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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
III. Public Comments
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Chairman Duncan will call on members of the public who have requested an opportunity to address the board.
IV. Approval of Agenda
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Chairman Duncan will ask board members to review the meeting agenda and will call for a motion to approve or revise it. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
V. Consent Agenda
Personnel Action Reports (Revised)
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, the consent agenda includes personnel actions as noted in the monthly personnel action report requiring board approval. Should there be any additional personnel action requiring board approval, you will receive notification prior to the meeting. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
VI. Staff Reports
A. Update on 2008-09 Budget
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Sharon Ozment, co-interim superintendent, will lead the board in a continued discussion regarding the 2008-09 budget. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
B. Update on the First Day of School for Students
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Dr. Eric Becoats, co-interim superintendent, will present to the board an update on the first day of school for students. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Becoats at 378-8838, prior to the meeting.
C. Construction Update
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Andy LaRowe, executive director of facilities, will present to the board an update on the district’s construction projects in conjunction with the first day of school and an update on the progress of the 2008 bond projects. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3490, prior to the meeting.
D. Architectural Selection Committee Update
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update based on the discussions at the Architectural Selection Committee’s meeting on Tuesday, August 26. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
E. Contractual Agreement with New Atlantic Contracting for Pre-Construction Services at Jamestown Middle School
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board a recommendation to award a contract to New Atlantic Contracting for Pre-Construction services at Jamestown Middle School in the amount of $130,000. New Atlantic Services was one of four firms approved by the Architectural Selection Committee and previously presented to the board to provide CM at Risk Services for the Jamestown Middle School project. Board approval is now requested for New Atlantic Contracting to provide pre-construction services to the Jamestown Middle School project in exchange for the lump sum payment of $130,000. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
F. Pre-Kindergarten Report
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Dr. Gongshu Zhang, chief accountability and research officer, will present to the board a report on the district’s pre-kindergarten program. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Zhang at 370-8323, prior to the meeting.
VII. Board Discussion
North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) Annual Conference Delegates and Confirmation of Attendance at the NCSBA District 5 Meeting
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Chairman Duncan will lead a discussion of North Carolina School Boards Association delegates. NCSBA will hold its annual conference on November 10-12, 2008 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Guilford County Board of Education is eligible to have four board members serve as voting delegates at the conference. Also, Chairman Duncan will confirm with the board those members who are registered to attend the NCSBA District 5 meeting on September 17, 2008 at Highland Elementary in Burlington, North Carolina. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities should there be any events to be reported.
IX. Board Comments
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
X. Closed Session
At the meeting of August 28, 2008, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
XI. Adjournment
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