Union County Schools Minutes

Board Meeting - 7/23/2026 - Monthly Meeting

7/22/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with the addition of ESPLOST 7 Referendum and Resolution under Action Items and after FY27 Board Trainings
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Called Meeting, Work Session and Regular Meeting on 6/11/26 and Called Meetings on 6/18/26 and 7/14/26

Public Comment
No public comment
Discussion Items

Principals Back to School Updates
WGS Principal Kenny Garland, UCPS Principal Debby Decubellis, UCES Principal Jerry Bavero, UCMS Principal Casey Jones, and UCHS Principal Josh Davis updated the Board and Community on Back-to-School updates and long term needs for each of their schools.

Executive Session
- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or to interview applicants for the position of superintendent; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2)).
- To consult and meet with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the school district or an officer or employee or in which the officer or employee may be directly involved; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-2(1)).
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Action Items

Board Member - Annual Assurances
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the Board Member Annual Assurances. Motion to approve the Board Member Annual Assurances as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Member Code of Ethics
School Board Norms & Protocols

Tentative Budget - FY 2027
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the FY27 Tentative Budget to the Board. Motion to approve the Tentative Budget as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - May 2026
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the May 2026 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the May 2026 Financial Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
GSBA Exemplary Board Application
Georgia Vision Project Adoption
Out-of-Town Field Trip
Procurement Approvals
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the Procurement approvals to the Board. Motion to approve the Procurement Items as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
Reconvene
2nd Reading of Policy Updates
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the 2nd Reading of Policy Updates to the Board. Motion to approve the 2nd Reading of Policy Updates as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
FY27 Board Trainings
Superintendent John Hill presented the FY27 Board Trainings to the Board. Motion to approve the FY27 Board Trainings as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
ESPLOST 7 Referendum and Resolution
Motion to approve the ESPLOST 7 Referendum and Resolution.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel Recommendations
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 7/14/2026 - Called Board Meeting

7/13/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors and Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Discussion Items

1st Reading of Policies

Action Items/Organizational Excellance

GMP Approval
Motion to approve the "C" Building Demolition and the Security Upgrades GMP's as submitted.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Additional Action Item
Motion to add an overnight field trip approval to the agenda.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Overnight Field Trip
Motion to approve the overnight field trip for the Cross Country Team.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Executive Session
- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or to interview applicants for the position of superintendent; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2)).
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel
Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 6/18/2026 - Called Meeting

6/16/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors and Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the Agenda as submitted with the addition of the GSBA Board Application as an Action Item.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Budget Hearing
Superintendent John Hill shared Budget Considerations for FY27 with the Board and Community.

Public Input
No one had any public comment.

Action Items

Contracts and MOUs
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy discussed Contracts and MOU's with the Board. Motion to approve the Contracts and MOU's as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
GSBA Board Application
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy discussed the GSBA Board Application with the Board. Motion to submit the GSBA Board Application as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Ajournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 6/11/2026 - Monthly Meeting

6/10/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with the move of the Executive Session and Reconvene prior to the Action Items.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Board Meeting on 5/23/2026

Executive Session
- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or to interview applicants for the position of superintendent; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2)).
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Bid Approvals
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy discussed the bids for Property, Casualty, Automobile, Buses, and Worker's Compensation. Motion to award the bid to GSBA at an annual cost of $342,178.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
GMP Approval
MOU & Contract Approval
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy discussed the various MOU & Contracts for approval. Motion to approve the MOU & Contracts as submitted.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - April 2026
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the April 2026 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the April 2026 Financial Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Budget Amendment
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the 2nd Budget Amendment to the Board. Motion to approve the 2nd Budget Amendment as submitted.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Policy Update 2nd Reading
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the 2nd Reading of the Policy updates to the Board. Motion to approve the Policy Updates as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Revised FY27 Board Meeting Dates
Superintendent John Hill presented the Revised FY27 Board Meeting Dates to the Board. Motion to approve the Revised FY27 Board Meeting Dates as submitted.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Spending Resolution July & August 2026
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the July & August 2026 Spending Resolutions to the Board. Motion to approve the July & August 2026 Spending Resolutions as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
2026-2027 Salary Schedules
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules to the Board. Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Salary Schedules as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel Recommendations
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Public Comment
No one from the Public signed up for Public Comment.
Adjournment
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 6/11/2026 - Called Meeting

6/10/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors and Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Operations Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the Agenda as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Budget Hearing
Superintendent John Hill shared Budget Considerations for FY27 with the Board and Community.

