October 13, 2008
Regular Monthly Meeting
October 13, 2008
The board convened in the regular monthly meeting at
Steven W. DeBerry, Chairman
James M. Spivey, Vice Chairman
Frances H. Reaves
Tommy A. Blake
Ann S. Long
Almetta Armstrong
Shirley Threadgill.
Following the call to order by Chairman DeBerry, with a motion by Mrs. Long, and a second by Mrs. Threadgill, the board accepted the meeting agenda as shown.
Chairman DeBerry presented the opening devotional reading Colossians 3:23, with the thought of whatever you do, do heartily. Always try and make a success of your world and what you do.
Cadet Cody Torres and Cadet Jarrett Goforth of
Since no one requested to speak, the public comment period was not held.
Recognition was made to
Mr.
Heather Wallace of Communities in Schools, Judy Stevens of
The Child Nutrition Department was also recognized and thanked for their efforts on behalf of children, with National School Lunch Week, October 13-17, 2008.
Upon a motion by Mr. Spivey, and a second by Ms. Armstrong, the board unanimously approved the consent agenda which included the following:
- Board Minutes: September 8, 2008 and Special Meeting September 19, 2008
- Personnel and Auxiliary Reports by Dr. Kevin Lancaster as follows:
- Upon the recommendation of the principal, approval of the following additions to the
substitute teacher list:
Noncertified Recommended By Record Check
Brenda Parsons
Nakee White Kelvin Watson Yes
Lashonda
Kent Parsons
Brenda Robinson
Argentia Tracey Chriscoe
Linda Baldwin
Ashley Johnson
Sandra Batton
Christie Jo Richardson
Betty Grady
Stephanie Harrington
Victoria Greene
Faye Miller
Brenda Little
Vanessa Moore
Gina Ingram
Joanna Miller
Jeff Macintyre
Angela Cline
Jeneka LeGrande
Jeffrey Douglas
Connie Mason Beth Lancaster Pending
Melanie Golden
Cynthia Poston
Heather Marshall
Colleen Turner
Heather Ramsey Beth Lancaster Pending
Vickie Stone
- Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendation for
employment of the following noncertified personnel:
Employee/ School Record Effective Date Assignment Check Replacing
1) Linda Sanders
9/19/08 Teacher Assistant
2) Donna Keesler
9/17/08 Teacher Assistant
3) Barbara Cook
9/15/08 SIMS
4) Nelson Furr
10/14/08 Energy Management
5) Jerry Scott Maintenance Yes Interim Position
10/1/08
7) Rebecca Hogan East Montgomery Yes Part-time position
10/1/08 Custodian
8) Jolene Cagle East Middle Yes Darlene Chappell
Technology Asst.
- Superintendent reports the acceptance of the following resignations/retirements:
Resignation/Retirement School/Assignment Effective Date
1) Kim Cagle Star-Biscoe Elementary September 17, 2008
Resignation Teacher Assistant
2) Katie Haywood
Resignation Teacher Assistant
3) Sam Wiles
Resignation ROTC Instructor
4)
Resignation Principal
5) Charles Thompson Star-Biscoe Elementary October 1, 2008
Retirement Custodian
- 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) Jourdan Calderon
9/15/08 – 6/12/09 ESL Teacher
2) Tasha Curlee
11/3/08 – 06/12/09 EC Teacher
3) Celeste Byrnes
9/29/08 Reading Coach
- Report of following transfer:
Transfer/
Effective Date From To Replacing
1)
2) Art Smith West Middle West
Also approved under the personnel/auxiliary reports, was the Exceptional Children Contract – 2008-2009 for physical therapy services.
The board heard a presentation by Dave Cassady, Principal of West Montgomery High School, and Derek McCoy, Assistant Principal of
With a motion from Mrs. Long, and a second from Mr. Blake, the board unanimously approved the 2008-2009 goals for Montgomery County Schools as follows:
· Promote a child-centered culture of health, rigor, and high expectations
· Advance the importance of graduation and improve the graduation rate
· Increase family engagement
· Expand distance learning and college opportunities for students
· Further understanding of the demands of the 21st Century
· Focus on student engagement and improve student achievement
· Increase technology available to our schools and the integration of technology in instruction
.
