Catoosa County Public Schools Minutes

Boynton Elementary School - 4/29/2026 - BOY April 2026 LSGT Meeting

4/27/2026

Attendees - voting members

Jessica Barton		Parent
Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell		Community Leader
Mrs. Melissa Collison		Teacher
Lisa Peters		Parent
Mrs. Torri Tiffin		Teacher

Attendees - other

Mrs. Jennifer Scott		Principal
Grace Gibson		LSGT Admin

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Called to order: Chairman Jessica Barton
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Inspiration and pledge by Jennifer Scott
ATTENDANCE

Jessica Barton, Parent

Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell, Community Leader

Mrs. Melissa Collison, Teacher

Chris Mullins, Community - Absent

Lisa Peters, Parent

Mrs. Torri Tiffin, Teacher
Mrs. Jennifer Scott, Principal

Grace Gibson, LSGT Admin
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda accepted as presented.

Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Recognitions

Superintendent's Awards of Excellence
Presented by Mrs. Scott.

Boynton awarded 3 awards.
We are exceeding SIP goals!

INFORMATION ITEMS

Allotment 2026-2027
Presented by Mrs. Scott.
FY27 Theme/Pep Rally Ideas
Presented by Mrs. Scott.

"Boynton Under Construction, building a better Boynton"
Discussed possible activities/ideas
Phase II
Presented by Mrs. Scott.

Discussed moving rooms and other changes due to construction starting this summer.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

FY 27 Charter Budget
Presented by Mrs. Scott.

No STEM lab, will have an academic coach (49%)

ACTION ITEMS

APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 2026 MEETING
Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Melissa Collison
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Called to adjourn: Chairman Jessica Barton

Boynton Elementary School - 2/25/2026 - BOY FEBRUARY 2026 LSGT Meeting

2/24/2026

Attendees - voting members

Jessica Barton		Parent
Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell		Community Leader
Chris Mullins		Community
Lisa Peters		Parent

Attendees - other

Mrs. Jennifer Scott		Principal
Grace Gibson		LSGT Admin

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Called to order: Chairman Jessica Barton
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Inspiration by Mrs. Scott
ATTENDANCE
- Jessica Barton, Parent
- Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell, Community Leader
- Mrs. Melissa Collison, Teacher - Absent
- Chris Mullins, Community
- Lisa Peters, Parent
- Mrs. Torri Tiffin, Teacher - Absent
- Mrs. Jennifer Scott, Principal
- Grace Gibson, LSGT Admin
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda accepted as presented.
Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Voting
Unanimously Approved
RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions presented by Mrs. Scott
INFORMATION ITEMS

Midyear SIP Check Up
Presented by Mrs. Scott
Goals are on track.
GA Safety Seal
Presented by Mrs. Scott

Boynton awarded the 25/26 Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness
TATR Info
Presented by Mrs. Scott
"Teacher Authority To Remove a Student from the Classroom"
CCPS Updated Discipline Procedure

FINANCIAL REPORTS

QBE FUNDS
Presented by Mrs. Scott
M & O FUNDS
Presented by Mrs. Scott
IEP Funds
Presented by Mrs. Scott
"Instructional Extension Program"
ie: tutoring

ACTION ITEMS

APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM JAN. 2026
Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Called to adjourn: Chairman Jessica Barton

Boynton Elementary School - 1/28/2026 - BOY JANUARY 2026 LSGT Meeting

1/28/2026

Attendees - voting members

Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell		Community Leader
Mrs. Melissa Collison		Teacher
Chris Mullins		Community
Lisa Peters		Parent
Mrs. Torri Tiffin		Teacher

Attendees - other

Mrs. Jennifer Scott		Principal
Grace Gibson		LSGT Admin

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Called to order by: Vice Chairperson-Lisa Peters
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDANCE
Attendance

Voting Members
- Jessica Barton, Parent - Absent
- Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell, Community Leader
- Mrs. Melissa Collison, Teacher
- Chris Mullins, Community
- Lisa Peters, Parent
- Mrs. Torri Tiffin, Teacher
- Mrs. Jennifer Scott, Principal
- Grace Gibson, LSGT Admin
RECOGNITIONS

Boynton Dance Team
Boynton Dance Team presented and recognized by Mrs. Scott

The Boynton Dance team placed 2nd place in Elementary Hip Hop and 2nd place in Elementary Pom at the Heritage 5Star Dance Competition on January 10, 2026 at Heritage High School.

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda accepted as presented.

Motion made by: Mrs. Torri Tiffin
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Melissa Collison
Voting
Unanimously Approved
INFORMATION ITEMS

FY 26/27 & FY 27/28 CALENDARS
Mrs. Scott presented the finalized hard copies of the approved SY 26/27 and SY 27/28 calendars.
Phase 2 Update
Mrs. Scott presented the information regarding the Phase 2 construction project at Boynton Elementary.

-Possible summer start date (late May 2026)
MAP Benchmark Data Review
Mrs. Scott presented and discussed the MAP Benchmark Data Review.
-Growth in Reading and Math for every grade
-Donut and Pizza Parties for students showing growth
CCRPI Data Review
Mrs. Scott presented and reviewed the CCRPI Data.
Pulse Check
Mrs. Scott presented and reviewed the Pulse Check and the actions taken.

FINANCIAL REPORT

QAR Audit
Mrs. Scott presented and reviewed the QAR audit.
-Good Review

ACTION ITEMS
Approve minutes from October 2025 Meeting
October 2025 Minutes Approved.
Motion made by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Torri Tiffin
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approve minutes from November 2025 Meeting
November 2025 Minutes Approved.
Motion made by: Mrs. Melissa Collison
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Voting
Unanimously Approved
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjourned by Mrs. Scott.

