Minutes
Iredell-Statesville Board of Education
Iredell County Government Center
January 12, 2009
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The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education met at the Iredell County Government Center on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Dr. David Cash; Mr. Bill Brater; Mr. Charles Kelly; Mr. John B. Rogers, Jr.; Mrs. Karen Watson; Mr. Keith Williams; and Dr. Ken Wilson.
Administrators present: Dr. Terry Holliday, Superintendent; Mr. Brady Johnson, Deputy Superintendent; Ms. Brenda Clark, Associate Superintendent Learning; Ms. Melissa Wike, Chief Finance Officer; Dr. Melanie Taylor; Chief Academic Officer; Dr. Ron Hargrave, Assistant Superintendent Student Services; Mr. Dale Ellis, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; Mr. Mathew Fail, Chief Quality Officer; Ms. Pam Schiffman, Chief Accountability & Technology Officer; Ms. Dawn Creason, Director of Public Relations; Dr. Kenny Miller, Executive Director of Facilities and Planning; and Ms. Susie Wiberg, Partnership Coordinator.
Also Present: Mrs. Susan Kennedy, Board Clerk and members of the press.
Dr. Cash called the meeting to order.
Consent Agenda:
Approval of Budget Amendments: No discussion.
Approval of Use of Electronic Sale Format for the Sale of Surplus Items: This format will allow us to advertise the sale of surplus items electronically. No discussion.
Approval of Greenhouse Project at WIHS: We are asking the Board of Education to accept the next lowest bid because it is a better product with higher quality and it best meets the bid requirements. No discussion.
Approval of Sale of Mobile Units at SHS: Three mega units will be removed from Statesville High school this month. We have had an inquiry about purchasing the units. We are asking the Board of Education to sell the units as an intergovernmental transfer. No discussion.
Approval of Acceptance of Resignations, Retirements, and Leaves of Absences: No discussion.
Approval of Classified Personnel: No discussion.
Approval of Licensed Personnel: No discussion.
Approval of Administrative Appointments: There has been an addendum to this portion of the personnel report. No discussion.
Approval of Minutes:
· December 1, 2008: No discussion.
· December 8, 2008: No discussion
Approval of Consent Agenda: Dr. Ken Wilson made a motion, seconded by Mr. John Rogers, to approve the consent agenda. The motion unanimously carries. These items are:
Item I-A Approval of Budget Amendments
Item I-B Approval of Use of Electronic Sale Formant for the Sale of Surplus Items
Item I-C Approval of Greenhouse Project at WIHS
Item I-D Approval of Sale of Mobile Units at SHS
Item I-E Acceptance of Resignations, Retirements, and Leaves of Absences
Item I-F Approval of Classified Personnel
Item I-G Approval of Licensed Personnel
Item I-H Approval of Administrative Appointments
Item II Approval of Minutes of December 1, 2008 Committee of the Whole & December 8, 2008 Board of Education meetings.
Public Comment: There were no requests to speak tonight; however, Mr. Scott Clontz requested time to address the board with regard to his concerns about the drug testing policy for CDL licensed personnel.
Recognitions:
Athletic Recognitions: Tonight we recognize the following individuals and teams for their outstanding fall sports accomplishments:
· Quan Rucker – was chosen to play in the 2008 Shrine Bowl where he was selected as a speaking captain for the North Carolina squad and he also received the “Sparkplug Award” for leadership.
· P.J. Clyburn – was selected first team All-State football by the Associated Press. He played wide receiver, defensive back, outside linebacker and a dangerous kick returner.
LEO Ambassadors: Mr. David Blattner presented Learn and Earn Online Ambassadors Justin Wells, Brandon Morrison, and Jessica Lellie. Each student was chosen by the Governor to be a LEO Ambassador and each spoke about what the program means to them personally. Students in the Learn and Earn Program graduate with a high school diploma as well as two years of university credit.
United Way Eagle Award: The United Way Eagle Award was presented to the following schools for having highest per capita campaign totals.
· Northview Elementary School
· East Iredell Middle School
· CCTL Early College
· ADR Education Center
National Board Certified Teacher Recognition: We are pleased to recognize 15 Iredell-Statesville School teachers who have achieved National Board Certification, as well as three renewal certifications. Iredell-Statesville Schools now has 149 National Board Certified Teachers in the district and North Carolina ranks #1 in the United States for National Board Certified Teachers. National Board Certification is a very rigorous process that may take up to three years to complete. A reception will be sponsored by Bank of America immediately following the meeting. Tonight we recognize the following teachers:
· Steven Baldwin Brawley Middle
· Abby Baldwin Brawley Middle
· Angela Benson Troutman Elementary
· Kevin Brown Scotts Elementary
· Chaneta Davis-Hall Northview Elementary
· Elizabeth Dobson Central Elementary
· Katerine Hathcock Statesville High
· Deanna Kim Northview Elementary
· Rhonda Lee Brawley Middle
· Corrine Rupp North High
· Kimberly Thrift Pressly
· Natalie Tribble North High
· Mark Vaughn EC/ADR
· Sabrina Walters Lakeshore Elementary
· Zoe Williams North High
· Laura Harmon (Renewal) Cool Spring
· Gail Mitchell (Renewal) North Iredell Middle
· Lourdes Winters (Renewal) North Iredell High
Special Recognition: Dr. Holliday and Dr. Cash presented Dale Fox with a plaque in recognition of his 32 years in public instruction. Dale has served in many capacities over the years, from teacher to assistant principal to principal and most recently, Director of Driver’s Education and Textbook Coordinator. In addition, Dale Fox has served as a coach for football, wrestling, baseball, basketball, tennis, and track.
