Jones County Schools Meetings

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

9/11/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of August 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of September 11, 2026 - Called Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Dames Ferry Elementary State of the School Presentation - Zachary Griffin
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. CTAE Textbooks - Jones County High School
ii. Child-Help Prevention Education - Jones County School System
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Policy (Revision) IHE - Promotion and Retention
ii. Policy (Revision) DJEA: Purchasing Authority
iii. Policy BAB: School Board Governance
iv. Publication of the FY2026 Statement of Actual Financial Operations
v. Two 2028 CE PB110-Passenger School Bus - Jones County Transportation Department
vi. Walk-Through Detection System - JCHS, CRMS, GSMS
vii. Educational Networks Website Renewal - Jones County School System
viii. Calendar Draft 2027-2028
ix. Policy (Revision) GAL: Salary Deductions
x. Policy (Revision) DIE: Fraud Prevention
xi. Policy (Revision) DFC: Federal Funds
VI. Public Comment
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - October 19, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 9/14/2026 - Work Session/Special Meeting

9/11/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II, IV: Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Facilities Planning - Dennis Woolfolk and Joe Evans
ii. Community Engagement - Community Protocol
IV. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - September 14, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 9/11/2026 - Called Board Meeting

9/10/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Adoption of Millage Rate
IV. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
V. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
VI. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - September 14, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. - Work Session / Special Meeting
b. Next Meeting - September 14, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

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

8/7/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of July 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of July 23, 2026 - Called Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II, IV: Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Community Partner Recognition - Avants Management Group/Zaxbys of Gray - Adam Gillhouse and Matoshia Grant
ii. Georgia Teacher of the Year/JCSS Teacher of the Year Recognition - Charm Mapp
iii. Strategic Planning and District Improvement - Katy Richter
iv. Visible Learning for Attendance - Adam Gillhouse
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Policy (Revision) IHE - Promotion and Retention
ii. Policy (Revision) DJEA: Purchasing Authority
iii. Policy (First Reading) BAB: School Board Governance
iv. Policy (Revision) GARHB- Paid Parental Leave
v. Policy (Revision) GARH- Employee Leaves and Absences
vi. Policy (Revision) BCBI - Public Participation in Board Meetings
vii. FY24 State Capital Outlay Application
viii. Synology - Jones County School System
ix. The Sign Station - Jones County High School Stadium Facility
x. JMC TURF, INC/REEL GRIND - Jones County High School
VI. Public Comment
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - September 14, 2026, 5:00 P.M. - Work Session - September 14, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 7/23/2026 - Called Board Meeting

7/21/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves, Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. School Fundraisers
III. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Map Growth License Renewal - Jones County School System
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. FY25 Audit
IV. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
V. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
VI. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - August 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

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

7/9/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of June 9, 2026 - Work Session/ Special Meeting
ii. Minutes of June 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
iii. Minutes of June 18, 2026 - Work Session/ Special Meeting
iv. Minutes of June 23, 2026 - Work Session/ Special Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II: Staff and Stakeholder Engagement
i. Lifewise - Lynn Dugger and Rachel Dugger
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. News2you, Unique Learning System, Symbolstix Prime - Jones County Schools
ii. 95 Percent Group - Jones County Schools
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. 2027 IC 77-Passenger School Bus - Jones County Transportation Department
ii. FY27 School Nutrition Program Contracts
iii. GSBA FY27 Membership Dues Renewal
iv. Policy LEC: Booster Organizations
v. Policy (Revision) GARHB- Paid Parental Leave
vi. Policy (Revision) GARH- Employee Leaves and Absences
vii. Policy (Revision) BCBI - Public Participation in Board Meetings
viii. 2025-2026 Amended Budget
VI. Public Comment
a. Stephanie Leggett
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - August 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 6/23/2026 - Work Session/Special Meeting

6/19/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Budget Overview (Public Hearing #2)- Tonya Merritt
IV. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. 2026-2027 Budget
ii. Workers' Compensation Insurance and General Insurance Renewal
V. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, discussing school safety plans, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VI. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
VII. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - July 13, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 6/18/2026 - Work Session/Special Meeting

