Richmond County School System Meetings

Committee Meeting - 9/15/2026 - Committee Meeting

9/11/2026

Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 9.15.2026 Committee Roll Calls
B. *Annual Moment of Silence Recognition of 1st Responders and Victims of the September 11th - Charlie Walker
C. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mrs. Abbott (Vice-Chair) Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Jeff Baker
D. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mrs. Abbott (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Bobby A. Smith
2. *BID - RFQ #26-210 - Automated External Defibrillators - Bobby A. Smith
3. *BID - RFP #26-202 - Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Services - Bobby A. Smith
4. *BID - RFP#26-209 Copeland Elementary Gym Flooring Refurbishment - Bobby A. Smith
5. *BID - RFP #26-211 - Meadowbrook Elementary Parking Lot Repair and Striping- Bobby A. Smith
6. *Approval of the Revised 2026 Annual Update on Mileage Reimbursement Rates - Bobby A. Smith
7. *Approval to amend our 403(b) and 457(b) plans to allow ROTH deferrals and in-plan ROTH conversions - Larry Fletcher
8. *Information only - Update on Classroom Ready - Suzanne Lentz
E. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of Policy GARH - Employee Leave and Absences - Kim Fletcher
3. *Approval of Policy GAN Tobacco Use and Vaping for Employees to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Kim Fletcher
F. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mrs. Abbott (Vice-Chair), Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Homework - Dr. Tommy Welch - Kinesha Ponder - Requested by Shontae Boyd
2. *Information Only - Continuous Improvement Cycle: Academic Grow & Achievement - Dr. Tommy Welch
3. *Information Only - Internet Acceptable Use - Carolyn McCord
G. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Community – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Revised Policy JCDAG-Bullying - Kim Fletcher
2. *Approval of Revised Policy JCEB – Student Hearing Procedure - Kim Fletcher
3. *Information Only - Safety Update - Marcus Allen - Chief Mantrell Wilson - Requested by Mary Jane Abbott
4. *Information Only - Visitor Dress Code - Marcus Allen - Dr. Tommy Welch
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
1. The Richmond County Board of Education will hold its September 2026 Regular Board Meeting on September 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. the meeting will be held at Belair Middle School.
2. October 8, 2026 will be a Asynchronous Day PowerUp Learning Day for all Richmond County School System students.
3. The Richmond County School System will have a Professional Learning Day on October 9, 2026. The day will be a student holiday for all Richmond County School System students.
4. October 12 - 13, 2026 is Fall Break for all Richmond County School System students and teachers. All 235 day employees will work these days.
5. The Richmond County School System Teacher of the Year Banquet will be held on October 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, 2 10th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 8/11/2026 - Committee Meeting

8/7/2026

Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 8.11.2026 Committee Roll Calls Completed
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Bobby A. Smith
2. *Approval of the August 2026 Budget Amendments - Bobby A. Smith
3. *BID - RFP #26-208 - Pest Control Services - Bobby A. Smith
4. *BID - RFP #26-205 -School Safety Uniforms - Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of Policy GARH - Employee Leave and Absences - Kim Fletcher
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Instructional Resource and Textbook Adoption Timeline - Dr. Tommy Welch - Kinesha Ponder
2. *Information Only - Special Education Updates - Dr. Tommy Welch -Dr. Larina Thomas
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Community – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Back to School Community Outreach Update - Marcus Allen - Dr. Tommy Welch
2. *Information Only - Visitors Attire - Dr. Malinda Cobb
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
1. The Richmond County Board of Education will hold its August 2026 Regular Board Meeting on August 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School Auditorium.
2. The Richmond County Board of Education will hold a Board Retreat on August 27, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 7/21/2026 - Committee Meeting

