June 2, 2014
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
June 2, 2014
The Montgomery County Board of Education convened in its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 2, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were as follows:
Steven W. DeBerry, Chair
Tommy Blake, Vice Chair
Bryan Dozier
Shirley Threadgill
Jesse Hill
Ann Long
Sandra Miller
Chairman DeBerry called the meeting to order and moved to adopt the agenda as shown. With a motion by Sandra Miller and a second from Ann Long, the agenda was adopted with unanimous approval from the board.
Chairman DeBerry opened the meeting with a devotional on encouragment. Many years ago, at what was then Standard Oil Company, an executive’s mistake cost the firm more than two million dollars. On the day the news leaked, the firm’s employees feared the wrath of the powerful head of the company—John D. Rockefeller—and found various ways to avoid him. One partner, Bedford, kept his previously scheduled appointment. When he walked into the president’s office, he saw Rockefeller writing on a pad of paper. Across the top of the page was written, “Points in favor of Mr. Bedford.” There followed a long list of the man’s virtues, including a description of how the executive had helped the firm make the right decision on three separate occasions. Since the earnings from these decisions had added up to many times the cost of the recent error, Rockefeller told Bedford that he had decided to seize the opportunity to encourage instead of criticise him. Very little is gained by tearing someone down; give them hope for the future. Be an encourager for someone today.
Page Street Elementary students, Savannah Lassiter and Hannah Shepherd, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Superintendent Ellis presented certificates to Montgomery County Schools Employees of the Year. This year, awards went to: Kathy Thomas (Troy) and Chris Chappell (Candor), Bus Drivers; Cheryl Hurley (Troy), Child Nutrition; Katie Tucker (Green Ridge), Instructional Support; Barbara Smith (Green Ridge), Teacher Assistant; Walter Pegues (Page Street), Custodian; Gracia Pack (Troy), Office Support and Teresa Robinson (Central Office), Auxiliary Services. Congratulations to each of you!
April Hurley and Adrena Little are Montgomery County Schools Certified and Classified Employee of the Month. Both are from East Middle School. Principal Della Ingram said, “Both of these ladies are two of East Middle’s finest”. April is a sixth grade teacher. She makes presentations to fellow teachers, started the reading tutor program and coaches soccer. April is a role model to teachers and students. Adrena is described as “flexible”; whatever is asked of her, she does it with a smile on her face. Congratulations, April and Adrena!
Mollie Williams is a recipient of the Keenan Fellows Award. Dr. James spoke about the award, sponsored by Wright’s Foods. Mollie will work directly with Wright’s Foods and bring back her knowledge to the classroom. Montgomery County Schools is lucky to collaborate with Wright’s and we appreciate their partnership.
Dr. Ellis presented Mr. Albert Johnson of the Mt. Gilead Savings and Loan a certificate of appreciation from the Board. Mr. Johnson gave $10,000 each to Mt. Gilead Elementary and West Montgomery High School. Grede Manufacturing will also receive a certificate for their donation to East Montgomery band. After hearing the band members shared instruments, Grede presented East Montgomery with a check for $4,000 to purchase enough instuments so that sharing is no longer necessary. Montgomery County Schools appreciates the support of dedicated partners like Mr. Johnson and Grede Manufacturing.
Chairman DeBerry asked that the Consent Agenda be held until closed session for discussion. The board expressed no opposition.
Superintendent Ellis reminded the Board that the End of the Year Review was approaching. He suggested two possible weeks in August. A date for the review will be determined before the next meeting.
Dr. Lancaster presented policy changes at the May Board meeting. With no questions from the Board, Ann Long made the motion to approve the changes and Sandra Miller seconded. Policy changes were made with no opposition.
Dr. Ellis gave an overview of the budget. In Raleigh, the senate and house have passed their versions. Both versions have some cuts to our budget. Montgomery County Schools is very committed to teachers getting a raise, but we want to give raises without cutting teacher assistants. There will be more to come when the final budget is passed. Dr. Ellis stated that with testing going on this week, he wanted this meeting “to be about celebrations and communicating the good works going on in the schools. We have a lot of great people here and they should be recognized and celebrated”.
Chairman DeBerry then asked for a
motion to adjourn and move into closed session.
With a motion from Bryan Dozier,
along with a second from Shirley Threadgill, the board unanimously approved
going into closed session to discuss personnel.
During closed session, the Board approved a salary increase and contract extension for Superintendent Ellis. Sandra Miller made the motion to approve with Ann Long seconding. The consent agenda was also approved during closed session as shown below, with a motion to approve by Tommy Blake and a second by Shirley Threadgill. The Board unanimously approved both motions.
1. Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting May 5, 2014.
2. Personnel and Auxillary Reports as follows:
a. Upon the recommendation of the principal, approval of the following addition to the
substitute teacher list:
Noncertified Recommended By Record Check
1)
Carolyn
Johnson Teresa Dunn Yes
2)
Farren
Dunn Donnie Lynthacum Yes
b.
