WILKES COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Wilkes County Board of Education
November 2, 2015
The Board of Education of the Wilkes County Administrative Unit met in a regular meeting at 5:30 p. m. on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Wilkes Central High School/Media Center located at 1179 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697.
Present for the meeting were Chairman Randall “Rudy” Holbrook, Board Members, Mrs. Sharron Huffman, Mr. Darren Shumate, and Mr. Hardin C. Kennedy, III. Mr. Rick Lankford was absent due to surgery. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Marty T. Hemric, Associate Superintendent Ms. Anna Lankford, Director of Student Services Ms. April Marr, Director of Secondary Education/Dean of Wilkes Early College High School Dr. Donna Cotton, Director of Development Mr. Dennis Huggins, Director of CTE, Career & College Promise & Safe Schools Mr. Wayne Shepherd, Chief Finance Officer Mr. Seth Prevette, Director of Foreign Language and Title I Dr. Joe Bullis, Director of Exceptional Children Ms. Tracee McManus, Chief Technology Officer Julie Triplett, and Executive Administrative Assistant Carolyn Triplett.
Prior to calling the meeting to order, Chairman Mr. Holbrook recognized Board Member Mr. Darren Shumate to lead the Invocation.
On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the agenda was approved as presented.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook recognized Dr. Marty Hemric for the devotional thought and pledge of allegiance. Dr. Hemric stated in Wilkes County Schools it’s amazing of the talents we have and he reminded us all as we go through the month of November especially to be thankful of the value of life itself.
Mr. Mark Byrd, Assistant Superintendent recognized the 2015 North Carolina School Nurse Administrator of the Year, Ms. Becky Smith. Ms. Smith serves as Wilkes County Schools Lead Nurse, as well as caring for students and staff at West Wilkes Middle School and West Wilkes High School.
Mr. Mark Byrd, Assistant Superintendent recognized the AFJROTC from Wilkes Central High School. This unit received the Distinguished Unit Award with Merit for AY 2014-2015. This award recognized the personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support of the school and local community. Members: Logan Jones, Austin Lankford, Dustin Swaim and Heaven Walker of the unit presented a PowerPoint presentation detailing various service projects, community involvement, and speaking engagements. The cadets, instructors, and Wilkes Central High School are to be commended for earning this award.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook asked if anyone had signed up for public comments. No one had signed up.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the minutes were approved as presented.
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the Personnel Report and Blue Sheet were approved as presented.
Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s)
Deena Bove – Teacher – North Wilkes Middle School
Resignation effective – October 16, 2015
Rebecca Dillard – Teacher Assistant – Moravian Falls Elementary School
Retirement effective – January 1, 2016 with twenty years and one month of service
Marty Hemric – Superintendent – Wilkes County Schools Central Office
Retirement effective – March 1, 2016 with thirty-one years and five months of service
JoAnna Hollar – Child Nutrition Rover – Child Nutrition Department
Resignation effective – October 23, 2015
Frieda Howard – Administrative Assistant – Central Office
Retirement effective – February 1, 2016 with sixteen years and five months of service
Deborah Staley – Teacher – Mountain View Elementary School
Retirement effective – January 1, 2016 with twenty-five years and one month of service
Jason Vining – Bus Driver – Central Wilkes Middle School
Resignation effective – October 26, 2015
Recommendation of License Personnel
Curtis Furr, Jr. – Counselor – Millers Creek Elementary School
Kensley Loudermelk – Teacher – Wilkes Central High School
Recommendation of Support Personnel
Jeffery Austin – Bus Driver – Wilkes Central High School
Shaunda Bare – Temporary Tutor – North Wilkes High School
Marley Byers – Teacher Assistant – Millers Creek Elementary School
Lisa Corpening – Bus Driver – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Maggie Moore – Temporary Parent Liaison – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
Nancy Osborne – Cafeteria Assistant – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Jeremy Parks – Temporary Tutor – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Leave(s) of Absence(s)
Gilbert Adams – Custodian – West Wilkes Middle School
Request family medical leave – Effective October 15, 2015
Davina Benge – Teacher – Wilkes Central High School
