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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Closed Session
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
IV. Moment of Remembrance and Silence
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a moment of remembrance and silence in honor of those students who have tragically lost their lives this school year.
V. Public Comments
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call on members of the public who have requested an opportunity to address the board.
VI. Approval of Agenda
At the meeting of July 26, 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.
VII. Consent Agenda
Personnel Action Reports
At the meeting of July 26, 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.
VIII. Staff Reports
A. Eastern High School Update
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer, and Dennis Cole, program director- construction bond, will present to the board an update on Eastern High School. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343 or Mr. Cole at 819-2706, prior to the meeting.
B. Update on Rena Bullock Property
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Board Attorney Jill Wilson will present to the board an update on the sale of the Rena Bullock School property. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Attorney Wilson at 373-8850, prior to the meeting.
C. Update on Military Recruitment at Schools
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, will present to the board an update on how military recruitment is addressed at schools and on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Becoats at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
D. Update on Northern Elementary Split School Year for 2007-08
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, will present to the board an update on 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.
E. Update on New Light Student Suspension Program
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, will present to the board an update on the New Light student suspension program. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Becoats at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
F. AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Update
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Dr. Gongshu Zhang, executive accountability & research officer, will present to the board an update on AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Zhang at 370-8323, prior to the meeting.
G. Update on the 2007-08 Budget
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer, will present to the board an update on the 2007-08 budget. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
IX. Board Discussion
A. First Reading – Policy KI, Distribution of Materials in Schools
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Dr. Nancy Routh, convenor of the governance review committee, to lead the board in a discussion regarding the first reading of Policy KI, Distribution of Materials in Schools. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083, prior to the meeting.
B. First Reading – Policy KG, Use of School Facilities
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Dr. Nancy Routh, convenor of the governance review committee, to lead the board in a discussion regarding the first reading of Policy KG, Use of School Facilities. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083, prior to the meeting.
X. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities should there be any events to be reported.
XI. Board Comments
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XII. Closed Session
At the meeting of July 26, 2007, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
XIII. Adjournment
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