Superintendent
reports the acceptance of the following resignations/retirements:
Resignation/Retirement School/Assignment Effective Date
1) Melissa Nassetta West Middle School June 16, 2014
Resignation EC Teacher
2) Tyler Wendell West Montgomery High June 16, 2014
Resignation Math Teacher
3) Tyler Koser East Middle School June 20, 2014
Resignation Health/PE Teacher
4) Betty Batten Star Elementary School June 13, 2014
Resignation Child Nutrition
5) Ginny Shaw Troy Elementary School June 30, 2014
Retirement Teacher Assistant
6) Laura Blake Candor Elementary School June 16, 2014
Resignation Elementary Teacher
7) Frank Cagle Jr. East Middle School May 9, 2014
Resignation Language Arts Teacher
8) Janira Reza Green Ridge Elementary June 17, 2014
Resignation Kindergarten Teacher
9) Linda Rinaldi East Middle School June 16, 2014
Retirement Media Instructor
10) Michael
Dawkins Green Ridge
Elementary May 2, 2014
Resignation Part-time Custodian
c. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendation for interim employment of the following non-certified personnel:
Employee/ Effective Date School/Assignment Record Check Replacing
1)
Wesley
Maynor East Montgomery High Yes Interim for Hubert Lindsey
P/T Interim Custodian
d.
Upon
recommendation, approval of the following administrative contracts:
· Art Smith, Assistant Principal, Green Ridge Elementary School, annual eleven-month term, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2016.
·
Dr.
Kevin Lancaster, Deputy Superintendent, annual twelve-month term, commencing
July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2018. (Contract Extension)
· Dr. Takeda LeGrand, Chief Accountability and Quality Officer, annual twelve-month term, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2018. (Contract Extension)
· Dr. Jeff James, Assistant Superintendent of Learning, annual twelve-month term, commencing July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2018. (Contract Extension)
b.
Upon
recommendation, approval of the following tutors:
Vickie Miller – Troy
Caryn
Raming – Troy
Brenda
Hurley – Troy
e.
Report
of the following transfers:
Transfer/
Effective Date From To Replacing
1) Angela Dawkins Green Ridge Elem. Star Elementary Sharon Wade
08/19/2014 EC Teacher EC Teacher
2) Corey Crane Green Ridge/Page Green Ridge Elem. Angela Dawkins
08/19/2014 EC Teacher
f. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendations for non-renewal of teacher contracts during 2013-2014 as described by General Statute 115C-325:
Miranda Duell – West Middle School
g. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendations for re-employment of teachers to receive probationary contracts during 2014-2015 as described by General Statue 115C-325 (subject to availability of funds):
GREEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lisa Bunting Melissa Moniz
Katie Collins Chris Parsons
Teresa Furr Amanda Thompson
Shelia Harrison Jamie Troskey
Cynthia Robinson
Kristen Throneburg
MT. GILEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chelsea Dempsey Tarra Barrett
Candace Dunton Megan Ridgeway
Heather Saunders Katie Trogdon
TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAGE STREET ELEMENTARY
Dodie Atkins Rebecca Cagle
Sharon Furlano Lane Prince
Toby Karnes Julie Estes
Brittany Maness Mandy Hall
Frances Morris Ashley Morris
Laura Wolf Heather Nance
Jennifer Nance
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Laura Cosner Caitlin Batten
Kirk Watts Tamara Brewington
Josh Frye Tamara Furr
Reggie Jackson Kyle Green
Mark Leake Leigh Ann Griffin
Mandy Lucas Shea Walter
Maggie McKinley Jessica Grooms
Rebecca Micco Landy Hilger
Joanna Miller Daniel Jones
Lauren Peter Donna Rowland
Tracie Whitley
Sean Thompson
WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL EAST MONTGOMERY HIGH
Teddi Benson Mollie Williams
Seth Dunlap Terry Appen
Gary Thomas Sarah Blanton
Eric Trail Phillip Collett
Laura Dawkins
Marissa Duncan
Quint Dunlap
MONTGOMERY LEARNING ACADEMY Candace Floyd
Ericka Shaw Kimberly Hare
A.J. Whitesell Sean Hassell
Mike Loutzenheiser
Cynthia Martinez
Mary Jo Mingin
Jennifer Pieczyski
Enoc Robledo
Charity Watkins
Michelle Wendell
h. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendations for re-employment of teachers to receive temporary contracts during 2014-2015 as described by General Statute 115C-296.1 (subject to availability of funds):
GREEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
None None
MT. GILEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
None None
TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAGE STREET ELEMENTARY
None Corey Crane
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kesha Collins Ben Grindstaff
Elise Smith
WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL EAST MONTGOMERY HIGH
Nakee White Teresa Allred
Leslie Shoffner
Claudia Stewart
MONTGOMERY LEARNING ACADEMY
None
Upon recommendation approval of the following overnight school trips is requested.
June 16-19, 2014 - West Montgomery High School FFA to FFA State Convention, Raleigh, NC
June 16-20, 2014 - East Montgomery High School Football Team to Football Team Camp Wilson High School, Florence, SC
August 4-8, 2014 - West Montgomery High School FFA to State FFA Camp, White Lake, NC
Upon recommendation approval of the following student tranfer is requested.
Montgomery County Schools to Moore County Schools
James William Gardner
Montgomery County Schools to Stanly County Schools
James Asa Crotts Tazewell Keene Crotts William Arthur Crotts
3. Budget Amendments 12, 13, 14 & 15 as follows:
4. Board Meeting and School Visit Calendar for 2014-15;
5. MCC Board of Trustees Reappointment of Dr. Johnny McKinnon;
6. Pepsi Contract for East Montgomery High School;
7. MCS Child Nutritition Procurement Plan;
8. MCS Bid Analysis Summary Sheet;
9. Federal Programs Applications.
After closed session, Chairman DeBerry asked
for a motion to adjourn. With a motion
by Bryan Dozier and a second from Shirley Threadgill, the meeting was duly
adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, July 14, 2014.
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Steven W. DeBerry, Chairman
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Dale Ellis, Ed. D., Secretary