January 9, 2023

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Montgomery County Schools Central Office

January 9, 2023, Board Meeting

6:30 p.m.

AGENDA

General

• Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda – Chairman, Steve DeBerry
• Opening Devotional – Chairman Steve DeBerry
• Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America – Steve DeBerry

 

Public Comment Period

 

Recognitions

• East Middle Employees of the Month – Dale Ellis and Marvin Smith

• • Classified – Dale Simmerman
  • Certified – Jackie Baldwin
• MCS Christmas Card Winner – Dale Ellis
  • Eliana Faith Cruz – West Middle School
• 2021-2022 NC Exceeded Academic Growth Award – Dale Ellis
  • East Middle School
  • Green Ridge Elementary School
  • Mt. Gilead Elementary School
  • Star Elementary School
  • Montgomery County Early College
• 2021-2022 NC Academic Growth Award – Dale Ellis
  • Candor Elementary School
  • West Middle School
• 2021-2022 Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Graduation Rate of 100% - Dale Ellis
  • Montgomery County Early College
• 2021-2022 Top Ten School District Outstanding Graduation Rate of 95.1% - Dale Ellis
  • Montgomery County Schools
• 2021-2022 Silver Bell Award – Dale Ellis
  • Montgomery County Schools Board of Education
• 2021-2022 NCSBA Certificate of Merit – Dale Ellis
  • Anne Evans
• January School Board Appreciation Month – Dale Ellis

 

Consent Agenda

• Board Minutes from the December 5, 2022, Board Meeting (Enclosure 1) – Cindy Davis
• Personnel and Auxiliary Reports (Enclosure HR 2) – Tracy Grit
• Budget Amendment (Enclosure 3) - Mitch Taylor
• MCS Early Graduates-additional (Enclosure 4) – Wade Auman

 

I.  NC Public Schools Will Produce Globally Competitive Students

• East Middle School Presentation (Enclosure 5) – Marvin Smith
• Mid-Year Review Dates (Enclosure 6) Action Item – Dale Ellis

 

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

• Central Office Survey (Enclosure 7) – Dale Ellis

 

III. NC Public School Students Will Be Healthy and Responsible

 

IV. Leadership Will Guide Innovation in NC Public Schools

 

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

• Policies for Approval (Enclosure 8) Action Item – Tracy Grit

• Policy 4326 – Random Drug Testing Program
• Policy 1510/4200/7270 – School Safety
• Policy 2120 – Code of Ethics for School Board Members
• Policy 2123 – Board Member Opportunities for Development
• Policy 3220 – Technology in the Educational Program
• Policy 3420 – Student Promotion and Accountability
• Policy 3460 – Graduation Requirements
• Policy 3620 – Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations
• Policy 4050 – Children of Military Families
• Policy 4100 – Age Requirements for Initial Entry
• Policy 4110 – Immunization and Health Requirements for School Admission
• Policy 4130 – Discretionary Admission
• Policy 4155 – Assignment to Classes
• Policy 4220 – Student Insurance Program
• Policy 4240/7312 – Child Abuse and Related Threats to Child Safety
• Policy 4300 – Student Behavior Policies
• Policy 4400 – Attendance
• Policy 4700 – Student Records
• Policy 6125 – Administering Medicines to Students
• Policy 6140 – Student Wellness
• Policy 6220 – Operation of School Nutrition Services
• Policy 6305 – Safety and Student Transportation Services
• Policy 7130 – Licensure
• Policy 7510 – Leave
• Policy 2130 – Board Member Compensation and Expenses
• Policy 3102 – Online Instruction
• Policy 4270/6145 – Concussion and Head Injury
• Policy 4334/5035/7345 – Use of Unmanned Aircraft (Drones)
• Policy 6230 – School Meal and Competitive Food Standards
• Policy 7360/8225 – Crowdfunding on Behalf of the School System

 

VI. Superintendent’s Remarks

• Dr. Dale Ellis

 

CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL [NC GENERAL STATUTE G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3)(6)].

Adjournment – Chairman Steve DeBerry

Agenda items are found on Board Notes at www.montgomery.k12.nc.us after each Montgomery County Board of Education Meeting.