Public Input
No one had any public comment.

Ajournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 5/23/2026 - Board Meeting

5/21/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 4/23/2026

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

1st Reading of Policy Updates
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy discussed the first reading of policy updates.
2026 - 2027 MOU & Contract Approvals
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the 2026-2027 MOU & Contract Approvals. Motion to accept the MOU & Contract Approvals as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
2026-2027 Out of County Tuition Rate
Chief Academic Officer CT Hussion discussed the 2026-2027 Out of County Tuition Rate. Motion to approve the Out of County Tuition Rate of $1,750 per semester per child.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
Reconvene
Principals' Quarterly Report
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the Principals' Quarterly Report. Motion to approve the Principals' Quarterly Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - March 2026
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the March 2026 Financial Report. Motion to approve the March 2026 FInancial Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Out of State Overnight Field Trip
Chief Academic Officer CT Hussion presented the Out of State Overnight Field Trip to the Board. Motion to approve the Out of State Overnight Field Trip as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
GMP Approval
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the GMP for the Middle School Parking Lot to the Board. Motion to approve the GMP as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Student Petition - Early Graduation
Chief Academic Officer CT Hussion presented the Student Petition for Early Graduation to the Board. Motion to approve the Early Graduates as presented.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Resolution for 5 year Facilities Plan Development
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the Resolution for 5-year Facilities Plan Development to the Board. Motion to approve the Resolution for 5-year Facilities Plan Development as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel Recommendations
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 4/23/2026 - Monthly Meeting

4/22/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of the Executive Session.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 3/19/2026.

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Bus Purchase Approval
Transportation Director Kody Owenby discussed the proposed bus purchases with the Board. Motion to approve the bus purchase as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - February 2026
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the February 2026 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the February 2026 Financial Report as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Charter System Contract Renewal
Out of State Overnight Field Trip
GMP Approval
Out of State Field Trip
CTAE Director Charley Cattanach presented the Out of State Field Trip for TSA to the Board. Motion to approve the Out of State Field Trip as presented.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
UCS Daycare
FY26 Salary Scales
Release-Time Courses and Elective Credit
Motion to approve the Release-Time Courses and Elective Credit as discussed during the work session.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Transportation Usage Approval
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the Transportation Usage agreement to the Board. Motion to approve the Transportation Usage agreement as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
Reconvene
Personnel Recommendations
Out of State Field Trip
Out of State Field Trip

April Certified Rehires
Human Resources Director Leigh Wood presented the April Certified Rehires to the Board. Motion to approve the April Certified Rehires as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel Recommendations
Human Resources Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Tony Hunter - Yes
Patrick White - Yes
Janna Akins - Yes
Julia Barnett - Abstain
Jason McCarter - Yes
Public Comment
Public Comment:

Timothy Sewell - School Safety - In Support Of
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 3/19/2026 - Monthly Meeting

3/18/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 2/26/2026 and 3/10/2026

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Financial Report - January 2026
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the January 2026 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the January 2026 Financial Report as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
FY26 Pay Supplement
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the proposed FY26 Pay Supplement to the Board. Motion to approve the FY26 Pay Supplement as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
GMP Approval
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the GMP to the Board. Motion to approve the GMP as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Out of State Overnight Field Trip
CTAE Director Charley Cattanach presented the proposed out-of-state overnight field trip to the Board for automotive. Motion to approve the out-of-state overnight field trip as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Executive Session
Out of State Overnight Field Trip

Executive Session
- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or to interview applicants for the position of superintendent; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2)).
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
March Certified Rehires
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Tony Hunter - Yes
Patrick White - Yes
Janna Akins - Abstain
Julia Barnett - Yes
Jason McCarter - Yes
Personnel Recommendations
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Comment
No one from the public signed up for Public Comment.

