June 1, 2015
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
June 1, 2015
The Montgomery County Board of Education convened in its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were as follows: Steven W. DeBerry – Chair, Bryan Dozier, Jesse Hill, Shirley Threadgill, Ann Long and Sandra Miller. Tommy Blake, Vice Chair, was absent.
Chairman DeBerry called the meeting to order and moved to adopt the agenda as shown, holding the consent agenda until closed session. With a motion by Ann Long and a second from Sandra Miller, the agenda was adopted and consent request approved unanimously by the board.
Chairman DeBerry opened the meeting with a devotional by reading from the book of Matthew 25:21: His Lord said unto him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Several centuries ago, a Japanese emperor commissioned an artist to paint a bird. A number of months passed, then years, and still no painting. Finally, the emperor became so upset that he went to the artist’s home. Instead of making excuses, the artist placed a blank canvas on the easel. In less then an hour, he completed a painting that would become a masterpiece. When the emperor asked the reason for the delay, the artist showed him stacks of drawings of feathers, wings, heads and feet. He explained that all of this research and study had been necessary before he could complete the painting. Preparation is necessary for achievement. To have an excellent life, strive for an excellent year. Within that year, strive for an excellent month, and within that month, strive for an excellent day. Within the day, strive for an excellent hour. An excellent life is the sum of many excellent moments!
Chloe Ellis, student at Troy Elementary, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Superintendent Ellis and Della Ingram recognized the May employees of the month at East Middle School. Kesha Collins was selected as Certified Employee of the Month and James Poole as Classified Employee of the Month. Mrs. Ingram introduced Ms. Collins, who is the lead Physical Education teacher, member of the School Improvement Team, Pregnancy Task Force and Afterschool Teacher. Mrs. Ingram said, “When asked, Ms. Collins does it. She has a great rapport with her students and the staff”. Mrs. Ingram stated that Mr. Poole is a custodian at East Middle who “takes pride in his work; nothing goes undone”. Mrs. Ingram thanked both employees for a job well done.
Dr. Ellis introduced Montgomery County Schools Employees of the Year for 2015. Recognized were Bus Drivers, Marie Ingram (Troy) and Debbie Allen (Candor); Child Nutrition, Susan Lassiter (Troy); Instructional Support, Rochelle Bostic (East Montgomery); Teacher Assistant, Angela Everette (East Montgomery); Custodian, Dakota Dunn (Candor); Office Support, Tina Woody (Troy) and Auxillary Services, Dale Davis (Maintenance). Congratulations to these employees!
Superintendent Ellis congratulated the West Montgomery High School Relay Track team and coach Daniel Coggins for winning the Men’s 4x100 State Championship. Mr. Coggins acknowledged how well the men worked together as a team. He stated that it has been a pleasure to work with each of them. Team members are Jo Leake, Dakota Lewellen, Javius Morrison and Cameron Moore.
Next, Dr. Ellis presented the Finance Department with a Certificate of Achievement for Exellence in Financial Reporting. The award has been presented to the Finance Department for several years. Accepting the honor was Donna Morris, Lisa Ritter, Michelle Brady and Chief Financial Officer Mitch Taylor. Dr. Ellis thanked each of them for their hardwork and dedication.
Kevin Lancaster asked the board’s approval for several policy codes presented for first reading at the May board meeting. They are as follows: 1610/7800 Professional and Staff Development; 1750/7220 Grievance Procedure for Employees; 2110 Board Member Elections; 2321 Closed Sessions; 2610 Board Attorney; 3100 Curriculum Development; 3450 Class Rankings; 3220 Technology in the Educational Program; 3300 School Calendar and Time for Learning; 3431 Conflict Resolution; 3450 Class Rankings; 3460 Graduation Requirements; 3470/4305 Alternative Learning Programs/Schools; 3620 Extracurricular Activities and Student Organizations; 4152 Unsafe School Choice Transfer; 5022 Registered Sex Offenders; 5024/6127/7266 Emergency Epinephrine Auto-Injector Devices; 6230 School Meal and Competitive Foods Standards; 6410 Organization of the Purchasing Function; 7810 Evaluation of Licensed Employees; 7920 Professional Personnel Reduction in Force and 8510 School Finance Officer. Chairman DeBerry asked for a motion to support the changes. With a motion by Sandra Miller and a second by Ann Long, the policy changes were unanimously approved.
