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Carteret
County Public School System
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 Attending the meeting: Chairman Cathy Neagle, Vice Chairman Al Hill and Board members Adele Collins, David Carr, June Fulcher and Shelley Sylivant. Board member Bill Blair was absent.
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. Al Hill 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. Student Transfers; C. Fund Raisers; D. Parent Advisory Council Recommendations; E. Personnel Matters; F. Field Trips: 1 – Croatan High, FFA National Convention, Sept. 20-24, 2009; 2 – West Carteret High, FFA National Convention, Sept. 20-24, 2009; G. Bond Projects Funding Requisitions and Change Orders: 1 – Morehead City Primary Actuators and Mixing Valves Al Hill made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Adele Collins provided the second and all members voted aye.
GOVERNED AND SUPPORTED BY 21st CENTURY SYSTEMS
CONSIDER BUDGET
RESOLUTION FOR 2009-2010
Chairman Cathy Neagle
noted the school system’s budget was complex because the school
system receives funds from three sources – local, state and federal. Mr. Ipock reviewed the Budget Resolution for the school system’s 2009-2010 school year. He noted the local current expense fund appropriation was $20,780,566 which is $1,007,806 less than the previous year. The state appropriation of $41,490,000 is $6,907,000 less than the previous year. The federal appropriation of $8,456,000 is $4,131,000 more than the previous year. Mr. Ipock said the capital outlay fund appropriation was $1,440,660 which is $1,360,240 less than last year and the child nutrition appropriation of $4,000,000 which is $320,000 less than the previous year. Mr. Ipock said the school system’s total budget for 2009-2010 is $76,167,226, which is $5,464,046 less than previous years. Mr. Ipock reviewed the 2009-2010 proposed local operating budget expenditures. As part of this, he reviewed the number of positions and the funding amounts for the 2008-2009 budget resolution, the 2009-2010 requested budget, the 2009-2010 proposed budget resolution and the changes from the requested budget. Mr. Carr asked if the school system was preparing to cover the services funded by stimulus money and stabilization money this year and next year. Mr. Ipock said year 2011-2012 could provide difficult times and losses of positions if money is not available to fund the areas stimulus and stabilization money are covering this year. He said the state’s hope was that the economy would turn around after two years and the state could pay for the services funded by the stimulus money and the stabilization money. Mr. Carr expressed concern that many of the services would be thrust back on the county by the state. He noted the Board of Education begins working on the budget in January and it may need to be more creative to find ways to fund services to students.
Mr. Ipock said it looked
like the system was down about 40 positions from last year. That
number includes about 12 teachers and 12 teacher assistants, with
the remaining being other staff members. Dr. Novey said the student enrollment as of August 31, 2009, was 8,277 and the projection had been for 8,256 students. Mr. Ipock said this increase would not bring any increase in funding. Adele Collins made the motion to approve the 2009-2010 Budget Resolution as presented. Al Hill provided the second and all members voted aye. The 2009-2010 Budget Resolution is included with the minutes.
2009-2010 STATE SCHOOL
ADJUSTMENT (REVERSION) Revert 12 teaching positions - $652.500 – these positions were cut in the system’s reduction plan; Revert 10 vocational education teacher month’s of employment (1 position) - $56,810 – this position was cut in the system’s reduction plan; Revert teacher assistant dollars (approximately 20 positions) - $556,976 – these positions were either transferred to unused set aside funds in Title 1 (10 positions) or picked up in the local operating budget (7 positions) or cut (3 positions).
Finance Officer J. Ipock asked Board members to consider three budget revisions. Budget Revision 1 – This revision amends the local current fund for a grant received in partnership with Onslow County Schools for training teachers in the areas of math and science. Carteret County Public School System’s portion of the grant amounts to $149,221. Adele Collins made the motion to approve Budget Revision 1. June Fulcher provided the second and all voted aye. Mrs. Collins attended the presentation on this project in Craven County and said it was a wonderful program. Budget Revision 2 – This revision amends the local current fund for the 2009-2010 WIA (former JTPA) grant in the amount of $93,193. This grant is for work place experience for students and pays their salary while they are working as well as for a job coach/placement counselor. Al Hill made the motion to approve Budget Revision 2. Shelley Sylivant provided the second and all members voted aye. Budget Revision 3 – This revision amends the local current fund for the 2009-2010 More At Four grant in the amount of $1,050,000. This grant is for 210 students (at $5,000 per student) and covers a portion of the cost for the school system’s pre-kindergarten program (Title 1 covers the balance) at our school sites and pays for private for-profit partners for the students they serve. June Fulcher made the motion to approve Budget Revision 3 as presented. Al Hill provided the second. The motion passed with five members voted aye and Mr. Carr recused himself.
