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Carteret
County Public School System OCTOBER 6, 2009 The Carteret County Board of Education met October 6, 2009, 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 Al Hill and Board members Bill Blair, Adele Collins, David Carr, June Fulcher and Shelley Sylivant.
Others attending included Superintendent Dr. Dan Novey, Assistant
Superintendents Dr. Ralph Lewis and Jeanne Huntley, Board Attorney
Neil Whitford, Communications Director Tabbie Nance, principals,
parents, community members, employees and members of the media.
WELCOMEChair Cathy Neagle welcomed those in attendance. June Fulcher gave the invocation and led the Pledge to the United States flag.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
June Fulcher made the
motion to approve the agenda.
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA The
Consent Agenda items were: B. Fund Raisers; C. Parent Advisory Council Recommendations; D.
Personnel Matters; F. Field Trips: 1 – All State Honors Band Clinic, Newport Middle; 2 – Winter Guard International Regional, Croatan High; 3 – Winter Guard International Power Regional, Croatan High; 4 – Winter Guard International World Championships, Croatan High; 5 – Williamsburg, VA, Newport Middle; 6 – Wicked (Play) and Carowinds, Newport Middle; 7 – All-District Band Clinic, Morehead Middle; 8 – 8th Grade Band Spring Trip, Morehead Middle; 9 – 7th Grade Band Spring Trip, Morehead Middle; 10 – NC Honors Band Clinic, Morehead Middle; 11 – 8th Grade to Raleigh, Smyrna Elementary. G. Bond Projects Funding Requisitions and Change Orders: 1 – West Carteret High HVAC Renovation Project, Change Orders 1, 2 and 3; 2 – Additional Engineering Services for East Carteret High 3 – Change in Orientation of NITREX Pond at Bogue Sound Elementary David Carr asked school principals and staff to be mindful of the financial times many families are in when they are considering field trip fees and fund raising plans. Bill Blair made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Al Hill provided the
second and all members voted aye.
CONSIDER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION DATE OF JUNE 10, 2010, 6:30 PM He recommended the Board approve Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. as the graduation date for the county’s three high schools. He noted this date provides consistency for all schools, affords opportunities for students to take exams, provides a foul weather buffer, and falls close to a weekend for families to attend. Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Huntley said previously it was not a state mandate that students had to pass the End of Course tests in order to graduate. Now, the school system must have make up days for students to re-take the tests. Setting the date of graduation two days after the last day of school allows time for these tests and for high schools to determine who will graduate and final scores. David Carr made the motion to accept June 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. as the graduation date for the county’s three high schools. Shelley Sylivant provided the second and the motion passed with all voting aye.
RECEIVE FIRST READING OF REVISED POLICY IKAB – NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL
GRADE PLACEMENT AND AWARD OF ACADEMIC CREDIT Board members offered suggestions and were encouraged to provide Dr. Lewis with other comments prior to the second reading.
RECEIVE FIRST READING OF 4000 SERIES STUDENT POLICIES He highlighted a number of policies in the series and answered questions posed by the Board of Education members.
Board members offered suggestions and were encouraged to provide Dr. Lewis with other comments prior to the second reading. Dr. Lewis will also share the comments from Board members with Policy Committee members at the group’s next meeting.
GOVERNED AND SUPPORTED BY 21st CENTURY SYSTEMS CONSIDER BUDGET REVISIONS #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 Finance Officer J. Ipock asked Board members to consider six budget revisions. Budget Revision 4 – This revision amends the Capital Outlay budget for carryover items from the 2008-2009 Capital budget as approved by the County Commissioners. The total amount is $382,785.65 (building and grounds $144,232.43; activity buses $158,955.02; safety items $44,232.95; and planned repairs $35,365.25). Budget Revision 5 – This revision amends the Capital Outlay budget for unspent items at June 30, 2009 relating to the Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) received for renovation work at Morehead City Elementary School. This total amount is $404,884. Budget Revision 6 – This revision amends the Capital Outlay budget for unspent items at June 30, 2009, relating to Bond projects. This total amount is $10,201,924.77 and all is obligated at this time. Budget Revision 7 – This revision amends the Local Current Expense budget for purchase orders outstanding at June 30, 2009. This total is $45,208.09. Budget Revision 8 – This revision amends the Local Current Expense budget for the unspent portion of the Dropout Prevention Grant at June 30, 2009. This grant term spanned two fiscal years. The total is $109,387.93. Budget Revision 9 – This revision amends the Capital Outlay budget for changes in the Bond projects requested by the Board of Education and approved by the County Commissioners. The total amount of the change is $239,657. Al Hill made the motion to approve Budget Revisions 4-9 as presented.
