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Carteret
County Public School System February
14, 2006 – The Carteret County Board of Education met in regular
session at 6:30 p.m. in the administrative offices of the school
system, Beaufort, NC. Attending the meeting: Chairman Cathy Neagle,
Vice Chairman Mike Hodges and Board members Bill Blair, David Carr
and June Fulcher. Board member Dr. Rick Luettich attended via the
phone and was a full voting member. Board member Al Hill was absent. This
Carteret County Board of Education meeting can be viewed on TV 10
Time Warner Cable Sunday, February 19, at 12 noon. Prior
to the meeting, Board members conducted a public comment forum from
5:30-6:30 p.m. to receive comments on various topics, including the
2006-2007 school system budget request. WELCOMEChairman
Cathy Neagle welcomed those in attendance. David
Carr gave the invocation and led the Pledge to the United States
flag. Mike
Hodges made the motion to amend the agenda to remove item VII. C. 1.
Consider Roofing Contract for Morehead City Elementary School until
appropriate funding is established. David Carr provided the second
and all members voted aye. CONSIDER
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WEEK PROCLAMATION After
hearing a presentation from Career Technical Education Director Beth
Heal, Board members proclaimed February 12-18 as Career and
Technical Education Week. Board
members proclaimed February 12-18, 2006, as FFA Week after hearing a
proclamation from students Drew Piner, Jonathan Smith and Chelsea
Howard. Board
members heard a request from the school system’s Curriculum
Advisory Board to consider approving a new AP Psychology Course.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Pennylloyd Baldridge presented the
request and noted the request had been approved by Croatan High
School’s social studies department, the principal and the school
improvement team. Dr. Baldridge noted that once approved the course
could be made possible in any county high school. Mike
Hodges made the motion to approve the AP Psychology Course. David
Carr provided the second. June
Fulcher asked Dr. Baldridge to report more details about the course
development as they were finalized. All
members voted aye.
Chairman
Cathy Neagle reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda. These items
were: Consider Approval of Minutes of January 10, 2006, Board
Meeting; Consider Field Trip Requests; Consider Fund Raiser
Requests; Student Transfers; and Personnel Matters (personnel
matters are listed at end of this document). June
Fulcher made the motion to approve the items on the consent
agenda. Bill Blair provided the second and all members voted aye. EFFICIENT,
EFFECTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE OPERATIONS RECEIVE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE Smyrna
Elementary – The painting at this school is about 75 percent
complete. White
Oak Elementary – Price quotes for most of the parts needed for the
new septic system have been received. Mr. Walton noted he hopes to
approve the purchase orders within the next week, and the major
portion of the work will be scheduled during spring break in April.
Maintenance staff continue to work in the area surrounding the gym
to try to find the source of the moisture under the gym’s wood
flooring. The area around the gym has been graded and adjustments
have been made to help with the infiltration of water. Charles
S. Wallace – Mr. Walton noted that if modular units would be
needed to house the Bridges at another location he must know soon.
The factory requires about eight weeks to construct the units and
then time is needed for set up. Bond
Project Status – Mr. Walton hosted a meeting February 3, 2006,
that included Matt
Gwinn, Construction Project Administrator with Hanscomb Faithful
& Gould and Senior Project Manager for the InRe report; John
Birath, Architect of Record, SFL+A Architects; Keith Maready, the
school system’s newly hired Bond Projects Manager; Ken Wehner,
Engineer of Record, Stanford White Associates; and Darren Perry,
Vice President of Roof Engineering Inc. (REI). The meeting provided
time to discuss the projects. The Designers have been on site
several times in the past few weeks gathering information to
complete the existing floor plans and evaluate the conditions of the
facilities. A proposal has been received and forwarded to have the
surveys started that are required as part of the project. Quotes
have been received for the soils testing that is required for the
new structures. RECEIVE MAINTENANCE UPDATEDirector
of Plant Operations Judson Walton provided the Board with updates on
a number of items. He noted the Maintenance & Operations
Advisory Board met February 10. Broad
Creek Middle – A fence has been installed around the pond. Safety
& Accessibility – All the projects have been bid. Mr. Walton
reviewed several of the projects for Board members. CONSIDER
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS Roofing
Engineering Contract for Bond Projects - Roof Engineering Inc. (REI)
– Attorney
Neil Whitford presented contracts with Roof Engineering Inc. (REI)
of Greenville for roof replacements at four sites. Those sites are
Beaufort Middle School, Broad Creek Middle School, Harkers Island
Elementary School and the Central Office. Broad
Creek Middle School – The project totals $1,579,175. Harkers
Island Elementary School – The project totals $178,450. Central
Office – The project totals $217,150. June
Fulcher requested clarification on the types of roofs to be used and
on the importance of the warrantees. After
discussion, all members voted aye.
