Rabun County Schools Minutes

Board Meeting - 8/21/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Called Board Meeting

8/19/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Steven Cabe.
Invocation
Led by Mr. Mark Beck
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
The tentative agenda was approved by unanimous consent of the board.
Action Items
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Recommendation to set the 2026 Milage Rate

Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole, Approve B. Elections, C. Reclassifications, D. Notes

Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 8/17/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session

8/18/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Steven Cabe.
Invocation
Led by Mr. Mark Beck.
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Anna Grace Hollifield and Jameson Thompson.
Approval of Agenda
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve Minutes from the July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Recommend the approval of the July 20, 2026 Minutes.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Report
Carla Truelove RCPS- Anna Grace Hollifield
Keri Coleman RCES -Jameson Thompson
Brian Hunnicutt RCMS- Jeremy Aguilar
Kelsey Thompson RCHS -Sarah Perteet
Public Participation
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for July 2026
Sales and Collections for July 2026
Quarterly Financial Reports
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For July 2026

Action Items

RC SNP Surplus
Approval of First Semester Field Trips and Fundraisers
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Leave Policy Update
2027-2028 School Calendar Recommendation
RCMS Furniture Surplus

Consent Agenda
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Transportation Surplus
RCES Musical Surplus
RCES Furniture Surplus
RCHS Furniture Surplus

Superintendent's Report

Start of School Update
Facilities and Construction Update
Safety Drill Report

Information
Executive Session
Recommend to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommend to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Georgia Power Easement
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment
Recommend to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 7/20/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session

7/17/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Steven Cabe.
Invocation
Led by Mr. Mark Beck
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
The tentative agenda was approved by unanimous consent of the board.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve Minutes from the June 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Recommend the approval of the June 22, 2026 Minutes.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Participation
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for June 2026
Sales and Collections for June 2026
Quarterly Financial Reports
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For June 2026

Action Items

Recommendation to adopt the FY27 Budget
Board Policy JCDAF- Use of Electronic Devices by Students
HB 307- Georgia Early Literacy and Dyslexia Act
RC SNP Surplus
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
2026-2027 Propane Service Bid
RFP Fuel
Leave Policy Update
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
2027-2028 School Calendar Recommendation
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole, Recommendation to adopt Calendar B for 2027-2028 School Year
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RCMS Furniture Surplus
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

2027-2028 School Year Calendar Presentation
Facilities and Construction Update
Safety Drill Report

Information

2027-2028 Calendar Options

Executive Session
Recommend to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommend to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Recommend to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

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

6/18/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Steven Cabe.
Invocation
Led by Mr. Mark Beck
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
The tentative agenda was approved by unanimous consent of the board.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve Minutes from the May 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Recommend the approval of the May 18, 2026 Minutes.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Participation
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for May 2026
Sales and Collections for May 2026
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For May 2026

Action Items

Bus Replacement Purchase
JB Student Attendance
Recommendation to adopt the FY27 Budget
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Surplus
RFP RCMS Furniture Purchase
Board Policy JCDAF- Use of Electronic Devices by Students
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
HB 307- Georgia Early Literacy and Dyslexia Act
Upon recomendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RC SNP Surplus
Upon recomendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
2026-2027 Propane Service Bid
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RFP Fuel
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

Legislative Update
2027-2028 School Year Calendar Presentation
Facilities Update

Information

Leave Policy Update
2027-2028 Calendar Options

Executive Session
Recommend to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommend to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Recommend to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

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

5/15/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Steven Cabe
Invocation
Led by Mr. Mark Beck
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
The tentative agenda was approved by unanimous consent of the board.
Approve Minutes from the April 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting & the April 30, 2026 Board Training Session
April 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Steven Cabe
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for April 2026
Sales and Collections for April 2026
Quarterly Financial Reports
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For April 2026

Action Items

Elementary Flooring
Bus Replacement Purchase
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
JB Student Attendance
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendation to adopt the tentative FY27 Budget
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Surplus
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RFP RCMS Furniture Purchase
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

Cognia Accreditation Review
Legislative Update

Information

Board Policy JCDAF- Use of Electronic Devices by Students

Executive Session
Recommend to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommend to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole, Approve A. Resignations, B. Reclassifications, C. Elections, E. Notes
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Recommend to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 4/30/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Training Session

5/15/2026

No Attendees

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Information
Adjournment

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

5/12/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order by Board Chair Steven Cabe
Invocation
Led by Mr. Mark Beck
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Jude Henderson & Jason Rodriguez
Approval of Agenda
The tentative agenda was approved by unanimous consent of the board.
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve Minutes from the March 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Reports
Avery Lawrence RCPS-Jude Henderson
Keri Coleman RCES -Jason Rodriguez
Kechara Partin RCMS- Chandler Woodard
Justin Spillers RCHS -Addy Beth Owens
Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for March 2026
Sales and Collections for March 2026

