Summary of Board Minutes September 9, 2013
The Board of Education of the Wilkes County Administrative Unit met in a regular meeting at 5:30 p. m. on Monday, September 9, 2013 at East Wilkes High School/Media Center at 13315 Elkin Hwy 268, Ronda, North Carolina 28670.
Present for the meeting were Chairman Randall “Rudy” Holbrook, Vice Chairman Mrs. Sharron Huffman, Board Members Mr. Rick Lankford, Mr. Darren Shumate and Mr. Hardin C. Kennedy, III. Also present were Superintendent Dr. Marty Hemric, Associate Superintendent Dr. Wanda Hutchinson, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Anna R. Lankford, and Board Attorney Doug Punger. Administrative staff included Director of Maintenance Mr. Bergie Speaks, Director of Athletics and Healthful Living Mr. Chris Skabo, Executive Director of Business Operations Mr. David Johnson, and Executive Administrative Assistant Carolyn Triplett.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook called the meeting to order and asked if the Agenda needed to be amended. No amendment was needed.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Agenda was approved as presented.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook recognized Dr. Hemric for the devotional thought and pledge of allegiance. Dr. Hemric introduced James Yarborough, a third grade student from Ronda-Clingman Elementary School. James opened up the Wilkes County Board of Education Meeting by singing the “The Star Spangled Banner”.
Dr. Hutchinson recognized Lydia Burcham, a student at East Wilkes High School. Lydia competed in the North Carolina FFA Agriscience Fair and won 1st Place in her Division. Ms. Burcham’s project is one of the top 15 in the United States. She will compete in Kentucky at the National FFA Agriscience Fair in October.
Dr. Hemric recognized Mr. David Johnson, Executive Director of Business Operations for receiving a Certificate of Achievement from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. This is the fifth consecutive year Mr. Johnson has been presented with the Recognition of Achievement award.
Mrs. Anna Lankford introduced Jennifer Blankenship, Candie Greer, Beth Hubbard, and Deby Mitchell. Each presented information by way of a power point presentation. The Leadership Essentials Academy is designated for new principals and aspiring administrators. Academy topics included: Communicating with Stakeholders, Instructional Leadership, Time Management, Data Drive Instruction, School Improvement Planning, Authentic Assessment, Parental Involvement, Coaching Teachers, and Use of Technology. The remaining dates for the Academy are November 25th, January 21st, and March 24th.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook asked if anyone had signed up for public comments. No one had signed up.
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the minutes of August 5, 2013, were approved as presented.
Dr. Hutchinson added that Rodney Graham was hired at Millers Creek Elementary School and Wilkesboro as Assistant Principal. On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the following Personnel Report and the Blue Sheet were approved as presented.
Retirement(s)
Kathy Call – Bus Driver – Wilkesboro Elementary School
Retirement effective – September 1, 2013 with 21 years of service
Charles Jan Gilliam – Teacher – Millers Creek Elementary School
Retirement effective – September 1, 2013 with thirty-four years and one month of service
Barry Wood – Custodian – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
Retirement effective – September 1, 2013 with twenty years of service
Mary Kay Wright – Teacher – West Wilkes Middle School
Retirement effective – September 1, 2013 with twenty-eight years and one month of service
Retirement(s) continued
Barbara Dancy – Custodian – West Wilkes Middle School
Retirement effective – September 1, 2013 with twenty-nine years and nine months service
Transfer of Assignment
Tracee McManus From Program Specialist – Exceptional Children Department
To Interim Director of Exceptional Children – Exceptional Children Department
Promotion
Nichole McNeill From Lead Human Resource Specialist – Central Office
To Assistant Director of Human Resources – Central Office
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried, the Teacher Eligible for Tenure was approved as presented.
Kim Parker Wilkes Central High School
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the Education for Parent and Parenting Students Policy 4023 was approved as presented.
Mrs. Anna Lankford presented the Barium Springs contract. Barium Springs will utilize Title I, Part D funds to coordinate with schools. On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried, the Barium Springs contract was approved as presented.
On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Exceptional Children Contract for Michelle Wentz, Orientation and Mobility Specialist was approved as presented.
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried, the following Out of County/Overnight Field Trips were approved as presented:
East Wilkes High School Sophomores Washington, DC 10/25/13-10/27/13
East Wilkes High School FFA Louisville, Kentucky 10/29/13-11/02/13
Central Wilkes Middle School Eight Grade Morehead City, NC 03/20/14-03/22/14
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the Roof Replacement at Ronda-Clingman was approved as presented: Low Bidder; Barger Ashe Roofing with a base bid of $89,200.00 (cafeteria, office, main bathrooms, and workroom) and alternate of $39,500.00 (media hallway to gym) totaling $128,700.00.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried the Schedule of Fees were approved as presented. (see attachment one)
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried the Budget Resolution for all Fund Sources was approved as presented.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook had the following announcements:
September 27, 2013 – Early Dismissal (Students Only)
September 30, 2013- Optional Workday
Chairman Mr. Holbrook thanked everyone for attending as well as Ms. Jodi Weatherman, Principal at East Wilkes High School for having everything prepared for our first of four Board Meetings to be held at each of our High Schools. It was great to see the community and have their support. The next Board of Education Meeting will be October 7, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried, the Board adjourned at 6:15 p.m. to closed session; to consult with its attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3); to establish, or to instruct the public body’s staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by on behalf of the Board of Education in negotiating the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(5); to consider the qualification, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee, or prospective public officer or employee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6).
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Board adjourned from closed session at 6:56 p.m.
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, there being no further business, the Board adjourned at 6:56 p.m.