Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link
Recognitions
The board recognized Sali Kasemrat, director of Ben 2 School in Chachoengsao, Thailand and Tony L. Burks, II, principal of The Early College at Guilford as Fulbright Administrator Exchange participants
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- Personnel Action Report
- The opening of school for Eastern, Hairston and Kernodle middle schools on August 28. The make-up day will be November 7
Staff Reports
Naming of Peck Elementary School New Classroom Wing
The board voted to name Peck Elementary School 's new classroom wing the Mary Ann Yarborough Wing.
Update on High Point Central Academy
Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, presented to the board an update on The High Point Central Academy. Currently, 125 students are enrolled at the school with 67 in the culinary arts strand, 48 in public safety and 10 in medical careers.
Contracts for the Construction of Parkview Elementary School
The board approved a contract with H.M. Kern, Inc. for single prime general construction at Parkview Elementary for $5,160,080, and to Access Control Consultants for technology construction for the amount of $131,010, presented by Kevin Lear, chief operations officer.
Middle School Construction Update
Kevin Lear, chief operations officer, provided an update to the board on structural enhancements at Eastern, Hairston and Kernodle middle schools and reported a total estimated cost of $7.2 million. The board subsequently approved $5.4 million from the Public School Building Capital Outlay Fund to cover the costs.
The board voted to table discussion of how additional Capital Outlay Funds will be used, as presented by Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer.
Update on School Nurses
Dr. Terrence Young, chief information and student support officer, presented to the board an update on school nurses. Staff will present a contract to the board for school nurses at the next scheduled board meeting on September 12.
Magnet Grant Update
The board approved recommendation from staff, as presented by Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, to pursue the Federal magnet grant. The changes recommended included expanding the International Baccalaureate program to Northwood Elementary and Ferndale Middle, with Chinese being the preferred language.
Staffing Update
Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, presented to the board an update on the state of staffing, including vacancies and new hires.
Board Discussion
Bond Referendum Discussion
Chairman Alan Duncan led the board in a discussion regarding a potential future Bond Referendum. The board agreed to defer continued discussion until their fall retreat on September 23 - 24, 2006.
Legislative Agenda Discussion
The board discussed legislative items to present to the Chamber for their 2006-07 legislative agenda.
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