June Fulcher provided the second and all members voted aye. David Carr noted this was another example of an unfunded mandate. June Fulcher said she was concerned with locking the school system into a contract for three years with so many unknowns. Shelley Sylivant suggested the Board enter into a shorter monthly contract with Waste Industries until it is determine how much plastic waste will be collected. David Carr made the motion to approve a monthly recycling contract with Waste Industries through the end of January 2010. Al Hill provided the second and all members voted aye.
LEADERSHIP WILL GUIDE INNOVATION IN SCHOOLS
RECEIVE MAINTENANCE
UPDATE
RECEIVE BOND UPDATE Croatan High School’s auditorium is moving forward and is on schedule for completion in early 2010. The brick veneer is 99 percent complete, the roof is completely dried in and the interior finishes are beginning. East Carteret High School’s new roof is on most of the existing school. The HVAC design will be completed by late October. Bid opening will take place in late November and the bid award is expected before the end of 2009. Morehead City Middle School’s original bond work is complete and the additional HVAC work is now completed. White Oak Elementary School will have the parking area revisions paved and marked by mid-October.
Superintendent Dr. Dan Novey shared a number of comments with the Board. He noted that H1N1 continues to be a community concern and as such, is a school concern. Dr. Novey asked parents and guardians to help share the messages about hand washing; staying home from work, school, social events if sick; and not sharing drinks, food, personal items. The school system is continuing to work closely with Carteret County Health Department. Dr. Novey shared the sad news that Michael Russell, a 14-year-old, died this morning. He attended Morehead City Middle School last year. Dr. Novey said many knew this young man because of the fund raisers and community awareness when he received a heart translate at a young age. He was receiving homebound services this semester because of health concerns but planning to begin his 9th grade year at West Carteret High School during second semester. Dr. Novey extended his sympathy to the family. Dr. Novey stated that in the coming months, the community will begin hearing about the school system gearing up its Strategic Planning process. He believes it is important to plan for the future educational needs and will involve the community in the process. Dr. Novey said he spent two days last week with other new superintendents from across the state. At that meeting he received updates from the state's education leaders. Dr.
Novey said Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Huntley and Elementary
Education Director Lisa Kittrell have been putting in many extra
hours - both early mornings, during the day and late evenings -
providing the required training to school volunteers. He noted that
every volunteer in the school system must receive training, as well
as have a background check. He commended the central office staff
for working hard to process all the background check documents.
Chair Cathy Neagle invited Board members to make comments. Adele Collins – Mrs. Collins commended the White Oak Elementary School Child Nutrition staff for earning national recognition. June Fulcher – Mrs. Fulcher urged everyone to continue to focus on students. Bill Blair – Mr. Blair noted the school year got off to a good start, and that every member of the school system team was important. Shelley Sylivant – Mrs. Sylivant expressed sympathy and concern about Michael Russell’s passing. She stressed the many students and staff members that helped raise money for his health concerns. Mrs. Sylivant thanked the parents for attending the Advisory Council meeting. David Carr – Mr. Carr said he had attended ball games at all three high schools and many middle schools and was pleased at how well behaved students in school are at these events. Cathy Neagle – Ms. Neagle thanked the Board members for their preparation and a special thanks to the Policy Committee members.
REMINDERS June Fulcher provided the second and all members voted aye.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION David Carr provided the second and all members voted aye. No action was taken in open session.
ADJOURNMENT Bill Blair made the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Shelley Sylivant provided the second and all members voted aye.
APPROVED PERSONNEL MATTERS – OCTOBER 6, 2009 Licensed Employees Probationary Teacher Rehired 2009-2010 Sally Dittoe, Remediation Teacher, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009)
Retiree Rehired Patricia Strickland, Remediation Teacher, Newport Middle School (08/14/2009-9/30/2009) Alternative Program
P/T Retirees Rehired Patricia Strickland, Remediation Teacher, Newport Middle School (10/01/2009-6/10/2010) Alternative Program Resignations Annette LeRoux, Career & Tech Teacher, Croatan High School (09/14/2009)
Retirements Fred McDowell, Math Remediation, Broad Creek Middle School (10/1/2009)
Non-Licensed Employees New Hires Milton Adams, Temporary Receptionist, Central Services (09/21/2009) Lariea Collins, Teacher Assistant, Beaufort Elementary School (09/14/2009) Robin Durham, P/T Cafeteria Worker, East Carteret High School (09/08/2009) Libby McCarthy, Accounting Assistant, Central Services (09/09/2009) Gwendolyn Melton, Teacher Assistant, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) Tracy Raspatello, P/T Cafeteria Worker, Croatan High School (08/17/2009)
Transfers Wendy Simpson, Fr Teacher Assistant, Morehead City Primary School (08/14/2009) To Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School Tina Tinhopen, Fr Teacher Assistant, Croatan High School (08/14/2009) To Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School
Resignations Debra Rose, P/T Cafeteria Assistant, East Carteret High School (08/25/2009)
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