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September 12, 2011

Board Notes/Agenda from
Monday, September 12, 2011

Board of Education Meeting

 

GENERAL

 

·         Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda – Chairman – Steve DeBerry

·    Opening Devotional

·    Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

o   Candor Elementary Students

§  Emilio Jaimes-Reza

§  Stephanie Jaimes-Reza

§  Garner Thomas

§  Olivia Thomas
 
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
 
RECOGNITIONS - The Board recognized the following individuals.
 
  • Resolution of Esteem – Carolyn Sue Davis – (Enclosure 1)
  • Community Partnership Award
    • Esquires, Inc.
  • 2010-2011 ABC School Banners
    • Schools of High Growth 
      • East Montgomery High School, West Montgomery High School, Montgomery Learning Academy, Page Street Elementary, Troy Elementary, Star Elementary
    • Schools of Growth
      • Candor Elementary, East Middle, Green Ridge Elementary, Mount Gilead Elementary, West Middle
CONSENT AGENDA - Approved by the Board
 
  • Board Minutes:  August 1, 2011 Regular Meeting – (Enclosure 2) – Carol Hardee
  • Personnel and Auxiliary Reports – (Enclosure 3) –  Kevin Lancaster
  • Budget Amendments 1, 2, 3, and 4 - (Enclosure 4) – Kathy Johnson
  • Revised Budget Resolution – (Enclosure 5) – Kathy Johnson
  • First Health Contract - (Enclosure 6) - Kevin Lancaster

I.  NC Public Schools Will Produce Globally Competitive Students

 

  • Candor Elementary – Donnie Lynthacum, Principal
    • The Use of Lexile and Quantile Measures at Candor Elementary
  • School Improvement Plans – (Enclosure 7- A)  & (Enclosure 7-B) – Sue Hatley Action Item - Approved by the Board
  • Homework and Practice Overview – Sue Hatley

II. NC Public Schools Will Be Led by 21st Century Professionals

 

  • Beginning Teacher Plan – (Enclosure 8) – Kevin Lancaster Action Item - Approved by the Board
III. NC Public School Students Will Be Healthy and Responsible
 
  • First Health Update – (Enclosure 9) – Kevin Lancaster, Regina Smith 
IV. Leadership Will Guide Innovation in NC Public Schools
 
  • QZAB Funding – (Enclosure 10) – Dale Ellis Action Item - Approved by the Board 
  • ¼ Cent Montgomery County Sales Tax Update – Dale Ellis
  • East Middle Walking Trail – (Enclosure 11) - Kevin Lancaster Action Item - Approved by the Board  
  • Montgomery County Schools - Your Schools 101 Initiative – (Enclosure 12) – Lindsay Whitley
    • Objective – Family Empowerment Trainings to Increase Parental and Community Involvement in Schools
    • Highlights of The First Back To School/Stay In School Rally
    • Your Schools 101 Class List

V. NC Public Schools Will be Governed and Supported by 21st Century Systems
 

·         Policy and Regulations – (Enclosure 13) – Kevin Lancaster Action Item - Approved by the Board 

o   Policy Code 3420                         Student Progression and Placement

o   Policy Code 3460                         Graduation Requirements

o   Policy Code 3470/4305               Alternative Learning Programs/Schools

o   Policy Code 4260                         Student Sex Offenders                                              

o   Policy Code 4300/6550               Student Behavior Policies                              

o   Policy Code 4301                         Authority of School Personnel

o   Policy Code 4302                         School Plan for Management of Student

                                                              Behavior

o   Policy Code 4310                         Integrity and Civility

o   Policy Code 4315                         Disruptive Behavior

o   Policy Code 4316                         Student Dress Code

o   Policy Code 4320                         Tobacco Products

o   Policy Code 4325                         Drugs and Alcohol

o   Policy Code 4328                         Gang Related Activity

o   Policy Code 4330                         Theft, Trespass and Damage to Property

o   Policy Code 4331                         Assaults, Threats and Harassment

o   Policy Code 4333                         Weapons, Bomb Threats and Clear Threats

  to Safety

o   Policy Code 4340                         School Level Investigations

o   Policy Code 4341                         Parental Involvement in Student Behavior

  Issues

o   Policy Code 4345                         Student Discipline Records

o   Policy Code 4351                         Short-Term Suspension

o   Policy Code 4352                         Removal of Student During the Day

o   Policy Code 4353                         Long-Term Suspension, 365-Day Suspension,

  Expulsion

o   Policy Code 4362                         Requests for Readmission of Expelled

  Students

o   Policy Code 4370                         Student Discipline Hearing Procedures

o   Policy Code 4400                         Attendance

o   Policy Code 7920                         Professional Personnel Reduction in Force
 

·         Policy and Regulations – (Enclosure 14) – Kevin Lancaster First Reading

o   Policy Code 4270/6145                Concussion and Head Injury
 

·         Resolution and Letter of Support for Keeping All NC Community  Colleges  Individualized – (Enclosure 15) – Dale Ellis  Action Item - Approved by the Board 

·         Joint Facilities Task Force – (Enclosure 16) – Dale Ellis Action Item - Approved by the Board 
 

VI. Superintendent’s Remarks

 

·         Dale Ellis – (Enclosure 17) 

 

closed session for the purpose of DISCUSSING PERSONNEL [NC GENERAL STATUTE 143-318.11(a)(6)] .

 

ADJOURNMENT – Chairman DeBerry

 

 

NEXT MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  MEETING

  • Monday, October 3, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

 

OTHER CALENDAR ITEMS

  • MCBOE visit to Candor Elementary – Thursday, September 29, 2011, Noon