Richmond County School System Meetings

Board Retreat - 9/9/2026 - Board Retreat

9/8/2026

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

A. Call to Order - 10:00 a.m.
B. A Moment of Self-Reflection
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Roll Call
E. Guests
F. Welcome - Dr. Cobb
G. Board Action and Discussion Items - 10:05 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1. Superintendent's Evaluation- (Did not have time to cover)
2. Board Self-Assessment
3. Board Structure
H. GSBA Training Policy - Dr. Sam King - Justin Pauly - 11:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
I. Superintendent's Remarks
J. New Business
K. Remarks - Board President - Shawnda Stovall
L. Announcements
M. Executive Session
N. Recess/Adjournment

Board Retreat - 3/20/2026 - Board Retreat

3/19/2026

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

A. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m.
B. A Moment of Self-Reflection
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Roll Call
E. Guests
F. Board Retreat Presentation
G. Instruction - 9:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
1. *Information Only - SPED Update - Requested by Shontae Boyd - Dr. Tommy Welch - Dr. Larina Thomas
2. *Information Only - School Choice Threshold - Dr. Tommy Welch - Aletha Snowberger
H. Finance - 9:35 a.m. - 11:35 a.m.
1. FY27 Budget Update - Bobby A. Smith
I. Student Services - 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
1. *Information Only - Athletic Update - Marcus Allen - Scott McClintock
2. *Information Only - School Walk Zones - Requested by Monique Braswell - Marcus Allen - Bill Kurts - Tracie Patterson
J. Working Lunch - 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
K. *Legal - Larry Fletcher - 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1. Board Practices - Requested by Monique Braswell
L. Board Action and Discussion Items - 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
1. *Discussion Item - Superintendent's Recommendation List - Shawnda Stovall
2. *Discussion Item - Data Request: Class of 2026 Achievement Trends, Seal Compliance, and Strategic Gap Analysis - Requested by Samantha Valentine
3. *Approval of the 2026 Fall Retreat Date - Charlar Weigle
4. GSBA Legislative Position and Delegates - Shawnda Stovall and Charlar Weigle
5. *Discussion of GSBA 2026 Summer Conference - Savannah, Georgia - Charlar Weigle
M. Superintendent's Remarks - 2:45 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.
N. New Business
O. Remarks - Board President - Shawnda Stovall
P. Announcements
Q. Executive Session
R. Recess/Adjournment - 3:00 p.m.

Board Retreat - 10/3/2025 - Board Retreat

10/1/2025

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

A. Call to Order - 9:00 a.m.
B. A Moment of Self-Reflection
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Roll Call
E. Guests
1. *Lieutenant Kyle Gould - Information Only - Gang Violence - Invited by Mrs. Shontae Boyd - 9:05 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
F. Board Retreat Presentation
G. *Human Resources - 9:35 - 9:50 a.m.
1. *Information Only - RCSS Hiring Process - Dr. Melissa Shepard
H. Instruction - 9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
1. *Information Only - PLC @ Home Probationary Placement - Mrs. Aletha Snowberger
2. *Information Only - 2025 Milestone Scores Update - Mrs. Glenda Collingsworth
I. Student Services - 10:20 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.
1. *Information Only - Student Records Discussion - Mr. Marcus Allen - Mrs. Kimberly Fletcher
2. *Information Only - Discussion of Unaccompanied Minors at Games: Setting the Right Age - Mr. Marcus Allen
J. Break - 10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
K. *Legal - Mr. Larry Fletcher - 11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
L. Board Discussion Items - 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1. *Discussion of Naming the New Middle School and Survey Results - Mrs. Aletha Snowberger
2. *Information Only - GSBA Safety Training Redelivery - Ms. Monique Braswell - Ms. Samantha Valentine
3. *Discussion of Commissioners attending Graduations - Requested by Venus Cain at the April Regular Board meeting
4. *Discussion of Pay As You Go Board Member Attendance - Requested by Board Members September 4 - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
5. Discussion of Requesting Departmental Information - Requested by Ms. Cain - 9.22.2025
M. Working Lunch - 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
N. Board Action Items - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall - If Needed
O. Calendar of Meetings and Annual Conference Review - Mrs. Charlar Weigle - 12:45 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. These items were moved to the Work Session and 10.3.2025 Regular Board Meeting
1. *Approval of the 2026 Spring Retreat Date: - Mrs. Charlar Weigle
2. *Discussion on GSBA 2025 Annual Conference Atlanta, Georgia - Mrs. Charlar Weigle
P. Superintendent's Remarks - 1:05 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Q. New Business
R. Remarks - Board President - Mrs. Shawnda Stovall
S. Announcements
T. Executive Session
1. 10.3.2025 Signed Affidavit Board Retreat
U. Recess/Adjournment - 2:00 p.m.