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Recognitions

GCS Employee of the Month for September 2007
The board recognized Cindy Kernodle, office support for district relations, as the district’s September Employee of the Month.

Recognition of Visiting Chinese Educators
The board welcomed Wu Cai Xia, Xia Ou Yang and Cao Hong to America and GCS from China as teachers for the district’s Mandarin Chinese program.

Consent Agenda

The board approved the following items on the consent agenda:

• Meeting Minutes
• Personnel Action Reports
• Revised 2007-08 Calendars

Staff Reports

Consideration for Naming of Oak View Elementary Wing
The board approved for the name, Doris T. Davis Hall, to be presented for a period of public comment.

Consideration for Naming of Northwest High Gymnasium
The board approved for the name, Roger L. Nelson Gymnasium, to be presented for a period of public comment.

Horizon Training Program Update
Martha Snavely, executive director for induction and success/professional development, presented to the board an update on the Horizon Training program.

Report on the Opening of Schools and Teacher Reassignments
Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff and Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, presented to the board a report on the opening of schools and teacher reassignments.

Bond Referendum Update
Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, and Joe Hill, facilities, presented to the board an update on the bond referendum projects.

Change Order to Contract for Construction at Southern High
The board deferred discussion of this item until the board fall retreat on September 22, 2007.

Board Discussion

Third Reading – Policy KG, Use of School Facilities
The board approved Policy KG, Use of School Facilities.

Third Reading – Policy KI, Distribution of Materials in Schools       
The board approved Policy KI, Distribution of Materials in Schools.

Right of Way for Northern Middle and High
The board approved for staff to acquire a permanent right of way, payment not to exceed $5,000 for Northern Middle and Northern High.

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