Background material for each agenda item is available online under the Board Meeting Materials link
Consent Agenda
The board approved the following item on the consent agenda:
Staff Reports
Eastern High School Update
The board approved a contract for Barnhill Contracting Company in the amount of $40,202,475 for Phase 2 (new building construction) of the Eastern Guilford High School project.
Update on Rena Bullock Property
The board approved the selling of the former Rena Bullock School property on an AS IS BASIS for a total price of $163,000.00 (including a 5 percent bid deposit of $8,150 made in March, 2006), subject to the specific condition that the closing of this property transfer be accomplished on or before August 10, 2007.
Update on Military Recruitment at Schools
Dr. Eric Becoats, chief of staff, presented to the board an update on how military recruitment is addressed at schools and on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery.
Update on Northern Elementary Split School Year for 2007-08
Gay Citty, instructional improvement officer, presented to the board an update on the Northern Elementary split school year for 2007-08.
Update on New Light Student Suspension Program
This item was deferred until the August 14, 2007 board meeting.
AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) Update
Dr. Gongshu Zhang, executive accountability & research officer, presented to the board an update on Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).
Update on the 2007-08 Budget
The board provided approval for administration to proceed with the implementation of High School Ahead for the 2007-08 school year and directed staff to move forward to research the possibly of a Twilight Academy.
Board Discussion
First Reading – Policy KI, Distribution of Materials in Schools
The board approved the first reading of Policy KI, Distribution of Materials in Schools.
First Reading – Policy KG, Use of School Facilities
The board approved the first reading of Policy KG, Use of School Facilities. |
