Was expecting a brief meeting, but ended up with a meeting as long or longer than a regular meeting...and nothing much to show for it.

All members of the BOE were present except Arnold Burris.

The BOE voted to enter closed session at 6:01 p.m., exiting at 7:51 p.m.

Under hirings:

• Kenneth Hamilton was hired.
• As was Julian Watkins.
• Hiring a CJSHS TA was tabled.
• Yolanda Joy White was hired as a part-time reading paraprofessional...three days per week, 3 hours per day.
• Same with Rianna Puckett.
• Hired Rosia Garcia as CJSHS Alternative/Spanish.
• Hired Rosia Garcia as C/E Part-time Alternative.
• Reclassifying Keeshia Carr was tabled.