Request family medical leave – Effective October 2, 2015
Melissa Call – Teacher – Mulberry Elementary School
Request family medical leave – Effective September 21, 2015
Valerie Harris – Teacher – Millers Creek Elementary School
Request family medical leave – Effective October 23, 2015
Tabitha Lunsford – Teacher Assistant – Millers Creek Elementary School
Request family medical leave – Effective September 28, 2015
Levonda Rutherford – Teacher – North Wilkes Middle School
Request family medical leave – Effective – September 25, 2015
Thomas Vitale – Custodian – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
Request family medical leave – October 22, 2015
Transfer of Assignment(s)
Sandra Bryant From Nurse – Central Office
To – Nurse – Mountain View Elementary School
Promotion
Mark Byrd From Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Auxiliary Services
To – Interim Superintendent – Effective January 1, 2016
Substitute(s)
Certified
Jennifer Foster
Beth Harrington
Robin Johnson
Tammy Johnson
Benjamin Lyall
Patsy Parsons
Loretta Sheets
Justin Smith
Non-Certified
Charity Bell
Donna Brock
Crystal Byrd
Linda Darnell
Sheila Holloway
Erin Jones
Mary Keller
Miranda Miller
Angela Moore
Brandy Reep
Barbara Riddle
Lisa Salmon
Trish Taylor
Trish West
Rocky Whitley
Bus Driver
Tonya Goss
Daniel Smith Jr.
Yvonne Walters
Blue Sheet
Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s)
Deborah Mitchell – Assistant Principal – Central Wilkes Middle School
Resignation effective – October 28, 2015
Recommendation of Support Personnel
Michael Carter – Bus Driver – Wilkes Central High School
Dan Smith – Bus Driver – Central Wilkes Middle School
Substitute(s)
Non-Certified
Tracie W. Bauguess
Michael Cooper Sr.
LeAnn Mullis
Bus Driver
Michael Cart
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the 2015-2016 Consolidated Continuous Improvement Plan Applications (Title 1, Title II and RLIS Grant) were approved as presented. These applications were filed and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCPDI) for the school year 2015-2016 as of October, 2015.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Title III Grant Application and Improvement Plan for 2015-2016 was approved as presented. Title III is a Federal program designed to ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP) students acquire academic English language proficiency and achieve the challenging academic standards for all students in North Carolina.
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Out-of-County/Overnight Field Trip was approved as presented.
School Group Destination Dates
Wilkes Central High School Band Orlando, FL 04/18/2016 – 04/24/2016
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Daymark MOA and Contract was approved as presented. This contract will increase our capacity to serve student needs in the area of mental health and with behavioral needs. The student assistance program contract will allow uninsured students who need these therapy services to be served.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, The Low Performing School Plans of improvement were approved as presented. C. C. Wright Elementary, North Wilkesboro Elementary and Traphill Elementary are identified as low performing schools by this new legislation G.S. 115C-105.37, and have adjusted their school improvement plans to meet the requirements of the law.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Budget Resolution for all fund sources were approved as presented.
On a motion by Mr. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Budget Amendments were approved as presented.
On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Board Policy Number 6524 for School Owned Vehicles was approved as presented.
Mr. Mark Byrd, Assistant Superintendent presented the 2016-2017 Calendar Draft. For the third consecutive year, this will be a 164 day calendar. Due to calendar legislation, the start date for school can be no earlier than August 29, 2016. This calendar is being submitted for review.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook announced the next Board Meeting December 14, 2015 to begin at 5:30 p.m. This Board of Education Meeting will be held at East Wilkes High School/Media Center located at 13315 Elkin Hwy. 268, Ronda, North Carolina. All members of the Board thanked Dr. Dion Stocks and his staff for hosting our Wilkes County Board of Education Meeting.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook had the following announcements:
November 3, 2015 – Required Workday
November 11, 2015 – Veteran’s Day Holiday
November 25, 2015 – Optional Workday
November 26-27, 2015 – Thanksgiving Holiday
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, there being no further business, the Board adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
Date Marty T. Hemric
Recording Secretary