Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link
Recognitions
The Board recognized Jane Price, lead custodian at Triangle Lake Montessori, as the district's October 2006 Employee of the Month.
The Board also recognized the 2006 Teacher of the Year winner, Shawn Watlington of Greensboro Middle College , and presented her with a car from Crown Automotive, which was sponsored by Harris Teeter Neighborhood Markets. In addition, the Board recognized the four finalists: Rhonda Holmes Blue from Kirkman Park Elementary, Jake Henry from Southeast Middle, Teresa Potter from Page High and Jason Thompson from The Academy at Lincoln . Each finalist received their choice of a free laptop computer or a $2,000 gift card to Harris Teeter. Consent Agenda
The Board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
• Meeting Minutes
• Personnel Action Reports
• 2005-06 Budget Amendments
• 2006-07 Budget Resolution
• Designation of Official Depositories and Appointment of School Treasurers for 2006-07
• Auction of Surplus Property
• Second Reading - Policy JD, Student Discipline
Staff Reports
Approval of Recommended Name for Northwest Guilford High Football Stadium
The Board approved to name the Northwest High football stadium the R.L. Billings Stadium.
Magnet Grant Update
The Board approved the themes and programs for the magnet grant application.
Construction Update
Bids for Construction at Northern Area Elementary
The Board approved a contract with R.L. Casey, Inc. for general construction in the amount of $9,695,214, and to Access Controls Consultants for technology construction in the amount of $148,000.
Update on Gateway West/Union Hill Project
This item was pulled from the agenda because it had been discussed at the special called meeting on October 9.
Exercise Option to Purchase Property for Union Hill Elementary
The Board approved to exercise the option to purchase property located at and around 3511 Union Hill Court , High Point , N.C. , at a price of $335,000.
Board Discussion
County Commissioners ' Proposal for School Funding Approach
Chairman Alan Duncan led the Board in a discussion regarding the County Commissioners ' proposal for school funding approach.
Superintendent's Goals
Chairman Alan Duncan led the Board in a discussion regarding the Superintendent's goals during closed session. The Board approved a 2.24 percent pay increase for the Superintendent, based on Dr. Grier meeting his goals set by the Board in 2005.
Reports from the Chairman
Shared Communications Committee
Board Member Susan Mendenhall led the Board in a discussion regarding the Shared Communications Committee. The committee has discussed possible communication opportunities including: meetings with teachers, lunch with high school seniors and school climate meetings.
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