Meeting Minutes / August 4, 2008

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

August 4, 2008

The Montgomery County Board of Education convened in a regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. with board members present as follows:

Steven W. DeBerry, Chair

James M. Spivey, Vice Chair

Frances H. Reaves

Tommy A. Blake

Almetta Armstrong

Shirley M. Threadgill

Ann Long was absent, as was board attorney, Max Garner.

Chairman DeBerry called the meeting to order and called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Upon a motion by Mr. Spivey, and a second by Mrs. Threadgill, the agenda was approved and the motion was carried.

The opening devotional thoughts were a lesson on what sets leaders apart, along with reading Ecclesiastes, Chapter 10 by Chairman DeBerry.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Chairman DeBerry.

Chairman DeBerry opened the public comment period. With no one requesting to address the board, Mr. DeBerry declared the public comment period closed.

Upon a motion by Mr. Blake, with a second by Mrs. Reaves, the board unanimously approved the consent agenda as follows:

Superintendent reports the acceptance of the following resignations/retirements:

Resignation/Retirement School/Assignment Effective Date

1) Wendy Vaughn School Nurse August 29, 2008

Resignation

2) Gina King Troy Elementary August 24, 2008

Resignation Counselor

3) Laura Owens East Middle School August 15, 2008

Resignation Music

Upon recommendation, approval of the following interim probationary contracts for

2007-2008 as provided by General Statute 115C-325:

Contract/ School/ Record

Effective Date Assignment Check Replacing

1) Richard Spencer Learning Academy Pending Rikki Baldwin

08/18/08 – 06/12/09 Social Studies

2) William Tenborg West Montgomery HS Pending Avarisse Peterson

08/18/08 – 06/12/09 Counselor

3) Angennetta Manear East Middle School Pending Aimee Carrasco

08/18/08 – 06/12/09 Counselor

4) Stephanie Panzer East Middle School Pending Clay Trivett

08/18/08 – 06/12-09 PE

Report of following transfers:

Transfer/

Effective Date From To Replacing

1) David Lowe East Middle School East Middle School Heather Griffin

08/18/08 Reading Coach Curriculum Facilitator

ADDENDUM

a. Upon recommendation, approval of the following probationary contract for 2008-2009

as provided by General Statute 115-C-325:

Contract/ School Record

Effective Date Assignment Check Replacing

1) Matt Smith ESL Coordinator Pending New Position

8/18/08 – 6/12/09

2008-2009 BOARD MEETINGS

Day	Date	Time	Location
	July – No Mtg.
Mon	August 4, 2008	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	September 8, 2008	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	October 13, 2008	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	November 3, 2008	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	December 1, 2008	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	January 12, 2009	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	February 2, 2009	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	March 2, 2009	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	March 30, 2009	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	May 4, 2009	6:30 pm	Boardroom
Mon	June 1, 2009	6:30 pm	Boardroom

BOARD OF EDUCATION VISITS TO SCHOOLS

Day	Date	Time	Location
Thur Thur	September 4, 2008 September 25, 2008	12:00 12:00	West Middle East High
Thur	October 23, 2008	12:00	Candor
Thur	November 13, 2008	12:00	Troy
Thur	December 11, 2008	12:00	East Middle
Thur	January 15, 2009	12:00	Star-Biscoe
Wed	February 18, 2009	12:00	West High
Tues	March 17, 2009	12:00	Page St
Thur	April 23, 2009	12:00	MLA
Thur	May 7, 2009	12:00	Green Ridge
Thur	May 21, 2009	12:00	Mt. Gilead

The 2008-2009 Exceptional Children Contracts were approved under the consent agenda.

The SfL+a Contract for additional administrative services was also approved under the consent agenda.

Steve Lear presented the 2007-08 NCLB yearly progress update and 2007-08 ABCs Growth Results. All of Montgomery County high schools increased their graduation rates. A great foundation for positive growth has been laid.

Dr. Bryan Setser of the North Carolina Virtual Public School gave a presentation on the changing way to educate students. The learning environment is changing to include technology in on line learning. Use the technology to further students initiative, help those with special learning needs, and keep up with speaking the same language with technology.

The healthy student initiatives were presented by Larry Jenkins and Regina Smith of First Health. Middle school children are the most prone for being overweight because of puberty and inactivity. Montgomery County Schools has put healthy food programs in place with showing success at Page Street Elementary with their North Carolina Stars fruit and veggies Silver Award.

The following Policies and Regulations were presented for approval having been read at the previous meeting. A motion was made from Mr. Spivey, with a second from Mrs. Threadgill, and full approval from the board for the following:

Title I Parent Involvement Policy 1320/3560
Responding to Bomb Threats Policy 1510/4200/7270-R
Prohibition Against Retaliation Policy 1760/7280
Confidential Information Policy 2125/7315
Selection of Textbooks and Policy 3200

Supplementary Materials

Selecting Supplementary Materials Policy 3200-R
Education for Pregnant and Policy 4023

Parenting Students

Homeless Students Policy 4125
Unsafe School Choice Transfer Policy 4152
School Improvement Choice Policy 4153

Transfer

North Carolina Address Policy 4250/5075/7316

Confidentiality Program

Confidentiality of Personal Policy 4705/7825

Identifying Information

Confidentiality of Personal Policy 4705/7825-R

Identifying Information

Surveys of Students Policy 4720
Beverage Vending Sales Policy 6235
Occupational Exposure to Policy 7265

Hazardous Chemicals in

Science Laboratories

o Permitted Salary Deductions Policy 7560

For Absences and Discipline

of Exempt Employees

o Pest Management Policy 9205

o School Trips Policy 3320

The following Policies and Regulations were presented by Dr. Lancaster for first reading to be approved at the September meeting.

o Distribution and Display of Non-School Material – Policy Code 5210

o Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace – Policy Code 7240

o Compliance with State Board of Education Employment Policies – Policy Code 7505

o Limited Claim Settlement – Policy Code 8341

Dr. Lancaster presented a State Right of Way Purchase of West Middle School Land. After discussion as to the effect of this on West Middle School, a motion from Mr. Spivey, with a second from Ms. Armstrong and the sale was unanimously approved by the board.

Dr. Lancaster also presented a contract with Educon Energy Management to save money for Montgomery County Schools in using efficient ways to reduce energy consumption. After a motion by Mr. Blake, with a second by Mr. Spivey, it was unanimously approved by the board.

Bill Mingin gave a Green Ridge Elementary update with a completion date of September 29, 2008. The following Green Ridge Elementary change orders were unanimously approved by the board after a motion from Mr. Spivey, with a second by Mrs. Reaves.

o COR #18 Installing two additional fire extinguisher cabinets in the cafeteria

o COR #20 Adding and installing 14 additional signs

o COR #22 Installing a protective cover on the Pre-K fence top

o COR #23 Relocate sprinkler heads and piping in three rooms

After a motion by Mr. Blake, with a second by Ms. Armstrong, the board convened in

closed session for the purpose of conferring of an award [NC General Statute 143-318.11] and for the purpose of discussing personnel [NC General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6)].

Upon return to regular session, the meeting was duly adjourned by Chairman DeBerry.

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Steven W. DeBerry, Chairman

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Donna Cox Peters, Ph.D., Secretary

Last Modified on October 12, 2008