Quarterly Financial Reports
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For March 2026

Consent Agenda
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

DJE - Purchasing Policy
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Internet Acceptable Use- IFBG-R(1)
Georgia Power Easement Request
Equipment Surplus
RFP Security Cameras
RFP Interactive Flat Panels
DFK - Gifts Policy
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
DIB - Financial Reports Policy
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Action Items

Elementary Flooring
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Surplus
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Steven Cabe
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

FY27 Budget Preview

Governor Kemp's One Time Pay Adjustment
Cognia Accreditation Review

Information

JB Student Attendance

DJED - Purchasing
DFK - Gifts
DIB - Financial Reports

Executive Session
Recommend to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Personnel List 1
Personnel List 2

Return From Executive Session
Recommend to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Land Purchase

Recommendations from Executive Session
Upon recommendation from Superintendent Cole
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Recommend to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

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

5/12/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Mark Beck
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge led by:
Owen Hopper
Stori Taylor
Approval of Agenda
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Recognitions

Rabun County High School State Championship Basketball Team

Approve Minutes from the February 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and the March 5, 2026 Board Training Session
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Reports
Primary given by Carla Truelove
Elementary given by Keri Coleman
Middle given by Collette Lovell
High given by Justin Spillers
Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for February 2026
Sales and Collections for February 2026
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For February 2026

Action Items

Five Year Local Facilities Plan Resolution
High School Gym Roof Replacement
High School Field House Locker Replacements
Technology Surplus
Video Wall Proposal for New High School
Internet Acceptable Use- IFBG-R(1)
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Georgia Power Easement Request
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Equipment Surplus
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

RFP Security Cameras
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RFP Interactive Flat Panels
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

Facilities Update - Jason Hogan
Governor Kemp's One Time Pay Adjustment
Medicaid Audit - Mrs. Krockum

Information

Policy Review

DJE - Purchasing
DFK - Gifts

DIB - Financial Reports

Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Personnel List 2
Personnel List 1
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel List 2
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Return From Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Land Purchase
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Recommendations from Executive Session

Certified Employees List 1
Certified Employees List 2
Administrators

Adjournment
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 3/5/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Training Session

3/5/2026

No Attendees

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Information
Adjournment

Security Gates Bid Approval
Wireless Network Access Bid Approval

Board Meeting - 2/23/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session

2/20/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Invocation given by Mark Beck.
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by Hannah Ledbetter and Luke McKay.
Approval of Agenda
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recognitions

SRO and Law Enforcement Appreciation
Habersham EMC & Georgia Power Appreciation
Rabun County EMA Appreciation
Rabun County Road Department Appreciation

Approve Minutes from the January 28, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Reports
Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for January 2026
Sales and Collections for January 2026
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For January 2026

Action Items

Refurbishing of Bus Lifts
Bid proposal for Middle School Renovation
Fleet Purchase
Transportation Surplus
Five Year Local Facilities Plan Resolution
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
High School Gym Roof Replacement
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
High School Field House Locker Replacements
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Technology Surplus
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Video Wall Proposal for New High School
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

FY27 Budget Timeline and Update
Facilities Update - Jason Hogan

Information

Board Policy IFBG - Internet Acceptable Use

Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to move from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to move from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Executive Session-List 1
Executive Session-List 2
Certified Employees List 1
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Certified Employees List 2
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Mr. Mark Beck - Abstain
Mr. Steven Cabe - No Vote
Mr. Scott Horton - No Vote
Mr. Allyn Stockton - No Vote
Mr. Rick Story - No Vote

Administrators
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 1/28/2026 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session (Rescheduled from January 26, 2026)

1/27/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Invocation given by Rick Story.
Board Chair and Vice Chair Elections

Board Chair
A nomination was made by Allyn Stockton for Steven Cabe as Board Chair for 2026.
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Mr. Mark Beck - Yes
Mr. Steven Cabe - Abstain
Mr. Scott Horton - Yes
Mr. Allyn Stockton - Yes
Mr. Rick Story - Yes
Board Vice Chair
A nomination was made by Rick Story for Mark Beck as Board Vice Chair for 2026.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Mr. Mark Beck - Abstain
Mr. Steven Cabe - Yes
Mr. Scott Horton - Yes
Mr. Allyn Stockton - Yes
Mr. Rick Story - Yes

Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Superintendent Cole.
Approval of Agenda
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve Minutes from the December 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for December 2025
Sales and Collections for December 2025

Quarterly Financial Reports
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For December 2025

Action Items

Refurbishing of Bus Lifts
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Bid proposal for Middle School Renovation
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Fleet Purchase
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Transportation Surplus
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

FY27 Budget Timeline and Update

Information
Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Regular Session to Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to move from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session

Executive Session-List 1
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session-List 2
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Mr. Mark Beck - Yes
Mr. Steven Cabe - Yes
Mr. Scott Horton - Abstain
Mr. Allyn Stockton - Yes
Mr. Rick Story - Yes

Adjournment
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 12/15/2025 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session

12/12/2025

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Invocation given by Mark Beck.
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance-led by Silas Mason and Reeves Bragg
Approval of Agenda
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recognition

Rabun County Elementary School 5th Grade Math Gateway Growth Award
2024-25 School Nutrition Farm to Table Award
Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting
Presented by Kristina Turner, Deputy Director, Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.