6/17/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Budget Overview (Public Hearing #1)- Tonya Merritt
IV. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, discussing school safety plans, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
V. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
VI. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - June 23, 2026 - 10:00 A.M. - Work Session/Special Meeting

Board Meeting - 6/9/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

6/8/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of May 12, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of May 21, 2026 - Work Session/Special Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal I, II, IV: Increase Student Achievement and Success, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, and Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Ms. Kristen Beaver - Literacy Update
ii. Mr. Chance Scott - Jones County High School Updates
iii. Dr. Trevis Killen and Chief Adam Lowe - Discipline and School Safety Update
iv. Mr. Charles David - State of Athletic Programs
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Arts and Letters Language Arts On-site Services - Jones County Schools
ii. 95 Percent Group - Jones County Schools Grades K-8
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Synology - Jones County School System
ii. Board Norms and Protocols
iii. Policy IDDC: Homebound Instruction Programs
iv. Policy (Revision) JGJA: Suicide Prevention
v. Policy (Revision) JR: Student Records
vi. Policy (Revision) JRB: Parents' Bill of Rights
vii. Policy (Revision) JCDAG: Bullying
viii. Policy JBCD: Transfers and Withdrawals
ix. Policy (First Reading) LEC: Booster Organizations
x. Jones County Library
xi. Operation Early Intervention
xii. ViewSonic Interactive Panels - Jones County School System
xiii. Frontline Education Renewal
VI. Public Comment
a. Marilyn Norfleet
b. Adam Bray
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - July 13, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 6/9/2026 - Work Session/Special Meeting

6/8/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

Board Meeting - 5/21/2026 - Work Session/Special Meeting

5/19/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Board Retreat
a. Strategic Goal II, IV: Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. The Role of the School Board from a Governance Lens - Donna Hinton - GSBA
ii. Core Beliefs - Superintendent Graves
iii. Instructional Expectations - Superintendent Graves
iv. Code of Ethics and Norms and Protocols - Donna Hinton - GSBA
IV. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
V. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
VI. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - June 9, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 5/12/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

5/11/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of April 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of May 6, 2026 - Called Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal I, II, IV: Increase Student Achievement and Success, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. United Way of Central Georgia - Read United - Brandi Rozier and Sylvia McGee
ii. Federal Program Update - Stacy Carr
iii. Safety Update - James Burton
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. 95 Percent Group - Phonics Core Program - Mattie Wells Elementary School
ii. Renaissance Learning Renewal - Jones County School System
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. JCSS Internet Content Filtering
ii. Servers and Installation Services - Jones County School System
iii. Desks and Chairs - Mattie Wells Elementary School
iv. 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD - Maintenance and Operations Department
v. Replacement of 2 Exterior Doors - Jones County Board Office
vi. Parent Square - Jones County School System
vii. Walk-Through Detection System - Jones County High School
viii. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Jones County High School Additions and Renovations Project
ix. Policy (First Reading) IDDC: Homebound Instruction Programs
x. Policy (Revision) JGJA: Suicide Prevention
xi. Policy (Revision) JR: Student Records
xii. Policy (Revision) JRB: Parents' Bill of Rights
xiii. Policy (Revision) JCDAG: Bullying
xiv. Policy (First Reading) JBCD: Transfers and Withdrawals
VI. Public Comment
a. Zalonie Thomas
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Action Items
a. Student Tribunal Information
b. Student Tribunal Information
c. Student Tribunal Information
X. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - June 9, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 5/6/2026 - Called Board Meeting

5/4/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves, Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
IV. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
V. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - May 12, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 4/13/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

4/12/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of March 10, 2026 - Work Session Meeting
ii. Minutes of March 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II: Increase Student, Staff, and Stakeholder Engagement
i. Young Georgia Author Recognition - Kristen Beaver
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Imagine Learning - Jones County High School
b. Strategic Goal II: Increase Student, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement
i. Anne Marie Anderson - Convocation Speaker
c. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Substitute Staffing and Management Services
d. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Policy JCDAF: Use of Electronic Devices by Students
ii. Policy (Revision) JCDA: Student Code of Conduct
iii. Policy (Revision) JBCB: Nonresident Students
iv. Policy (Revision) IFBG: Internet Acceptable Use
v. Employee Benefits
vi. K-12 Solutions Group - Infinite Campus - Jones County School System
vii. One Call Now - Jones County School System
viii. Follett Destiny Management Solution Renewal - Jones County School System
ix. 2025-2026 Amended Budget
VI. Public Comment
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - May 12, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 3/10/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