Upon a motion by Ms. Armstrong and a second by Mrs. Reaves, the board unanimously adopted the following 2008-09 Budget Resolution presented by Kathy Johnson:
BUDGET RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the
Section 1 - The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation of the school administrative unit in the State Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
5000 Instructional Services 24,567,820
6000 System-Wide Support Services 2,907,989
7000 Ancillary Services 81,565
Total State Fund $27,557,374
Section 2 - The following revenues are estimated to be available to the State Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
State Fund 27,557,374
Total State Fund $27,557,374
Section 3 - The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation of the school administrative unit in the Local Current Expense Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
5000 Instructional Services 4,624,409
6000 System-Wide Support Services 4,391,010
Total Local Current Expense Fund $9,015,419
Section 4 - The following revenues are estimated to be available to the Local Current Expense Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
Local Funds 7,327,797
Federal Funds 1,037,622
Fund Balance Appropriated 650,000
Total Local Current Expense Fund $9,015,419
Section 5 - The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation of the school administrative unit in the Federal Grants Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
5000 Instructional Services 3,576,549
6000 System-Wide Support Services 349,882
8000 Non-Programmed Charges 496,110
Total Federal Grant Fund $4,422,541
Section 6 - The following revenues are estimated to be available to the Federal Grants Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
Federal Grant Fund $4,422,541
Section 7 - The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation of the school administrative unit in the Capital Outlay Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
5000 Instructional Services 356,125
6000 System-Wide Support Services 92,358
7000 Ancillary Services 13,000
9000 Capital Services 497,664
Total Capital Outlay Fund $959,147
Section 8 - The following revenues are estimated to be available to the Capital Outlay Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
Local Funds 525,408
Fund Balance Appropriated 110,176
Total Capital Outlay Fund $959,147
Section 9 - The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation of the school administrative unit in the Child Nutrition Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
7000 Ancillary Services $3,166,948
Total Child Nutrition Fund $3,166,948
Section 10 - The following revenues are estimated to be available to the Child Nutrition Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and ending June 30, 2009:
Federal Funds $1,885,850
Local Funds 1,211,342
Fund Balance Appropriated 69,756
Total Child Nutrition Fund $3,166,948
Section 11 - All appropriations shall be paid first from revenue restricted as to use, and second from general unrestricted revenues.
Section 12 - The superintendent is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund under the conditions as follows:
a. She may transfer amounts between sub-functions and objects of expenditures within a function without limitations and without a report to the board of education being required.
b. She may transfer amounts not to exceed $50,000 between functions of the same fund with a report on such transfers being required at the next meeting of the board of education.
c. She may not transfer any amounts between funds.
Section 13 - Copies of the Budget Resolution shall be immediately furnished to the superintendent and school finance officer for direction in carrying out their duties.
Adopted this 13th day of October, 2008.
Mrs. Long made a motion, along with a second from Ms. Armstrong to adopt Policy Code 7340, Professional Dress with the amended policy changes recommended by the North Carolina School Board Association. It was unanimously approved by the board.
Dr.
Upon a motion by Mr. Spivey, with a second by Mrs. Long, the board unanimously approved awarding the replacement of the
#27 Front frames without the additional five day extension
#28 Changing the swing on door 613
#29 Additional gate
#30 Add VCT flooring on stage and ramp
#32 VCT flooring and vinyl base to room 604
#33 Mailboxes in guidance room 111
#34 Fire shutters control and power wiring
And rejected #31 (revised) additional drain line and raise existing yard inlet in front entrance.
A special thank you was given to
Upon motion by Mr. Blake and second by Mrs. Reaves, the board convened in closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel [NC General State 143-318.11(a)(6)].
Upon return to regular session, Mr. Spivey made a motion, with a second from Mrs. Long, and the meeting was duly adjourned by Chairman DeBerry. The board will meet again on Monday, November 3, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Steven W. DeBerry, Chairman
Donna Cox Peters, Ph.D., Secretary