7/17/2026

Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 7.21.2026 Committee Roll Calls
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Mr. Jeff Baker
2. *Approval of Georgia Power Easements (2011 Lumpkin Road, Butler High School) - Larry Fletcher
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
2. *Approval of DCL - Fund Balance Policy to sit for 30 days for Public Comment - Kim Fletcher
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of the Chief Academic Officer - Dr. Malinda Cobb
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Update of Policy IHA - (R) (1) - Grading Systems - Kim Fletcher
2. *Information Only - Back to School Update - Marcus Allen and Dr. Tommy Welch
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Community - Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Venus Cain (Vice-Chair) Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Policy JG(1) and JG(1) R(1) (The regulation is provided for Information Only) - Video Surveillance - Kim Fletcher
2. *Approval of Policy KM - Visitors to Schools Policy with the Revision to Remove "Failing" from the veribage in the policy - Kim Fletcher
3. *Approval of Revised Policy JCDAG-Bullying to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Kim Fletcher
4. *Approval of Revised Policy JCEB – Student Hearing Procedure to Sit for 30 Day for Public Comment - Kim Fletcher
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION
I. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

Committee Meeting - 6/16/2026 - Committee Meeting

6/12/2026

Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 6.16.2026 Committee Meeting Roll Call
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Bobby A. Smith
2. *BID - RFQ#26-204 - Grocery Products - Bobby A. Smith
3. *BID - Lumpkin Road Entry Sign RCTCM/Augusta Tech - Bobby A. Smith
4. *BID - B-25-006-3756 - T. W. Josey Demolition - Bobby A. Smith
5. *BID - RFP#26-207 - Walk-In Freezer for Hephzibah Middle School – Bobby A. Smith
6. *BID - RFP #26-206 Langford-Tutt Middle School Audio Enhancement - Bobby A. Smith
7. *Administration requests approval to open a Georgia Fund I account for SPLOST Phase VII collections with the authorized signors as the Superintendent of Schools, Deputy Superintendent of Operations and Administrative Services and the Chief Financial Officer - Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal- Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of the 2026 -2027 Employee Master List - Dr. Melissa Shepard
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - 2025 - 2030 Strategic Plan Update - Dr. Tommy Welch
2. *Information Only - Summer Opportunities Update - Dr. Tommy Welch
F. Recess of Meeting The meeting recessed at 5:15 p.m. and resumed at 5:53 p.m.
G. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement and Community – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of the 2026 - 2027 Student Code of Conduct - Kim Fletcher
H. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 5/12/2026 - Committee Meeting

5/8/2026

Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 5.12.2026 Committee Meeting Roll Call Completed
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment- Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Bobby A. Smith
2. *Approval of the May 2026 Budget Amendments - Bobby A. Smith
3. *Approval of BID - B-27-016-0422 - Central Office Renovation - Bobby A. Smith
4. *Approval of BID - RFP#26-203 - Annual Financial and Compliance Audit - Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of the 2026 - 2027 Bell Schedule - Marcus Allen - William Kurts
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Community - Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. Walter Eubanks made a motion to appointment Ed Lowery as the chairperson for the committee, due to the absence of Charlie Hannah and Venus Cain.
2. *Approval of Policy JG(1) and JG(1) R(1) - Video Surveillance to sit for 30 days for Public Comment - Kim Fletcher
3. *Approval of Policy KM - Visitors to Schools Policy to sit for 30 days for Public Comment - Kim Fletcher
4. *Information Only - Cell Phone Policy Update - Requested an annual update by Walter Eubanks - Marcus Allen - Chris Neal
5. *Information Only - Update on School Safety - Chief Mantrell Wilson
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
1. The Richmond County School System will hold its 2026 Retirement Banquet on May 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center in the Olmstead B Convention Center the first floor.
2. The Richmond County Board of Education will hold its May 2026 Regular Board Meeting on May 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
3. Richmond County School Systems Last Day of School will be May 22nd and a early release day.
4. *Richmond County School System Graduations are from Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - Friday, May 29, 2026.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION
I. 5.12.2026 Signed Affidavit Committee Meeting

Committee Meeting - 4/21/2026 - Committee Meeting

4/17/2026

Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 4.21.2026 Committee Meeting Roll Calls
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment- Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Bobby A. Smith
2. *BID - New Elementary School at the Barton Chapel Site Award - Bobby A. Smith
3. *BID - Glenn Hills Elementary School – Portable Classrooms / Site Utility Project - Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Academic Supports for Student Achievement - Dr. Tommy Welch - Kinesha Ponder
2. *Information Only - Suspension Recovery Pilot Update - Aletha Snowberger
3. *Approval of the Attendance Protocol for the Richmond County School System - Kim Fletcher
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Community - Strategic Goal IV - Climate & Culture – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Update on Cameras (Low-Incidence Classes, Bus, Common Areas) - Dr. Tommy Welch - Dr. Shontier Barnes
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 3/24/2026 - Committee Meeting

