DATE: January 12, 2009 PRESENT: Mary Grace Bright, Chair

DATE: January 12, 2009 PRESENT: Mary Grace Bright, Chair Jill Camnitz Michael Dixon Benjie Forrest Jennifer Little Ralph Love, Sr. Barbara Owens TIME: 8:00 P.M. Billy Peaden Roy Peaden Marcy Romary Dick Tolmie Mary Williams PLACE: Community Schools Building

Chair Mary Grace Bright called the Board of Education to order in Regular Session at 8:00 P.M.

Ms. Bright opened the floor for Public Expression, no one responded.

Under Consent Items, Mr. Michael Dixon motioned, second by Ms. Marcy Romary, that the December 15, 2008 minutes and the Personnel Report for January 2009 be approved. Motion carried unanimously.

Under Old Business, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Delilah Harris shared the 2009-2010 Pitt County Schools Calendar and scheduled Early Release Day Dates with the Board for Second Reading. Ms. Harris stated the letter responding to the question of switching a workday in March to Good Friday was sent explaining the circumstances involved. Ms. Jill Camnitz moved, second by Dr. Ralph Love, that the 2009-2010 Pitt County Schools Calendar be accepted as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Chair Bright mentioned Board members visiting the schools involved in the construction projects. Superintendent Beverly Reep told everyone she was making Friday morning visits to the schools and the project sites could be incorporated with these visits. Public Information Office Heather Mayo stated she would work on a schedule to visit the project sites and send this out to all Board members.

Dr. Reep mentioned the student at Bethel who passed away due to complications of asthma. An ALERT NOW message was sent from Bethel Elementary to parents, and Crisis Teams were in place at Bethel and Grifton as the child had attended Grifton in the past. Ms. Mary Williams stated the school had been involved with several functions reaching out to the family of the student.

Mr. Billy Peaden stated there was a problem with the TV station airing the Board meeting. Ms. Mayo stated the problem was a technical issue at the station which had been corrected.

Mr. Dick Tolmie stated again that Mr. Beaulieu and all involved had done a great job putting the Long-Range Facility Plan Book together. He also stated he would be interested in knowing the number of K-5 students involved who would be leaving Wintergreen Schools and returning to Greenville City Schools in the proposed project.

Mr. Benjie Forrest invited everyone to attend the Future Farmers of America Association Pig Picking which is to be held at the Pig Palace.

Ms. Jennifer Little gave an update on the J. H. Rose High School Athletic Conference Appeal. She stated a meeting had been held with Legislative representatives who will support the Pitt County Schools appeal and hopefully get the conference change reversed.

Mr. Roy Peaden invited everyone to the Facility Meeting scheduled for January 20 at 4:00 p.m. at Chicod School. He also mentioned the Student Advisory Committee and student uniform problems. Mr. Peaden discussed the fact that a United States flag was not visible at the Community Schools and Recreation Building for meetings such as the Workshop being held. Ms. Mary Williams asked about the Board meetings being viewed on the internet. Ms. Mayo stated a DVD could be provided.

Following Board comments, Mr. Dick Tolmie moved, second by Ms. Jill Camnitz, that the Board enter Closed Session to: (1) consult with our attorney to consider and give instructions concerning a potential or actual claim, administrative procedure, or judicial action; establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property [N.C.G.S.§143-318.11(a)(5)]; and establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiations of the amount of compensation or other terms of an employment contract. [N.C.G.S.§143- 318.11(a)(5)]. Motion passed unanimously.

Following a thirty minute Closed Session and upon motion by Mr. Dick Tolmie, second by Mr. Michael Dixon, the Board unanimously approved entering Regular Session at 8:38 p.m. Mr. Dick Tolmie moved, second by Mr. Michael Dixon, that the Board approve Associate Superintendent of Operations Aaron Beaulieu have option to negotiate purchases of two pieces of land for projects as mentioned in the Long-Range Facility Plan – 2009. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Dick Tolmie moved that the Board adjourn the meeting. Second was given by Ms. Jill Camnitz, motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

______Ms. Mary Grace Bright, Chair

______Dr. Beverly B. Reep, Superintendent