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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Closed Session
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
III. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
IV. Recognition
GCS Newcomers School Honorable Mention for Magna Award
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, the board will recognize GCS Newcomers School as a recipient of a certificate of honorable mention for the 2009 Magna Awards. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
V. Public Comments
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, 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 23, 2009, 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
A. Personnel Action Reports
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, 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. Shirley Morrison, interim chief human resources officer, at 370-8341, prior to the meeting.
B. Contractual Agreement with D.H. Griffin/Balfour Beatty for Pre-Construction Services at Ragsdale High School
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to award a contract to D.H. Griffin/Balfour Beatty for pre-construction services at the Ragsdale High School project in the amount of $238,491. On May 12, 2009, D.H. Griffin/Balfour Beatty was recommended by the Architectural Selection Committee to provide construction management at risk services for the Ragsdale High School project. Staff received approval from the board on May 12, 2009 to negotiate contract terms with D.H. Griffin/Balfour Beatty.
Staff has successfully completed negotiations for pre-construction services. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
C. Contractual Agreement with Samet/SRS for Pre-Construction Services at Summerfield Elementary School
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to award a contract to Samet/SRS for pre-construction services at the Summerfield Elementary School project in the amount of $124,781. On May 12, 2009 Samet/SRS was recommended by the Architectural Selection Committee to provide construction management at risk services for the Summerfield Elementary School project. Staff received approval from the board on May 12, 2009 to negotiate contract terms with Samet/SRS. Staff has successfully completed negotiations for pre-construction services. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
D. NCDOT Three Party Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement and Maintenance Agreement Affecting the New Jamestown Middle School and Special Ed Center West Facility
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation that the board approve the execution and delivery of a NCDOT Three Party Right-of-Way encroachment agreement for sewer line Segment I (and for sewer line Segment II, when required) and also approve the execution and delivery of a maintenance agreement with the Town of Jamestown, affecting the new Jamestown Middle School and Special Ed Center West Facility. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Staff Report
A. Update on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Dr. Gongshu Zhang, chief accountability and research officer, will present to the board an update on preliminary AYP results. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Zhang at 370-8323, prior to the meeting.
B. Update on Oak Ridge Elementary School
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update regarding Oak Ridge Elementary. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
C. Construction Update
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Andy LaRowe, director of facilities and construction management, 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.
D. Capital Outlay Update
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update on capital outlay and capital stimulus funding. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
E. Continued 2009-10 Budget Discussion
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Sharon Ozment, chief financial officer, will lead the board in a continued budget discussion. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
IX. Board Discussion
Governance Review Committee Update
1. Report on Policy JI, Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics and Policy GBDBA, Interscholastic Athletic Coaches
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Nancy Routh, convenor of the Governance Review Committee, to present to the board a report on policy JI, Student Participation in Interscholastic Athletics and policy GBDBA, Interscholastic Athletic Coaches. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083 or Nora Carr, chief of staff at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
2. Report on Changes to Procedures IKEA-P, Student Accountability Standards, IFA-P, Selection of Instructional Materials/Educational Resources and IHF-P, Graduation Requirements
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call on board member Nancy Routh, convenor of the Governance Review Committee, to present to the board a report
on changes to procedures IKEA-P, Student Accountability Standards, IFA-P, Selection of Instructional Materials/Educational Resources and IHF-P, Graduation Requirements. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083 or Dr. Barbara Zwadyk, chief curriculum and organizational development officer, at 335-3293, prior to the meeting.
X. Reports from the Superintendent, if needed
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Superintendent Green will share information about the district, should there be any to be reported.
XI. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities, should there be any events to be reported.
XII. Board Comments
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XIII. Closed Session
At the meeting of July 23, 2009, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
XIV. Adjournment
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