3/9/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of February 10, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of February 13, 2026 - Called Meeting
iii. Minutes of February 25, 2026 - Called Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal I, II, IV: Increase Student Achievement and Success, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Georgia College & State University Student Teachers
ii. Spark Academy - Zachary Griffin and Chance Scott
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Policy (First Reading) JCDAF: Use of Electronic Devices by Students
ii. Policy (Revision) JCDA: Student Code of Conduct
iii. Policy (Revision) JBCB: Nonresident Students
iv. Policy (Revision) IFBG: Internet Acceptable Use
v. Microsoft Office 365 Licenses – Jones County School System
vi. New Five Year Local Facilities Plan Extension
vii. Dell Laptops - Jones County School System
viii. Dell Laptops - Jones County School System
VI. Public Comment
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - April 14, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 3/10/2026 - Work Session

3/9/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II, IV: Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Bobby Smith, Coastal Plains RESA - CCRPI Discussion
IV. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 2/25/2026 - Called Board Meeting

2/24/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves, Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Personnel Hearing
IV. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
V. Board Action on Personnel Hearing
VI. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. - Work Session Meeting
b. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 2/13/2026 - Called Board Meeting

2/12/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves, Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) - Jones County High School Additions and Renovations Project
IV. Public Comment
V. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VI. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026 - 5:00 P.M. - Work Session Meeting
b. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 2/10/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

2/9/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of January 13, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal I, II, and IV: Increase Student Achievement and Success, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. GES All Kids Bike Program - Angela Watts
ii. JCHS Stadium Graduation Process - Crystal Burt
iii. CRE Grant for Agriculture Program - Lisa Collins and Joe Evans
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Chromebooks and Licenses – Dames Ferry Elementary School
ii. Touchscreen Chromebooks and Licenses – Dames Ferry Elementary School
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Classroom Furniture and Supplies - Jones County Pre-K
ii. Replacement Boiler with Two Hot Water Heaters - Gray Station Middle School
iii. Construction Professional Services - JCHS Additions and Renovations Project (CM-At-Risk)
iv. HARRIS School Solutions (NexGen) Renewal Ratification- Jones County School System
v. ERATE 2026 IDF Upgrades and Adds - GSMS and JCHS
vi. ERATE 2026 Internet Circuits - Jones County Schools Technology Department
vii. ERATE 2026 MDF Switches - DFES, MWES, TWES
viii. ERATE 2026 Wireless - Jones County School System
ix. Access Controls and Installation - DFES, GES, and MWES
VI. Public Comment
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
ii. Certified Administrative and Support Staff Renewals for the 2026-2027 school year
iii. Certified Staff Renewals 2026-2027
IX. Action Items
a. Student Tribunal Information
X. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026, 5:00 P.M. - Work Session
b. Next Meeting - March 10, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 1/13/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

1/12/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

Board Meeting - 1/8/2026 - Work Session

1/7/2026

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves - Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II, IV: Staff and Stakeholder Engagement, Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Discussion - Board Meeting Schedule - Dr. Jessica Graves
ii. Discussion - Work Session Schedule - Dr. Jessica Graves
IV. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. March Work Session and Regular Board Meeting
V. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - January 13, 2026, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 12/9/2025 - Regular Board Meeting

12/8/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Dr. Jessica Graves, Superintendent

Board Meeting - 12/1/2025 - Called Meeting

11/27/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston, Interim Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. Swearing in of Dr. Jessica Graves - Judge Patterson
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - December 9, 2025, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 11/20/2025 - Called Meeting

11/19/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston, Interim Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Action Items
a. Announcement of Superintendent for the Jones County School System
IV. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - December 9, 2025, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 11/11/2025 - Regular Board Meeting