LEADERSHIP WILL GUIDE INNOVATION IN SCHOOLS
RECEIVE MAINTENANCE
UPDATE
Dr. Novey said the work on the Croatan High School auditorium is on schedule for completion in early 2010 and was under budget. East Carteret High School’s roof work would be completed by the end of October. West Carteret High School’s HVAC work is progressing. Dr. Novey noted the work continues with students in the building. He complimented the West Carteret High School staff for focusing on education amid the work.
Superintendent Dr. Dan Novey shared a report with the Board. He noted the opening of the school year went smoothly and there was much excitement. Dr. Novey complimented all school employees for working to make sure the buildings and services were ready for students. Dr. Novey said a Parent/Student Handbook was compiled over the summer and sent home with each student. This handbook includes documents, sheets and policies that were usually handed out as individual items throughout the school year.
He said the SAT scores
for the county’s Class of 2009 showed an 8 point increase over the
previous year. The county’s SAT scores have been above state average
since 2002 and above national average since 2006. Dr. Novey shared proactive steps the school system was taking in light of H1N1 flu. Handouts have been sent home and the school system is working closely with the Carteret County Health Department.
Chair Cathy Neagle invited Board members to make comments. June Fulcher – Mrs. Fulcher agreed it was a smooth opening. Mrs. Fulcher said Psalms 127 states children are a blessing and she agreed. She reminded parents it was the school system’s responsibility to provide the best education and care for students. Shelley Sylivant – Mrs. Sylivant commended the administrative team for the preparation of the budget. She noted the countless hours spent on the budget by Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Huntley when she was Interim Superintendent and by Finance Officer J. Ipock. David Carr – Mr. Carr agreed with all the comments made by his fellow Board members. Cathy Neagle – Ms. Neagle thanked the Board members for their time and commitment.
REMINDERS
June Fulcher provided the second and all members voted aye. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION June Fulcher made the motion to return to open session. Adele Collins provided the second and all members voted aye. No action was taken in open session.
ADJOURNMENT Al Hill made the motion to adjourn the meeting.
David Carr provided the second and all members voted aye.
APPROVED PERSONNEL MATTERS – SEPTEMBER 1, 2009 Licensed Employees New Hires Teresa Cooper, EC Teacher, Croatan High School (08/25/2009) Carol Czepiel, EC Teacher, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) Michelle Davila, Elementary Education Teacher, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) Romaine Dunn, Elementary Teacher, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) Brandon Durica , Band Director, Broad Creek Middle School (08/14/2009) Shannon Ehlers, Chorus Teacher, Beaufort Middle School/East Carteret HS (08/14/2009) Lindsey Fodrie, Math Teacher, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) Kayla Ipock, Science Teacher, Broad Creek Middle School (08/14/2009) Holly Kolkmeyer, P/T Math Remediation, Beaufort Elementary School (08/14/2009) Kelly Anne Marshall, EC Teacher, White Oak Elementary School (08/14/2009) Timothy McDougle, Social Studies, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) Susan Myers, Math Teacher, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) Catherine Sherman, Math Teacher, West Carteret High School (08/14/2009) Todd Stehle, Science Teacher, Newport Middle School (08/14/2009) Cheryl Twigger, Elementary Teacher, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) Christina Walsh, Elementary Education, Beaufort Elementary School (08/14/2009) Lisa Wilmoth, P/T EC Teacher, White Oak Elementary School (08/14/2009)