Superintendent Ellis presented a resolution regarding the Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the Establishment of Public Education in North Carolina. The resolution reads as follows: WHEREAS, on January 8, 1839, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Common School Law; WHEREAS, Williamsburg Elementary School in Rockingham County opened as North Carolina’s first public school on January 20, 1840; and WHEREAS, economic stability of our great state and local communities has rested on the shoulders of the existence of a healthy system of public schools; and WHEREAS, there are more than twenty-five hundred public schools open in North Carolina serving more than 1.5 million students of all ethnicities and abilities; and WHEREAS, at no other time in history have students performed at higher rates on higher standards and teachers been held more accountable for student outcomes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that without hesitation the Montgomery County Board of Education affirms their belief that North Carolina public schools are every child’s chance and every community’s future and pledge their continued advocacy in word and deed for this sacred institution. ADOPTED this the 1st day of June, 2015, by the Montgomery County Board of Education. Bryan Dozier made the motion to adopt the resolution with a second by Shirley Threadgill. There was no opposition from the board.
Dr. Ellis discussed testing during his Superintendent comments saying, “This time of year is very busy for everyone” and though testing is not popular, “the data from testing measures the students and how they have grown during the school year”. Dr. Ellis complimented the teachers and staff on a tremendous job this year.
Mr. Dozier asked to address the board before adjournment. He asked the board to think about requesting teachers to reach out to parents on a weekly basis, whether through email or a phone call, to let parents know what is going on in their child’s classroom. Mr. Dozier stated that communication and parental involvement is the number one reason children succeed and should be focused on more in the future.
Chairman DeBerry then asked for a motion to adjourn and move into closed session. With a motion from Bryan Dozier, and a second from Ann Long, the board unanimously approved going into closed session to discuss personnel.
Upon reconvening in closed session, the board reviewed the consent agenda. With a motion by Sandra Miller and a second by Bryan Dozier, the consent agenda was approved with unanimous agreement from the board. Items approved were as follows:
1) Board Minutes from the May 4th Board Meeting;
2) Personnel and Auxillary Reports:
a. Upon the recommendation of the principal, approval of the following additions to the
substitute teacher list:
Noncertified Recommended By Record Check
1) Homar Rodriguez Heather Seawell Yes
2) Tammy O’Brien Angie Tofflemeyer Yes
b. Superintendent reports the acceptance of the following resignations/retirements:
Resignation/Retirement School/Assignment Effective Date
1) Ben McAuley West Montgomery High June 30, 2015
Retirement Custodian
2) Jane Rubino Green Ridge Elementary May 7, 2015
Retirement Teacher
3) Mike Loutzenheiser East Montgomery High June 15, 2015
Resignation PE Teacher
4) Billy Ridgeway Green Ridge Elementary May 11, 2015
Resignation P/T Custodian
5) Ron Sullivan Star Elementary April 29, 2015
Resignation P/T Custodian
6) Lilly Young Green Ridge Elementary July 1, 2015
Retirement Teacher Assistant
7) James McCall West Montgomery High July 1, 2015
Resignation ROTC Instructor
8) Julie Madison East Montgomery High June 16, 2015
Resignation EC Teacher
9) Teresa Caudill Star Elem./East High July 1, 2015
Retirement School Nurse
10) Ben Carr West Middle School June 15, 2015
Resignation 7th Grade Social Studies
11) Gail Thompson Mt. Gilead Elementary June 15, 2015
Retirement Teacher Assistant
12) Suzanne Maness Mt. Gilead Elementary May 14, 2015
Resignation Kindergarten Teacher
13) Dana Glenn West Middle School May 13, 2015
Resignation Math Teacher
14) Martha Dickens West Montgomery High July 1, 2015
Resignation ROTC Instructor
15) Marissa Duncan East Montgomery High June 15, 2015
Resignation English Teacher
c. Upon recommendation, approval of the following probationary contracts for the 2015-2016 school year as provided by General Statute 115C-325:
Contract/ School/ Record
Effective Date Assignment Check Replacing
1) Joseph Korjelius Central Office Yes Terra Smith