Boynton Elementary School - 11/18/2025 - BOY: LSGT System Wide Training Meeting-w/ BOY Breakout session

11/17/2025

Attendees - voting members

Jessica Barton		Parent
Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell		Community Leader
Mrs. Melissa Collison		Teacher
Chris Mullins		Community

Attendees - other

Mrs. Jennifer Scott		Principal
Grace Gibson		LSGT Admin

Welcome
Introductions
Introductions by Superintendent: Chance Nix
INFORMATION ITEMS

LSGT PowerPoint- Susan Avant

Thank you for attending
Break Out Session with BOY LSGT Members

CALL TO ORDER
Called to order by Charman: Jessica Barton
ATTENDANCE
Present:
Melissa Collison
Lindsay Blackwell
Chris Mullins
Jessica Barton
Jennifer Scott
Grace Gibson
Information Items
Mrs. Scott presented the staff voting results for the CCPS school calendars for SY 2026-2027 and SY 2027-2028.

Review 2026-2027 Calendar Options
Boynton Staff Voted 78.6% in favor of Calendar A
Review 2027-2028 Calendar Options
Boynton Staff Voted 89.3% in favor of Calendar A

Action Items

Approval of Minutes for October 2025 Meeting
Approval of 2026-2027 CCPS Calendar
Calendar A-unanimously
Motion made by: L. Blackwell
Motion seconded by: C. Mullins
Unanimously Approved
Motion made by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Motion seconded by: Chris Mullins
Voting
Unanimously Approved
Approval of 2027-2028 CCPS Calendar
Calendar A-unanimously
Motion made by: L. Blackwell
Motion seconded by: C. Mullins
Unanimously Approved
Motion made by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Motion seconded by: Chris Mullins
Voting
Unanimously Approved

Adjournment

Boynton Elementary School - 10/15/2025 - BOY OCTOBER 2025 LSGT Meeting

10/14/2025

Attendees - voting members

Jessica Barton		Parent
Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell		Community Leader
Mrs. Melissa Collison		Teacher
Chris Mullins		Community
Lisa Peters		Parent
Mrs. Torri Tiffin		Teacher

Attendees - other

Mrs. Jennifer Scott		Principal
Grace Gibson		LSGT Admin

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Called to order by Chairman: Jessica Barton
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDANCE

Attendance

Jessica Barton, Parent

Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell, Community Leader

Mrs. Melissa Collison, Teacher

Chris Mullins, Community

Lisa Peters, Parent

Mrs. Torri Tiffin, Teacher

Mrs. Jennifer Scott, Principal
Grace Gibson, LSGT Admin
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda accepted as presented.
Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Torri Tiffin
Voting
Unanimously Approved
INFORMATION ITEMS

ESPLOST
Mrs. Scott discussed Esplost VII

Early Voting 10/14/25-10/31/25

Election Day 11/4/25
County Calendar
Mrs. Scott discussed the County Calendar.

2 yr calendar, schools will vote in November
Safety
Mrs. Scott discussed Safety Plan/Information.

Upcoming R/H/S drill

LifeVacs ordered for every grade level

Discussed safety items needed that we may be able to have donated from the community/local businesses.

Sielox
Mrs. Scott discussed Sielox and how it works.
GA Safety Seal
Mrs. Scott discussed GA Safety Seal/School Safety Plan.
Response Center
Mrs. Scott gave a tour of the response center and discussed how it is used.

FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mrs. Scott discussed any financial reports.
ACTION ITEMS

Approve minutes from September 2025 Meeting
September Minutes Approved.
Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell
Voting
Unanimously Approved

ADJOURNMENT
Called to Adjourn: Jessica Barton

Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Jennifer Scott
Voting: Unanimously approved

Boynton Elementary School - 9/17/2025 - BOY SEPTEMBER 2025 LSGT Meeting

9/16/2025

Attendees - voting members

Jessica Barton		Parent
Mrs. Lindsay Blackwell		Community Leader
Mrs. Melissa Collison		Teacher
Chris Mullins		Community
Mrs. Torri Tiffin		Teacher

Attendees - other

Mrs. Jennifer Scott		Principal
Grace Gibson		LSGT Admin

CALL TO ORDER- Chairman
Chairman: Jessica Barton, Called to Order
INSPIRATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDANCE
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Agenda accepted as presented.
RECOGNITIONS
INFORMATION ITEMS

Safety Updates-R/H/S Drill
Mrs. Scott discussed our R/H/S drill feedback and information about our next drill.
School Improvement Plan-SIP
Mrs. Scott discussed our SIP plan and goals, and received suggestions from the members present.
Community Lighthouse Academy Nomination
Mrs. Scott discussed the Community Lighthouse Academy and Chris Mullins volunteered to be our representative.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

QBE Budget
Mrs. Scott discussed Boynton's QBE Budget.
Monthly Finance Meetings
Mrs. Scott discussed Boynton's monthly finance meeting dates and other information.

ACTION ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT
Called to Adjourn: Jessica Barton

Motion made by: Jessica Barton
Motion seconded by: Jennifer Scott
Voting: Unanimously approved

Catoosa County Public Schools Minutes

Boynton Elementary School - 4/29/2026 - BOY April 2026 LSGT Meeting

Boynton Elementary School - 2/25/2026 - BOY FEBRUARY 2026 LSGT Meeting

Boynton Elementary School - 1/28/2026 - BOY JANUARY 2026 LSGT Meeting

Attendance

Voting Members

Boynton Elementary School - 11/18/2025 - BOY: LSGT System Wide Training Meeting-w/ BOY Breakout session

Boynton Elementary School - 10/15/2025 - BOY OCTOBER 2025 LSGT Meeting

Attendance

Boynton Elementary School - 9/17/2025 - BOY SEPTEMBER 2025 LSGT Meeting