Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link
Recognitions
The Board recognized Mary Ensley, school treasurer at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts, as the district’s September 2006 Employee of the Month.
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- Meeting Minutes
- Personnel Action Reports
- Teamsters Union Request
- School Nurse Contract
- First Reading – Policy JD, Student Discipline
Staff Reports
Consideration for Naming of Northwest Guilford High School Football Stadium
The Board voted that R.L. Billings Stadium name be presented for public comment.
Academy Renovations
The Board approved the release of necessary funds to move forward with the academy renovations and for staff to appear before the County Commissioners.
Construction Update
Dave Burnett, executive director of facilities and construction management, presented the Board with an update on the school construction projects throughout the district.
Staffing Update
Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief operation officer, presented the Board with an update on staffing, which included vacancies and hiring demographics.
Board Discussion
Taser Update
The Board approved staff to explore alternative options for public safety for middle schools.
School Climate Forums
Chairman Duncan led the Board in a discussion regarding school climate forums.
Reports from the Chairman
Joint Meeting with County Commissioners
Chairman Duncan led the Board in a discussion regarding the possible dates for the next joint meeting with County Commissioners. Chairman Duncan asked that Board members look at their availability for the week of October 9, 2006. |