08/15/2015 Occupational Therapist
2) Miriam DeBerry Candor Elementary Yes
08/15/2015 Elementary Teacher
d. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendation for employment of the following non-certified personnel:
Employee/ School/ Record
Effective Date Assignment Check Replacing
1) Rachel Haywood Star Elementary Yes Ron Sullivan
05/14/2015 P/T Custodian
e. Report of the following transfers:
Transfer/
Effective Date From To Replacing
1) Bethany Webb Mt. Gilead Elem. Mt. Gilead Elem. Kayla Lee
05/11/2015 P/T Tutor 21st Century Site
Coordinator
2) Terry Maness Mt. Gilead Elem. Green Ridge Elem. Darrell Stevenson
08/18/2015 Elem. Teacher Elem. Teacher
3) Princess Miller West Montgomery West Montgomery Ben McAuley
07/01/2015 P/T Custodian F/T Custodian
4) Johnny Seawell West Montgomery Candor Elementary Beth Bailey
08/15/2015 EC Teacher EC Teacher
f. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendations for re-employment of teachers to receive probationary contracts during 2015-2016 as described by General Statue 115C-325 (subject to availability of funds):
GREEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lisa Bunting Chris Parsons
Katie Collins Amanda Thompson
Teresa Furr Jamie Troskey
Shelia Harrison Jamie Russell
Kristen Throneburg Morgan Stewart
Maria Lemus Catherine Collins
Lauren Solomon
Erin Leach
Jaclyn Kennedy
Anita Mashburn
Opal Archie
Nancy Williams
Susan Ashworth
Toby Karnes
Deborah Knapp
MT. GILEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Chelsea Dempsey Megan Ridgeway
Candace Dunton Katie Trogdon
Heather Saunders Julie Estes
Frances Morris Holly Caudle
Anissa Gillis Johnny Seawell
TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAGE STREET ELEMENTARY
Dodie Atkins Rebecca Cagle
Laura Wolf Lane Prince
Holly Morgan Mandy Hall
Ashley Morris
Jennifer Nance
Russ Saladin
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Laura Cosner Caitlin Batten
Reggie Jackson Kyle Greene
Marc Leake Shea Walter
Mandy Lucas Landy Hilger
Joanna Miller Daniel Jones
Lauren Peter Donna Rowland
Nathan McCallum Tracie Whitley
Jonathan Frazier Miranda Duell
Amanda Terry Caleb Rushing
Alison Wilson Brittany Stone
Kirk Watts Sara Ceneskie
Mike West
Sherri Allgood
John McKnight
Stephanie Paulay
Tempest Leake
WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL EAST MONTGOMERY HIGH
Teddi Benson Mollie Williams
Seth Dunlap Terry Appen
Charity Watkins Sarah Blanton
Luegenia Alston Laura Dawkins
Jasmine Hill A. J. Whitsell
Daniel Coggins Quint Dunlap
Colin Milroy Candace Floyd
Ben Misenheimer Kimberly Hare
Belinda Boros Sean Hassell
Elizabeth Farmer Cynthia Martinez
Jennifer Pieczyski
Enoc Robledo
Michelle Wendell
MONTGOMERY LEARNING ACADEMY Ben Hammer
None Matthew Germann
Melissa Kidd
CENTRAL OFFICE
Deena Haley
Cynthia Robinson
Brittany Maness
g. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendations for re-employment of teachers to receive temporary contracts during 2015-2016 as described by General Statute 115C-296.1 (subject to availability of funds):
GREEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Corey Crane
MT. GILEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CANDOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Laverne Smith
TROY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PAGE STREET ELEMENTARY
EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kesha Collins Candace Brasington
Johnni Lilly
WEST MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL EAST MONTGOMERY HIGH
Teresa Allred
Claudia Stewart
MONTGOMERY LEARNING ACADEMY Yana Stevenson
Kendall Greene
h. Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval of recommendations for non-renewal of teacher contracts during 2015-2016 as described by General Statute 115C-325:
Casey Galloway East Montgomery High School/West Montgomery High School
John Wiggins West Montgomery High School
3)
Budget
Amendment #6:
4) General Liability Insurance/Renewal of Errors and Omissions;
5) Board Meeting and School Visit Calendar for 2014-15;
6) MCS Child Nutrition Procurement Plan;
7) MCS-Bid Analysis Summary Sheet;
8) Federal Programs Applications;
9) Continuing Budget Resolution.
After returning from closed session, Chairman DeBerry asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. With a motion by Bryan Dozier and a second by Shirley Threadgill, the meeting was duly adjourned.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 6:30 pm.
Steven W. DeBerry, Chairman Dale Ellis, Ed. D., Secretary