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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of May 8, 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 May 2008
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, the board will recognize Keith G. Pemberton, social worker at Jackson Middle, as the May Employee of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
B. GCS Volunteer of the Month for May 2008
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, the board will recognize Vivian Owens, a volunteer at Jefferson Elementary, as the May Volunteer of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
C. 2007-08 National SAVE Student of the Year
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, the board will recognize Darnella Reeder, an eighth-grader at Jackson Middle, as the 2007-08 National SAVE Student of the Year. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
D. Martha A. Sharpless Mentor of the Year and Finalists
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, the board will recognize the five finalists for the Martha A. Sharpless Mentor of the Year Award, as well as announce the winner. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
IV. Public Comments
At the meeting of May 8, 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 8, 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 May 8, 2008, the minutes of the April 2 Special Called Meeting, April 8 Regular Meeting, April 22 Budget Work Session and April Public Forums 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 May 8, 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.
C. Auction of Surplus Property
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, the consent agenda includes a recommendation that the board approve to declare the provided list of items surplus property and to allow the administration to dispose of these items via a public auction. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2008 and will be held at the warehouse located at 529 W. Grimes Street in High Point. Dave’s Auctions, LLC of McLeansville, NC, will conduct the auction. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact John Mann, purchasing officer, at 370-3238, prior to the meeting.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Update on Technology Services and Student Information
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Dr. Terrence Young, chief information and special services officer, will present to the board an update on technology services and student information. This item was deferred from the April 24 meeting. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Young at 370-2308, prior to the meeting.
B. Jamestown Middle School and Ragsdale High School Autism Wing Update
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update on the Jamestown Middle School and Ragsdale High School Autism Wing. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3782, prior to the meeting.
C. Construction Agreements
1. Sidewalk Encroachment Agreement and Widening Encroachment Agreement, Union Hill Elementary School Property
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board a recommendation to approve the execution and delivery of the sidewalk encroachment agreement and the widening encroachment agreement requested by the City of High Point and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) affecting the Union Hill Elementary School property.
The sidewalk encroachment agreement is a three-party agreement between GCS, the City of High Point and NCDOT. The City of High Point is requiring these sidewalks be built by GCS along Triangle Lake Road and Central Avenue. These sidewalks will be built within the NCDOT right-of-way in these locations, and the City of High Point will take over the sidewalk maintenance once they are constructed.
The widening encroachment agreement is a two-party agreement between GCS and the City of High Point. Per the City’s requirement, GCS must install curb and gutter, install storm drainage facilities and widen the road at this point along Central Avenue (a state-maintained road). The encroachment agreement will allow GCS to do this work within the NCDOT right-of-way. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3782, prior to the meeting.
2. Contractual Agreement with Samet Corporation for Construction Services at Union Hill Elementary School
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board a recommendation to approve an agreement with Samet Corporation for construction services at Union Hill Elementary School. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3782, prior to the meeting.
3. Contractual Agreement with New Atlantic Company for Construction Services at Dean B. Pruette SCALE School
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board a recommendation to approve an agreement with New Atlantic Company for construction services at Dean B. Pruette SCALE School. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3782, prior to the meeting.
D. Approval of Reform Model for Northeast High School
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, and Dr. Anitra Walker, principal at Northeast High School, will present to the board a recommendation to approve a reform model for Northeast High School. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. McCary at 370-8106 or Dr. Walker at 375-2500, prior to the meeting.
E. Continued Discussion of the 2008-09 Superintendents’ Budget Recommendations
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Sharon Ozment, co-interim superintendent, will lead the board in a continued discussion regarding the superintendents’ budget recommendations for 2008-09. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Board Discussion
A. Superintendents’ Goals for 2008-09
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the superintendents’ goals for 2008-09. This item was deferred from the April 24 meeting. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
B. Second Reading – Policy FDCA, Naming Facilities
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Nancy Routh, convenor of the governance review committee, to lead the board in a discussion regarding the second reading of Policy FDCA, Naming Facilities. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083 or Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
C. Second Reading – Policy JCDAD, Student Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Environment
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Nancy Routh, convenor of the governance review committee, to lead the board in a discussion regarding the second reading of Policy JCDAD, Student Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Environment. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083 or Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
D. Second Reading - Policy JCDAE, Sexual Harassment by Student
At the meeting of May 8, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Nancy Routh, convenor of the governance review committee, to lead the board in a discussion regarding the second reading of Policy JCDAE, Sexual Harassment by Students. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083 or Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
E. Search Process for New Superintendent
At the meeting of May 8, 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 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2008, the board will address business requiring a closed session, if needed.
XII. Adjournment
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