The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Mastodon: https://newsie.social/@Decaturish/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Decaturish, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decaturish/. We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. Thomas Whitten, Director of the DeKalb Youth Services Center, addressed the DeKalb County Board of Education members at their August 27, 2019 meeting. Students. Success! I look forward to serving the students, parents, teachers, support staff, and community stakeholders of DeKalb County as the Superintendent. Abundant sunshine. Campaign manager for Joe Martin, 2010 candidate for Georgia State School Superintendent. DeKalb County Board of Education July 23, 2020 AGENDA 1. We also ask that the audience give the speaker their undivided attention and avoid spontaneous outburst or applause as this will reduce the speakers time to address the Board. 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To read more about his work in Evanston, clickhere. RAINSVILLE, Ala. The DeKalb County Board of Education voted Monday to hire Wayne Lyles as the next superintendent of DeKalb County Schools. The notice was sent on a Monday for a Tuesday meeting.. IN The board of directors of the Public Education Network in Washington, D.C. from 1998-2003 including membership on its Public Engagement Committee. If you appreciate our work, pleasebecome a paying supporter. County Board Meetings County Board Meetings Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of month @ 7pm. I am blessed and honored that the DeKalb County Board of Education has the confidence to appoint me as the Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools. But later the meeting time was changed to 4:45 p.m., creating a conflict which resulted in two board members not being present when the school board voted to fire the superintendent. 20222023 Board-Approved Calendar. I look forward to cooperatively working with the school board and staff of DeKalb County Schools. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. To follow us, visit:https://post.news/@/decaturish. It will be a priority for me to spend time in each of the communities in order to build relationships and learn more about the individual needs of each school concluded Lyles. Chance of rain 70%. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. In a special called meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Wayne Lyles was named as the new Superintendent of Education, in a 3-2 vote. 2023 Legislative Update-A Conversation With The Speaker, CNP-Supplementary Grocery Bid renewal for 2021-2022 school year, CNP-Milk, bread, produce, and ice cream bid renewal for 2021-2022 school year, Karen Simpson-Elementary teacher-Henagar Jr. High School-15 days, Cara Whitehead-Assistant Principal-Crossville Middle School-Non-Renewal (Effective 5/28/21), Zeb England-Head Custodian-Geraldine High School-Retirement-7/1/21, Chrystal Henderson-Assistant Principal-Geraldine High School-Resignation-5/28/21, Haley Harbour-Elementary Teacher-Crossville Elementary School-Resignation-5/28/21, Jay Holcomb-Elementary Teacher-Crossville Elementary School-Resignation-5/28/21, Jesslyn Cochran-Elementary Teacher-Geraldine High School-Resignation-5/27/21, Monty Coker-Bus Driver- Crossville Elementary School-Resignation-5/26/21, Leah Barnett-Secondary English Language Arts Teacher-Plainview High School-Resignation-5/28/21, Ben Pickett-Elementary Teacher at Sylvania High School To Elementary Teacher at Henagar Jr. High School; Mitch Mitchell-Elementary Teacher at Henagar Jr. High School to Elementary Teacher at Sylvania High School (Effective 8/1/21), Heath Thrash-Teacher at Fyffe High School to Assistant Principal (10 months)/ Teacher (9months) at Fyffe High School (2021-102) (Effective 8/1/21), Michelle Kincer-CNP Assistant Manager at Moon Lake Elementary School to Jr. High SNP Manager at Henagar Jr. High School (2021-105) (Effective 7/1/21), April Hill-Elementary Teacher at Fyffe High School to Itinerant Instructional Elementary Literacy Coach for the District (2021-119) (Effective 7/1/21), Heather Pashal-Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Itinerant Instructional Elementary Mathematics Coach for the District (2021-120) (Effective 7/1/21), Beverly Ledbetter-Secondary Mathematics Teacher at Sylvania High School to Itinerant Instructional Secondary Mathematics Coach for the District (2021-121) (Effective 7/1/21), Cori Wills-Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Itinerant ARI Instructional Coach at Crossville Elementary School (2021-122) (Effective 7/1/21), Marilyn Brown-High School Counselor at Geraldine High School to Elementary Teacher at Sylvania High School (2021-124) (Effective 6/1/21) (Effective 7/1/21), Hannah Brooks-Elementary Teacher at Geraldine High School to Elementary Teacher at Sylvania High School (2021-111) (Effective 6/1/21) (Effective 7/1/21), Corey Dupree-Secondary Mathematics Teacher at Valley Head to Principal at Valley Head High School (2021-077) 2-year probationary contract (6/1/21-6/30/21) (Effective 7/1/21), Valerie Arnold-Business Education Teacher at Collinsville High School to Itinerant Career