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Guilford County Board of Education
August 8, 2006

Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link

Recognitions

The Board recognized Thomas Smith, custodian at Allen Middle, as the district’s August 2006 Employee of the Month.

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the following items on the consent agenda:

  1. Minutes of the May 23 Joint Meeting with County Commissioners
  2. Minutes of the July 2006 meetings
  3. Personnel Action Reports

Staff Reports

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Update

Dr. Gongshu Zhang, chief accountability and research officer, presented the Board with an update on the 2005-06 AYP results.

Pandemic Influenza Response Plan

Dr. Terrence Young, chief information and student support officer, presented the Board with an update on the district’s Pandemic Influenza Response Plan.

Magnet Grant

Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, presented to the Board recommendations for the themes and schools to possibly be included in the Magnet Grant application.

Construction Update

Kevin Lear, chief operations officer, presented to the Board an update on renovations at Kernodle, Hairston and Eastern Middle Schools.

Board Discussion

Governance Committee Report

Dr. Nancy Routh, convener of the Governance Committee, presented to the Board a report from the Governance Committee.

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.

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