|
I. Call to Order
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.
III. Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Board Attorney Jill Wilson will lead the board in the election process of the chairman position. The newly elected chairman will then lead the board in the election process of the vice-chairman. If you have questions, please contact Attorney Jill Wilson at 373-8850, prior to the meeting.
IV. Recognitions
A. GCS Employee of the Month for December 2009
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the board will recognize Don “Buddy” Morgan, head custodian at Union Hill Elementary, as the December 2009 Employee of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
B. GCS Volunteer of the Month for December 2009
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the board will recognize Tommy Teague, volunteer at Archer Elementary, as the December 2009 Volunteer of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
C. Robin Bergeron-Nolan Earns Distinguished Friend of Health Education Award
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the board will recognize Robin Bergeron-Nolan, director of school health services, for her dedication to the field of health, which has been of the highest caliber according to N.C. Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD).The Distinguished Friend of Health Education Award is given annually by NCAAHPERD to individuals who have made a significant impact in the field of health education in North Carolina. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
D. Greensboro Elks Lodge Recognized for Generous Donation of American Flags
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the board will recognize the Greensboro Elks Lodge for their generous donation of American flags to GCS classrooms. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
E. Board of Education Member Dr. Nancy Routh Named to All-State School Board
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the board will recognize fellow board member Dr. Nancy Routh for being named to the honorary All-State School Board by the North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA). If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
V. Public Comments
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the chairman will call on members of the public who have requested an opportunity to address the board.
VI. Approval of Agenda
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the chairman 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.
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Personnel Reports
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, 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. Shirley Morrison, chief human resources officer, at 370-8341, prior to the meeting.
B. 2009-10 Budget Amendments and Transfers Report
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation that the board approve the State, Local, Federal, Capital Outlay and After-School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) budget amendments/transfers for the 2009-10 school year as follows:
State Public School Fund Amendment #2 reflects:
- the receipt of:
- the substitute reimbursement for May, June, July and August, 2009 ($27,924)
- the fines and forfeitures and interest for School Technology Fund ($13,473)
- the Behavioral Support initial allotment ($242,313)
- the Transportation of Pupils - highway use tax ($4,449)
- the assistant principal intern allotment ($81,385)
- the assistant principal intern - fulltime Master of Student Administration (MSA) student allotment ($40,702)
- the Discretionary/Flexibility Reduction (-$10,957,499)
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Local Current Expense Fund Amendment #2 reflects:
- the actual versus projected 2009-10 Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) Grant revenues ($340,190)
- the receipt of:
- CISCO Regional Academy - cost recovery for training and support from Johnston County Schools ($1,500)
- Clearwire Distance Learning funds ($800)
- the receivable for funding commitment for leadership/coaching services from Weaver Foundation & Cemala Foundation ($162,500)
- the transfers for school allotments and due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Federal Grant Fund Amendment #2 reflects:
- the receipt of Career Technical Education - Tech Prep Education grant funds ($98,667)
- the transfers for school allotments and due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Capital Outlay Fund Amendment #2 to reflect:
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
After-School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) Fund Amendment #2 reflects:
- the transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Sharon Ozment, chief financial officer, at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
C. Approval of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for 2009-10
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to approve the list of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) state approved providers for 2009-10 school year. SES are tutoring services offered outside of the regular school day to help students improve reading and mathematics skills as required by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) federal law. Title I schools must offer SES after not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in the same subject for two or more years. For the fourth year, our district is participating in a pilot program that allows schools to offer SES after not making AYP for two years in a row.
Only students who are approved for free or reduced-priced lunch are eligible to participate in SES under the current NCLB law. SES providers are approved by the State Board of Education and school districts must contract with these approved providers. Once a parent selects a provider, a contract is established between the school district and the selected provider. SES providers are paid directly by the school district from Title I funds set aside specifically for Public School Choice Transportation and SES. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Barbara Zwadyk, chief curriculum and organizational development officer, at 335-3293, prior to the meeting.
D. State-Funded Replacement of School Buses 2009-10
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation that the board chairman be authorized to enter into necessary agreements and that staff be authorized to take any necessary steps to allow for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to fund the replacement of school buses. The amount allotted to GCS over the four- year period is $3,191,952.96. These funds are allotted for the replacement of 12 42-passenger school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and flat floors and 28 72-passenger school buses. NCDPI will make the annual payments directly to Banc of America Public Capital Corporation on behalf of the LEA and will notify the LEA when payment is made. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
E. Approval of North Carolina Quality Educators through Staff Development and Training (NCQUEST) Grant
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to approve the submission of the NCQUEST grant. This grant program provides funding for professional development activities in core academic subjects to ensure that teachers have subject matter knowledge in the academic subjects they teach. Institutions of higher education are eligible to apply with local education agency partners to provide sustained, high-quality professional development activities that improve instructional practices and student academic achievement.
The NC QUEST grant would complement the GK-12 National Science Foundation Grant UNCG received that will support graduate student scientists’ participation in classrooms at Montlieu Elementary, Welborn Middle and Andrews High School. The total NC QUEST grant funding is $290,000 for an 18-month period with no financial cost to the district. The administration and science staff at Andrews High School have expressed their support of this partnership and grant opportunity. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Barbara Zwadyk, chief curriculum & organizational development officer, at 335-3293, prior to the meeting.
F. Contractual Agreement with Stonewall Construction Services, LLC for the Southern Middle School Auditorium and Athletic Field Improvements
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to award a contract to Stonewall Construction Services, LLC for the Southern Middle School Auditorium and Athletic Field Improvements in the amount of $570,250. Fourteen bids were received on August 27, 2009, for this project. On September 17, 2009, Praylor Construction Company, Inc. informed the district that it had elected to withdraw its bid and requested return of its bid deposit. On October 6, 2009 the board approved for Praylor Construction Company, Inc. to withdraw its bid and its bid deposit be returned. Accordingly, Stonewall Construction Services, LLC, submitted the lowest responsible, responsive bid of $570,250 which includes Alternate 1- builders risk insurance. The construction budget for this project is 700,000. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Staff Reports
A. Update on Oak Ridge Elementary School
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update on Oak Ridge Elementary. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
B. Calendar Recommendation for Oak Hill Elementary
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Dr. Beth Folger, chief academic officer, and Angelo Kidd, western region superintendent, will present to the board information regarding a calendar recommendation for Oak Hill Elementary. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Folger at 370-2313 or Mr. Kidd at 878-5391, prior to the meeting.
C. Calendar Recommendation for Hampton Academy
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Dr. Beth Folger, chief academic officer, and Dr. Phyllis Martin, southeastern regional superintendent, will present to the board information regarding a calendar recommendation for Hampton Academy. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Folger at 370-2313 or Dr. Martin at 378-5391, prior to the meeting.
D. North Carolina Race to the Top Proposal
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Dr. Eric Becoats, chief administrative officer, and Nora Carr, chief of staff, will present to the board information regarding the North Carolina Race to the Top proposal. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Becoats at 378-8838, or Ms. Carr 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
X. Reports from the Superintendent, if needed
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, Superintendent Green will share information about the district, should there be any to be reported.
XI. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the chairman will share reports of the board’s activities, should there be any to be reported.
XII. Board Comments
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XIII. Closed Session
At the meeting of December 1, 2009, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
XIV. Adjournment
|
