WILKES COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Wilkes County Board of Education
October 7, 2013
The Board of Education of the Wilkes County Administrative Unit met in a regular meeting at 5:30 p. m. on Monday, October 7, 2013 in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom at 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659.
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, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Anna R. Lankford, and Director of Secondary Education Mr. . Administrative staff included Director of Maintenance Mr. Bergie Speaks, Director of Athletics and Healthful Living Mr. Chris Skabo, Executive Administrative Assistant Jane Nichols 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 began with a moment of silence for Austin Johnson, a student at Central Wilkes Middle School who lost his fight with Muscular Dystrophy and Superior Court Judge Mitchell McLean who lost his life while assisting others who were in trouble swimming at Sunset Beach, North Carolina.
Dr. Hemric opened the business meeting requesting nominations for Chairman of the Board. Mrs. Sharron Huffman nominated Mr. Rudy Holbrook for Chairman. Dr. Hemric asked for other nominations and there were none. On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried, the nominations for Chairman were closed. By acclamation the Board nominated Mr. Rudy Holbrook for Chairman. On a motion by Mr. Rick Lankford, seconded by Mr. Hardin Kennedy and duly carried, with a unanimous vote, Mr. Rudy Holbrook was elected Chairman.
Dr. Hemric requested nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. Hardin Kennedy nominated Mrs. Sharron Huffman for Vice Chairman. Dr. Hemric asked for other nominations and there were none. On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Holbrook and duly carried, the nominations for Chairman were closed. By acclamation the Board nominated Mrs. Sharron Huffman for Vice Chairman. On a motion by Mr. Rudy Holbrook and seconded by Mr. Hardin Kennedy and duly carried, with a unanimous vote, Mrs. Sharron Huffman was elected as Vice Chairman.
Dr. Marty Hemric along with all Board Members presented Mrs. Jane Nichols with a print of Grandfather Mountain for her dedication to the Wilkes County Board of Education. Mrs. Nichols is retiring effective August 1, 2013 with 18 years of service. Mrs. Nichols has served over 160 Board meetings.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook asked if anyone had signed up for public comments. No one had signed up.
On a motion by Mr. Shumate, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the minutes of June 10, 2013 and June 27, 2013 were approved as presented.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the following Personnel Report
JordAnne Belcher – Teacher Assistant – Moravian Falls Elementary School
Leslie Pruitt – Teacher Assistant – Ronda Clingman Elementary School
Doug Reeves – Teacher Assistant – Moravian Falls Elementary School
Leave of Absence
Clarissa Darnell – Teacher – Mountain View Elementary School
Request family medical leave – effective June 18, 2013
Transfers
Bobby Billings From Teacher Assistant – Millers Creek Elementary School
To Teacher – Millers Creek Elementary School
Lisa Brown From Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant – C. C. Wright Elementary School
To Teacher Assistant – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Transfers continued
Kimberly Call From Teacher – C. C. Wright Elementary School
To Teacher – Mountain View Elementary School
Aixa Crespo From Teacher – Wilkes Early College High School
To Teacher – North Wilkes and Wilkes Central High Schools
Gerald Lowe From Custodian/Bus Driver – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
To Custodian – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
Ann Lyles From Teacher Assistant – C. B. Eller Elementary School
To Teacher Assistant – Ronda Clingman Elementary School
Wanda Mitchell From Media Assistant – West and North Wilkes Middle Schools
To Teacher Assistant – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Alvin Sales From Teacher Assistant – Wilkesboro Elementary School
To Teacher Assistant – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Pam Thomas From Cafeteria Assistant – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
To Bus Driver/Custodian – Boomer Ferguson Elementary School
Lisa Williams From Teacher Assistant – Moravian Falls Elementary School
To Teacher Assistant – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Blue Sheet July 8, 2013
Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s)
Benjamin Bailey – Teacher – North Wilkes Middle School
Resignation effective – May 31, 2013
Peggy Ballard – Temporary Teacher – Traphill Elementary School
Temporary position ended – May 31, 2013
Paula Byrd – Temporary Tutor – Traphill Elementary School
Temporary position ended – May 31, 2013
Christie Harrison – Temporary Teacher – Traphill Elementary School
Temporary position ended – May 31, 2013
Sylvia Holbrook – Temporary Tutor – Traphill Elementary School
Temporary position ended – May 31, 2013
Bruce Johnson – Athletic Director/Teacher – West Wilkes High School
Declined Position
Resignation(s) and/or Retirement(s) continued
Lisa Mastin – Temporary Tutor – Traphill Elementary School
Temporary position ended – May 31, 2013
Kathryn Murchison – Teacher – East Wilkes High School
Resignation effective – May 31, 2013
Daniel Prouty – Teacher – East Wilkes High School
Resignation effective – May 31, 2013
Phyllis Reynolds – Temporary Teacher Assistant – Traphill Elementary School
Temporary position ended – May 31, 2013
Recommendation of Licensed Personnel 2013-2014 School Year
Kathryn Cecconi – Teacher – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Amber Cox – Teacher – Wilkes Early College High School
Heather Holbrook – Social Worker – Central Office
Jennifer Moore – Interim Teacher – Mountain View Elementary School
Amanda Stamper – Teacher – North Wilkes Middle School
Kelsey Williams – Counselor – Traphill Elementary School
Meredith Wingler – Teacher – East Wilkes High School
Recommendation of Classified Personnel
