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Recognitions

Northwest High School “We the People” Recognition
The board recognized Northwest High School’s “We the People” team as state champions.

The Early College at Guilford FIRST Robotics Team Recognition
The board recognized The Early College at Guilford’s FIRST Robotics Team 1533, which received the Engineering Inspiration Award.

School Bond Grassroots Committee Recognition
The board recognized the members of the school bond grassroots committee, who worked to help voters understand the need for passing two school bonds on the May 6 primary ballot.

Consent Agenda
The board approved the following items on the consent agenda:

• Personnel Action Reports
• Budget Amendments and Transfers

Staff Reports

Construction Update
Andy LaRowe, executive director of facilities, presented to the board an update on the district’s construction projects.

• The board approved to transfer $5,063,919 from Ferndale Middle, Northern Elementary, Guilford Elementary, Pearce Elementary, Northeast High, Reedy Fork Elementary and Southern Middle projects to Parkview Elementary, Union Hill Elementary, Northern Middle, Northern High, Gibsonville Elementary and Pleasant Garden Elementary projects.
• The board approved for staff to make a formal request to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners for reimbursement pursuant to the schedule on the contract that had been entered between the Guilford County Board of Commissioners and the Guilford County Board of Education with the reimbursement to take place on the agreed-upon date.
• The board approved for staff to formally present to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners the bond ordinances that have been passed for approval by the County Commissioners.

School Health Advisory Council Update
Gwen Willis, executive director of student services, presented to the board an update from the School Health Advisory Council.

Twelve-Month Pay Option
Sharon Ozment, co-interim superintendent, presented to the board information regarding the 12-month pay option.  

How Discrimination is Handled in GCS
Dr. John Morris, chief student services officer and Monica Walker, diversity officer, presented to the board a report on the process of handling discrimination within schools.

Board Discussion

Superintendent’s Goals for 2008-09
Chairman Duncan led the board in a discussion regarding the superintendent’s goals for 2008-09.

Grant Proposals
Chairman Duncan called on Emily Scott, grant writer, who led the board in a discussion regarding the process for grant proposals.

Last Day of the School Year Schedule
The board voted to make the last day of school, June 11, an early release day for schools on the traditional calendar.

Search Process for New Superintendent
Chairman Duncan led the board in a continued discussion regarding the search process for a new superintendent.

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