Meeting Documents

Ola High School Local School Council Meeting

2/7/2025

Minutes

1) Welcome, Call to Order at 11:10am

2) In attendance A. Mr. Ellis B. Mrs. Beck C. Ms. Davis D. Mrs. Baggett E. Mr. Bagley F. Mrs. Hill

3) Pledge of Allegiance

4) Inspiration: Ms. Davis

5) Review of November 8 Meeting Minutes & Approval – Mrs.Baggett

A. Review Response from HCS on Parking Lot & N. Ola Road requests / Crossing Guard

i) Not on County Property

ii) HCS is compliant iii)

Not HCBOE employees

6) Principal’s Agenda- Ellis Time A. Celebrations:

i) 2 students Anthony Coral and Sara Wade were selected to represent Snapping Shoals EMC at Washington Youth Tour – 2 nd year we have sent OHS Students

ii) AFJROTC Cadet Olivia Clark has received an appointment to the Air Force Academy by Rep. Mike Collins

iii) Ola Wrestling- finished #4 in the state in GHSA Team Duals / Region Champs in both iv) 2 All State orchestra & 4 All- State Band from OHS v) Both swim teams (boys and girls) finished as county champions - 1 swimmer has qualified for state GHSA meet (1) Body Morefield finished 24th

vi) Ola Math team finished 3rd in GRESA Math Competition

vii) BSU Celebrates Black History Month – Art in hallway

viii) Girls Basketball – Most wins of a season. A win on Monday will secure playoff spot B. Instructional

i) Review CCRPI Awards from HCS

ii) Explanation of Highly Effective Classroom Observations & Review Data (1) Need time to implement, Not at OHS currently

iii) Review of CSIP & 90 Day Plan- Link (1) Ola Annotates Ola Reads (a) Creates Critical thinkers

iv) Spring Testing Calendar (handout)

v) Review Semester 1 Data (handout)

vi) Rising 9th grade night was a success

C. Operational

i) GA School Climate Survey- Link (Handout)

ii) Discipline Data

iii) CCRPI – exceeded state average (1) Highest grad rate of any school in the county (2) Progress – Readiness

iv) W3 program starting this year

v) Attendance Data – Ola HS (1) 83% - Looking to create a grade committee

7) New Business for next meeting- November A. Class of 2025 Senior Parade Planning B. Release graduation dates C. Student entry right lane sign (put back out)

8) Dates & Inspirations for the Year

A. Dates & Inspiration Dates of Local School Council Member with Inspiration 10/11/24 Nick Ellis November 8 Mr. Bagley February 7 Ms. Davis April 25 Ms. Hill

9) Meeting adjourned at 12:27pm

Ola High School
Local School Council Meeting
4/25/2025
Minutes
1)Welcome, Call to Order at 11:07AM by Amanda Beck
2)In attendance
A.Mr.Ellis
B.Mrs. Beck
C.Ms. Davis
D.Mrs. Baggett
E.Mr. Bagley
F.Mrs. Hill
G.Mrs. Johnson
3)Pledge of Allegiance
4)Inspiration: Mrs. Hill ; “Mr. Jensen”
5)Review of November 8 Meeting Minutes & Approval – Mrs. Baggett & Second Mrs. Johnson
A.Correction Needed *Brody Moorefield
6)Principal’s Agenda- Ellis Time
A.Celebrations:
i)
Congratulations to Beau Edwards on a great year
ii) Positive Athlete – Top 7 Athlete Olivia Clark, Cross Country
iii) Bailey Morrison – Finalist Scholarship CHOA “Hope & Will Award”
iv) Cadyn Barnes – Finalists Scholarship AYLO “Do Amazing Things”
v) Olivia Clark - Finalists Scholarship AYLO “Do Amazing Things”
vi)GMEA Recognition
(1)Jacob Mullis
(2)Elena Powell
(3)Dylan Yokel
(4)Nathan Schmidt
(5)Kinsley Azbell
(6)Joshua Edge
(7)Christopher Billings
(8)Hector Turebio
(9)Kate Smith
(10)George Barnett
vii) Basketball Region Player of the Year – Aijah Manning
viii) Academic Team – State Runner Up
ix) National History Day – 8 players moved on to state competition
x) Carson Schmidt – Stamps Presidential Scholarship GT
xi) VEX Robotics Worlds in Dallas
xii) Soccer – Region Runner Up
xiii) Baseball – Region Champs
xiv) Lacrosse finished the season
xv) Tennis – Round 1 Region
xvi) Track & Field Region Runner-up
xvii) Gymnastics – Meredith Wesley advanced to All Around State
B.Instructional
i)Review of Exam Schedules
(1)EOPA – AP Mr. Bothwell did a great job setting up testing
(2)EOC – Milestones
(a)Algebra & Biology 9th grade
(b)US History & American Literature 11th grade
(3)Senior Exams
(4)AP Exams – held at OHS May 16th
(5)Semester Exams – Make up May 23
ii)Comprehensive Needs Assessment Date Review – Staff Perception Data
(1)Identified areas to dig deeper with leadership teams
(2)Be Consistent
(3)Offer more staff one on one support
iii)Legally Blonde Fine Arts Production was a success
iv)Senior 1 Act Plays – May 8 & 9
C.Operational
i)Awards
(1)Senior Awards May 12 @6pm in OHS gym
(a)Will NOT name Valedictorian or Salutatorian at this time due to lack of transcripts
(2)Underclassmen awards, May 20
ii)Senior Awards
(1)Senior exams – April 30 – May 1,2
(2)Senior Field Day – May 13
(3)Baccalaureate Service May 4 at 2 pm at Sharon Church sponsored by FCA
(4)Senior Awards Day – May 12, 6pm, OHS Gym
(5)Senior Walk & Breakfast – May 14. Breakfast at 8:30 / 9:15 OMS & OHS walk followed by graduation practice
(6)Senior Parade – May 15th at 6 pm – line up by 5:30 pm
(a)Kevin Bagley to head up the parade
(7)Graduation Practice May 16– 10 am
(a)Name Valedictorian or Salutatorian
(8)Graduation at AMS Saturday, May 17th at 9 am
(a)Students arrive by 7 am
iii)New Athletic Director named – Dr. Pete Mullvain
(a)Held current District Athletic Director position
D.Mr. Ellis Farewell and Thank You
E.New Business for Next Year
i)LSC Members Rolling off
(1)Kim Johnson, Mr. Bagley, Amanda Beck
(2)Encourage new parents to apply next year for the council
ii)Amanda Beck gave updates from the Superintendent Parent Advisory Council
(1)If you have any feedback, get in touch with Amanda
F.Meeting adjourned at 12:17 pm