Gwinnett County Public Schools public meetings in 2020
24 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
This is a monthly work session where the Gwinnett County Board of Education receives informational updates on four topics: dual language immersion, the science program and upcoming innovation fair, staffing needs, and inclement weather and emergency closing procedures. No votes or decisions are taken; all items are for discussion only.
- World Languages and Dual Language Immersion update
- Science Update and Science, Engineering, and Innovation Fair
- Staffing Update - current staffing needs of Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Inclement Weather and Emergency Closing Procedures - process for school cancellation or early dismissal
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold its monthly business meeting to adopt the agenda, approve previous meeting minutes, and vote on consent agenda items. Notable actions include awarding HVAC modification contracts for three schools and considering a one-time salary adjustment for employees. The board will also hear presentations from two special entity high schools.
- One-time salary adjustment for employees (added to agenda as item 8.06)
- Brookwood HS HVAC modifications awarded to John F. Pennebaker Co. for $2,648,345
- McKendree ES HVAC and roof modifications awarded to Grahl Construction for $1,915,000
- South Gwinnett HS HVAC modifications awarded to Bowen & Watson for $2,137,000
- PeopleSoft DB2 re-platform and managed services contract (PCR-2108) for 2021-2024
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education held a work session to discuss topics including the reassignment of schools to a new cluster feeding into Seckinger High School, a GEMS oversight committee report, and a first-quarter discipline report. Staff also presented updates on Math Boot Camp, computer science, artificial intelligence, staffing, calendars, and a draft 2021 legislative program. These discussions precede the board's monthly business meeting.
- Reassignment of schools to new cluster feeding into Seckinger High School
- GEMS Oversight Committee report on Academic Knowledge and Skills revisions
- First quarter Discipline Report for SY2021
- Staffing update for Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Draft 2021 Legislative Program for board consideration
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The Board will adopt the meeting agenda, which was amended to add a one‑time salary adjustment item and to remove a PeopleSoft migration contract. It will approve minutes from the October 15 and October 29 meetings and hear internal recognitions and community input from the Archer Cluster. The consent agenda includes approvals for purchase orders, a musical‑instrument contract (B‑2104BM) and an office‑supplies contract (GA‑1804PG) among other routine items.
- Adoption of agenda amended to add New Business item 11.03 – One Time Salary Adjustment
- Approval of minutes for Board meetings held on October 15, 2020 and October 29, 2020
- Consent agenda approval of contract B‑2104BM for musical instruments (Jan 1 2021–Dec 31 2021)
- Consent agenda approval of contract GA‑1804PG for office supplies (Jan 1 2021–Dec 31 2021)
- Removal of PCR‑2108 PeopleSoft DB2 Re‑Platform Migration contract from the consent agenda
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
At the October 15, 2020 work session, the Gwinnett County Board of Education will hear presentations on the upcoming 2021 employee benefits open enrollment, the district’s redistricting process, and several COVID‑19 response updates. Additional topics include assessment results, a new parent portal overview, cybersecurity threats, staffing needs, and the development of the 2021‑2022 school calendar.
- 2021 Employee Benefits Open Enrollment overview (opens Oct 19, closes Nov 6)
- Redistricting Process Overview for school attendance boundaries
- COVID‑19 Health Response Teams and School Nutrition Program updates
- Assessment Update: 2019‑2020 SAT and Advanced Placement results
- Cybersecurity Threat Landscape briefing
Monthly Business Meeting 7:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will vote on adopting the FY2022 budget development calendar and approving the monthly personnel and financial reports. The consent agenda includes approval of a healthcare catalog discount amendment and a report on purchase orders over $2,000. Recognitions and building program updates are also on the agenda.
- Adoption of FY2022 budget development calendar
- Personnel report listing hires, leaves, and terminations
- Monthly financial report as of August 31, 2020, with E-SPLOST receipts and budget amendments
- Amendment to B-2017BM healthcare catalog discount contract through December 31, 2020
- 2017-2022 Building Program construction status report
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will vote on routine items including approval of the monthly financial report for July 2020, budget amendments for FY2021, the personnel report, and several consent agenda items. The board will also recognize a history teacher of the year and hear a building and construction report.
- Approval of monthly financial report as of July 30, 2020, including E-SPLOST receipts and budget amendments
- Intergovernmental agreement amendment with Gwinnett County for file storage at GCPS Service Center, extending to October 31, 2023
- Permanent sanitary sewer easement (0.039 acres) and temporary construction easement at Mill Creek High School
- Temporary sanitary sewer construction easement (1,891 sq ft) at Phoenix High School
- Certificate of completion for Peachtree Elementary School general HVAC project, partially funded by state capital outlay
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education holds a work session to discuss several informational topics, including the district's COVID-19 pandemic response, an early learning and school readiness initiative, equity teams, and staffing needs. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for board discussion and updates.