Transfers Lisa Chadwick, Fr Elementary Teacher, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) To Elementary Teacher, Smyrna Elementary School Keith Driscoll, Fr Business Education, Bridges Alternative School (08/14/2009) To Business Education, East Carteret High School Mari Kelley, Fr EC Teacher, Bogue Sound Elementary School (08/14/2009) To EC Teacher, Newport Elementary School Jackie Lancaster, Fr Coordinator Parent Involvement, Central Services (08/14/2009) To FACS Teacher, Morehead Middle School Krista Lee, Fr EC Teacher, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) To EC Coordinator, Central Services Gordon Miller, Fr Social Studies Teacher, Bridges Alternative School (08/14/2009) To Social Studies Teacher, Newport Middle School Heather Robertson, Fr Guidance Counselor, Bridges Alternative School (08/14/2009) To Guidance Counselor, Morehead Middle School Lorrie Silvia, Fr Elementary Teacher, Morehead City Primary School (08/14/2009) To Elementary Teacher, Morehead Elementary School Thomas Smith, Fr Teacher Assistant, Beaufort Middle School (08/14/2009) To Alternative Remediation Teacher, Beaufort Middle School Amy Taylor, Fr EC Teacher, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) To EC Teacher, Croatan High School Rachel Trieff, Fr F/T EC Teacher, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) To P/T, EC Teacher, Beaufort Elementary School Cathy Williams , EC Teacher, Morehead City Primary School (08/14/2009) EC Teacher, Morehead Elementary/Morehead Middle School Kathy Yeomans, Fr ˝ AIG–˝ SPED Teacher, Atlantic/Harkers Island Elementary School (08/14/2009) To F/T AIG Teacher, Beaufort Elementary/Beaufort Middle School
Retirees Rehired Part-Time 2009-2010 Elaine Jones, P/T Reading/Math Remediation, East Carteret High School Teresa Riley, P/T AIG Specialist, Central Services Tom Sawyer, P/T Agriculture Teacher,West Carteret High School
Resignations Laura Damren, Elementary Education Teacher, Smyrna Elementary School (06/12/2009) Kevin Day, Band Director, Broad Creek Middle School (06/12/2009) Christopher Kaser, Social Studies Teacher, Morehead Middle School (06/12/2009) Tara Kaser, Math Teacher, Morehead Middle School (06/12/2009)
Retirees Coming out of Retirement 2009-2010 Susan Barnhardt, Math Teacher, Beaufort Middle School Shirley Redford, Music Teacher, Smyrna/Harkers Island/Atlantic Schools Non-Licensed Employees New Hires Faith Adamson, Teacher Assistant, Bogue Sound Elementary School (08/14/2009) David Brown, Teacher Assistant, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) Robert Butler, EC Teacher Assistant, Morehead Middle School (08/14/2009) Crystal DeBose , Teacher Assistant, Beaufort Middle School (08/25/2009) Jinger Fulcher, Teacher Assistant, Smyrna Elementary School (08/14/2009) Hope Grant, Teacher Assistant, Croatan High School (08/14/2009) Marissa Huff, Teacher Assistant, Morehead City Primary School (08/31/2009) Debra Johner, Teacher Assistant, West Carteret High School (08/14/2009) Heather Johnston, Teacher Assistant, Newport Middle School (08/25/2009) Nadia Lowe, Teacher Assistant, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) Angela Nicholson, Teacher Assistant, Bogue Sound Elementary School (08/14/2009) Kayla Starling, Teacher Assistant, Beaufort Elementary School (08/14/2009)
Transfers Joseph Banks, Jr., Fr Teacher Assistant, West Carteret High School (08/14/2009) To Teacher Assistant. Croatan High School Debbie Campbell, Fr Cafeteria Worker, Morehead City Primary School (08/17/2009) To Cafeteria Worker, Croatan High School Clarissa Hill, F/T Cafeteria Worker, West Carteret High School (08/17/2009) F/T Cafeteria Worker, Morehead City Primary School Jenna Norris, Fr Teacher Assistant, Newport Elementary School (08/14/2009) To In-School Suspension, Broad Creek Middle School Brenda Pittman , Fr P/T Cafeteria Worker, West Carteret High School (08/17/2009) To P/T Cafeteria Worker, Morehead Middle School Barbara Pockette, Fr P/T Cafeteria Worker, Morehead Middle School (08/17/2009) To F/T Cafeteria Worker, Morehead City Primary School Wanda Strayhorn, Fr Teacher Assistant, Beaufort Middle School (08/24/2009) To Teacher Assistant, Croatan High School Ashley Surfass, Fr Teacher Assistant, West Carteret High School (08/14/2009) To Teacher Assistant, Harkers Island Elementary School Pattie Whipple, Fr Teacher Assistant, Bridges Alternative School (08/14/2009) To Teacher Assistant, New Opportunities
Resignations Addie Blevins, Cafeteria Worker, White Oak Elementary School (08/25/2009) Caroline Henninger, Sign Language Interpreter, Harkers Island Elementary School (08/25/2009) Grace Jones, Cafeteria Worker, East Carteret High School (06/12/2009) Valrie Naraine, Cafeteria Worker, Morehead City Primary School (08/17/2009) Susan Scearce, Teacher Assistant, White Oak Elementary School (08/13/2009) Darlene Taylor, EC Teacher Assistant, Central Services (WOW) (08/20/2009) Holly Tolston, Teacher Assistant, Croatan High School (06/12/2009)
Retirees Coming Out of Retirement 2009-2010 John Jones Teacher Assistant West Carteret High School (08/14/2009) |