Board
members approved a contract with Keith Maready & Associates, LLC,
as contractor to provide the Board of Education construction
consultation and inspection services for school construction
projects funded with approximately $50 million in school bonds
approved by voters November 8, 2005. The term of the contract with
Keith Maready & Associates will begin February 21, 2006, and
continue until the construction projects funded with school bonds
are completed. Attorney
Neil Whitford reviewed the contract with Board members. The contract
amount is $82,500 per year to be paid monthly. The term will
continue until the construction projects funded by the bonds are
complete. Dr.
Rick Luettich made the motion to approve the contract with Keith
Maready & Associates, LLC, as the Construction Management
Contractor for the school construction projects funded from school
bonds. Mike
Hodges provided the second and all members voted aye with the vote
carrying 6-0. Consider
Sale of C.S. Wallace Property to Morehead City – Attorney
Whitford told Board members that Morehead City Council Members voted
unanimously January 31, 2006, to authorize a formal offer to
purchase the Charles S. Wallace School property owned by the
Carteret County Board of Education and located in downtown Morehead
City. According to a letter from Morehead City Manager Randy Martin,
the Council is offering the cumulative amount of $1,000,000 for all
property interests the Board of Education holds within the two City
block area (Blocks 68 or 102). According to the offer, this includes
all 28 lots the Board of Education has title to and any other
interests the Board of Education may have in the remaining four
lots, and agreement not to claim any rights in the alleys and street
right-of-ways that have been utilized to varying degrees by the
school; and, the single lot owned by the Board of Education (Lot 1,
Block 66) and located at the northwest corner of Bridges and 12th
streets. Mr.
Whitford noted The Town of Morehead City requested a 90-day due
diligence period to address contingencies. Attorney Whitford said
the offer is subject to the right of first refusal by the County. If
the sale is finalized with the Town of Morehead City, the Board of
Education would remain in possession of the property rent free until
end of the calendar year 2006 unless the replacement school could be
earlier constructed and occupied. Mike
Hodges made the motion to accept the offer for the purchase of the
Charles S. Wallace School made by Town of Morehead City. Bill
Blair provided the second and all members voted aye and recorded as
6-0. Consider
Approving Transfer of Titles of Schools Involved in Bond Projects to
County – Attorney
Neil Whitford presented a document recommending the Board of
Education transfer titles of all schools involved in school bond
construction projects to the county in order for the County to apply
for reimbursement of sales tax. Attorney
Whitford noted that in 2005, the General Assembly ended the ability
of school systems to recover sales tax they pay on equipment and
other school purchases. Counties still get the sales tax rebate. He
noted that contractors working on the school bond projects will pay
several hundred thousand dollars in sales tax on building materials
and equipment incorporated in the bond projects. Transferring titles
of the schools involved in the bond construction projects from the
Board of Education to the County would allow the County to recoup
the sales tax money and it is permitted by General Statute
153A-158.1. The County would in turn appoint the Board of Education
the agent for the purposes of construction. Attorney Whitford said
this same concept was used when Bogue Sound Elementary School and
Croatan High School were constructed. Attorney
Whitford added the County holds title to Morehead City Primary,
Newport Middle, Beaufort Elementary Bogue Sound Elementary and
Croatan High, and leases those properties to the school system for
$1 per year. The
document Attorney Whitford presented for consideration contained
appropriate language for the Board of Education to reacquire title
to the campuses from the County at the conclusion of bond projects
for nominal consideration. David
Carr made the motion to approve the agreement to transfer the titles
of all schools involved in school bond construction projects and the
title of Morehead City Elementary School to the county for the
purpose of qualifying expenditures for building materials and
equipment on school bond projects for sales tax rebates. Bill Blair
provided the second and all members voted aye. (document
is attached to official minutes) CONSIDER FISCAL DEPARTMENT ITEMSFinance
Officer J. Ipock presented one budget revision: June
Fulcher made the motion to approve Budget Revision 16. Mike Hodges
provided the second and all members voted aye. CONSIDER
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CAFETERIA SERVING COUNTERS AT EAST CARTERET
HIGH AND WEST CARTERET HIGH
Child
Nutrition Director Nancy Ng requested the Board award a contract for
new cafeteria serving counters at East Carteret High and West
Carteret High to Denver Equipment Company of Charlotte in the amount
of $207,387.95. Mrs. Ng noted the low bid came in at $187,984.54,
and added it was her belief the Denver Equipment Company product
would be worth the additional funds. The proposals were reviewed by
the two school principals and cafeteria managers. Board members June
Fulcher and Al Hill reviewed the proposals and also recommended
awarding the projects to Denver Equipment Company. Attorney Neil
Whitford has also reviewed the proposals and noted that with
legitimate reasons a higher bid price can be awarded. One difference
in the cost is the manner in which electrical power is brought to
the counters. Denver Equipment Company uses a chase system that is
an integral part of the counters, and the company has more
experience in constructing a design/job concept of this magnitude. Bill
Blair provided the second and all members voted aye.
