I. Call to Order
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order. II.Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. III. Recognitions
A. 2012 Arts Education Teacher of the Year Finalists
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, the board will recognize the 2012 Arts Education Teacher of the Year sponsored by Guilford County Schools in partnership with the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro and also name the two finalists. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting. B. February 11 Association Contributes to Student Activities
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, the board will recognize the February 11 Association for its contributions to student-led activities that commemorate the 1960 High Point Sit-in. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Nora Carr, chief of staff, at 370-8106, prior to the meeting. C. 2011-12 National Board Certified Teachers
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, the board will recognize the district’s newest National Board Certified Teachers who earned their certification this year. 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 March 22, 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 March 22, 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 February 23, 2012 and March 6, 2012 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 March 22, 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 March 22, 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 #7 reflects receipt of: - New Teacher Orientation Allotment;
- Interest adjustment for School Technology Fund for December 2010 to April 2011; and
- Transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Local Current Expense Fund Amendment #7 reflects: - Budget transfers for regular instructional services, special populations services, alternative program and services, school leadership services, co-curricular services, school-based support services, special population support and development services, technology support services, operational support services, financial and human resources services, accountability services, policy, leadership and public relations services and nutrition services; and
- Transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Federal Grant Fund Amendment #7 reflects the following allotment adjustments: - ESEA Title I- Basic Program;
- IDEA VI-B State Improvement;
- Title III – Language Acquisition; and
- Children with Disabilities.
- Budget transfers for regular instructional services, special populations services, alternative programs and services, school-based support services, support and development services, alternative programs and services support and development services, operational support services, payments to other governmental units and unbudgeted grant funds; and
- Transfers for school allotments and site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Capital Outlay Fund Amendment #6 reflects: - Budget transfers for Category I and Category II projects; and
- Transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) Fund Amendment #7 reflects: - Budget transfers for school leadership services, co-curricular services, support and development services and nutrition services; and
- Transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures.
Special Revenue Fund Amendment #7: - Budget amendments for regular instructional services and financial and human resources services;
To reflect receipt funds for: - GCS Alternative Certification Tract (ACT) Program – program fees ($750);
- Mentor of the Year donation from The Community Foundation of Greensboro ($1,750);
- Proceeds from the sale of vehicles seized, impounded or forfeited for offenses involving impaired driving while license revoked or without license and insurance to support Character Development/Education initiatives in the district ($13,612);
- 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. Approval of Shared Use Agreement, Gibsonville Elementary School Campus
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, the consent agenda includes a recommendation for the board to authorize the execution and delivery of a Shared Used Agreement to allow joint use of a small area of the Gibsonville Elementary School campus for a graveled parking lot to be constructed and maintained at the town’s expense. 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. Construction Update
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, Andy LaRowe, chief operations officer, will present to the board an update on the district’s construction projects. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3482, prior to the meeting. B. Contractual Agreement with Superior Mechanical Services, Inc. for the Foust Elementary School HVAC Renovations
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, Andy LaRowe, chief operations officer, will recommend awarding a contract to Superior Mechanical Services, Inc. for the HVAC renovations at Foust Elementary School in the amount of $482,000 without alternate bids. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3482, prior to the meeting. C. Update on Land for Southeast Area Elementary School
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, Andy LaRowe, chief operations officer, will recommend that the board approve the exercise of its option to purchase a 30 +/- acre tract located at 3511 East Lee Street. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Mr. LaRowe at 370-3482, prior to the meeting. D. Consideration for Naming of the Oak Hill Elementary Media Center
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, Nora Carr, chief of staff, will recommend the board to study the proposed name “Gina Jacobs Library” and open a 30-day period of public comment. Should you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Ms. Carr at 370-8106, prior to the meeting. VIII. Board Discussion
Governance Committee Update
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, the chairman will call on Nancy Routh, convenor of the Governance Review Committee, to present to the board Policy IN, School Improvement Teams for second reading. If you have any questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Routh at 674-7083, prior to the meeting. IX. Reports from the Superintendent,if needed
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, 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 March 22, 2012, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the board’s activities, should there be any to be reported. XI. Board Comments
At the meeting of March 22, 2012, board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate. XII. Closed Session XIII. Adjournment |