Administration:
Second Quarter SIP’s and DIP’s: The revised School Improvement Plans are now posted online. In addition, the Department Improvement Plans will be ready for review at the end of next week.
Drug Testing Policy #7240-Revision (2nd Reading): This policy is being revised in order to provide testing to any employee who operates a school vehicle, regardless of whether or not they transport students. In addition, the policy reflects a two hour window of time in which to report to the testing facility if the person is on duty and within the district. If the person is not on duty or not within the district when called for a drug test, the policy reflects that upon return to work or return to the district, that the person has two hours in which to report to the testing facility.
Mr. Bill Brater made a motion, seconded by Mr. John Rogers to accept the drug testing policy revisions as presented. The motion unanimously carries.
Drug Testing of CDL Drivers Policy (1st Reading): The changes made to this policy are to align Policy #7241 with Policy #7240. We have changed the language to reflect that holders of a CDL license will be subject to drug testing, as well as any person who operates any motor vehicle owned by the Board of Education. This policy is presented for first reading tonight.
Licensed Employee Evaluation Policy (1st Reading): This policy revision was presented for first reading in order to align our policy to the state’s new evaluation process. The language of “TPAI” was removed and changed to the “North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process”.
Licensed Employee Action Plan Policy (1st Reading): The Licensed Employee Action Plan policy revision reflects wording changes to align the policy to the state’s new evaluation process. This policy is presented for first reading tonight.
Immunization Policy Revision (1st Reading): Mr. Brady Johnson presented a revision to our Immunization Policy which adds immunization requirements for mumps, haemophilus influenza type b (HIB), hepatitis B, and varicella. This change aligns our policy with the North Carolina General Statutes and is presented for first reading tonight.
Student Sex Offender Policy (1st Reading): This policy was provided in response to the Jessica Lunsford Act which became law in North Carolina on December 1, 2008. The policy provides that any student who shows up on the Sex Offender Registry would require a hearing before the Board of Education to determine when and if the student will return to public schools and if so, in what setting services will be provided to the student. Alternative programs would be considered prior to expelling any student. If the student is to receive services on school property, the student must be under the supervision of school personnel at all times. If the student is an EC student, the child will be provided services in compliance with state and federal laws.
We have contacted the North Carolina School Boards Association and requested a training session on this issue. This policy is presented for first reading tonight.
Registered Sex Offender Policy (1st Reading): The Registered Sex Offender Policy provides that an adult, non-student, registered sex offender is banned from all school property. Iredell-Statesville Schools is working with the Sheriff’s Department to determine a list of offenses that subject a person to the requirements of this policy. There are certain exceptions to the policy which include: students, voters, parents/guardians. All contractors and vendors will have to check the registry annually and are required to notify us if any of their employees are on the list. This policy is presented for first reading tonight.
Student Medication Policy Revision (1st Reading): This student medication policy revision is presented for first reading tonight after review by our school nurses. Our school nurses wish to amend the policy to include a list of non-prescription and over-the-counter medications that would require a request from a parent and physician to be administered at school. The revision refers to “natural remedies, herbs, vitamins, dietary supplements, homeopathic medicine or medication from other countries”.
NCSBA Master Board Program Discussion: Dr. Holliday sought direction from the Board on whether to participate in this plan. Every school board member is required to have 12 hours of CEU’s every year. The NCSBA has a program of training for school boards on sight at a cost of $1,000 per four-hour course.
The Board of Education wishes to table this matter until next month for further consideration.
Reconvening of Facilities Task Force: Dr. Holliday advised that we are ready to move forward with our renovation projects at Cool Spring and Union Grove as well as the replacement of the Auto Tech facility. We estimate the combined total for these three projects is $35-$40 million. We would like to present these “shovel ready” projects to the Facilities Task Force committee for consideration in Phase 3, the final step in the bond referendum.
Mr. Charles Kelly made a motion, seconded by Mr. John Rogers, requesting the County Commissioners to reconvene the Facilities Task Force for the purpose of reviewing these three projects. The motion unanimously carries.
Superintendent’s Comments: Dr. Holliday alerted the community that we are beginning to advertise kindergarten registration and that the General Assembly has changed the age cut-off date to August 31st. A child must be five by August 31st to enroll in kindergarten. This will reduce our student population by 300-400 students.
We will bring our analysis of a four-day workweek to the Board next month for the summer.
We are anticipating a difficult meeting with the County Commissioners on February 27th because they are facing the same budget difficulties we are facing and they are the revenue source.
There being no further business before the board, Mr. Bill Brater made a motion, seconded by Mr. Keith Williams, to adjourn. The motion unanimously carries.
Signed:______
Dr. David W. Cash, Chairman
Board of Education
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Dr. Terry K. Holliday, Superintendent
Secretary, Board of Education
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