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Recognitions
GCS Employee of the Month for November 2008
The board recognized Chris Fox, teacher assistant at Sumner Elementary, as the Guilford County Schools (GCS) November Employee of the Month.
GCS Volunteer of the Month for November 2008
The board recognized Alvin Connell, a volunteer at Gateway Education Center, as the GCS November Volunteer of the Month.
American Education Week Proclamation
The board, along with the Guilford County Association of Educators, presented a proclamation in support of American Education Week (November 17-21).
Association of School Building Officials – 2008 Facilities Masters Award
The board recognized the GCS facilities staff for being awarded the prestigious Facilities Masters Award, which recognizes school districts that meet national standards for excellence in facilities maintenance and operations.
Presentation to Outgoing Board Members
The board recognized outgoing board members Dot Kearns, Anita Sharpe and Dr. Walter Childs for their service as board members.
Consent Agenda
The board approved the following items on the consent agenda:
- Meeting Minutes
- Personnel Action Reports
- Designation of Official Depositories and Appointment of School Treasurers for 2008-09
Staff Reports
Update on End-of-Grade (EOG) Reading Results and Final ABC/AYP Report for 2008
Dr. Gongshu Zhang, chief accountability and research officer, presented to the board an update on the EOG reading results and a final report on the 2008 ABC/AYP results.
Proposed 2009-10 Traditional Calendar Options
The board voted for both options of the 2009-10 traditional academic calendar to be posted for a period of public comment.
Randleman Dam Feeder Main Water Easement Request – Sumner Elementary School
The board voted to table discussion of this item until a later meeting.
Board Discussion
Discussion of Southern Middle and Northern Middle Construction Projects
The board voted for staff to use the $1.4 million remaining on the Southern Middle School construction project to address disparities, as outlined by facilities staff.
Legislative Committee Update
The board approved the 2009 Legislative Agenda.
First Reading – Policy GBM, Assignment and Transfer - Licensed
The board approved for first reading Policy GBM, Assignment and Transfer – Licensed.
Guilford County Board of Education meetings are broadcast live on GCSTV 2 (cable channel 2) and re-air the day after the meeting at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and the Saturday following the meeting at 1 p.m.
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