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Recognitions

GCS Employee of the Month for May 2008
The board recognized Keith G. Pemberton, school social worker at Jackson Middle , as the district’s May Employee of the Month.

GCS Volunteer of the Month for May 2008
The board recognized Vivian Owens, a volunteer at Jefferson Elementary , as the district’s May Volunteer of the Month.

2007-08 National SAVE Student of the Year
The board recognized Darnella Reeder, an eighth-grader at Jackson Middle , as the 2007-08 National SAVE Student of the Year.

Martha A. Sharpless Mentor of the Year and Finalists
The board recognized the five finalists for the Martha A. Sharpless Mentor of the Year Award and announced the winner, Patty Schram from The Academy at Lincoln.

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

• Meeting Minutes
• Personnel Action Reports
• Auction of Surplus Property

Staff Reports

Update on Technology Services and Student Information
Dr. Terrence Young, chief information and special services officer, presented to the board an update on technology services and student information.

Approval of Reform Model for Northeast High School
The board approved a reform model for Northeast High, as presented by Dr. Mack McCary, chief academic officer, and Dr. Anitra Walker, principal at Northeast.

Jamestown Middle and Ragsdale High Autism Wing Update
The board approved for staff to put out a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to advertise for Construction Management at Risk for Jamestown Middle and Ragsdale High Autism Wing, as presented by Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer .

Construction Agreements

• Sidewalk Encroachment Agreement and Widening Encroachment Agreement, Union Hill Elementary Property
  The board approved the execution and delivery of the sidewalk encroachment agreement and the widening encroachment agreement requested by the City of High Point and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) affecting the Union Hill Elementary School property, as presented by Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer.

• Contractual Agreement with Samet Corporation for Construction Services at Union Hill Elementary
  The board approved an agreement with Samet Corporation for construction services at Union Hill Elementary, as presented by Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer.

• Contractual Agreement with New Atlantic Company for Construction Services at Pruette SCALE School
  The board approved an agreement with New Atlantic Company for construction services at Pruette SCALE School, as presented by Leo Bobadilla, chief operations officer.

Continued Discussion of the 2008-09 Superintendents’ Budget Recommendations
Sharon Ozment, co-interim superintendent, led the board in a continued discussion regarding the superintendents’ budget recommendations for 2008-09.

Board Discussion

Superintendents’ Goals for 2008-09
This item was deferred until a later meeting.

Second Reading – Policy FDCA, Naming Facilities
The board approved the second reading of Policy FDCA, Naming Facilities.

Second Reading – Policy JCDAD, Student Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Environment
The board voted to put Policy JCDAD, Student Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Environment, back on the district’s Web site with the procedure attached for second reading.

Second Reading - Policy JCDAE, Sexual Harassment by Students
The board voted to put Policy JCDAE, Sexual Harassment by Students, back on the district’s Web site with the procedure attached for second reading.

Search Process for New Superintendent
Chairman Duncan led the board in a continued discussion regarding the search process for a new superintendent.

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