11/10/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston, Interim Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of October 14, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of October 21, 2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting
iii. Minutes of November 6, 2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II: Increase Student, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement
i. Family Engagement Update- Shelley Edwards and Shelby Henderson
ii. Curriculum - Christine Giles, Kristen Beaver, Alisha Gordon
iii. Federal / Assessment - Stacy Carr
iv. Parent Engagement / Alt. School - Leslie Poythress
v. Special Ed. / Gifted / 504 - Lauren Sheffield
vi. Student Intervention / Dropout Prevention - Teresa McCuen
vii. Student Services - Trevis Killen
viii. Jones County College and Career Academy - Lisa Collins
ix. Human Resources - Jennifer Holland
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Chromebooks and Licenses – Gray Elementary School
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. 2026-2027 School Calendar
ii. AO Smith Water Heater - Gray Elementary School
iii. 2024 Workers' Compensation Premium Audit
iv. Endpoint Detection and Response Software - Jones County School System
VI. Public Comment
a. Belinda Chaney
b. Audrey Mays
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting -December 9, 2025, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 11/6/2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting

11/5/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston - Interim Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
III. Chairman's Announcement
IV. Whole Board Training - Donna Hinton
a. School Board Annual Governance Training (3 hours)
V. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - November 11, 2025 - 6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting

Board Meeting - 10/21/2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting

10/20/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston - Interim Superintendent

Board Meeting - 10/14/2025 - Regular Board Meeting

10/13/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey - Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston, Interim Superintendent

I. Call to Order - Chairman Ginger Bailey
a. Pledge and Invocation
b. School Board Reports
i. Chairman's Report
ii. Board Member's Report
c. Superintendent's Report
II. Consent Items
a. Agenda
b. Minutes of Meetings
i. Minutes of September 9, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
ii. Minutes of September 11, 2025, Work Session Special Meeting
iii. Minutes of September 16, 2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting
iv. Minutes of September 18, 2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting
v. Minutes of September 30, 2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting
vi. Minutes of October 7, 2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting
c. School Fundraisers
III. Informational Session
a. Strategic Goal II: Increase Student, Staff and Stakeholder Engagement
i. Georgia School Based Health Planning Grant - Joy Carr
IV. Report Items
a. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Financial Report - Tonya Merritt
V. Action Items
a. Strategic Goal I: Increase Student Achievement and Success
i. Fun and Function - Sensory Toys and Tools - Dames Ferry Elementary School
ii. 95 Percent Group - Phonics Core Program - Dames Ferry Elementary School and Gray Elementary School
iii. IXL Site License Renewal - Clifton Ridge Middle School, Dames Ferry Elementary School, and Gray Station Middle School
iv. DreamBox Learning - Clifton Ridge Middle School and Dames Ferry Elementary School
v. Chromebooks and Licenses – Clifton Ridge Middle School and Jones County High School
b. Strategic Goal IV: Increase Organizational Effectiveness
i. Calendar Draft 2026-2027
ii. Access Controls and Installation - Gray Station Middle School and Clifton Ridge Middle School
VI. Public Comment
a. Guthrie Collins
b. Brooke Makarem
VII. Executive Session
a. For the purpose of discussing personnel matters, discussing purchase of, disposition of, or leasing of property, reviewing student disciplinary tribunal appeal, consideration of matters involving student educational records information disclosure, discussing records protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act, or consulting with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation or other legal matters.
VIII. Personnel Action
a. Strategic Goal III: Maintain High Quality Personnel
i. Personnel Recommendations
IX. Adjourn
a. Next Meeting - November 6, 2025, 5:00 P.M. - Work Session/Special Meeting
b. Next Meeting - November 11, 2025, 6:00 P.M. - Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting - 10/7/2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting

10/6/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston - Interim Superintendent

Board Meeting - 9/30/2025 - Work Session/Special Meeting

9/29/2025

Mrs. Ginger Bailey -Chairman
Mr. Clinton Burston - Interim Superintendent