Reconvene

Adjournment
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 3/10/2026 - Board Meeting

3/6/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors & Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Personnel Recommendations
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the personnel recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the personnel recommendations as recommended.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Members Facilities Training
Justin Old and Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy conducted the Board Members Facilities Training.
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 2/26/2026 - Monthly Meeting

2/25/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with the removal of the Executive Session.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from the Work Session and Board Meeting on 1/15/2026 and Called Meeting on 1/29/2026 and 2/20/2026

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Out of State Field Trip
Principals' Quarterly Reports
Motion to approve the Principals' Quarterly Reports as submitted.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - December 2025
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the December 2025 Financial Report. Motion to accept the December 2025 Financial Report as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
Reconvene

Personnel Recommendations
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Certified Rehires
Approve the Certified Rehire list with the following being pulled for individual approval:

Casey Meg McCarter
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Tony Hunter - Yes
Patrick White - Yes
Janna Akins - Abstain
Julia Barnett - Abstain
Jason McCarter - Yes

Kayce Meg McCarter
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Tony Hunter - Yes
Patrick White - Yes
Janna Akins - Yes
Julia Barnett - Yes
Jason McCarter - Abstain

Public Comment
No one signed up for Public Comment.
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 2/20/2026 - Called Board Meeting

2/19/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors and Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Vice Chair Patrick White gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
- To consult and meet with legal counsel pertaining to pending or potential litigation, settlement, claims, administrative proceedings, or other judicial actions brought or to be brought by or against the school district or an officer or employee or in which the officer or employee may be directly involved; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-2(1)).
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 1/29/2026 - Called Board Meeting

1/28/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors and Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or to interview applicants for the position of superintendent; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2)).
- To consider a matter involving the disclosure of personally identifiable information from a student's education records; (20 USC § 1232g).
- To discuss records that are otherwise protected from disclosure under the Open Records Act and there is no reasonable means to consider the records without closing the meeting; (O.C.G.A. 50-14-3(b)(4)).
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Action Items

Construction Management Selection
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the construction management selection to the Board. Motion to accept the Construction Management Company as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Special Education Contract Approval
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the Special Education Contract to the Board. Motion to accept the Special Education Contract as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Personnel
Human Resources Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to accept the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 1/15/2026 - Monthly Meeting

1/14/2026

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda as submitted with the removal of the executive session.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 12/18/2025

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Election of Board Officers

Chair
Vice Chair

FY24 Audit Approval
Election of Board Officers

Chair
A motion was made by Janna Akins for Tony Hunter to remain as Board Chair.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Tony Hunter - Abstain
Patrick White - Yes
Janna Akins - Yes
Julia Barnett - Yes
Jason McCarter - Yes
Vice Chair
A motion was made by Julia Barnett for Patrick White to remain as Board Vice Chair.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Tony Hunter - Yes
Patrick White - Abstain
Janna Akins - Yes
Julia Barnett - Yes
Jason McCarter - Yes

GMP - UCHS Bleachers
2025-2026 School Calendar
FY26 Board Meeting Dates
FY25 Audit Approval
Motion to approve the FY25 Audit as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - November 2025
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the November 2025 Financial report to the Board. Motion to approve the November 2025 Financial Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
2026-2027 Calendar - Date Change
Motion to approve the date change for Memorial Day from May 24th to May 31st on the 2026-2027 Calendar.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Personnel Recommendations
Human Resource Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Comment
No one from the Public signed up for Public Comment.
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 12/18/2025 - Monthly Meeting

12/17/2025

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with the removal of the Executive Session.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 11/20/2025

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

HB581
2024-2030 Strategic Plan Approval
Charter System Renewal Application Approval
FY27 Board Meeting Dates Adoption
Motion to approve the FY27 Board Meeting Dates as presented.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
CM Selection for Facility Upgrades
2nd Reading Policy Recommendations H through K
2026-2027 School Calendar Adoption
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Student Petition - Early Graduation
Brandon Bradburn presented the Student Petitions for Early Graduation to the Board. Motion to approve the Student Petitions for Early Graduation.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - October 2025
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
New Union County Elementary School Completion Certification
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
MOU Approval
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Personnel Recommendations
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Executive Session

Public Comment
Adjournment
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 11/20/2025 - Monthly Meeting

11/19/2025

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as sumbitted with the removal of the Executive Session.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 10/23/2025

Discussion Items

4H Quarterly Update
Finn Lanham updated the Board and Community on the 4H activities over the past quarter.

