Expo
N. Executive Session - Personnel
O. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
P. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 7/13/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

7/10/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Mr. Lonnie Robinson
C. Stellar Performer
D. Call to Order
E. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
F. Opportunity for Public Comment
G. Approval of Minutes
1. June 8, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
2. June 15, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
H. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
I. Facility Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
J. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
K. Business
1. Board Policy Manual Sections G & H
2. Policy Adoption: Exhibit JCDA-E(1) Student Code of Conduct
3. FY27 High School Staffing Model
4. English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Grades 6-8
5. Exemplary Board Application
6. FY27 District Safety Plan
7. Board Policy Manual Section I
8. Lawn Care Services
L. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Request
2. Surplus Requests
3. Fundraiser Request
M. Superintendent's Report
1. Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs)
2. Convocation
3. Northeast Georgia Ag Expo
N. Executive Session - Personnel
O. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
P. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 6/15/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

6/12/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Mr. Richard Sutherland
C. Stellar Performers
D. Call to Order
E. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
F. Opportunity for Public Comment
G. Approval of Minutes
1. May 11, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
2. May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
3. June 2, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
H. Curriculum Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
I. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
J. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
K. Business
1. Board Policy Manual Sections D - F
2. FY27 Budget
3. FY27 Salary Scales
4. FY27 Strategic Planning
5. Board Policy Manual Sections G & H
6. Policy Amendment: Exhibit JCDA-E(1) Student Code of Conduct
L. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
3. Surplus Items
4. Fundraiser Requests
M. Superintendent's Report
1. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Annual Update
N. Executive Session - Personnel and Out of District Requests
O. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
2. Out of District Requests
P. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 6/8/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting for Board Training

6/4/2026

A. Call to Order-Mrs. Kim Pierce
B. Invocation-Mr. Lonnie Robinson
C. Welcome & Working Breakfast-Mr. Justin Old
D. Approval of Agenda-Mrs. Kim Pierce
E. Balanced Scorecard Update
F. Strategic Planning
1. FY27 Strategy Map
2. FY27 District Strategic Improvement Plan
3. 2028-2032 System Strategic Improvement Planning
G. 2025 School Climate Star Ratings
H. Custodial Services RFP Update
I. Glows and Grows
J. Working Lunch
K. Cognia Accreditation Update
L. FY27 Procedures Under Revision
M. Policy JBCB: Nonresident Students
N. Policy BBA: Board Officers
O. SB33 (Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act of 2026)-Mr. Cory Kirby
P. Budget Parameters and Budget Reduction Parameters
Q. Reflection & Closing-Mr. Justin Old
R. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 6/2/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting (Budget Hearing #2)

6/1/2026

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda- Kimberly Pierce, Board Chair
C. Business
1. FY27 Tentative Budget
i. Budget Review
ii. Public Feedback
D. Consent Agenda
1. Field Trip Requests
E. Executive Session - Personnel
F. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
G. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 5/11/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

5/8/2026

A. Presentation of Colors
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Invocation - Mr. Steve Burton
D. Call to Order
E. Stellar Performers
1. Top Honor Graduates
2. Teachers of the Year
3. GaDOE Division of Exceptional Children "Awards of Excellence"
4. Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. April 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
2. April 24, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. Georgia Family Connection Partnership, Inc. and Hart Partners
2. GaDOE Assistance Resolution
3. FY27 Tentative Budget
4. Called Board of Education Meeting
5. Whole Board Training
6. Board Policy Manual Sections A - C
7. Board Policy Manual Sections D - F
8. FY27 High School Staffing Model
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
3. Surplus Requests
N. Superintendent's Report
1. Teacher Appreciation Week
2. SSAS Bronze Greatest Gains
3. Presentation of Literacy and Math Leader Banners
4. Class of 2026 Graduation
5. Annual Retirement Breakfast
6. June 2026 Regular Meeting
O. Executive Session - Personnel
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
Q. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 5/11/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting (Budget Hearing #1)

5/8/2026

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda- Kimberly Pierce, Board Chair
C. Business
1. FY27 Tentative Budget
i. Budget Review
ii. Public Feedback
D. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 4/24/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting

4/23/2026

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda- Kimberly Pierce, Board Chair
C. Executive Session - Personnel
D. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
E. Business
1. FY27 Tentative Budget
F. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 4/20/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

4/17/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
C. Student Presentation
D. Call to Order
E. Stellar Performers
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. Revised Capital Asset Guide
2. FY26 Budget Amendment
3. GSBA Summer Conference
i. Delegate Selection
ii. Alternate Delegate Selection
4. FY27 Budget Work Session
5. Board Policy Manual Sections A - C
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
N. Superintendent's Report
1. Philip Wright Award
2. Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program
3. Hart from the Start Update
4. End of Year Events
O. Executive Session - Personnel
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
Q. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 3/9/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

3/6/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Mr. Lonnie Robinson
C. Student Presentation
D. Call to Order
E. Special Recognitions
1. Stellar Performers
2. District Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Teacher of the Year (TOTY) Winner
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. February 4, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
2. February 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. FY27 High School Staffing Model
2. FY28 and FY29 Academic Calendars
3. Intergovernmental Agreement For Temporary Housing of Inmates of Hart County Jail
4. Construction Manager (CM) Selection
5. Policy Manual Review
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
N. Superintendent's Report
1. Annual School Governance Training
2. April BOE Regular Meeting Date
3. School Board Appreciation Week
O. Executive Session - Personnel, Superintendent's Contract, Out of District Student
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
2. FY27 Certified Staff
3. Superintendent Contract
Q. Governance Team Self-Assessment
R. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 2/9/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