Approve Minutes from the November 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Reports
Reports given by:
- Carla Truelove-Rabun County Primary
- Keri Coleman-Rabun County Elementary
- Kechara Partin-Rabun County Middle
- Justin Spillers-Rabun County High
Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for November, 2025
Sales and Collections for November, 2025
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For November, 2025

Action Items

2026 Board Meeting Dates
Security Gates Bid Approval
The bid for the security gates awarded to Georgia Entry Solutions.
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Wireless Network Access Bid Approval
The bid for the wireless network access awarded to Progressive Communication.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Consent Agenda
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Technology Surplus
Board Policy JCDAF - Use of Electronic Devices by Students
Spring Field Trips and Fundraisers

Superintendent's Report

Severe Weather School Closing Procedures
2025 CCRPI Data Presentation - Kelly McKay

Information

Distraction Free Policy - Draft

Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Regular Session to Executive Session to discuss personnel.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to approve personnel recommendations as presented in Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 11/17/2025 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session

11/17/2025

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Allyn Stockton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Attendees - other

Mr. Steven Cole

Superintendent

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Invocation was given by Mark Beck.
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance—led by Ella Allred, Lora Jo Allred, and Ben Matthews.
Approval of Agenda
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recognition

Rabun County Elementary School 5th Grade Math Gateway Growth Award
2024-25 School Nutrition Farm to Table Award

Approve Minutes from the October 27, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Reports
Reports given by:
- Carla Truelove-Rabun County Primary
- Keri Coleman-Rabun County Elementary
- Kechara Partin-Rabun County Middle
- Justin Spillers-Rabun County High
Public Participation
No Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for October, 2025
Sales and Collections for October, 2025
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For October, 2025

Action Items

2026 Board Meeting Dates
Motion made by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

Severe Weather School Closing Procedures

Information

Distraction Free Policy - Draft

Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Scott Horton
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to approve personnel recommendations as presented in Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Allyn Stockton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 10/27/2025 - Rabun Board Meeting - Regular Session

10/24/2025

Attendees - voting members

Mr. Mark Beck		Board Member - Vice Chair
Mr. Steven Cabe		Board Member - Chair
Mr. Scott Horton		Board Member
Mr. Rick Story		Board Member

Call Meeting to Order
Invocation
Invocation given by Mark Beck.
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance led by Kylie Jarrard and Jarrett Guffey.
Approval of Agenda
Agenda approved
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve Minutes from the September 22, 2025 Regular Board Meeting and the October 2, 2025 Board Training
Motion was made to approve minutes from the September 22, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and the October 2, 2025, Board Training.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Principal's Reports
Reports given by:
- Carla Truelove-Rabun County Primary
- Keri Coleman-Rabun County Elementary
- Collette Lovell-Rabun County Middle
- Justin Spillers-Rabun County High
Public Participation
No Public Participation
Employees of the Month - Amy Pruitt
Financial Reports - Cindi Dean
Financial reports were presented by Cindi Dean.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Revenues and Expenditures for September, 2025
Sales and Collections for September, 2025

Quarterly Financial Reports
School Nutrition and CACFP Reports For September, 2025

Action Items

Board Policy IFBG - Internet Acceptable Use Policy
Technology Surplus Items
RFP for Storage Building
Awarded an RFP for a storage building at the Rabun County Board of Education Administrative Offices to Tom Adams Construction. Funds used for this project will be from the sale of the building and land at 20 History Street, Tiger GA.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Architect Proposal for Middle School Renovation
Accepted a proposal from LS3P Associates, LTD for architectural services at Rabun County Middle School.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Mark Beck
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Superintendent's Report

2025 Georgia Milestones Assessment Report
2025 Graduation Rate - Justin Spillers

Information

2026 Board Meeting Dates Proposal

Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Return From Executive Session
Recommendation from Superintendent Cole to go from Executive Session to Regular Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recommendations from Executive Session
Superintendent Cole made personnel recommendations from Executive Session.
Motion made by: Mr. Rick Story
Motion seconded by: Mr. Scott Horton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn.
Motion made by: Mr. Mark Beck
Motion seconded by: Mr. Rick Story
Voting
Unanimously Approved