- COVID-19 pandemic response update from division heads
- Early Learning and School Readiness Initiative update
- Equity Teams update from Chief Equity and Compliance Officer
- Staffing update from Interim Associate Superintendent for HR
- Board Business Oversight Workshop on Information Management and Technology
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education meets for a work session to receive informational updates on back-to-school plans, instructional resources, equity teams, a new parent portal, staffing, and the final discipline report for 2019-2020. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Back-to-School Update
- Student, Teacher, and Parent Instructional Resources update
- Equity Teams Update
- New Parent Portal update
- Final Discipline Report for 2019-2020
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The board will vote on consent agenda items including approval of bid packages for Seckinger High School totaling $25,526,633. Other items include renewals for classroom furniture, Microsoft licenses, Chromebooks, hand sanitizers, and a water meter easement at Parkview High School. A presentation by Dr. Audrey Arona, CEO of Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments, is also scheduled.
- Seckinger High School bid packages approved for $25,526,633
- Amendment to GA-2011NR for Chromebooks purchase
- Amendment to B-2036 for hand sanitizers and dispensers
- Renewal of B-1806NR Microsoft Volume License Enrollment
- Parkview High School permanent water meter easement
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
At the July 16, 2020 meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education will adopt the FY2021 budget totaling $2,346,383,579, consider COVID‑19 policy waivers, and approve several consent‑agenda items including $55,273,978 in bid packages for Seckinger High School and technology purchases. The board will also adopt the agenda, approve minutes, and receive superintendent reports on personnel, finances, construction, and pandemic response.
- Adoption of FY2021 Budget – $2,346,383,579
- Approval of Seckinger High School bid packages – $55,273,978
- Approval of GA-2011NR contract for Chromebooks
- Approval of GA-2012NR contract for Mobile Hotspot Devices
- Board Policy Waivers in response to COVID‑19
Monthly Work Session 3:00 p.m.
This is a monthly work session of the Gwinnett County Board of Education held for discussion, not votes. Topics include a construction and facilities management oversight workshop, an update on the Simon Youth Foundation, equity and compliance practices, staffing needs, and education legislation in the Georgia General Assembly.
- Construction and Facilities Management Board Oversight Workshop led by CEO J. Alvin Wilbanks and Chief Operations Officer Walt Martin
- Simon Youth Foundation 2019-2020 School District Partner Report update
- Equity and Compliance Update on current and future district equity practices
- Staffing update on GCPS staffing needs
- Legislative update on education-related legislation in the Georgia General Assembly
Monthly Work Session 4:00 p.m. (Time Change for June - Virtual Meeting)
The Gwinnett County Board of Education holds a virtual work session to discuss several topics ahead of the evening business meeting. Key items include an update on the district's COVID-19 response, results of the Digital Learning Days survey, staffing needs, and education legislation. The board will also review a resolution to call for renewal of the one-percent education special purpose local option sales tax (E-SPLOST) and an intergovernmental agreement with Buford City Schools on tax distribution.
- Resolution to call for renewal of E-SPLOST, a 1% sales tax for schools, on the evening's business meeting agenda for action
- Review of E-SPLOST Intergovernmental Agreement with Buford City Schools specifying distribution method
- Update on GCPS' COVID-19 pandemic response
- Review of survey results from Digital Learning Days
- Staffing update and legislative update on education bills in the Georgia General Assembly
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)
The board will vote on a consent agenda including multiple contracts and purchases. Key items include bid packages for Seckinger High School, a $1.4 million testing services contract, and a fresh produce contract renewal. The agenda was amended to add a superintendent's report on naming the Facilities and Operations Complex.
- Seckinger HS: Tower Steel, Foundation Wall Concrete, Waterproofing, and Aggregate Pier Bid Packages
- SOW E698 Testing and Desktop Management Services for $1,426,012.80
- RFP-1702BN Fresh Produce for School Nutrition Program (renewal)
- B-1936AMS Copy Paper contract for 2020-2021
- Collins Hill HS HVAC/Roof Modifications Certificate of Completion
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)
The Gwinnett County Public Schools board will hold a virtual monthly business meeting. The agenda includes adopting an amended agenda that adds a renewal of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) and a board member training program. The board will also vote on a consent agenda with multiple contract renewals for services and supplies, including sign language interpreters, food packaging, Apple products, and an Amazon Business account.
- Renewal of Gwinnett County Public Schools' Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) added as a Superintendent's Report
- Approval of contract GA-1703KM for Amazon Business for Education (renewable year, no total given)
- Approval of contract GA-1903NR for Apple Products using state contract (May 2020–March 2021)
- Renewal of bid B-1637BM for Sign Language Interpreters and Speech Pathologists (June 2020–May 2021)
- Renewal of RFP-1709PG for Chicken and Turkey (July 2020–June 2021)
Monthly Work Session 4:00 p.m. (Time change for May only - Virtual Meeting)
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss several informational items, including an update on the district's COVID-19 pandemic response, summer staff development plans, and the Perkins V career and technical education requirements. Staff reports on staffing needs, education legislation, and third-quarter discipline data are also scheduled.
- COVID-19 pandemic response update from Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks
- Plans for digital and face-to-face summer staff development
- Perkins V update including Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment results
- Staffing update on current needs of the school system
- Third-quarter discipline report for 2019-2020 school year
Monthly Work Session 4:30 p.m. (Time change for April only - Virtual Meeting)
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss the district's COVID-19 pandemic response, staffing updates, and education-related legislation. No votes will be taken; these are informational presentations. The meeting precedes the monthly business meeting.
