ASHEBOROU CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION February 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Asheboro High School Professional0BU Development Center *6:00 p.m. – PolicyU Committee *6:45 p.m. – FinanceU Committee Meeting I. OU pening A. Call to Order B. Invocation – Kyle Lamb C. Pledge of Allegiance – Mathis Curtis and Daya Woodard, 4th Grade, McCrary Elementary *D. Approval of Agenda II. SpecialU Recognition and Presentations A. Community Partner Spotlight – Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation, April Thornton, Community Health Foundation President B. Board Spotlight – McCrary Elementary Volunteers III. PublicU Comments A. Citizens who signed up to address the Board will be called on to make comments. Each individual speaker will be allowed 3 – 5 minutes for remarks. Issues or concerns involving personnel matters are not appropriate for the public comment setting. IV. *ConsentU Agenda A. Approval of Minutes – January 13, 2011 B. Personnel C. Audit 2010-2011 D. Surplus Sale Items V. ActioU n Items *A. School Calendar 2010-2011 *B. School Calendar 2012-2013 *C. 2011 Career and Technical Education Strategic Plan VI. SU uperintendent’s Report/Calendar of Events A. Calendar of Events B. Points of Pride C. 2010-2011 Board Goals VII. Board Operations *A. Move June Board Meeting Date from June 16 to June 9, 2011 B. Board Training – May 9, 2011, 5:30 – 8:30pm, Professional Development Center C. Board of Education Summer Retreat – June 30, 2011 at 5:30 – 8:30pm, Professional Development Center VIII. Adjournment Asheboro City Schools Board of Education meetings are paperless. All information for the board meetings may be viewed at http://www.asheboro.k12.nc.usH H under Board of Education the Friday following the board meeting. ASHEBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION February 10, 2011 7:30 p.m. Addendum I. Opening IV. *Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes – February 5, 2011 B. Personnel VIII. Adjournment Mission Statement We are committed to providing quality learning opportunities for all students in a safe and inviting environment so that our students can become successful lifelong learners and responsible productive citizens. February 10, 2011 Community Spotlight: Tonight we are pleased to recognize the Randolph Hospital Community Health Foundation for the various grants awarded to our schools over the years, most recently the ProjectFit equipment at Donna Lee Loflin. The Community Health Foundation plays an important role in our community and we appreciate their support of our health and wellness initiatives. Board Spotlight: McCrary Elementary staff members feel very fortunate to have a substantial number of volunteers who support their school, including their longstanding relationship with First United Methodist Church, parent volunteers and, this year, Mustang Buddies. Tonight, members of McCrary staff will showcase highlights from each of these groups. Special Recognition: Minutes of the Asheboro City Board of Education January 13, 2011 7:30 p.m. Finance Committee The Finance Committee convened at 6:45 p.m. in the Professional Development Center Conference Room with the following board members present: Kyle Lamb, Committee Chair Chris Yow Joyce Harrington Gidget Kidd Steve Jones Jane Redding Derek Robbins Staff members present were: Dr. Diane Frost and Harold Blair. Katherine Jones, an auditor with the firm of Cherry, Bekaert, and Holland, presented the 2009-2010 Independent Auditors’ Report. Following the discussion of the Auditors’ Report, Mr. Blair presented information regarding Budget Amendment S-01 and the Budget Calendar. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Board of Education Meeting Opening The Asheboro City Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center with the following members present: Gidget Kidd, Chairman Kyle Lamb Phillip Cheek Jane Redding Derek Robbins Chris Yow Joyce Harrington Linda Cranford Steve Jones Dr. Kelly Harris Archie Smith, Jr., Attorney Board member absent was Archie Priest, Jr. Staff members present were Dr. Diane Frost, Dr. Dot Harper, Harold Blair, Mike Mize, Dr. Brad Rice, Dr. Hazel Frick, Dr. Tim Allgood, Pam Johnson, Jennifer Smith, Carla Freemyer and Nancy Moody. Chairman Kidd called the meeting to order. Ms. Kidd gave the invocation and the Lindley Park Sign Language Club along with their advisor, Sheena Wisnasky, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Lamb made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Robbins, and the agenda was unanimously approved by the Board. Special Recognition and Presentations Principal Robin Harris of Lindley Park Elementary recognized Kathy Malpass, Lindley Park teacher, for receiving the District 5 Outstanding Science Teacher Award. The award is presented to teachers who exemplify excellent, creative, innovative teaching of science. Faculty and staff at Lindley Park Elementary shared afternoon enrichment activities at Lindley Park. Students of the Newspaper Club presented what they have learned about the process of creating their first school newspaper. Public Comments Chairman Kidd opened the floor to public comments; no one signed up to address the Board. Upon motion by Mr. Lamb, seconded by