3/20/2026

Ms. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Ms. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Jeff Baker
2. *Approval of the Naming of the New Elementary School at the Barton Chapel Site - Glenda Collingsworth
3. *Approval of the Naming of the New College and Career Academy - Dr. David Hall
4. *Approval of Georgia Power Easements (1102 Telfair Street Davidson Black Box Theater and 3019 Walton Way Langford Tutt Middle) - Larry Fletcher
5. *Approval of the Board Resolution to Demolish Existing Buildings at 1701 15th Street, Augusta, Georgia - Jeff Baker
6. *Approval of the Site for New College and Career Academy - Jeff Baker
7. Approval to Amend the State Capital Outlay Funding - Jeff Baker
8. *Approval to Proceed with utilities for Modular Classrooms and Renovations for Glenn Hills Elementary School - Jeff Baker
B. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Ms. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Bobby A. Smith
2. *Approval of the March 2026 Budget Amendments - Bobby A. Smith
3. *Approval of the FY2027 Pay As You Go Budget - Bobby A. Smith
4. *Approval of the Butler High School Fields Project Budget Adjustment - Jeff Baker
5. *Approval of BID - Butler High School Fields Project - Bobby A. Smith
6. *Approval of BID - Kitchen Small Equipment RFQ#26-201 - Bobby A. Smith
C. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of Policy GCRA - Drug Screening of Bus Drivers - Kim Fletcher
3. *Approval of the Revised Policy GAMA Drug-Free Workplace - Kim Fletcher
D. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Ms. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Georgia Milestones Assessment Update - Dr. Tommy Welch - Ca'Vana Lambert
E. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement and Community - Strategic Goal IV - Climate & Culture – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Ms. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Homeless Procedures - Dr. Tommy Welch - Dr. Aronica Gloster
2. *Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the YMCA - Dr. Tommy Welch
F. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Shawnda Stovall
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 2/10/2026 - Committee Meeting

2/6/2026

Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Mr. Jeff Baker
B. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment- Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
2. *BID - Portable Classroom Rental 2026- RFP #26-200 - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
C. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal – Talent Development - Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *NOTE - The Approval of Monthly Superintendent’s Personnel Recommendations (This item was pulled from the Committee Agenda and The Monthly Superintendent’s Recommendation List was approved after Executive Session during the February 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and did not appear on the Committee Agenda. The item is placed here as a point of referral.)
2. *Approval of the Revised Federal Programs Organizational Chart - Dr. Melissa Shepard
3. *Approval of the Job Description of the Federal Grants Budget Specialist - Dr. Melissa Shepard
4. *Approval of Policy GCRA - Drug Screening of Bus Drivers to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Mrs. Kimberly Fletcher
D. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Richmond County School System Summer Learning Opportunities - Dr. Tommy T. Welch - Glenda Collingsworth - Aletha Snowberger - Dr. Stacey Mabray
E. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Community – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - 2026 - 2027 Academic Calendar - Dr. Tommy Welch
F. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 1/20/2026 - Committee Meeting

1/16/2026

Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 1.20.2026 Committee Meeting Roll Calls Completed
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Mr. Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
2. *BID - Freedom Park K-8 School HVAC Project ( B-21-024-0103.2) - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
3. *Approval of the FY 2025 Richmond County School System Final Audit - Mr. Bobby A. Smith - Mr. John E. Snider
4. *Approval of the 2026 Annual Update on Mileage Reimbursement Rates - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development - Strategic Goal IV - Climate & Culture - – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of the Paralegal Job Description - Dr. Melissa Shepard
3. *Approval of Revised Policy GAMA Drug-Free Workplace to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Mrs. Kimberly Fletcher
4. *Information Only - GAMA-R(1): Drug-Free Workplace to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Mrs. Kimberly Fletcher
5. *Approval of Revised Policy GCRA - Drug Screening of Bus Drivers to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Mrs. Kimberly Fletcher - Ms. Cain requested we come back in February 2026 with a modified Title and Policy name.
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Field Trip to London and Paris on April 2 - 11, 2027 - Dr. Tommy Welch - Dr. David Hall
2. *Approval of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Field Trip to France on April 3 - 10, 2027 - Dr. Tommy Welch - Dr. David Hall
3. *Approval of John S. Davidson Fine Arts Field Trip to Germany and Switzerland on June 6 - 10, 2027 - Dr. Tommy Welch -Dr. David Hall
4. *Approval of the Instructional Resource & Textbook Adoption - Dr. Tommy Welch - Mrs. Kinesha Ponder
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal Stakeholder Engagement & Community – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Mid-Year Attendance Update - Dr. Tommy Welch - Dr. Aronica Gloster
2. *Information Only - Policy JGF - R(2) - Toileting Guidance - Dr. Tommy Welch - Mrs. Glenda Collingsworth
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 12/16/2025 - Committee Meeting

