Work Session Highlights
During the December work session, the Board reviewed several key updates and action items, including:

 

District Operations & Strategic Planning
During the December 11 work session, the Board conducted a thorough review of the district’s financial health and academic progress:

- Financial Reports: Reviewed the October 2025 Financial Report, General Fund financial report, and investment analysis for October.

- Strategic Planning: Conducted a overview of the district’s Strategic Plan and reviewed the 2024-25 CCRPI (College and Career Ready Performance Index) data.

- Safety & Welfare: Reviewed the most recent Gude Report.

 

Facilities & Construction Update
Progress continues on several major projects across the district:

- Glyndale Replacement School: The transformer has been set. Crews are continuing dirt work; Phase 2 is closing out, and Phase 3 footers are expected to begin soon.

- College of Coastal Georgia Performing Arts Center: New flooring has been installed and looks excellent. The estimated completion date has been adjusted to March 2026.

- Brunswick High School Football Field House: Sidewalks and curbs are being poured. Interior painting is nearly finished, windows and ceilings are complete, and rubber flooring is scheduled for installation next week.

- Board of Education Wing 4: Renovation is on track for completion in mid-January.

 

Board Meeting Highlights

Student & School Spotlights
The December 16 meeting celebrated exceptional academic milestones within our schools.

 

Georgia Literacy and Math Leaders
The Georgia Department of Education recognized several of our schools for exceptional achievement and growth in reading and mathematics:

 

Literacy Leaders:

Brunswick High: High School Growth

Glynn Academy: High School Achievement & Growth

Goodyear Elementary: 3rd Grade Gateway Growth & 4th Grade Growth

Math Leaders:

Glynn Middle: High School Outstanding Achievement

Jane Macon Middle: High School Achievement

Needwood Middle: High School Outstanding Achievement

St. Simons Elementary: 5th Grade Gateway Growth

 

National Merit Scholarship Program
We are proud to recognize four seniors who placed among the top test-takers in the nation:

 

Brunswick High School:

Kara Nuque – National Merit Semifinalist (Top 1% of seniors in the nation)

Charles Clay & Clayton Owens – National Merit Commended Students
 

Glynn Academy:

Sam Herndon – National Merit Commended Student

 

Official Board Actions
During the regular meeting on December 16, the Board of Education formally approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda.