The Bulloch County Board of Education met for their regular session on June 12, 2025, at 6:30pm, where they recognized the district’s Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting, reviewed proposed updates to the student code of conduct, discussed expanding efforts to address student substance use, and received a presentation on the Transition Learning Center’s alternative education model and recent outcomes.
The meeting opened with a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the adoption of the agenda, which passed 6-0. There was no public participation during this meeting, so the board moved onto the superintendent's report.
Superintendent's Report
The superintendent's report had three sections in need of going over: the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting, Transition Learning Center (TLC) spotlight and the updated version of the Student Code of Conduct.
1. Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting.
The board began the superintendent’s report by recognizing the district’s receipt of the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year 2024, an honor received by only about 25 of the 180 school districts statewide. Alison Boatright, the chief financial officer for Bulloch County School District, highlighted that this award reflects strong fiscal practices, including timely and accurate reporting, full compliance with transparency laws, and the absence of audit deficiencies.
Of particular note, Boatright emphasized that there were no recommendations for improvements—a rare accomplishment the board members praised as a testament to the district’s outstanding financial management and transparency.
2. TLC School Spotlight
Tim Rountree, the administrator at TLC, provided a comprehensive update on TLC's progress, highlighting its role as a rehabilitative alternative education program serving 232 middle and high school students. The center offers both in-person and virtual learning options and enforces strict safety measures such as metal and vape detectors to maintain a secure environment.
Rountree emphasized the school's focus on student growth and second chances, providing a safe environment to learn before transferring back to traditional schools, noting that most students both graduate and benefit from the daily progress reports sent to parents. During the meeting, Rountree outlined the center's proactive approach, which includes peer mediation, counseling and strong community partnerships that provides support and hands-on learning experiences.
Following the finished presentation, the board praised Rountree for his dedication and commitment when it comes to the students at the TLC.
3. Student Code of Conduct Update
Multiple clarifications and updates to the Student Code of Conduct were brought to the Board of Education including:
- Updates to the out-of-school (OSS) suspension policy
- Long term suspension/expulsion clarification
- Alternative school participation clarification
- Weapons policy update
- Law enforcement reporting requirements
- Expanded definition on computer trespassing
- A broader list of unapproved items
- Clarity on electronic smoking devices
- Streamlined Incident Descriptions
- Clarification on the bullying policy
The code for out-of-school suspension now includes guidance from state law that limits when pre-k through third grade students can receive OSS suspension, specifying that students cannot be suspended without first going through a multi-tiered system of reports, such as response to intervention, unless the student possesses drugs, a weapon, or other dangerous instruments, or their behavior endangers the physical safety of other students or school personnel.
There was a clarification in the Student Code of Conduct that students who receive long term suspension have the same options and restrictions as students who are expelled.
Under the category of alternative school participation clarification, students that attend at TLC will get consideration for dual enrollment as well as work-based learning opportunities. There was additional clarification that while students from TLC are allowed to participate in graduation exercises, there may be certain circumstances in which that is not allowed.
The weapons policy also will be receiving an update--prior to the update, knives with a blade of two or more inches were strictly prohibited in the code of conduct. However, the updated version will treat blades of any length as a weapon.
Certain offenses are now clearly marked as requiring mandatory reporting to law enforcement. This change ensures that administrators understand when legal authorities must be notified, bringing the code into tighter alignment with legal obligations and guidance documents
The Student Code of Conduct expanded the definition of computer trespassing, clarifying that logging into a Bulloch County School's (BCS) web-based programs without appropriate permission is a violation of the code of conduct.
Additional clarity was provided under the categories of possession of unapproved items and electronic smoking devices, specifying that any products containing CBD—or any other intoxicant intended or used to alter a person’s physical or mental state—are strictly prohibited on campus. Discovery of such items on a student is classified as a level three offense and requires a mandatory report to law enforcement.
The wording of the BCS Code of Conduct regarding bullying was changed and is based on the state's guidance, redirecting the definition back to the Georgia Code Section 20-2-751-4. The state Department of Education will be developing a model policy by Jan. 1, 2026, and BCS will follow shortly behind on July 1, 2026, when they will then adopt a policy prohibiting bullying.
Additional information regarding the updated and clarified policies can be found here.
Consent Agenda
Superintendent Charles Wilson recommended the board adopt the agenda, followed by a motion and a second. The board adopted the agenda 6-0.
New Business for Approval
Wilson recommended approval of the Curriculum Associates - iReady Software Renewal, which will amount to $341,694 and includes reading and math diagnostic assessments for students in grades K-8th, reading and math instructional lessons, standards mastery assessments, teacher toolbox PDF lessons and professional learning.
A motion came shortly after the recommendation, followed by a second and an approval of 6-0.
Wilson recommended approval of the renewal of Infinite Campus, amounting to $153,514 and will include district-wide access to the student information system license. It will also include Campus Learning Suite, Cloud Hosting, Yearly Event Series, Data Change Tracker, Digital Repository, Online Registration Prime and Campus Workflow Suite.
A motion was made, followed by a second and an approval of 6-0.
The Chromebook Bid Proposal for Fiscal Year 2026 was recommended approval by Wilson in the amount to $475 per device and the purchase of approximately 1,700 Chromebooks during the 2025-2026 school year. This will be done to replace current units that have reached the end-of-life support with Google or have otherwise become unsuitable for District use.
A motion was made, followed by a second and an approval of 6-0.
Wilson recommended approval of the FY26 Coastal Plains High School Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The recommendation was followed by a motion, a second, and unanimous approval with a 6-0 vote.
New Business to be Placed on the Table
Wilson recommended placing Board Policy GARH: Employee Leaves and Absences on the new business table for approval at the July 10, 2026, meeting. The recommendation was followed by a motion, a second, and unanimous approval with a 6-0 vote.
Wilson also recommended that the FY26 Code of Conduct Changes be approved during the June 28, 2026, work session. This motion was likewise followed by a second and approved unanimously, 6-0.
Executive Session
Wilson did not recommend an executive session. A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved with a 6-0 vote.
The superintendent recommended approval of the personnel recommendations for June 12, 2025. The recommendation was followed by a motion, a second, and was unanimously approved with a 6-0 vote. Following the vote, the meeting was adjourned.
