Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link
Recognitions
Design Award for Dudley High School
The board received recognition on behalf of the district for the 2007 American Institute of Architects Educational Facility Design, Citation Award.
Recipients of the National Achievement Scholarship
The board recognized the six district recipients of the National Achievement Scholarship. National Achievement Scholarships are awarded to outstanding black American students based on Preliminary SAT scores and other requirements including high academic performance, SAT scores, endorsements and written essays about interests, attainments and goals.
North Carolina Association of Education Office Professionals’ Administrator of the Year
The board recognized Marilyn Woods, program administrator for After-School Care Enrichment Services (ACES), as the North Carolina Association of Education Office Professionals’ Administrator of the Year.
Consent Agenda
The board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- Personnel Action Reports
- Budget Amendments and Transfers
- First Reading – Policy IN, School Improvement Teams
- Second Reading – Policy GAMAA, Sexual Harassment of Students
- Second Reading – Policy GAMA, Sexual Harassment of Staff
- Second Reading – Policy JR, Student Records
- Expansion of Montessori Program at Erwin
- Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement, Northern Middle School
Staff Reports
Eastern High School Update
The board voted to use the expected insurance settlement to repay the loan for rebuilding Eastern. The board also voted to use the remaining funds from the 2003 bond to pay for tennis courts and video surveillance at Northeast and Southern high schools and a video surveillance system at Southwest High. In addition, the board voted to use money from the 2000 bond for a video surveillance system at Northwest High.
Consideration for Naming of Original Historic Building at Oak Ridge Elementary School
The board voted that the name Thomas F. and Carolyn C. Brown Wing, be presented for public comment.
Consideration for Naming of the Park at Montlieu Math and Science Academy
The board voted that the name The Garry G. Burnett Park at Montlieu , be presented for public comment.
After-School Care Enrichment Services ( ACES) Program Increase
The board voted to approve the increase of the ACES fee from $35 to $40 per week in order to cover anticipated increases in ACES salaries and benefits and to have a full-time ACES site coordinator position for each program.
Welborn/Ferndale Attendance Zone
The board voted to approve affirm its intent to give the rising eighth-grade students living in the Blairwood community the option of attending Ferndale or Welborn for the 2007-08 school year with the district providing transportation.
Evaluation of Advanced Learner (AL) and Very Strong Needs (VSN) Programs
Dr. Gongshu Zhang, executive accountability and research officer, presented to the board an evaluation of the AL and VSN programs.
Update on Security Plans
Dr. John Wright , chief auxiliary officer, updated the board on general security planning for the district in light of recent national and local concerns.
Board Discussion
Standard Mode of Dress (SMOD)
Chairman Duncan led the board in a discussion regarding the standard mode of dress.
Follow Up on Meeting with SROs (School Resource Officers)
The board voted to create a community task force which will study student conduct.
Continued Discussion of the 2007-08 Budget
Chairman Duncan led the board in a continued discussion regarding the 2007-08 budget.
Reports from the Chairman
The board voted to change the time of the special called meeting on May 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Legislative Update
Chairman Duncan called on board member Dot Kearns, convenor of the Legislative Committee, to lead the board in a discussion regarding bills currently under consideration by the General Assembly.
The board voted to support the following bills:
- HB 156 – Funds for School Technology Facilitators and HB 228 - Funds for Testing Coordinators
- HB 227 – Hold Child Nutrition Services Harmless and SB 682 – Child Nutrition Program Funds
The board voted to adopt the following resolution:
- Resolution – Healthy Children for the 21 st Century
The board voted to oppose the following bill as recommended by Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer:
- SB 469 – Additional Resources/Low-Performing Schools
The board voted to table the following vote:
- HB 1740 School Board Fiscal Accountability Act
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