The
Bond Advisory Committee will meet every other month beginning in
March 2006, and members will serve two-year terms commencing March 1
and ending February 28 of each year. Board
members appointed the following individuals to the Committee: Grady
Fulcher, Julia Wax, Dan Reitz, Curtis Oden, Sarah Jo Safrit, Thom
Styron, Mike Wagoner, Joe McVicker, Bill Henderson, Vern Childress
and John Green. Principals Ralph Holloway and Wanda Fowler, and
Board member Cathy Neagle will also serve on the committee. Dr.
David Lenker said he appreciated hearing the budget concerns from
the individuals who spoke prior to the meeting. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERSBoard
Chairman Cathy Neagle invited Board members to make comments. Mike
Hodges – Mr. Hodges thanked Robby Lasater for his hard work on
the baseball field at West Carteret High School. June
Fulcher – Thanked all staff and parents for their hard work to
support the schools. Bill
Blair – Thanked members of the community for volunteering in the
schools. David
Carr – Mr. Carr thanked all those who attended the public comment
session to share information and requests about budget needs. Ms.
Neagle – Ms. Neagle thanked the Board members for their
dedication.
The
next regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.,
March 14, 2006. Board members will meet with School Advisory Council
Chairmen from 5-6 p.m. that evening and then hold a public comment
period from 6-6:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT June
Fulcher made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mike Hodges provided
the second and all members voted aye.
APPROVED
PERSONNEL MATTERS Licensed
Employees Hires Beverly
Clapsadl, Part-time English, West Carteret High School (02/09/06) Tony
Dowdy, Music Teacher, Newport Elementary School (01/23/06) Jennifer
Romph, Social Studies Teacher, Morehead City Middle School (02/06/06-06/13/06)
Interim Position Transfers Wyatt
Lee, Fr. Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (01/26/06)
To Elementary Teacher, White Oak Elementary School Return
from Leave of Absence Alissa
Wright, Special Education Teacher, West Carteret High School (01/23/06) Leave
of Absence Robyn
Davies, Language Arts Teacher, Broad Creek Middle School (03/28/06-06/13/06) Annette
LeRoux, Voc. Ed. Teacher, Morehead City Middle School (02/06/06-05/05/06) Cara
Salter, Elementary Teacher, Newport Elementary School (05/01/06-06/13/06) Carol
Toppe, Elementary Teacher, Newport Elementary School (04/03/06-05/12/06) Extended
Leave of Absence Renee
Wallace, Elementary Teacher, White Oak Elementary School (01/14/06-06/13/06) Resignations Leonilde
Clay, Language Arts Teacher, Newport Middle School (01/20/06) Brenda
Gregson, French Teacher, West Carteret High School (01/23/06) Retirements Callie
Lewis, Language Arts Teacher, Beaufort Middle School (11/30/05) Support
Employees Hires Barbara
Benson, Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (02/06/06) Amber
Flynn, Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (02/20/06) Naomi
Hardesty, Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (02/06/06) Lori
Johnston, Teacher Assistant, Bogue Sound Elementary School (01/02/06) Lewis
McIntyre, School Inspector, Maintenance Department (02/16/06) Transfers Cheryl
Lewis, Fr. Teacher Assistant, West Carteret High School
Reduction
in Force Martha
Lugar
, Community Service Grant, Bridges Alternative School
(01/13/06)
(3 yr grant exhausted) Resignations Kimberly
Becker, Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (01/31/06) Beverly
Candelario, Part-time Food Service, West Carteret High School (01/27/06) Kristi
Cole, Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (01/20/06) Debbie
Gaskill, Head Custodian, Atlantic Elementary School (03/03/06) Dawn
Mason, Teacher Assistant, East Carteret High School (02/03/06)
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