Ms. Harrington, the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved by the Board. Consent Agenda The following Consent Agenda items were approved: Approval of Minutes – December 9, 2010 and January 5, 2011 Personnel Resignations/Retirements/Separations Name School/Subject Date Scheu, Ursula Asheboro High/Instructional Assistant 1/31/11 Appointments Name School/Subject Date Coates, Megan North Asheboro Middle/Mathematics 1/3/11 Coble, Amber Asheboro High/Instructional Assistant 2/1/11 Isley, Phillip Teachey/3rd Grade 2/15/11 Kern, Ella Loflin/2nd Grade 2/1/11 Moore, Kathleen Central Office/Executive Assistant (Resignation Rescinded) Race, Michelle Substitute - $90/day 2/10/11 Smith, Elise Asheboro High/Instructional Assistant 2/1/11 Anglemyer, Michelle Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Foster, Cory Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Langbeen, Joseph Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Lim, Miso Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Needham, Larry Substitute - $90/day 1/6/11 Speedling, Shannon Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Trollinger, Sarah Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Trotter, Megan “Shea” Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Voncannon, Lauren Substitute - $69/day 1/6/11 Leaves of Absence Name School/Subject Date Allred, Kristi Teachey/Instructional Assistant 1/10/11 – 3/25/11 Transfer Name School/Subject Date Pack, Julie Asheboro High/Assistant Principal to 3/1/11 Central Office/Director of High School Curriculum Budget Amendment S-01 (A copy of the budget amendment will become a part of these minutes.) Information, Reports and Recommendations Mr. Harold Blair presented the Budget Calendar noting the following dates: Budget Work Session, March 29, 7:00 p.m. and presentation of the Budget Request and Message, April 19, 7:00 p.m. (A copy of the Budget Calendar will become a part of these minutes.) Action Items Mr. Blair presented the 2009-2010 Audit. The audit was conducted and received a qualified “clean” opinion from the accounting firm of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland. A motion was made by Ms. Harrington, seconded by Ms. Cranford, to approve the audit as presented. Motion passed unanimously. (A copy of the 2009-2010 Audit will become a part of these minutes.) Following a 30-day review, a motion was made by Ms. Cranford, seconded by Mr. Yow, to approve Policy 4335 – Criminal Behavior; Policy 7930 – Professional Employees: Demotion and Dismissal; and Policy 7940 – Classified Personnel: Suspension and Dismissal. Motion passed unanimously. (A copy of the above policies will become a part of these minutes.) Legislative Chairman, Mr. Yow, reviewed the 2011 Legislative Platform highlighting the key priorities as proposed by the Legislative Committee: Maintaining local control, adequate funding from the state, and support for public schools. A motion was made by Ms. Redding and seconded by Mr. Cheek to approve the platform as presented. Motion passed unanimously. (A copy of the 2011 Legislative Platform will become a part of these minutes.) Ms. Nancy Moody presented the following new courses for Asheboro High School: Health Science II; Introduction to Project Management (NC-CTE pilot course); Microsoft Information Technology Academy I: Word, PowerPoint and Publisher; Microsoft Information Technology Academy II: Excel and Access; Nursing Fundamentals; Personal Finance; Technology, Engineering and Design; and CTE Virtual Lab. A motion was made by Ms. Cranford and seconded by Mr. Lamb to approve the courses as presented. Motion passed unanimously. The courses will be available to students during the 2011- 2012 academic year. (A copy of the courses will become a part of these minutes.) Superintendent’s Report/Calendar of Events Dr. Frost referred to Board Goals for 2010-2011 noting focus areas addressed during the meeting: Enrichment programs at Lindley Park Elementary as well as the addition of the Career and Technical Education classes. Ms. Freemyer shared the Calendar of Events highlighting the following dates: Family Alliance Network workshop for 8th grade parents, January 24; District Science Fair, January 20; District Spelling Bee, February 22; Evening of Excellence, March 14; and Family Alliance Network workshop for 5th grade parents, March 28. Ms. Freemyer highlighted Points of Pride as follows: Park Street Players The Phantom of the Opera; Seven teachers earning National Board Certification; and FAN Workshop – Preparing Financially for College. Board Operations Board members received an invocation schedule for 2011 and a schedule for the Board Retreat to be held February 5th and 6th at South Asheboro Middle School. Chairman Kidd reported Board Committees for 2011 would remain as they were this past year. They are as follows: Finance Committee: Kyle Lamb, Chair; Steve Jones; Joyce Harrington; Derek Robbins; and Chris Yow Policy Committee: Archie Priest, Jr., Chair; Phillip Cheek; Dr. Kelly Harris; and Linda Cranford Legislative Committee: Chris Yow, Chair; Derek Robbins; and Linda Cranford Adjournment There being no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Lamb, seconded by Mr. Robbins, and unanimously approved by the Board to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.