2/6/2026

A. Presentation of Colors
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Invocation - Ms. Aliza Jo Beeson
D. Stellar Performer
E. Student Presentation
F. Call to Order
G. Approval of Agenda- Mrs. Kim Pierce
H. Opportunity for Public Comment
I. Approval of Minutes
1. January 5, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
2. January 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes
3. January 14, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
4. January 22, 2026 - Called Meeting Minutes
J. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
K. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
L. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
M. Business
1. Norms and Protocols
2. Revised Local Board Training Plan
3. Hart Partners, Inc.
4. FY27 Staffing Models
N. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
O. Superintendent's Report
1. CTAE Spotlight
2. Annual School Governance Training
3. Black History Month
P. Executive Session - Personnel & Superintendent's Contract
Q. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
R. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 2/4/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting for Whole Board Training

2/3/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Call to Order-Mrs. Kim Pierce
C. Welcome-Mr. Tim Cochran
D. Invocation-Mr. Brooks Mewborn
E. Approval of Agenda-Mrs. Kim Pierce
F. FY27 Staffing Models
G. Financial Update
1. FY26 and FY27 Budgets
2. Budget Parameters
H. Literacy Update
I. Working Lunch
J. Continuous Improvement Initiatives
1. Cognia Accreditation Renewal
2. Strategic Improvement Planning
3. Norms and Protocols
K. Governance Team Self-Assessment
L. Reflection & Closing-Mr. Tim Cochran
M. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 1/22/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting

1/20/2026

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
C. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Request
D. Executive Session - Personnel
E. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
F. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 1/14/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting

1/12/2026

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
C. Business
1. FY26 HCHS Staffing Model
D. Executive Session - Personnel
E. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
F. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 1/12/2026 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

1/9/2026

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Mr. Richard Sutherland
C. Call to Order
D. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
E. Opportunity for Public Comment
F. Approval of Minutes
1. December 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
G. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
H. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
I. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
J. Business
1. Workforce Development Involvement and Future Opportunities
2. Policy BH: Board Code of Ethics and Policy BHA: Board Member Conflict of Interest
3. Board of Education Organization
i. Election of Officers
a. Chairperson
b. Vice-Chairperson
ii. Dates of Regular Meetings
iii. Time of Regular Meetings
iv. Location of Regular Meetings
v. Selection of Law Firm
4. Norms and Protocols
5. Bus Monitors
6. Called Meetings
K. Consent Agenda
1. Field Trip Request
L. Superintendent's Report
1. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) School Recognitions
2. GSBA Summer Conference
M. Executive Session - Personnel and Superintendent Evaluation
N. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
O. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 1/5/2026 - Hart County Called Board Meeting

12/31/2025

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
C. Business
1. Norms and Protocols
2. Future Staffing Considerations
3. Upcoming ESPLOST VI Projects
D. Executive Session - Personnel, Out of District Request, and Superintendent's Annual Evaluation
E. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
2. Out of District Request
F. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 12/8/2025 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

12/5/2025

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Anna Grace Burton
C. Student Presentation
D. Call to Order
E. Special Recognitions
1. Stellar Performer
2. Pioneer In Education (PIE) Award
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. November 10, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. Policy BH: Board Code of Ethics and Policy BHA: Board Member Conflict of Interest
2. Policy BBA: Board Officers
3. Custodian Supplement
4. Called Meeting
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
3. Surplus Request
N. Superintendent's Report
1. 2025 GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference
O. Executive Session - Personnel and Out of District Request
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
2. Out of District Request
Q. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 11/10/2025 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

11/7/2025

A. Presentation of Colors
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Invocation - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
D. Student Presentation
E. Call to Order
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. October 20, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
2. October 31, 2025 - Called Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. Policy JCDAF - Use of Electronic Devices by Students
2. Policy Amendment: Policy IBB - Charter Schools
3. Policy Amendment: Policy JBCD - Transfer and Withdrawals
4. Policy Amendment: Policy JB - Student Attendance
5. Nutrition Bid
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Fundraiser Request
3. Field Trip Request
N. Superintendent's Report
1. 2025 GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference
2. December Events
O. Executive Session - Personnel
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
Q. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 10/31/2025 - Hart County Called Board Meeting

10/29/2025

A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
C. Business
1. 2025 Millage Rate
D. Adjourn

Board Meeting - 10/20/2025 - Hart County Regular Board Meeting

10/17/2025

A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Invocation - Dr. Kendell Rucker
C. Stellar Performers
D. Student Presentation
E. Call to Order
F. Approval of Agenda - Mrs. Kim Pierce
G. Opportunity for Public Comment
H. Approval of Minutes
1. September 4, 2025 - Called Meeting Minutes
2. September 8, 2025 - Regular Meeting Minutes
I. Curriculum Report - Mrs. Lydia Bennett
J. Facility Report - Mr. Brooks Mewborn
K. Financial Report - Mrs. Jennifer Carter
L. Business
1. Policy JCDAF - Use of Electronic Devices by Students
2. Policy Amendment: Policy IBB - Charter Schools
3. Policy Amendment: Policy JBCD - Transfer and Withdrawals
4. Policy Amendment: Policy JB - Student Attendance
5. Called Board Meeting
6. GSBA Recognition
7. GMAS Presentation
8. Georgia Accrediting Commission Accreditation
M. Consent Agenda
1. Facility Use Requests
2. Field Trip Requests
3. Surplus Requests
N. Superintendent's Report
1. Title I Reward Schools
2. Graduation Rate
3. Tour Highlights
4. National Principals Month
O. Executive Session - Personnel
P. Superintendent's Recommendations
1. Personnel
Q. Adjourn