12/12/2025

Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 12.16.2025 Committee Meeting Roll Calls
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Mr. Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
2. *Approval of the December 2025 Budget Amendments - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
3. *Approval of the Revised Organizational Chart for Communications - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
4. *Approval of the Revised Organizational Chart for Policy and Legal Compliance - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
5. *Approval of the Revised Organizational Chart for Special Education - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. Approval of the Homeless Liaison and Foster Care Job Description- Dr. Melissa Shepard
3. Approval of the Pre-K Program Specialist Revised Job Description - Dr. Melissa Shepard
4. *Approval of the Director of Internal Auditing - Dr. Malinda Cobb
5. *Approval of the Principal of Richmond Hill Elementary - Dr. Malinda Cobb
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of the Revised Policy IBB - Charter Schools - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
2. *Approval of the 2026-2027 RCSS Course Offerings - Mrs. Kinesha Ponder
3. *Information Only - State Identified Schools - Dr. Lloydette Young
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder & Community Engagement - Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. Information Only - Pilot Program of Cameras in Low Incidence Special Education Classrooms - Dr. Shontier Barnes
2. *Information Only - Update Metal Detectors - Mr. Marcus Allen
3. *Information Only - Launch of the New Richmond County School System Website - Ms. Haley Lacuesta
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 11/18/2025 - Committee Meeting

11/14/2025

Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. 11.18.2026 Committee Roll Calls Completed
B. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Mr. Jeff Baker
2. *Approval of the Site Approval for Demolition of the Existing Barton Chapel Elementary School Facility - Mr. Jeff Baker
3. *Approval of the Westside High School Budget Adjustment Recommendation - Mr. Jeff Baker
C. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Monthly Financial Reports - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
2. *Approval of the November 2025 Budget Amendments - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
3. *BID - Westside High School CTAE Regeneration - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
4. *BID - Serving Line for Cross Creek High School - RFP #25-189 - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
D. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Information Only - Voices and Devices: Strengthening Retention and Resource Recovery - Mr. Ken Johnson
3. *Approval of the Coordinator of School Nutrition - Dr. Malinda Cobb
4. *Approval of the Assistant Principal of Belair Middle School - Dr. Malinda Cobb
E. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Calendar Math and Problem of the Day Initiative - Mrs. Vanessa Darling
2. *Information Only - School Choice Update - Mrs. Aletha Snowberger
3. *Information Only - Federal Programs Update - Mrs. Angeline Andrews-Milton
F. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder and Community Engagement - Strategic Goal IV - Climate & Culture – Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Update of CCRPI Scores - Dr. William Smith
2. *Information Only - Update of the Strategic Plan - Dr. Lloydette Young
3. *Approval of the Suspension Recovery Program - Mr. Marcus Allen
G. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Committee Meeting - 10/21/2025 - Committee Meeting

10/17/2025

Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - President
Dr. Malinda Cobb - Superintendent

