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Oglethorpe Point Elementary School

Board Brief - October 2026

Posted Date: 10/14/26 (10:24 AM)
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Work Session Highlights

Financials & District Operations
During the October 8 work session, the Board reviewed key financial, operational, and policy updates:

  • Financial Update: Reviewed the August 2026 financial report.

  • District Software & Systems: Approval requested for Tyler Technology software for finance and HR, with plans to go live next year and a full rollout date in 2028. Also discussed a renewal request for GoGuardian, an internet content filter.

  • Safety: Evaluated a proposal to use safety grant funds to purchase 4 new police Interceptor vehicles to ensure the entire police fleet is updated and current.

  • Transportation: Reviewed plans to purchase 7 new school buses.

  • Academic Investment: Requested to purchase a plasma table for the welding shop at GICCA, supported by a CTAE grant from the GADOE Top State.

  • Athletic Contract: Reviewed an RFP award recommendation for athletic uniforms and equipment under a 5-year contract with BSN Sports

  • Policies: Reviewed proposed revisions to Board Policy IHE (Promotion and Retention) to add a statement from the GSBA model policy

  • Board Meeting Dates: The Board reviewed the proposed 2027 board meeting dates. 

Facilities & Construction Update
Progress continues across several ESPLOST and facility improvement projects throughout the district:

  • Goodyear Elementary Renovation: Construction is nearing completion, with only punch list items remaining.

  • Sterling Elementary: Roof replacement is completed and turned out well. A change order was presented as a credit to the district without requesting additional funds.

  • Glyndale Replacement School: Work is progressing exceptionally well. Construction on the cafeteria and media center is coming together. Curbing installation has begun, though recent rain slowed down turf installation in the courtyard. 

  • New School Name: The board discussed naming the Glyndale Elementary replacement school Woodland Elementary School.

  • Brunswick High School: Reviewed a Construction Management recommendation for Pope Construction to address the old gym roof and restrooms.

  • C.B. Greer Renovation: Scheduled for renovation this coming summer.

  • Gude Report: Reviewed the Gude Report.

Board Meeting Highlights

Student & School Spotlights
The October 13 meeting celebrated outstanding achievements in nutrition and student organization excellence across the district.

Jane Macon Middle School Cafeteria — Award of Excellence

The Jane Macon Middle School nutrition staff received the annual Award of Excellence, recognizing local school nutrition professionals for high-quality school meals, exceptional customer service, and program integrity.

To achieve this award, schools must meet rigorous state criteria, including incorporating Georgia Grown items, achieving a health score of 90 or above, maintaining student participation at or above state averages, implementing creative breakfast and lunch marketing plans, and receiving administrator or community recommendation letters.

The Jane Macon nutrition team met and exceeded these requirements by:

  • Partnering with students on a school herb garden and utilizing hydroponic lettuce in meal services.

  • Hosting special event meals for Black History Month, Grandparents Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, National School Lunch Week, School Breakfast Week, and Harvest of the Month.

  • Earning nominations for "Tray of the Week" twice.

  • Winning local culinary competitions and developing new recipes using Georgia Grown peanuts.

  • Continuously providing exceptional breakfast and lunch options for students.

Glynn Academy DECA

Glynn Academy’s DECA chapter was recognized for its tremendous growth and leadership impact:

  • Chapter Size & Service: Boasts 350+ members, making it the 5th largest DECA chapter in Georgia, and logged over 3,000 community service hours during the 2025–2026 school year through partnerships with Keep Golden Isles Beautiful and Chick-fil-A.

  • School Operations: Processed over 10,000 sales transactions through their school store last school year.

  • Competitive Success: Multiple competitors advanced to the global stage at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, following top-10 and top-20 state finishes in finance, hospitality, marketing, and legal events.

  • State Representation: Represented at the state level by advisor Autumn Roberts and chapter president, Asa Roberts.

Official Board Actions
During the regular meeting on October 13, 2026, the Board of Education formally approved the following items:

  • Agenda

  • September Meeting Minutes

  • Personnel

  • Field Trips

  • Gude Report

  • August 2026 Financial Reports

  • 2027 Board Meeting Dates

  • Naming the Glyndale Replacement School Woodland Elementary School

  • Construction: Construction Management recommendation (Pope Construction) for the Old Brunswick High Gym, Change Order Credit for the Sterling Elementary roof replacement

  • Purchases: Plasma table for the GICCA welding shop, 7 New School Buses, 4 New Police Interceptor Vehicles

  • Contracts: 5-year athletic uniform and equipment with BSN Sports, Tyler Technologies, GoGuardian

  • Policy Revisions: Approved revisions to Policy JBC (School Admissions) and Policy IHE (Promotion and Retention).

To see the details of October’s Work Session and Board Meeting, please follow this link to see the complete agendas: Meeting Agendas