Coach for the District (2021-093) (Effective 7/1/21), Placements (All placements are made pending a background review meeting suitability criteria and negative, pre-employment drug screen and appropriate certification), Brian Mashburn-Bus Driver-Fyffe High School (2021-055) (Effective 8/1/21), Jason Lindsey-Elementary Teacher-Plainview High School (2021-109) (Effective 8/1/21), James Shankles-Secondary Teacher and Varsity Boys Basketball Coaching Duties-Crossville High School (2021-095) (Effective 8/1/21), Melanie Wren-Elementary Teacher-Crossville Middles School (2021-104) (Effective 8/1/21), Jamie Pruett-Secondary Teacher/Head Girls Basketball Coaching Duties-Ider High School (2021-106) (Effective 8/1/21), Madison Hagler-Itinerant Fine Arts Teacher-District (2021-123) (Effective 8/1/21), Jennifer Wayner-Elementary Teacher-Crossville Middles School (2021-129) (Effective 8/1/21), Jordan Gilbert-Elementary Teacher-Geraldine High School (2021-130) (Effective 8/1/21), Kayla Hammonds Williams-Elementary Teacher-Ider High School (2021-131) (Effective 8/1/21), Brody Allen-Secondary English Language Arts Teacher-Ruhama Jr. High School (2021-132) (Effective 8/1/21), Trey Gilbert-Elementary Teacher-Geraldine High School (2021-130) (Effective 8/1/21), Hannah Vann-Elementary Teacher-Sylvania High School (2021-134) (Effective 8/1/21), Lillian Hawkins-Elementary Teacher-Crossville Elementary School (2021-141) (Effective 8/1/21), Ryan Clark-Head Softball Coaching Duties-Sylvania High School, Ian Richards-Head Baseball Coaching Duties-Sylvania High School, Tammy Greanleaf-CNP Worker-Fyffe High School (2021-054) (Effective 8/1/21), Mandy Santiago-CNP Worker-Sylvania High School (2021-069) (Effective 8/1/21), Leslie Foster-CNP Worker-Plainview High School (2021-108) (Effective 8/1/21), Josh Strange-Custodian (12 months)-Geraldine High School (2021-137) (Effective 7/1/21), Nicole Stiefel-SPED Pre-K Testing-Pre-School, Otis Washington-Mental Health Coordinator-Title I, Jami Traylor-Ider Custodial Support-ESSER, Tasha Troxtel-Ider Custodial Support-ESSER, Priscilla Frazier-DVA English Language Arts Teacher-Local, Deanna Brown-Language Acquisition Coach-State EL, Matthew McCollum-Student Technician-Local, Margaret Brown-Clerical Central Office-Local, Angel Blanks-Substitute Bus Drive-Migrant, Plainview Summer 3-5 Intervention Program, Gregario Sarabia-Collinsville High School, Ryan Johnson-Crossville Elementary School, Combine the Salary Schedules of the Administrative Assistant to the CNP Directory, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, and Assistant to the Federal Programs Coordinator, Athletic Club Supplement-Plainview Basketball Head Coach Robi Coke, Authority to enter into lease Agreement/Instructional Service Space (ESSER Funds). Construction will be overseen by Scout Program Management of Birmingham. [The] called meeting was switched from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. when the board was very aware of a 5:30 p.m. District-wide event.. Lows overnight in the upper 30s. Approval of Agenda B. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Board Policy KL also states constructive criticism of the schools is welcomed by the Board whenever it is motivated by a sincere desire to improve the quality of the education program or to equip the schools to do their tasks more effectively and when proper procedures are followed by persons, such as following proper channels for meaningful discussion and resolution. However, notice of that meeting did not run in the districts legal organ, The Champion newspaper. Records also indicate that the work was done on days school was in session in District 65. Timmons, a native of Rainsville will receive his regular monthly pay as Instructional Supervisor at the Central Office with a supplement being provided for serving as Interim Superintendent. Riverdale Elementary is a small, family-oriented school in rural St. Joe, Indiana. Mainly clear skies. The gym will have a seating capacity of 1,200 and will meet standards required to host tournaments up to 3A. Prior to the meeting, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to celebrate the school's new 21,500-square-foot gymnasium. Gevertz made the announcement in a Facebook post. racist or sexually-oriented language. However, we feel there is other publicly available information about the DeKalb Board of Educations April 26 called meeting that should also be reviewed in order to make that determination. Thank you for your cooperation and we appreciate your support of the school district. The board accepted the resignation of Otis Washington as district social worker and mental health services coordinator. The board of directors of the Atlanta Childrens Shelter from 2002 to 2007 where he chaired the Expansion Committee and its Advocacy Committee. Winds light and variable.. This project is long overdue and no doubt will be put to good use.. To read our write-up of the first town hall, click here. The budget includes a 4% state-mandated raise with the board deciding on adding another 1%. On May 5, 1887, a group of Collinsville citizens petitioned the DeKalb County Commissioners Court to incorporate their town. The board of directors of the Quest for Public Education, a music education initiative for the Atlanta, DeKalb and Fulton school systems. To advertise with Decaturish, click hereor email [emailprotected]. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Bullying/Harassment Complaint Form. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 | P: 678.676.1200, Walmart Community Playmakers Award (2017), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Delta Nu chapter Citizen of the Year Award (2018), Kennesaw State University Outstanding Alumnus Award (2018), Nominated for the Distinguished Alumni Award of Kennesaw State University College of Humanities and Social Sciences (2018), Regional Director, National Black Council of School Board Members (2020), Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, Education Finance Certification (2020), Strategic Planning and Flexible Education Options Committees, Family Engagement, E-SPLOST and Superintendents Advisory Councils and the. This is a dream come true for this board and for this community, said Dr. Wayne Lyles, superintendent of county schools. DeKalb County Eastern CSD has a number of departments that support education, health, safety, and the overall operation of our school district. Musco Sports Lighting was awarded a $122,000 bid to repair and update field lighting at Sylvania High School, and Georgia Stage LLC was awarded an $18,031 bid for new curtains at the Collinsville High School auditorium. I believe my 19 years of school administration experience has prepared me well for this next step in my career. Chance of afternoon showers. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. School Board. Today, April 17, marks the 14th day after the board announced Horton as the finalist. Blazer Pride!! One change for elementary school . County school board meeting follows gym groundbreaking, Story by Anita Stiefel Mar 29, 2023 0 The DeKalb County Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, March 23, at Ider School. We expect all learners to grow academically and be the best they can be. The board approved the contracts of Myra Burgess and Christie Deere as math teachers at Geraldine and Jenny Mann as after-school bus driver at Ider. The board acknowledged on-the-job injuries of Plainview CNP workers Selina Alexander and Trina Land and of Devin Bouldin, science teacher at Collinsville. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. 46721. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes and are reminded that Board meetings are public meetings and proper decorum is expected. We believe that everyone in our building should be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn every day. They meet together monthly at a regular public meeting in addition to holding supplementary meetings as deemed necessary and make decisions regarding school policies, budget allocations, and other relevant issues that affect our district. Sign up today! They meet together monthly at a regular public meeting in addition to holding supplementary meetings as deemed necessary and make decisions regarding school policies, budget allocations, and other relevant issues that affect our district. We ask speakers to please refrain from comments that are derogatory or personal in nature. The DeKalb County Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, March 23, at Ider School. To become a supporter, clickhere. Bank: First Southern State Bank Cole Justice, Bank: First Southern State Bank, Chris Richey, DeKalb marks 20th anniversary of earthquake, Bankers Association welcomes Galloway to Half-Century Club, Former Fort Payne man is sentenced to death. Be Proactive. To support us, click here. RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Dekalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 8. The Druid Hills Middle School and Fernbank Elementary School Councils which he chaired. DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- In a special called meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Education, Wayne Lyles was named as the new Superintendent of Education, in a 3-2 vote. Board members serve a term of three years and may be renewed for an additional two terms. When asked why, Hewitt said, It was not requested to be published., We dont publish a notice and charge for it without it being requested, he said. Butler, DeKalb County serves approximatel DeKalb County Alabama Schools On Saturday, Decaturish reported that Horton formed a consulting firm and did work for it while serving as superintendent of the district. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The DeKalb County Board of Education will resume in-person meetings, beginning April 18, 2022 at the J. David Williamson Board Room in the Robert R. Freeman Administrative Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia. Board members Monty Darwin, Carol Hiett, and Robert Elliott voted for Lyles with Randy Peppers and Chris Andrews voting no. The board approved the following placements, pending background review, drug screening and certification: Melissa Snyder as elementary teacher at Crossville, Megan Hearn as math teacher at Crossville, John David Willoughby as itinerant special education at Henagar, Skyla Gray as varsity volleyball coach at Plainview, Lola Cortez Garcia as Engligh teacher at Crossville and Lily Wills as elementary teacher at Plainview. Every chance. Southern Torch | Shining a light on Northeast Alabama | 2023 Southern Torch Media |. In a follow-up text with Decaturish, Gevertz said the vote should take place later this week. that is degrading to another person. I am humbled by the opportunity, I look forward to working with the Board'' stated Scott Timmons. Of note, the superintendent finalist vote is not (and has never been) on todays agenda, Gevertz said. Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. Public comment will be limited to thirty (30) minutes with district residents, employees, parents, or taxpayers allowed first speaking rights. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. We'd love to hear eyewitness Mountain Valley Newspaper 2023 | Designed by David Marks Media, CodeRED: Alabama Unveils New Emergency Alert System. Ider Principal Tyler Brooks said, Were happy not just for the basketball programs, but also this facility can be used for our annual Veterans Day and as a backup for graduation in case of inclement weather.. Butler Elementary is proud to offer students and staff a safe and caring learning environment. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. 11. The DeKalb County Board of Education meeting will be held Friday, June 9, 2017, at the Facilities Building in Rainsville. For as little as $6 a month, you can help us keep you in the loop about your community. Hopefully Wednesday, she said. Your support keeps our content free for everyone. I told her I felt the topic warranted full Board participation and she was aware of at least two members who had conflicts, Gevertz said. person will not be tolerated. After this article was published, a district spokesperson confirmed The Champion is the countys legal organ. In other business the Board approved the following resignations: Lindsey Cofield - CNP Worker - Geraldine High School - 8/30/22. Chance of rain 60%. Low 59F. Employment. 2022-2023 School Calendar. More sun than clouds. He subsequently served on the board of the Atlanta Committee for Public Education and was a member of the founding committee of Great Schools Atlanta. Theres been a concerted effort to get the board to jettison Dr. Horton and keep Dr. Tinsley. To read that story, click here. To support us, click here. Dr. Horton is currently the superintendent of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Meghan Frick, Communications Director at the Georgia Department of Education, said based on a review of Senator Parents letter, [the Attorney Generals office] did not identify any violations of the Open Meetings Act. The Superintendent and/or School Board President are responsible for developing the Board agenda. However, the work was not listed on statement of economic interest forms filed with the state of Illinois. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. 692 views, 4 likes, 0 loves, 0 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Mountain Valley News: DeKalb County Board of Education Meeting 2/22/22 At the meeting, the board accepted three bids and handled a number of personnel matters. Home; Calendar . We use cookies to optimize our website and our service. For as little as $3 a month, you can help us keep you in the loop about your community. PO Box 1668, Rainsville, AL 35986 | Phone, Fingerprint Registration thru ALSDE - Department of Edcuation, State Department Memo - Compensation for Advanced Degree, Understanding the 2020 W4 Withholding Form, Professional Development (Professional Learning). Error! Porter says the district issued proper notification as required by Georgia law. or anything. Many of the proposed changes switch out words like "diverse" for similar words like "different.". Winds light and variable. Water or Power Bill in the custodial guardian's name. At its regular monthly meeting on April 11, the DeKalb County Commission approved the purchase of three acres of land beside the Cartersville Fire Department at a cost of $85,000. Marla Jones, Managing Editor / marla@southerntorch.com. 2023 Decaturish - Locally sourced news. DeKalb County, GA The DeKalb County School Board meets today, April 17, but the board wont be voting on a contract for superintendent finalist Dr. Devon Horton, Board Member Allyson Gevertz said. Southern Torch | Shining a light on Northeast Alabama | 2023 Southern Torch Media |. Patrons are encouraged to enjoy meeting with Board members prior to the meeting. 561 talking about this. I made the same plea when the Board meeting began and only Mr. [Marshall] Orson supported my motion to postpone the critical conversation.. Clear. Jackson County Schools "Helping Students Achieve and Succeed" In his lawsuit, Crew cited remarks by Dr. Morley about his late wife being white. Facilities Building - 393 Main Street East, Rainsville, AL 35986 Accountability reports 2022-2023 School Calendar; 2023-2024 School . Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s. Board of Health. 20222023 Progress and Grade Reporting Calendar. Title IX Policy and Procedures. 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