Virginia Bell – Bus Driver – Mulberry Elementary School
Lana Busic – Interim Teacher Assistant – Mountain View Elementary School
Vicki Church – Temporary Tutor – Mulberry Elementary School
Reba Cox – Nurse – Moravian Falls Elementary School
Amy Stike – Budget Analyst – Central Office Finance Department
Patricia West – Interim Custodian – C. C. Wright Elementary School
Sarah Lynette Wooten – Interim Teacher Assistant – Mountain View Elementary School
Leave of Absence
Christina Hurst – Teacher – Traphill Elementary School
Request family medical leave – effective June 24, 2013
Transfers
Lisa Bumgarner From Secretary/Bookkeeper – North Wilkesboro Elementary School
To Administrative Assistant – Exceptional Children Department
Abby Dyer From Administrative Assistant – Central Office Pre-K Department
To Human Resource Specialist – Central Office Human Resources
Cole Faulkner From Teacher Assistant – East Wilkes High School
To Teacher – East Wilkes High School
Candie Greer From Teacher – Millers Creek Elementary School
To Instructional Specialist – Central Office
Michelle Hines From Teacher – Mountain View Elementary School
To Teacher – Millers Creek Elementary School
Misty Hoover From Teacher – North Wilkes High School
To Exceptional Children Case Manager – Exceptional Children Department
Takiyah McCathern Teacher – Wilkesboro Elementary School
To Teacher – North Wilkes High School
Dawn Queen From Administrative Assistant – Central Office Curriculum Department
To Administrative Assistant – Central Office Pre-K Department
Independent Contractor
Nancy Wilson
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Lankford and duly carried, the Teachers Eligible for Tenure was approved as presented. Inadvertently three names were left off the list from the previous Board Meeting. These names were placed on the Blue Sheet and will be submitted for final approval at the August 5, 2013 Board Meeting.
Teachers Eligible for Tenure
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School |
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Lorri |
Gouge |
C. B. Eller Elementary School |
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Teachers Eligible for Tenure continued
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Name |
School |
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Susan |
Wagoner |
C. B. Eller Elementary School |
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Tiffany |
Anderson |
C. C. Wright Elementary School |
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Kimberly |
Call |
C. C. Wright Elementary School |
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Sarah |
Ervin |
C. C. Wright Elementary School |
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Cassidy |
Hogan |
C. C. Wright Elementary School |
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Dana |
Thomas |
C. C. Wright Elementary School |
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Jody |
Holleman |
Central Wilkes Middle School |
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Kimberly |
Horner |
Central Wilkes Middle School |
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Alicia |
Parks |
Central Wilkes Middle School |
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Jessica |
Renzi |
Central Wilkes Middle School |
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Matthew |
Campbell |
East Wilkes High School |
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Brittany |
Martin |
East Wilkes High School |
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Adam |
Cave |
East Wilkes Middle School |
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Brandon |
Walker |
East Wilkes Middle School |
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Kelly |
Waters |
East Wilkes Middle School |
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Donna |
Church |
Millers Creek Elementary School |
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Regina |
McNeil |
Millers Creek Elementary School |
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Lora |
Miller |
Millers Creek Elementary School |
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Melissa |
Miller |
Moravian Falls Elementary School |
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Robert |
Weddington |
Mountain View Elementary School |
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Melinda |
Woodruff |
Mountain View Elementary School |
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Donna |
Jones |
Mulberry Elementary School |
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Adam |
Wyatt |
Mulberry Elementary School |
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Kimberly |
Harrison |
North Wilkes High School |
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Sarah |
Miles |
North Wilkes High School |
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Glenn |
Miller |
North Wilkes High School |
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Thomas |
Walker |
North Wilkes High School |
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April |
Rousseau |
North Wilkes Middle School |
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Reuellyn |
Thomas |
North Wilkes Middle School |
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Lynn |
Barber |
North Wilkesboro Elementary School |
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Rodney |
Graham |
North Wilkesboro Elementary School |
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Kelly |
Holleman |
North Wilkesboro Elementary School |
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Laura |
Luquet |
North Wilkesboro Elementary School |
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Angela |
Porter |
North Wilkesboro Elementary School |
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Nikki |
Phillips |
Roaring River Elementary School |
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Tracie |
Walker |
Ronda Clingman Elementary School |
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Ginger |
Hamby |
West Wilkes High School |
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Jamie |
Minton |
West Wilkes High School |
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Shelly |
