Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the following items on the consent agenda:

1. Personnel Action Reports
2. 2005-2006 Budget Amendments and Transfers
3. First Reading – Policy JBC, School Admission
4. First Reading – Policy JBCC, Student Assignment
5. Southeast High School Waterline Easements
6. Southeast High School Retention Pond Shared Use Agreement
7. Jackson Middle School Utility Easement
8. Final Approval on the Sale of Rena Bullock School Property
9. Sale of House Located at 5751 Drake Road

Staff Reports

Naming of Facilities

Northern Area Middle School

Following a period of public comment, the Board approved the project team’s recommendation to name the new northern area middle school “Northern Guilford Middle School” and directed staff to have the appropriate signage prepared and complete documents to authorize the name’s use.

Dudley High School Media Center

Following a period of public comment, the Board approved the naming of Dudley High School media center as “The Nannie McAdoo-Dick Media Center” and directed staff to have the appropriate signage prepared and complete documents to authorize the name’s use.

Dudley High Automotive and Technology Building

Following a period of public comment, the Board approved the naming of the Dudley High automotive and technology building as “The Nelson V. Macomson Automotive and Technology Center” and directed staff to have the appropriate signage prepared and complete documents to authorize the name’s use.

Reedy Fork Area Elementary School Bids

The Board approved to reject all bids received for the construction of the Reedy Fork area elementary school due to being over budget. The project will be re-advertised.

Relocatable Classroom Bids

The Board approved a contract with Modular Technologies Inc., for the immediate purchase of six relocatable quad classrooms at a cost of $952,290 with the option to purchase additional relocatable classrooms, up to the previously stated quantities, contingent upon funding.

Board Discussion

Continued Discussion of the 2006-2007 Budget

Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer, led the Board in a continued discussion regarding the budget recommendations for the 2006-2007 school year. The Board approved the budget as revised.

Opt Out Schools

Dr. Becoats, chief of staff, led the Board in a discussion of opt out schools for the 2006-07 school year for those schools not making AYP. The Board approved the recommended list of opt out schools.