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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
III. Recognitions
A. GCS Employee of the Month for September 2009
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the board will recognize Brandon Herbin, technology assistant at Cone Elementary, as the 2009 September Employee of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
B. GCS Volunteer of the Month for September 2009
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the board will recognize Valerie Stern, a volunteer at Grimsley High, as the September 2009 Volunteer of the Month. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
C. ARC Educator of the Year
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the board will recognize Katie White, a life skills teacher at Erwin Montessori, for being named the ARC Educator of the Year. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
D. Sharon Ozment Named One of the Triad’s Top Chief Financial Officers
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the board will recognize Sharon Ozment, chief financial officer, for being honored by The Business Journal as a finalist for Chief Financial Officer of the Year. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
E. Piedmont Medical Alliance Presents Defibrillators to the Board of Education
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the board will recognize the Piedmont Medical Alliance for their donation of defibrillators to be placed at 14 elementary schools. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
IV. Public Comments
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Chairman Duncan will call on members of the public who have requested an opportunity to address the board.
V. Approval of Agenda
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Chairman Duncan will ask board members to review the meeting agenda and will call for a motion to approve or revise it. If you have questions regarding this item, please contract Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Minutes
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the minutes of the July 9 and July 21 special called meetings will be presented for approval. If you have questions or suggested revisions, please contact Loraine Little at 370-8992, prior to the meeting.
B. Personnel Reports
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the consent agenda includes personnel actions as noted in the monthly personnel action report requiring board approval. Should there be any additional personnel action requiring board approval, you will receive notification prior to the meeting. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Shirley Morrison, interim chief human resources officer, at 370-8341, prior to the meeting.
C. Authorization of the Safe and Drug Free Schools (Title IV) Grant Application
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation that the board authorize the Safe and Drug Free Schools (Title IV) grant application as submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). The application has been approved by NCDPI pending formal authorization from the Board of Education. These funds are used to provide age-appropriate violence prevention and substance abuse prevention services throughout the district. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Gwen Willis, interim chief student services officer, at 370-8380, prior to the meeting.
D. Authorization to Sign and File the 2009-10 Title I Application
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to authorize the superintendent to sign and file the 2009-10 Title I application. As required by No Child Left Behind legislation, the Local Education Agency (LEA) is required to submit a North Carolina Title I Application on an annual basis in order to receive federal funds. The Title I application outlines the district and individual Title I school plans that have been developed based on the identified needs of students to be served. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Barbara Zwadyk, chief curriculum and organizational development officer, at 335-3293, prior to the meeting.
E. Contractual Agreement with Brooks General Construction for Field Additions at Southwest High School
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to award a contract to Brooks General Contractors for field additions at Southwest High School in the amount of $387,820. Twelve bids were received on September 1, 2009. Brooks General Construction, Inc., Greensboro, NC, submitted the lowest responsible, responsive bid of $387,820. The construction budget for this project is $600,000. The MWBE participation is 20.80%. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Consideration for the Renaming of Madison Elementary School
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Nora Carr, chief of staff, will present to the board additional information regarding the naming of Madison Elementary. At the August 27 meeting, it was suggested that the school be renamed one of the following names: James Madison Elementary, Dolley Madison Elementary or James and Dolley Madison Elementary. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Carr at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
B. Update on Oak Ridge Elementary School
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update on Oak Ridge Elementary. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. Bobadilla at 370-3482, prior to the meeting.
C. Continued 2009-10 Budget Discussion
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Sharon Ozment, chief financial officer, will lead the board in a continued budget discussion. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Ozment at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
D. Report on H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Flu Plan
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Nora Carr, chief of staff, will present to the board a report on the H1N1 influenza pandemic flu plan. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Carr at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Board Discussion
President’s Speech to Students
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Chairman Duncan will lead the board in a discussion regarding the President’s speech to students. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
IX. Reports from the Superintendent, if needed
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Superintendent Green will share information about the district, should there be any to be reported.
X. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities, should there be any to be reported.
XI. Board Comments
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XII. Closed Session
At the meeting of September 8, 2009, the board will address business requiring a closed session.
XIII. Adjournment
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