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

First Reading of Policy Recommendations - H through K
ESS FY26 Addendum
Human Resources Director Leigh Wood presented the ESS FY26 Addendum for Bus Monitors.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Second Reading of Policies - A through G
Principals' Quarterly Reports
Motion to approve the Principals' Quarterly Reports as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Budget Amendment #1
Budget Amendment
Superintendent John Hill presented the budget amendment to the Board. Motion to approve the budget amendment as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - September 2025
Superintendent John Hill presented the September 2025 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the September 2025 Financial Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
MOU Approvals
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the MOU's for approval. Motion to approve the MOU's as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Personnel Recommendations
Human Resources Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Comment
There was no one signed up for Public Comment.
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 10/23/2025 - Monthly Meeting

10/22/2025

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with the removal of the Executive Session.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 9/25/2025 and Called Meeting on 10/09/2025

Action Items/Organizational Excellence/Student Achievement

Out of State Field Trip
Out of State Field Trip
UCHS Principal Josh Davis discussed the proposed Out of State Field Trip for the Wrestling Team to attend a wrestling camp. Motion to approve the Out of State Field Trip as presented.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
ESS FY26 Addendum
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the ESS FY26 Addendum to the Board. Motion to approve the ESS FY26 Addendum as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Budget Amendment
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented a budget amendment to the original budget. Motion to approve the budget amendment as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Financial Report - August 2025
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the August 2025 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the August Financial Report as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene

Executive Session

MOU Approvals
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the proposed MOUs for approval. Motion to approve the MOUs as presented.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Out of State Field Trip

Personnel Recommendations
Human Resources Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Comment
Public Comment:

Simon Philbeck - John Hill - Opposed to - Did not attend the meeting.
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 10/9/2025 - Called Board Meeting

10/7/2025

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Welcome Visitors and Invocation
Chair Tony Hunter welcomed visitors and guests. Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of an Executive Session.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Executive Session
- To discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee or to interview applicants for the position of superintendent; (O.C.G.A. § 50-14-3(b)(2)).
- To consider a matter involving the disclosure of personally identifiable information from a student's educational records; (20 USC § 1232g).
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Reconvene
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Actions Items

2025 Millage Rate (FY26 Budget)
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the proposed millage rate of 6.853 to the Board. Motion to approve the 2025 millage rate of 6.853.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Board Meeting - 9/25/2025 - Monthly Meeting

9/24/2025

Attendees - voting members

Tony Hunter		Chair
Patrick White		Vice Chair
Janna Akins		Board Member
Julia Barnett		Board Member
Jason McCarter		Board Member

Call to Order
Chair Tony Hunter called the meeting to order.
Pledge of Allegiance
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted with the removal of the Executive Session.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes from Work Session and Board Meeting on 8/28/2025.

Action Items

FY25 Millage Rate
Financial Report - Preliminary July 2024
Blairsville Campus Paving
Sick Leave Bank Update
Gifted Manual Revision Approval
Accreditation and Renewal Resolutions

Charter System Renewal Resolution
Georgia Vision Project Resolution

Beacon Award (GSBA)
FY26 Millage Rate
Board Policy Approvals
Board Policy Adoption
Chief Compliance Officer David Murphy presented the second reading of the Board Policies. Motion to approve the Board Policies as presented.
Motion made by: Jason McCarter
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Beacon Award (GSBA)
ESS FY26 Addendum
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the ESS FY26 Addendum to the Board. Motion to approve the ESS FY26 Addendum as submitted.
Motion made by: Patrick White
Motion seconded by: Janna Akins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Sick Leave Bank Update
July 2025 Financial Report
Chief Operations Officer Karen Bundy presented the July 2025 Financial Report to the Board. Motion to approve the July 2025 Financial Report as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Sick Leave Bank Update
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the Sick Leave Bank update to the Board. Motion to approve the Sick Leave Bank update as submitted.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Jason McCarter
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Executive Session

MOU Approval
Reconvene

Executive Session

Personnel Recommendations
HR Director Leigh Wood presented the Personnel Recommendations to the Board. Motion to approve the Personnel Recommendations as submitted.
Motion made by: Julia Barnett
Motion seconded by: Patrick White
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Public Comment
No one attended for Public Comment.
Adjournment
All business concluded, meeting adjourned.
Motion made by: Janna Akins
Motion seconded by: Julia Barnett
Voting
Unanimously Approved