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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
III. Recognition
A. GCS Employee of the Month for April 2007
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the board will recognize Catherine Old, a physical education teacher at Jamestown Middle, as the district’s April Employee of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact District Relations at 370-8386, prior to the meeting.
B. GCS Volunteer of the Month for April 2007
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the board will recognize Mary Sharpe, a volunteer at Sumner Elementary School, as the district’s Volunteer of the Month for the month of April. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact District Relations at 370-8386, prior to the meeting.
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Recognition of Winter Sports State Champions
At the meeting of April 10, 2007 the board will recognize high school students who have earned the state champion designation either as an individual competitor or team member in the areas of swimming, indoor track, and wrestling. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact District Relations at 370-8386 or Herb Goins, district athletic director, at 370-8950, prior to the meeting.
IV. Public Comments
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call on members of the public who have requested an opportunity to address the board.
V. Approval of Agenda
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will ask board members to review the meeting agenda and will call for a motion to approve or revise it. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Minutes
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the minutes of the March 1 Special Called Meeting, March 13 Regular Meeting and March 29 Regular Meeting will be presented for approval. If you have questions or suggested revisions, please contact Kathy Gwynn at 370-8992, prior to the meeting.
B. Personnel Action Reports
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the consent agenda includes personnel actions as noted in the monthly personnel action report requiring board approval. Should there be any additional personnel action requiring board approval, you will receive notification prior to the meeting. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
C. Contracted Transportation Services Extension
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to approve a contract extension with First Student, Inc. for transportation of students with special needs or enrolled in special programs. On January 26, 2006, the Board of Education awarded the contract to First Student, Inc. The original bid specifications included an option whereby, if agreeable with both parties, the contract entered into for the 2006-07 school year could be extended for four additional 12-month periods. During the 2006-07 school year, First Student, Inc. satisfactorily met the terms of the contract.
First Student, Inc. has requested a 3.39 percent increase for providing these services. This increase is based on data obtained from the Consumer Price Index utilized by U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically the South Urban area. The specifications of the bid contained an escalation clause that allows for this requested increase. The total annual contract for the 2007-08 school is $2,998,310. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact John Mann, purchasing officer, at 370-3238, prior to the meeting.
D. Second Reading – Policy JBC, School Admission
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to approve for Second Reading – Policy JBC, School Admission. At its meeting on March 13, the board approved this policy for first reading. The policy has been posted on the district Web site for a public comment period per the board’s policy. No comments were received. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Eastern High School Update
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Kevin Lear, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update on Eastern High School. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Lear at 819-2763, prior to the meeting.
B. Northern Elementary Split School Year for 2007-08
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, will lead the board in a discussion regarding the Northern Elementary Split School Year for 2007-08. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. McCary at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
C. Changes in Middle School Scheduling
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, will lead the board in a continued discussion regarding changes in middle school scheduling. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. McCary at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
D. 2007-2008 Proposed Magnet and NCLB Opt-Out Schools Update
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Dr. Don Hare, executive director of federal and special programs, will present to the board an update on the proposed magnet and NCLB opt-out schools for 2007-08. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Hare at 370-2375, prior to the meeting.
E. Magnet Grant Proposal Update
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, will lead the board in a continued discussion regarding the magnet grant proposal. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Becoats at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
F. 2007-08 Superintendent’s Budget Recommendations
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Superintendent Terry Grier and Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer, will present to the board the budget recommendations for the 2007-08 school year. For more information regarding this item, please contact Superintendent Grier at 370-8992 or Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
G. Bond Referendum Update
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Kevin Lear, chief operations officer and Joe Hill, facilities, will present to the board an update regarding the 2007 Bond Referendum. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Lear at 819-2763 or Mr. Hill at 819-2700, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Board Discussion
A. Discussion of Proposal for Attendance Zones in High Point
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a continued discussion regarding proposal for attendance zones for High Point. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
B. Discussion of Standard Mode of Dress (SMOD)
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the standard mode of dress. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
IX. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities should there be any events to be reported.
X. Board Comments
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XI. Closed Session, if needed
At the meeting of April 10, 2007, the board will address business requiring a closed session, if needed.
XII. Adjournment
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