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Recognitions

2007 National Board Certified Teachers
The board recognized 61 educators who have recently achieved national board certification.

Marcellus E. Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award
The board recognized Sally Smith, a teacher at Kernodle Middle, as the recipient of the Marcellus E. Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award.

North Carolina Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
The board recognized Russ McHenry, PE teacher at Northern Middle, as the North Carolina Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Consent Agenda
The board approved the following items on the consent agenda:

• Personnel Action Reports
• Approval of Supplemental Educational Services (SES) State Approved Providers

Staff Reports

Construction Update
Andy LaRowe, executive director of facilities, presented to the board an update on the district’s construction projects. The board approved a contract to Lomax Construction Company for HVAC renovations in the amount of $409,100. The board also voted to reject all bids for the expansion and renovations at Southeast High School Cafeteria due to a change of scope in the work to be performed. The project will be re-advertised.

Elementary and Middle School Electives Update
Dr. Peggy Thompson, chief human resources officer, and Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, presented to the board an update on elementary and middle school electives. They reviewed information on the issues related to allotments including curriculum implementation and staffing parameters.

FLEX-GCS in ACES Program Update
The board deferred discussion of this item until the January 8, 2008 meeting.

Review of Existing Magnet Programs
The board deferred discussion of this item until the January 8, 2008 meeting.

Magnet Grant Implementation
Tony Burks, director of magnet and choice schools, presented to the board projected transportation costs associated with the implementation the magnet grant.   

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