- COVID-19 pandemic response update from Superintendent and division heads
- Staffing update from Interim Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
- Legislative update on education bills in the Georgia General Assembly
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m. (Virtual Meeting)
The Gwinnett County Board of Education is meeting virtually to vote on a consent agenda that includes a permanent sanitary sewer easement for Seckinger High School, a certificate of completion for Richards Middle School addition and renovation, and contract renewals for trays/cutlery, intercom devices, and dairy items. Other items include approval of personnel reports, a monthly financial report, a building program update, and student discipline actions.
- Approval of a permanent sanitary sewer easement (24,740 sq ft) for Seckinger High School across I-85 to the Hamilton Mill Maintenance Facility
- Certificate of completion for Richards MS Addition & Renovation (project 17-667-001) to close the state Capital Outlay project
- Renewal of bid B-1929AMS for purchase of trays and cutlery (July 2020 – June 2021, with up to three renewals)
- Purchase of GA-1902NR web-based intercom devices and related services (May 2020 – Dec 2021)
- Renewal of RFP-1905AMS for purchase and delivery of dairy items (July 2020 – June 2021, first of three possible renewals)
Monthly Work Session 3:00 p.m. (time change for March only)
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several informational topics, including a business and finance oversight workshop, staffing updates, legislative status of education bills, and the impact of COVID-19 on the school system. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.
- Board Business Oversight Workshop on Business and Finance with CFO Joseph P. Heffron
- Staffing Update from Interim Associate Superintendent Dr. Frances Davis
- Legislative Update on education-related bills in the Georgia General Assembly
- COVID-19 Impact on GCPS update from Dr. Steve Flynt
- Division Information from various staff
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The Board of Education will review several routine items including purchase orders, personnel changes, and monthly financial reports. Discussion includes easements for Seckinger High School and project completions at Coleman Middle School.
- Coleman MS HVAC/Roof project completion resolution
- GA-2007AG Synthetic Turf contract approval
- Seckinger HS permanent water meter easement
- Seckinger HS permanent and temporary sanitary sewer easements
- Alpha Communications single source supplier approval for Motorola hardware
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education held a work session to discuss informational updates on several topics, including the progress of Seckinger High School (opening August 2022), proposed instructional resources for various subjects and grades, and the second-quarter discipline report for the 2019-20 school year. Other presentations covered summer 2020 activities, reading instruction, staffing needs, and education-related legislation in the Georgia General Assembly. No votes or decisions were taken; all items were for discussion only.
- Seckinger High School update – scheduled to open August 2022 in the Mill Creek Cluster
- Proposed instructional resources review for Language Arts (K-2, 6-8), Social Studies (3-5, select 9-12), Career and Technical Education (select 9-12), and Math/Dual Language Immersion (select K-5)
- 2nd Quarter Discipline Report for SY2020 presented
- Staffing update on GCPS staffing needs
- Legislative update on education-related bills in the 2020 Georgia General Assembly session
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The Board will adopt the meeting agenda, which has been amended to include proclamations honoring Pastor Avery Headd and Joe Tanner and a new item on the Seckinger High School property. It will also approve the minutes from the January 23, 2020 meeting and recognize staff, students, and schools for various awards. A presentation from the Meadowcreek Cluster and Renasant Bank will be heard, and routine items will be addressed through a consent agenda.
- Adoption of agenda (amended) – adds proclamations for Pastor Avery Headd, Joe Tanner, and New Seckinger High School Property
- Approval of minutes for the January 23, 2020 Board meeting
- Board recognitions for fine arts, bus safety, Title I schools, music technology, art honor society, and teacher attendance
- Community and Cluster Input: Meadowcreek Cluster presentation with Renasant Bank representative
- Consent agenda for routine board actions
Monthly Business Meeting 7 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education will elect its 2020 Chairman and Vice Chairman, reaffirm policies, designate the Gwinnett Daily Post as official media, ratify the 2020 meeting calendar, and appoint legal counsel. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including roof replacements at Duluth and Harmony elementary schools, HVAC modifications at Norton and Shiloh, and a permanent utility easement at Chattahoochee Elementary. Additionally, they will hear community input from the South Gwinnett cluster.
- Election of 2020 Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
- Appointment of law firm Thompson, Sweeny, Kinsinger, and Pereira as board attorney
- Ratification of 2020 monthly board meeting calendar
- Consent agenda: Duluth HS roof replacement, Harmony ES roof replacement, Norton ES and Shiloh HS HVAC modifications
- Community and cluster input presentation from South Gwinnett cluster
Monthly Work Session 2:00 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education held a work session with no votes, only discussion topics and staff updates. Items included updates on the Berkmar High School Film Academy, Special Education and Psychological Services funding, Performance-Based Awards, staffing needs, and legislative issues from the 2020 Georgia General Assembly.
- Update on Berkmar High School Film Academy
- Special Education and Psychological Services update including funding
- Performance-Based Awards update
- Staffing update for Gwinnett County Public Schools
- Legislative update on 2020 Georgia General Assembly issues