Tattnall County Schools Meetings

Board Meeting - 9/28/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

9/25/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C. Welcome
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. STES
2. Transportation Department
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Discuss/Approve Network Service Consultants for TCHS Parking Lot Cameras
b. Discuss/Approve SP Design Group as architect for TMS
c. Discuss/Approve Lamont Designs for TCHS Gym signage $11,200
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel
3. Employee classified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept August 2026 expenditures
6. Approve School Psychologist Contract for Crystal "Carmen" Roberts (2026-2027)
7. Approve Daycare contract for 2026-2027
8. Approve increase in purchasing threshold to $15,000
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 9/28/2026 - Public Millage Hearing #3

9/25/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
II. FY26 Millage Presentation
III. Public Comments - FY26 Millage
IV. Approve FY26 Millage at 14 Mills
V. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 9/17/2026 - Public Millage Hearing #2

9/16/2026

Board Meeting - 9/17/2026 - Public Millage Hearing #1

9/16/2026

Board Meeting - 9/3/2026 - Called Board meeting - Millage

9/2/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
II. Approve FY26 Millage rate at 14 mills for Publication
III. Approve timeline for advertisement, public hearings and millage
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 8/24/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

8/21/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C. Welcome
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. STMS - Jessica Helms
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Discuss/approve WSP for Risk Hazard Analysis on potential property $25,500
b. Discuss/Approve GADOE Facility Application for future Tattnall Middle School
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel
3. Employee classified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept July 2026 expenditures
6. Approve Policy GARH - Employee Leaves and Absences
7. Approve Policy JB- Student Attendance
8. Approve Occupational Therapy contract for Raegan Waters (2026-2027)
9. FY27 Board Member Training Plan
10. Approve Coastal Georgia C.A.A., Inc. Agreement
11. Approve Acceptable Use Policy
12. Approve TCHS Girls Basketball travel to Jacksonville, Florida for Thanksgiving Tournament
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 7/27/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

7/24/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C. Welcome
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. Attendance Presentation - Justin Flowers
2. Korean Educational Experience - Kurtis Archer & Raegan Kicklighter
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Strategic Plan
b. Discuss/Approve SPLOST & Bond Referendum
c. Discuss Policy GARH (Leave & Absences)
d. Discuss Policy JB (Student Attendance)
e. Discuss Acceptable Use Policy
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel
3. Employee classified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept June 2026 expenditures
6. Approve Policy JCDAG - Bullying
7. Approve Amplify as HQIM for K-3 Literacy
8. Approve updated classified pay scale
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 6/22/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

6/19/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C. Welcome
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. Recognition of Tattnall County Retirees
2. Classified Employee of the Year
3. Coastal Plains Charter School
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Discuss/Review Policy JCDAG: Bullying
b. Discuss/Approve The Park and Facilities for TCHS Softball bleachers $13,869.64
c. Discuss/Approve Johnny Walker Construction for Stadium restrooms/Nelson Building renovations $13,500.00
d. Discuss/Approve T.W. Washinger for Field maintenance work for athletic fields at TCHS $19,335.00
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel
3. Employee classified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept May 2026 expenditures
6. Approve Family Connection Contract
7. Approve Migrant Service Provider Contract with Larry Smith
8. Approve Occupational Therapy Contract for Macy Knight (2026-2027)
9. Approve Occupational Therapy Contract for Shaina Kemp (2026-2027)
10. Approve Speech-Language Pathologist Contract for Beverly Thompson (2026-2027)
11. Approve School Nutrition Bookkeeper Contract with Marika Crews
12. Approve Coastal Plains Collaborative Operating Agreement
13. Approve Kelly Services Contract
14. Approve GSBA: RMF-WCF Renewal
15. Approve technology surplus (BOE, TCHS, STMS, STES, NTMS & NTES)
IV. Employ other classified personnel
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN - PERSONNEL & REAL ESTATE
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION OUT
VII. Other
VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 6/22/2026 - Public Budget Hearing

6/22/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
D. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
II. FY27 Budget Presentation
III. Federal Programs Budget Information
IV. Public comments on FY27 Budget
V. Approve FY27 Budget
VI. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 6/8/2026 - Public Budget Meeting

6/4/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
D. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
A. FY27 Budget presentation
B. Public comments on FY27 Budget
III. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 6/1/2026 - Budget Work Session

5/29/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
D. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
A. FY27 Budget presentation
B. Timeline
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discuss/approve budget timeline and publication
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 5/18/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

5/15/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C. Welcome
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. STMS
2. STAR Student & Teacher
3. Governors Honors Nominees
4. Kelly Services Presentation
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Discuss/Approve Fresh Coat Painters for TCHS Gym $25,987.04
b. Discuss/Approve Hendrix Fire Protection for updating extinguishing equipment at TCHS $14,870
c. Discuss/Approve Altamaha Building System for TCHS restroom remodel $120,980
d. Discuss/Approve updated payscales
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel:
3. Employee classified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept April 2026 expenditures
6. Policy IDFA: Equity in Sports introduction
7. Policy JGJA: Suicide Prevention introduction
8. TCHS Beta to National Competition in Nashville, TN June 16-20
9. Approve All-Green Contract
10. Approve Parrish Pest Control Contract
11. Approve All-Clean Contract
12. Approve Coastal Sports Turf for athletic fields maintenance
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN - Personnel
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION OUT
VI. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 4/27/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

