Calhoun City Schools BOE OKs purchases, salary schedules
Monday’s Calhoun City Schools Board of Education meeting saw several purchases and the approval of a slate of salary schedules for the upcoming year.
Students and staff were recognized for their contributions and achievements. National Speech and Debate, Governor’s Honors program students, Young Georgia Authors, and the system’s administrative team were all honored at the meeting.
There were several items up to a vote.
First, the system looked at their 2024-25 salary schedule. This included schedules for teacher interns, certified staff, administrative staff, transportation staff, nutrition staff, and others. Those salary schedules were approved.
Next, the board looked at purchasing a new laser cutter from Boss Laser for the system’s CTAE program. That came to a grand total of $21,968.96, and was approved by the board.
Also on the docket was the system’s subscription to Canvas, their online learning portal.
For a one-year subscription for 2,117 users, the cost came to $22,164.99. That was approved by the board.
The board also looked at a memorandum approving chicken manufacturers for their nutrition program to purchase from. Those manufacturers would be Tyson, Gold Kist/Pilgrim’s Pride, and Gold Creek Foods. That
memorandum was approved.
Finally, the board approved an overnight field trip for the middle school fishing team to Lake Lanier on Friday, April 26, to Saturday, April 27.
Upcoming events include
the next board meeting on Monday, May 20, at 6 p.m. and the last day of school which is Friday, May 24. That day will be a half day. For more information on Calhoun Schools, visit calhounschools.org.