Mitchell |
West Wilkes Middle School |
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Larisa |
Baker |
Wilkes Central High School |
Teachers Eligible for Tenure continued
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Name |
School |
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Justin |
Colbert |
Wilkes Central High School |
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Suzanne |
Koontz |
Wilkes Central High School |
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Cynthia |
Fowler |
Wilkesboro Elementary School |
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Alisha |
Minton |
Wilkesboro Elementary School |
Blue Sheet – Tenure List
April Marr Central Office
Charles Gantenbein Exceptional Children Department
Juliet Mauldin Exceptional Children Department
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Savings Program was approved as presented. This is not a replacement of existing carriers it is only another choice for employees as stated by Dr. Wanda Hutchinson.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried, the following Exceptional Children Contracts were approved as presented:
“I Can” Pediatric Therapies, LLC
Wanda Griffin
Donna R. Key
John E. Sexton and Associates, Incorporated
Wilkes Adult Developmental Activity Program, Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, seconded by Mrs. Huffman and duly carried, the High School Attendance Policy 4400 was approved as presented.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, the Roofing at Various Schools projects were approved as presented:
Low Bidder; Barger Ashe Roofing: C. B. Eller $13,500.00, East Wilkes High School Building next to Auto Shop $22,000.00, East Wilkes High School Building over Auto Shop $5,500.00, Moravian Falls Elementary School Cafeteria Building $5,500.00, Mount Pleasant Elementary School $8,500.00, and Mountain View Elementary School $15,500.00.
Low Bidder; BIRS Roofing: Moravian Falls Elementary School Former Office Building $5,040.00, Moravian Falls Elementary School Gym $4,788.00, Roaring River Elementary School $3,100.00, and West Wilkes High School Concrete Covered Walks $18,802.00.
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, and seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried the New Intrusion Alarm System at Wilkes Central High School was approved on the bid price of $15,473.54. Due to Budget Constraints the new fire alarm system at Wilkes Central High School will be installed by the Wilkes County Maintenance Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, and seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried the Paving projects at various schools were approved as presented. Low Bidder; Carl Rose & Sons: North Wilkes Middle School $9,760.00, Central Wilkes Middle School $35,596.50, East Wilkes Middle School $17,532.00, West Wilkes Middle School $1,870.00, Mountain View Elementary School $7,686.00, and Mulberry Elementary School $14,399.00.
On a motion by Mr. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried the HVAC Bids at three schools were approved as presented. Low Bidder; Davidson Heating and Air Conditioning: Mount Pleasant Elementary School $23,124.00, Mountain View Elementary School $9,358.00, and at Wilkes Central High School $11,984.00.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Kennedy and duly carried the Disposition of Surplus Items were approved as presented. (See attachment number one)
The School Health Advisory Council Annual Report for 2012-2013 was presented by Mrs. Anna R. Lankford, Assistant Superintendent. North Carolina requires that each school district establish and maintain a local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to help plan, implement, and monitor school health education programs and activities.
Ms. Anna R. Lankford presented The Cooperative Agreement between Wilkes County School and Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The purpose of this agreement is the successful transition of students with disabilities from school to post-secondary institutions of higher education and the work place. This Agreement is subject to the provisions of all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies and standards.
Mr. Chris Skabo, Director of Athletics and Healthful Living presented for review and approval of Policy 4150 – School Assignment. These changes are designed to conform to the recent North Carolina High School Athletic Association changes in its transfer policies. These changes will be effective as of August 26, 2013.
Mr. Fred Johnson, School Board Attorney had these words to say regarding the loss of Superior Court Judge Mitch McLean. “I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolence to the family of Judge McLean. I had an opportunity on several occasions to appear before Judge McLean in matters involving this school system as well as other school systems. We have truly lost a great friend to public education. We have lost a great friend and supporter of the Wilkes County Schools”.
“It’s both a personal and professional loss for me and I think he was very fair and very compassionate as was stated by so many people today at the memorial service. He saw the good in everyone and tried to bring that out”.
“Knowing Judge McLean, I have no doubt in my mind that he did not hesitate one second when he saw someone in trouble and thought that he might could help that person out. To him it wasn’t a stranger, it was a person in need, and that’s the same attitude he had in the courtroom. We’re all going to miss him greatly”.
Chairman Mr. Holbrook announced the next Board meeting August 5, 2013 5:30 p.m. in the Arnold and Becky Lakey Boardroom, 613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, seconded by Mr. Kennedy duly carried, the Board adjourned at 6:45 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 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 8:30 p.m.
On a motion by Mrs. Huffman, seconded by Mr. Shumate and duly carried, there being no further business, the Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Date Marty T. Hemric
Recording Secretary