ࡱ> egd'` !bjbj 4FbRRRRRRRf8\4fI^^(IIIIIII$?KhMv8IR8IRR4MIXRRIICRRHR `S1pE"I cI0IFNSFNDHNRHv:8I8IXIfff$ ffffffRRRRRR SCOTLAND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. August 10, 2009 Chairman Bennett called the meeting to order, delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Attendees: Mr. Jimmy Bennett, Chair Ms. Mary Evans, Vice Chair Dr. Jeff Byrd Dr. Cal Newton Dr. Paul Rush Mr. Darwin Williams Mr. Terrance Williams Mr. Rick Stout, Superintendent Dr. Rick Watkins, Associate Superintendent-Administrative Services Dr. Susan Chase, Associate Superintendent-Curriculum & Instruction Mr. Larry Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources Ms. Sharon Hales, Finance Officer Mr. Andy Cagle, Community-Schools Coordinator Mr. Nick Sojka, Attorney Mrs. Nancy Smith, Administrative Assistant ADOPTION The agenda was approved on a motion by Dr. Newton, seconded by Dr. Rush. The OF AGENDA motion carried unanimously. CONSENT The consent agenda was approved on a motion by Dr. Rush, seconded AGENDA by Dr. Byrd, with the deletion of Scientific Learning (Software Product License) and the inclusion of Child Nutrition Produce Bid Adjustment, the inclusion of Exceptional Children Contract and the inclusion of the addendum to personnel. The motion carried unanimously. The consent agenda included: Minutes of July 1, 9, 13, 16 and 27, 2009 meetings New Personnel (certified and non-certified) Field Trips: SHS to Disney World Grad Nite, Orlando, FL April 28-May 2, 2010 / 2 school days involved Contracts: (1) Scotland County Sheriffs Department for Middle School Resource Officer: $44,000; (2) City of Laurinburg Police Department for SHS Resource Officer: $37,600; (3) Apex Learning (Digital Curriculum): $54,400; (4) Pearson (Waterford Early Reading): $60,181.41. Surplus Vehicle Sale (Bids received August 19-21, 2009) RECOGNITIONS Mr. Andy Cagle recognized Mr. Zachary Barnes. Zachary was elected as the National Treasurer for the Technology Students Association at a conference in Denver, Colorado from among 4,000 students across the country. He is a junior in Math, Science and Technology at SHS. POLICY Upon a motion by Dr. Byrd, seconded by Mr. Terence Williams, the Board UPDATES unanimously approved the recommended Policy Updates as technical corrections and Policy 6240 which is the Child Nutrition Services charge policy. These changes are recommended by the NCSBA. CNS Upon a motion by Mr. Terence Williams, seconded by Mr. Darwin Williams, the Board unanimously approved the withdrawal of the produce bid by U.S. Foods for the 2009-2010 and replaced it with the Piedmont Produce bid of $54,921.20. INFORMATION Board Member Report(s) Dr. Jeff Byrd stated that he and Mr. Terence Williams attended the graduation exercises of Lesley University which offers a masters program to Scotland County teachers. Dr. Byrd stated there were 25 individuals completing the masters program and the school system is proud of these individuals for their dedication and hard work. Board Committee Report(s) No Report Attorneys Report No Report D. Superintendents Report Mr. Stout reported the state had budget cuts totaling $225 billion from education funding which decreased Scotlands by $1 million in discretionary funds and approximately $500,000 in special funding. Mr. Stout recognized his Administrative Assistant, Nancy Smith, who began work on August 7. Mr. Stout explained his reasoning for deleting Scientific Learning for Fast Forward which is a software-based dropout prevention program, from the Consent Agenda. A discussion was held regarding the effectiveness of the software. Upon a motion by Dr. Newton, seconded by Dr. Rush, the Board unanimously approved the initial payment and the second payment of the software. E. Associate Superintendents ReportCurriculum & Instruction Dr. Chase gave an overview of the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in schools throughout the County stating the majority of the schools have increased scores. More schools made AYP improvement than in the previous year. Following Dr. Chases report, principals of the Smaller Learning Communities shared their views along with their commitments and goals to increase test scores for the 2009-2010 school year. The Board will receive updated reports in the future. Dr. Chase presented an agreement entitled NC New Schools Project. This is a partnership agreement which will, in Step One, provide funding for teachers to have laptops at SHS. Step Two requires teachers to receive training and will provide student laptops. Chairman Bennett recognized Mr. Bob Davis, County Commissioner. F. Associate Superintendents ReportAdministrative Services Dr. Watkins reported that the opening days at SHS went well. Dr. Watkins introduced Ms. Sharon Hales, Finance Officer, who reported that the systems auditor stated concern if the fund balance was depleted. The fund balance dropped from $1.2 million in 2008 to $728,000 in June of 2009. The budget for the current fiscal year includes approximately $400,000 from the fund balance in the revenue package, which would leave a fund balance of approximately $300,000. Comments were made regarding the fund balance of the County versus the school system. It was decided that a board meeting will be held in the near future to discuss this issue. Upon a motion by Dr. Rush, seconded by Ms. Evans, the Board unanimously approved to proceed with investigating of the initiative one on one with SAS offered to Scotland County. G. Executive Director of Human Resources Report 1. Resignations: 7 2. Leave of Absence: 3. Dismissal: Mr. Larry Johnson, Director of Human Resource Services, commended all principals for their work in filling the vacancies. He stated that all K-8 vacancies have been filled with two vacancies currently at the high school. CLOSED SESSION Upon a motion by Dr. Rush, seconded by Mr. Darwin Williams, the Board unanimously approved entering Closed Session for the purpose of discussing personnel, hearing a personnel appeal and consultation with the attorney as provided by State statutes. 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