I. Call to Order
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order. II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Recognitions
A. GCS Employee of the Month for February 2012
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the board will recognize Nidia Solano, lead custodian at Alamance Elementary as the February 2012 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 February 2012
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the board will recognize Perry Luster, a volunteer at Kirkman Park Elementary, as the February 2012 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. Schools Recognized for Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the board will recognize schools that received special honors from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for their successful implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support systems and practices. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting. D. National School Counseling Week Proclamation
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the board will acknowledge and recognize February 6-10, 2012 as National School Counseling Week. 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 February 7, 2012, 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 February 7, 2012, 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 contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting. VI. Consent Agenda
A. Meeting Minutes
The minutes of the January 10, 2011 regular board meeting will be presented for approval. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Loraine Felder at 370-8992 prior to the meeting. B. Personnel Action Report
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, 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, chief human resources officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting. C. 2011-12 Budget Amendments and Transfers Report
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the consent agenda includes a recommendation that the board approve the State Public School Fund, Local Current Expense Fund, Federal Grant Fund, Capital Outlay Fund, After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) Fund, and Special Revenue Fund budget amendments/transfers as follows: State Public School Fund Amendment #5 reflects: - Adjustments for charter schools with lower than projected average daily membership
- Classroom Teachers ($221,231), Non-Instructional Support Personnel ($19,295), Instructional Support ($24,735), Career and Technical Education – Months of Employment ($21,193), Career and Technical Education – Program Support ($1,109), Teacher Assistants ($29,245), Academically and Intellectually Gifted ($4,070), Transportation ($28,045), Classroom Materials/Instructional Supplies and Equipment ($2,795), At-Risk Student Services ($14,647) and Textbooks ($1,245);
- Substitute reimbursement for May – November ($77,030);
- Children with Special Needs group home funding ($158,249); and
- Transportation allotment adjustment ($4,927,361).
Local Current Expense Fund Amendment #5 reflects: - Receipt of donation from Parker Hannifin Foundation ($1,000); and
- Transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Federal Grant Fund Amendment #5 reflects the following allotment adjustments: - ESEA Title I – Basic Program ($66,653);
- ESEA Title I – School Improvement ($527,705);
- Race to the Top Recruitment Incentive for lowest achieving schools ($429,972); and
- Transfers for school allotments and site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Capital Outlay Fund Amendment #4 reflects: - Approval of 2011-12 regular capital outlay budget by the Board of Education on December 6, 2011: County Appropriation ($5,715,340), Public School Building Capital Fund – ADM ($73,390), Public School Capital Fund – Lottery ($4,331), ARRA – QSCB ($-36,301), Advantage Model Middle School ($-3,541,155), County Bonds Funds (-$657,949), County Bond Premium ($576); and
- Allotment from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) for installment payment for the lease/purchase of replacement school buses ($965,129.
After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) Fund Amendment #5 reflects: - Transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Special Revenue Fund Amendment #5:
To reflect receipt of: - Medicaid Direct Services Reimbursement Program funds for fiscal year ending 6/30/09 ($1,038,205);
- Restricted Donations for the State of Our Schools event from RF Micro Devices (RFMD) ($750), North State Communications ($200), and High Point Regional Health System ($2,000); and
- GCS Alternative Certification Track (ACT) Program – program fees ($300).
- To reflect transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Sharon Ozment, chief financial officer, at 370-8343, prior to the meeting. D. Duke Energy Carolinas Guy Wire Agreement
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the consent agenda includes a recommendation to approve the execution and delivery of an agreement granting Duke Energy’s request to provide for five guy wires and anchors at 319 Stage Coach Trail. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Andy LaRowe, chief operations officer, at 370-3482, prior to the meeting. VII. Staff Reports
A. Biodiesel Fuel Update
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Jeff Harris, director of transportation, will present an update on information regarding the use of biodiesel blend as fuel for buses and other GCS diesel engine equipment. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3482, prior to the meeting. B. Public Reporting of Educator Effectiveness
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Shirley Morrison, chief human resources officer, Alison Coker, Executive Director of Human Resources and Misti Williams, Executive Director of Induction/Success and Professional Development, will present an update to the board on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s data published on educator effectiveness. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Morrison at 370-8340, prior to the meeting. C. Contractual Agreement with J. Wayne Pool, Inc. of Greensboro for Alamance Elementary School Roof Replacement Project
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Andy LaRowe, chief operations officer, will present a recommendation to award a contract to J. Wayne Poole, Inc. of Greensboro for the Alamance Elementary School roof replacement in the amount of $616,000. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3482, prior to the meeting. D. Project ENRICH Grant
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Nora Carr, chief of staff, Shirley Morrison, chief human resources officer, Tony Watlington, strategic planning officer and Lane Brown, director of grants, will present a recommendation to the board that GCS participate in the Project ENRICH partnership grant with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Watlington at 378-8838, prior to the meeting. VIII. Reports from the Superintendent,if needed
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Superintendent Green will share information about the district, should there be any to be reported. IX. Reports from the Chairman,if needed
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities, should there be any to be reported. X. Board Comments
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate. XI. Closed Session
At the meeting of February 7, 2012, the board will address business requiring a closed session. XII. Adjournment |