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A. Building Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Eubanks (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Braswell, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Building Program Update - Mr. Jeff Baker
2. *Approval of the New Oversight Committee Member - Mr. Larry Fletcher
3. *Approval of the Naming of the New Middle School - Mrs. Aletha Snowberger
B. Finance Committee - Strategic Goal - Safe & Secure Learning Environment - Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Hannah, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - FY 2025 General Fund: Year-end Budget to Actual Review - Mrs. Suzanne Lentz
2. *Monthly Financial Reports - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
3. *Approval of the October 2025 Budget Amendments - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
4. *BID - RFQ#25-188 - Garrett Gym Flooring Refurbishment - Mr. Bobby A. Smith
C. Human Resources Committee – Strategic Goal - Talent Development – Ms. Cain (Chair), Mr. Walker (Vice-Chair), Ms. Boyd, Ms. Braswell, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Approval of Monthly Superintendent's Personnel Recommendations - Dr. Melissa Shepard
2. *Approval of the Revised Director of Internal Auditing Job Description - Dr. Melissa Shepard
3. *Approval of the Revised District Family Engagement Specialist Job Description - Dr. Melissa Shepard
4. *Approval of the Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement and Strategic Initiative - Dr. Malinda Cobb
5. *Approval of the District Improvement Specialist - Dr. Malinda Cobb
6. *Approval of the Principal of Belair Middle School - Dr. Malinda Cobb
7. *Approval of the Principal of Gracewood Elementary School - Dr. Malinda Cobb
8. *Information Only - Induction Teacher Support - Dr. Melissa Shepard - Mrs. Lezettra Saunders
9. *Approval of Revised Policy GARH - Employee Leaves & Absences - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
10. *Approval of the Revised Policy GBRIB - Professional Personnel Sick Leave - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
D. Instruction Committee - Strategic Goal - Student Achievement and Success – Mr. Walker (Chair), Mr. Eubanks (Vice-Chair), Mrs. Abbott, Ms. Cain, Mr. Hannah, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - New ELA Standards - Mrs. Rhonda Mathis
2. *Information Only - SAT/ACT Progress - Mr. Charlie Tudor
3. *Information Only - Update on Graduation Rate - Dr. Stacey Mabray
4. Paused Meeting to Welcome Guests and Recognitions to Minimize Guest Wait Time (These items were moved over from the Regular Board Meeting).
E. Guests - Item Moved to Committee Meeting to Minimize Guest Wait Time
1. *Human Trafficking - Sergeant Terry Gore - Requested by Ms. Cain September 19, 2025
F. Recognition - Item Moved to Committee Meeting to Minimize Guest Wait Time
1. *Recognition of Textron Specialized Vehicles for their decade-long partnership with the Richmond County School System - Dr. Stacey Mabray
2. *Recognition of the Richmond County Board of Education Board Members who participated in the Celebrity Servers for National School Lunch Week - Mrs. Cathy Johnson
3. *Introduction of 2025-26 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council - Mr. Lynwood Holmes
4. Recognizing Success , Contributions and Excellence - Transportation Department - Mr. Ed Lowery
G. Instruction Committee - Picked back up here, after pausing the meeting for the Guests and Recognitions
1. *Approval of the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School International Field Trip to London, England - Dr. David Hall
2. *Approval of the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School International Field Trip to Europe - Dr. David Hall
3. *Approval of the Hephzibah Comprehensive High School International Field Trip to Madrid and Barcelona, Spain- Dr. David Hall
4. *Approval of the A. R. Johnson Health, Science, and Engineering Magnet School International Field Trip to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands - Dr. David Hall
5. *Approval of the Revised Policy JR - Student Records - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
6. *Approval of the Revised Policy IBB - Charter Schools to sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
7. *Information Only - IBB - R (1) - Revised Charter Schools to Sit for 30 Days for Public Comment - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
H. Student Services Committee - Strategic Goal - Stakeholder Engagement & Communication - Mr. Hannah (Chair), Ms. Cain (Vice-Chair), Ms. Braswell, Mr. Eubanks, Ms. Valentine, Mrs. Stovall and Mr. Lowery
1. *Information Only - Cell Phone Policy/Safety Update - Requested by Mr. Walter Eubanks - Mr. Marcus Allen
2. *Approval of the Alternative School PLC at Home Placement - Mrs. Aletha Snowberger
3. *Information Only - Transportation Update - Mr. William Kurts
4. *Approval of Revised Policy JGCD - Medication - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
5. *Approval of the Revised Policy JRB-Parents' Bill of Rights - Mrs. Kim Fletcher
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION
K. 10.21.2025 Committee Meeting Roll Call Completed