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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
III. Recognitions
A. GCS Employee of the Month for February 2008
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, the board will recognize Charles Butler, band director at Smith High, as the district’s February Employee of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, contact District Relations at 370-8386, prior to the meeting.
B. GCS Volunteer of the Month for February 2008
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, the board will recognize Janine Price, a volunteer at Northwest High, as the district’s February Volunteer of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, contact District Relations at 370-8386, prior to the meeting.
IV. Public Comments
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, 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 February 7, 2008, 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 February 7, 2008, the minutes of the January 8 Regular Meeting and January 26 Board Retreat 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 February 7, 2008, 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.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Update on The Academy at Smith
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, Sharon Ozment, chief financial officer, and Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board a cost close-out for The Academy at Smith. Materials for this item will be presented to the board prior to the meeting. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343 or Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3782, prior to the meeting.
B. Update on New Magnet School Programs
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff and Dr. Beth Folger, chief curriculum and organizational development officer, will present to the board an update on the new magnet programs. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Becoats at 378-8838 or Dr. Folger at 370-2313, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Board Discussion
Search Process for New Superintendent
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the search process for a new superintendent. 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 February 7, 2008, 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 February 7, 2008, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XI. Closed Session, if needed
At the meeting of February 7, 2008, the board will address business requiring a closed session, if needed.
XII. Adjournment
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