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Recognitions
2006 National Board Certified Teachers
The board recognized 72 GCS educators who have received National Board Certification.
School Recognitions - Kernodle Middle, Morehead Elementary and Pleasant Garden Elementary
The board recognized Kernodle Middle, one of only 107 middle schools nationwide to be named a "School to Watch," Morehead Elementary, one of the top 10 North Carolina "Real D.E.A.L." award schools and Pleasant Garden Elementary, a 2007 North Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development "Lighthouse" award winner.
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- Budget Amendments and Transfers
- Revised 2007-08 Hampton Leadership Academy Calendar
Staff Reports
Contractual Agreement with Barnhill Contracting Company for Pre-Construction Services at Eastern Guilford High School
The board approved to award a contract to Barnhill Contracting Company for pre-construction services at Eastern Guilford High in the amount of $200,000 as presented by Kevin Lear, chief operations officer.
Renewal of Contracts for Mowing Various School Grounds
The board approved to award contracts to J.W. Wright & Associates for the mowing of the 28 school grounds comprising group one in the amount of $244,402, and Professional Touch for the mowing of the 28 school grounds comprising group two in accordance with the specifications of Bid Number 4265, as presented by John Mann, purchasing officer.
Staffing Update - Assistant Principal Allocations
Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, and Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer, presented to the board a staffing update regarding assistant principal allocations.
Lottery Revenue Update
Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer, presented to the board an update on the lottery revenue.
Intervention Team Model Update
Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, presented to the board an update on the GCS Intervention Team model.
Newcomer Center Update
Dr. Don Hare, executive director of federal and special programs, and Mayra Hayes, director of ESOL, presented to the board an update on the Newcomer Center.
Board Discussion
Second Reading - Policy DK, Participation by Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses
This item was deferred until a later meeting.
Closed Session
After discussion during a closed session, the board approved the Personnel Action Reports.
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