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Guilford County Board of Education 712 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina Thursday, October 30, 2008 6 p.m.
Jeff Belton Dr. Walter Childs, III Kris B. Cooke	Alan W. Duncan, Chairman Amos L. Quick, III, Vice-Chairman Darlene Garrett Deena A. Hayes Garth Hébert Maurice O. Green - Superintendent	Dorothy K. Kearns Nancy R. Routh Anita Sharpe
Revised Agenda I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Moment of Remembrance and Silence IV. Recognitions A. Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) Outstanding Exceptional Children Director B. 2008 GCS Teacher of the Year and Finalists V. Public Comments Persons wanting to publicly address the Board of Education may request to do so by registering prior to the meeting with the Board clerk by calling 370-8100 before 5 p.m. or at the meeting site 5:45-6 p.m. A maximum of three minutes is granted to each speaker, with a total of 45 minutes designated at the beginning of the meeting for all comments. Additional time will be allowed for public comments at the end of the meeting for any person who has registered to speak and was not afforded the opportunity to do so at the beginning of the meeting. VI. Approval of Agenda VII. Consent Agenda A. Personnel Reports B. 2008-09 Budget Amendments/Transfers Report C. Approval to Submit Prospective International Baccalaureate (IB) Applications for Northwood Elementary, Ferndale Middle and Hairston Middle Schools D. Approval of School Health Nursing Services Contract VIII. Staff Reports A. Approval of School Improvement Plans B. K-2 Literacy and Intervention Prevention – DIBELS Implementation C. Approval of Middle School Character Education Contract D. Approval of Dropout Prevention Grant Application Program Narrative E. Construction Update IX. Board Discussion A. Consideration for Naming of the Guilford Primary Facility – The Dr. Doris J. Henderson Building B. Second Reading – Policy JHB, Gang Prevention & Education C. Second Reading – Policy JBCC, School Assignment D. Legislative Committee Update X. Reports from the Superintendent, if needed XI. Reports from the Chairman, if needed XII. Board Comments XIII. Closed Session XIV. Adjournment Times and dates are subject to change.

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.

Guilford County Board of Education 712 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina Thursday, October 30, 2008 6 p.m.

Revised Agenda

Guilford County Board of Education
712 N. Eugene Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
Thursday, October 30, 2008
6 p.m.