Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link
Recognitions
GCS Employee of the Month for March 2007
The board recognized Debbie Owens, a bus driver at Jesse Wharton Elementary, as the district’s March Employee of the Month.
GCS Volunteer of the Month for March 2007
The board recognized Mary Chase, a volunteer at Southeast Middle School, as the district’s first-ever Volunteer of the Month for the month of March.
Consent Agenda
The board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- Meeting Minutes
- Personnel Action Reports
- Driver Education Services Contract
- First Reading – Policy JBC, School Admission
Staff Reports
Approval of Recommended Name for New Northwest Area Elementary School
The board approved the project team’s recommendation to name the new Northwest Area Elementary School “ E.P. Pearce Elementary School” and directed staff to have the appropriate signage prepared and complete documents to authorize the name’s use.
Eastern High School Update
Kevin Lear, chief operations officer, presented the board with an update on Eastern High School.
Construction Advisory Committee Membership, Scope and Purpose
The board approved the recommendation from the Architectural Selection Committee for approval of the membership, purpose and scope of the Construction Advisory Committee. The board also approved to form a HUB Advisory Committee as a standalone committee.
Guilford Primary – Newcomer Center Approval
The board approved staff to move forward with the newcomer center.
2005-06 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
A representative from Dixon Hughes presented the board with an audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006.
SRO (School Resource Officers) Alternatives
The board approved to keep SROs in middle and high schools and to continue discussion regarding this topic.
Bond Referendum Update
Joe Hill, facilities, presented the board with an update regarding the 2007 Bond Referendum.
Board Discussion
Proposed Legislative Action
Board member Dot Kearns, convener of the legislative committee, led the board in a continued discussion regarding proposed legislative action.
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