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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of May 22, 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. Northwest High School “We the People” Recognition
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, the board will recognize the Northwest High School’s “We the People” as state champions. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
B. The Early College at Guilford FIRST Robotics Team Recognition
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, the board will recognize The Early College at Guilford’s FIRST Robotics Team 1533, which received the Engineering Inspiration Award. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8388, prior to the meeting.
C. School Bond Grassroots Committee Recognition
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, the board will recognize the members of the school bond grassroots committee who worked to help voters understand the need for passing two school bonds on the May 6 primary ballot. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8388, prior to the meeting.
IV. Public Comments
At the meeting of May 22, 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 May 22, 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. Personnel Action Reports
At the meeting of May 22, 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.
B. Budget Amendments and Transfers
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, the consent agenda includes State, Local, Federal, Capital Outlay, Child Nutrition Fund and After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) budget amendments/transfers for the 2007-08 school year.
State Public School Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Local Current Expense Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- the receipt of:
- Guilford Kids Program Grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro ($4,200)
- More at Four start-up funds ($15,000)
- More at Four reimbursement for March 2008 ($341,640)
- NC QUEST grant reimbursement from UNC-G for October 2007 through March 2008 ($39,147)
- School Impact Grant reimbursement for January 2008 through February 2008 ($22,315)
- Dr. Martha Sharpless Mentor of the Year Award from the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro ($2,000)
- Eastern Guilford High School (EGHS) donations ($150)
- Net proceeds (auction value less towing and storage costs) received from sale of vehicles seized under North Carolina's DWI law - proceeds are used to fund GCS Character Education initiatives/programs ($26,636)
- the prior year (2006-07) encumbrance reserve ($1,496,523)
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Federal Grant Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- the receipt of 2007-08 Title II-B - Math & Science Partnership Grant ($287,697)
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Capital Outlay Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- the receipt of additional $3,019,750 in insurance proceeds from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for Eastern HS (as approved by the BOE on 3/20/08 and the BOCC on 4/3/08)
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) #6 reflects:
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Sharon Ozment, co-interim superintendent, at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Construction Update
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Andy LaRowe, executive director of facilities, will present to the board an update on the district’s construction projects. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3490, prior to the meeting.
B. School Health Advisory Council Update
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Gwen Willis, executive director of student services, will present to the board an update from the School Health Advisory Council. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Willis at 370-8399 or Dr. John Morris, chief student services officer, at 370-8380, prior to the meeting.
C. Twelve-Month Pay Option
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Sharon Ozment, co-interim superintendent, will present to the board information regarding the twelve-month pay option. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
D. How Discrimination is Handled in GCS
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Dr. John Morris, chief student services officer, and Monica Walker, diversity officer, will present to the board a report on the process of handling discrimination within schools. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Morris at 370-8380 or Ms. Walker at 370-8999, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Board Discussion
A. Superintendent’s Goals for 2008-09
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the superintendent’s goals for 2008-09. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
B. Grant Proposals
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the process for grant proposals. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
C. Last Day of the School Year Schedule
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the last day of the school year schedule. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
D. Search Process for New Superintendent
At the meeting of May 22, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a continued 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 May 22, 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 May 22, 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 May 22, 2008, the board will address business requiring a closed session, if needed.
XII. Adjournment
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