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:
- Meeting Minutes
- Personnel Action Reports
- BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. Easement Option Request at Bluford Elementary
Staff Reports
Eastern High School Update
Joe Hill, facilities, presented to the board an update on Eastern High School.
Update on School Construction and Opening of New Schools
Joe Hill, facilities, presented to the board an update on the status of the current construction projects within the district. Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, presented to the board an update on the opening of new schools.
The board voted to request approval by the NC Department of Public Instruction Transportation Services for 10 additional school buses to be used on a temporary basis to accommodate district growth, with the commitment to issue a purchase order for the purchase of 10 new school buses within 18 months.
City of High Point Request
The board voted to refuse the request from the City of High Point regarding the red light camera settlement.
Update on New Light Student Suspension Program
Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, presented to the board an update on the New Light Student Suspension Program.
Update on the 2007-08 Budget
The board approved the 2007-08 operating budget, as presented by Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer.
The board approved an increase in school meal prices, as presented by Sharon Ozment, chief finance officer. |