4/24/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C. Welcome
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. North Tattnall Middle School
2. Recognize Teachers of the Year
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Policy IDFA: Equity in Sports introduction
b. Policy JGJA: Suicide Prevention introduction
c. Policy BCBI: Public Participation in Board Meetings
d. Discuss/Approve purchase of F250 Super Duty for STES/STMS from Global Truck and Equipment Sales $25,247.00
e. Discuss/Approve purchase of F250 Super Duty for NTES from Global Truck and Equipment Sales for $25,247
f. Discuss/Approve Centegix Renewal in the amount of $68,239
2. Chairman's report:
a. Elect a Vice Chairman in the absence of the Chairman
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel:
3. Employee classified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept March 2026 expenditures
6. Approve FCCLA Nationals Competition to Washington DC, July 6-10
7. Approve TSA National Competition to National Harbor, Maryland June 22-26
8. Approve STES & NTES Beta Club National Trip to Nashville, TN June 20-23
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 4/27/2026 - Board Work Session

4/24/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
II. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
A. District 2 Board Seat
B. Middle School Planning
C. Superintendent Evaluation
III. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 4/20/2026 - Called Board Meeting

4/20/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
II. Executive Session In
III. Executive Session Out
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 3/23/2026 - Regular Board Meeting

3/20/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation/Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. TCHS
2. Denna Ansley Maddox Award
3. STES Presentation to Board Members
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Resolution to phase out NTMS & STMS
b. Shelter construction at canning plant to C&C Builders $33,600
c. $2,000 supplement
d. OPENGATE Weapons Detection Systems for TCHS $48,646
e. Belan Builders for TCHS Greenhouse $67,285
f. Atlas Greenhouse for TCHS Greenhouse $64,727.85
g. Advertisement for applications of appointment in District 2 Board Seat
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
b. Amended FY26 Budget
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Certified personnel (2026-2027):
3. Resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
4. February, 2026, expenditures
5. STEP Program with Tattnall Elections Office
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 2/23/2026 - February 23, 2026 Board Meeting

2/23/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. NTES
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. KC Carpet Cleaning to clean TCHS cafeteria floor $7,350/$11,025
b. Augusta Sash & Door for TCHS CTAE Cabinetry $70,704
c. Pay Scales for FY27
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approve Minutes
2. Employ non-certified personnel:
3. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
4. Accept January, 2026, expenditures
IV. Employ K-12 certified personnel:
V. Employ Pre-K certified pesonnel:
VI. Employ other certified personnel:
VII. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 2/6/2026 - Called Board Meeting

2/5/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Silent Prayer or Invocation
C. Pledge to the Flag
D. Welcome to visitors
E. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
II. Executive Session In
III. Executive Session Out
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 1/26/2026 - January 26, 2026 - Board Meeting

1/23/2026

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. STES
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. YOSS Software Renewal $44,100
b. STMS HVAC unit from Bland's $26,951.64
2. Chairman’s report:
a. Establish a meeting date, time and place of all regular board meetings and post and advertise as required by law
b. Elect a Vice-Chairman of the school board in the absence of the Chairman
c. Discuss/approve school board attorney employment on an as needed basis
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel:
3. Employ non-certified personnel
4. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
5. Accept December 2025 expenditures
6. MOA with Medical Provider Services for Medicaid reimbursement
IV. Employ Administration (*49%):
V. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 12/15/2025 - December 15, 2025 board meeting

12/12/2025

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. STMS
2. Bryan Anderson Swearing In
3. Karen Rogers
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. 2026-2027 school calendar
b. Consolidation of Middle School Athletics
c. Rhodes Electric Services to update lighting at TCHS Football Facility - $4,350.00
d. Rhodes Electric Services to update lighting at TCHS entry - $9,750.00
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Employ certified personnel
3. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system
4. November 2025, expenditures
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 11/17/2025 - November 17, 2025 board meeting

11/14/2025

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. NTMS
2. REACH Scholars
3. Kaitlyn Eason, 4H Diabetes Awareness
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Schedule of SPLOST expenditures for advertisement
b. MoreVoice Unity Intercom System for TCHS $185,198
c. Kloud12 Classroom cameras for TCHS $30,460
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. October 2025, expenditures
3. Approve maintenance surplus
IV. ADJOURNMENT

Board Meeting - 10/27/2025 - October 27, 2025 board meeting

10/24/2025

I. ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation, Pledge
C. Welcome to visitors
D. Adopt an agenda, additions/changes by majority vote.
E. Receive presentations/requests from visitors/others:
1. TCHS
2. JoAnn Anderson
II. ITEMS OF INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Receive and/or approve reports from the Superintendent and/or Chairman
1. Superintendent’s report:
a. Updated School Nutrition Salary Schedule
b. Durrence Enterprises for tree removal and cleanup at TCHS $12,500
c. Rogue to replace weights in TCHS weight room $10,332
d. Signature authorization for final Performance Services Budget for TCHS Agriculture facility & BOE restrooms upon legal counsel approval $1,040,000 SPLOST funding
B. Receive and/or approve reports from other system personnel:
1. Debbie Powell
a. District financial status review
III. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Consent Agenda Items:
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Employ classified personnel:
3. Accept resignations and identify personnel leaving the system:
4. September, 2025, expenditures
5. Policy IBB: Charter School
6. Policy JRB: Parents' Bill of Rights
IV. ADJOURNMENT