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I. Call to Order
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Chairman Duncan will call the meeting to order.
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Chairman Duncan will call on a member of the Board to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence .
III. Public Comments
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Chairman Duncan will call on members of the public who have requested an opportunity to address the Board.
IV. Approval of Agenda
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, 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, please contact Chairman Duncan at 378-5315, prior to the meeting.
V. Recognitions
A. Athletic Recognitions – Swimming, Indoor Track, and Wrestling
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, the Board will recognize high school students who have earned the state champion designation either as an individual competitor or team member in the areas of swimming, indoor track, and wrestling. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Herb Goins, District Athletic Director, at 370-8950, or District Relations at 370-8386, prior to the meeting.
VI. Consent Agenda
A. February 2005 Meeting Minutes
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, the minutes of the February 8 and February 24 Regular Meetings will be presented for approval. If you have questions or suggested revisions, please contact Chapel Thompson at 370-8992, prior to the meeting.
B. Personnel Action Reports
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, 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 any questions, please contact Mike Harris, Chief Human Resources Officer, at 370-8340, prior to the meeting.
C. 2004-2005 Budget Amendments/Transfers Report
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, the Consent Agenda includes State, Local, Federal, Capital Outlay, and After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) budget amendments/transfers for the 2004-2005 school year as follows:
State Public School Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Local Current Expense Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- the receipt of More at Four reimbursement for December 2004 ($72,450)
- transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Federal Grant Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- the receipt of IDEA Title VI-B grant funds for evaluation of Pre-K students ($84,715)
- adjustment due to receipt of initial versus planning allotment for Abstinence Until Marriage grant ($16,325)
- transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
Capital Outlay Fund Amendment #6 reflects:
- allocations of available funds from Hairston Middle School project to the Northern Middle ($46,872) and High School ($70,309) projects
- transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
After School Care Enrichment Services (ACES) Fund Amendment #4 reflects:
- transfers due to site-based requests and year-to-date expenditures
If you have questions regarding any of the budget amendments or transfers, please contact Sharon Ozment, Chief Finance Officer, at 370-8343, prior to the meeting.
D. Contract for Mowing Various School Grounds
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, the Consent Agenda includes a recommendation to rescind the contract awarded to Frady Tree in the amount of $260,778 due to their inability to secure the equipment in a timely manner, therefore, awarding the contract to Professional Touch in the amount of $290,080 for mowing 28 school grounds in group two in accordance with the specifications of Bid Number 4265. On February 24, 2005, the Board of Education awarded a contract to Frady Tree Services for the mowing of 28 school grounds. On March 2, 2005, the Administration received a letter from Frady Tree Services requesting to withdraw their bid for these services. After review, we have contacted Professional Touch (MBE) of Greensboro and they have agreed to perform these services as described in the mowing specifications. If you have questions, please contact John Mann, Purchasing Officer, at 819-2734, prior to the meeting.
E. Rena Bullock School Property
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, the Consent Agenda includes a recommendation to approve the sale of Rena Bullock at the upset bid price of $163,000 to Jim Donaldson doing business as Jim Donaldson & Associates. On October 12, 2004, the Board approved using an upset bid process for the sale of Rena Bullock School under N.C.G.S. 160A-269. The Administrative staff received a high bid of $163,000 for the approximately 10.81 acre Rena Bullock School Site. The bid was advertised on February 7, 2005 in a legal notice ad and no responsive upset bids were received in the 10 day period outlined for upset bids.
The Rena Bullock facility has been closed since 1988. At its June 29, 1995 and at its August 8, 2000 meeting, the Board affirmed that Rena Bullock was surplus to its needs and, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 115C-518, offered the site to the Guilford County Board of Commissioners. At their December 7, 2000 meeting, the Commissioners declined to purchase the property pursuant to N.C.G.S. 115C-518. The closing of this property will occur within three months of written notice of the Board vote to Mr. Donaldson. For more information regarding this item, please contact Dr. John Wright, Chief Administrative Officer, at 819-2763.
VII. Staff Reports
A. Continued Magnet Discussion
1. Craven School
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Superintendent Grier will lead the Board in a continued discussion regarding Craven School and will present a proposal for serving students who have been retained. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Superintendent Grier at 370-8992, prior to the meeting.
2. Early College Academy of Education (Written Report)
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Superintendent Grier and staff will answer Board member questions on the written report provided regarding the Early College Academy of Education. If you have questions regarding the report, please contact Dr. Peggy Thompson, Chief Academic Officer, at 370-8106.
3. Entertainment and Technology Middle College at GTCC High Point Campus
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Superintendent Grier will lead the Board in a discussion of the Entertainment and Technology Middle College at GTCC High Point Campus. If you have questions regarding this item, please contact Superintendent Grier at 370-8992, prior to the meeting.
B. Advanced Learner Update
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Dr. Peggy Thompson, Chief Academic Officer, will present an update on the district’s Advanced Learner program. If you should have questions regarding this item, please contact Dr. Thompson at 370-8106, prior to the meeting.
VIII. Reports from the Chairman, if needed
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Chairman Duncan will share reports of the Board’s activities should there be any events to be reported.
IX. Closed Session
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, the Board will address business requiring a closed session.
X. Board Comments
At the meeting of March 8, 2005, Board members will each be allowed two minutes to make remarks, as they deem appropriate.
XI. Adjournment
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