PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES May 5, 2010

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1 PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES May 5, 2010 The Prince Edward County School Board held its regular monthly meeting on May 5, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Board of Education Building. Members present: Mr. Russell L. Dove, Mrs. Susan S. Lawman, Mrs. Linda L. Leatherwood, Ms. Harriett Fentress, Dr. Ellery Sedgwick, Dr. Osa S. Dowdy, Mr. Thomas Tillerson and Dr. Lawrence C. Varner. Mr. Tillerson arrived at 2:32 p.m. Also present: Dr. K. David Smith, Superintendent; Mrs. Angela L. Foster, Clerk; Mrs. Freda P. Reid, Director of Human Resources; Mrs. Cindy Wahrman, Director of Finance; Ms. Laura W. Williamson, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Richard Goode, Director of Support Services; Ellen Wood, Director of Exceptional Programs; Dr. Roy Echeverria, Director of Accountability and Research; Ms. Janice Page, Coordinator of Career and Technical/Adult and Continuing Education; Dr. Odessa Pride, High School Principal; Mrs. Lucy Carson, Middle School Principal and Rodney Kane, Elementary School Interim Principal. Visiting: Mr. Rob Chapman, Farmville Herald. CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dove, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance. AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS, COMMENDATIONS, ETC.: A. Dr. Smith recognized our teachers and staff in observance of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 2-8, 2010, and thanked them for their dedication and effort in teaching our children. The principal of each school summarized how staff was recognized for their school. B. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, recognized our nursing staff in observance of School Nurse Day May 12, National School Nurse Day was established in 1972 to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Over 66,000 school nurses across the country promote health and safety, intervene with actual and potential health problems and provide case management services. School nurses also actively

2 collaborate with others to build student/family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy and learning. Elementary - Nancy Reames Middle - Phyllis Breil High - Katherine Barron C. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, recognized Prince Edward County Middle School Solo Ensemble for their participation in the VBOA and Ensemble at Meadowbrook High School on Saturday, April 17, Each student prepared a musical selection which they performed for a rating/grade. Superiors at Solo and Ensemble Ellie Swanson, Superior Rating on Flute Solo Ellie Swanson, Superior Rating on Flute Duet Claire Utzinger, Superior Rating on Flute Duet Brenna Halvorsen, Superior Rating on Flute Duet Lydia Orr, Superior Rating on Flute Duet Madison Stoltzfus, Superior Rating on Flute Solo Morgan Todt, Superior Rating on Flute Solo Rebecca DeCamp, Superior Rating on Clarinet Solo Ian Burns, Superior Rating on Clarinet Sedet Smith, Superior Rating on Clarinet Solo Billy Nichols, Superior Rating on Brass Duet Christian Kinzer, Super Rating on Brass Duet Triston Smith, Super Rating on Timpani Solo Triston Smith, Super Rating on Snare Solo David Gills, Excellent Rating on Clarinet Solo Excellent at Solo and Ensemble Richard Hurak, Excellent Rating on Brass Trio Charles Southall, Excellent Rating on Brass Trio Craig Brooks, Excellent Rating on Brass Trio Brandon Whitney, Excellent Rating on Brass Duet Davion Welton-Boxley, Excellent Rating on Brass Duet Andrea Williams, Excellent Rating on Trombone Solo D. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, recognized the Prince Edward County High School Forensics Team. After winning the district and regional competitions, the Eagles Forensics Team competed on April 10, 2010 at the Virginia High School League State Championship in Harrisonburg. Out of 35 AA teams, Prince Edward County finished Fourth in the State.

3 Winners in the competition were as follows: Laura Sawyer - 3 rd Storytelling Courtney Garrett - 3 rd Orginial Oratory Preston Paul and Zach Ranson - 3 rd Duo Interpretation Katisha Sargeant and Jordan Bynum - 4 th Duo Interpretation Alicia Moseley - 5 th Poetry Amber Harvin - 12 th Serious Dramatic Interpretation Dylan Abrams - 12 th Impromptu The team represented PECHS with outstanding sportsmanship and team spirit. The Fourth-Place State finish will add substantial points to the school s standings in the state Wachovia Cup competition for academic events. The Forensics Team presented a card to Dr. Smith welcoming him to Prince Edward County. E. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, recognized members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for competing in the State competition in Reston, Virginia on Saturday, April 17, The following students were winners at the State Level: Courtney Garrett - First, Public Speaking II Jenny Thomson - First, Introduction to Business Communications Jaquan Scott - Second, Business Procedures Chelsea Parent Mary Nunnally Amanda Neese Caitlyn Shantz - First, Parlimentary Procedure F. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, recognized Prince Edward Career and Technical Education Nursing Students. Students participated in required clinical experience in a licensed nursing home. Additional clinical experience is provided in the school clinic. Upon completion of the Nurses Aide III and IV classes, students take the State Board Competency Exam. The following students passed their Nurses Aide Exam and are certified by the Virginia Board of Nursing to practice in their profession:

4 Jolanda Able Brittany Hatcher Syeda Cooper Amy Miller Carly Kerr Eboni Freeman Devanasia Givens Brittany Goldman Latasha Sims Brittany Lynch Shariah Staples G. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, recognized students from the Career and Technical Center attending the 46 th Annual Skills USA Virginia State Leadership Conference and Skills Championships in Hampton, Virginia on April 24, Winners at the conference were as follows: Joseph Gills, First place, Auto Servicing Prizes and $12,000 Scholarship to Ohio Tech Raymond Draper, First place, Auto Maintenance Prizes and a $12, Scholarship to Ohio Tech Bradley Lowe, First place, Electronics Technology Will attend the 46 th Annual National Skills USA Leadership and Skills Championship in Kansas City June 20-25, 2010 Noah Bowman, Seventh Place, Cabinetmaking and Millwork Keiston France, Tenth Place, Cabinetmaking and Millwork Andrew Moore, Sixth Place, Auto Servicing H. Dr. Smith, with the assistance of Ms. Williamson, congratulated Mr. Noel-Ariel Cabautan for being selected one of the 18 winners of the National Math and Science Initiative Teachers of the Year Competition. The selected teachers are living proof of the dedication and high caliber of the teachers in the APTIP Program. Mr. Cabautan will travel to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 for a special luncheon. ADDITIONS TO AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: On a motion made by Dr. Varner, seconded by Mrs. Lawman, the agenda was approved with an addition to Non-Action Items: E. Vacation Leave Payout CONSENT AGENDA: On a motion made by Mrs. Lawman, seconded by Dr. Varner and carried, the consent agenda was approved with included the following items and a correction to the Minutes of April 14, 2010:

5 Correction: Page IV.A.2-3 should read: On a motion made by Mr. Tillerson, seconded by Dr. Sedgwick, by a vote of the vote failed. Ms. Fentress, Mrs. Leatherwood, Mrs. Lawman, Dr. Dowdy and Dr. Varner opposed. Dr. Sedgwick abstained from voting. A. Approval of Minutes 1. Budget Work Session with the Board of Supervisors April 13, Regular School Board Meeting April 14, 2010 B. Financial Reports 1. Receipts 2. Expenditures 3. Payroll 4. Bills (including addenda) 5. Food Service financial report 6. Attendance 7. Field Trip It was requested by members of the board to receive a copy of unencumbered balances at the next meeting. ACTION ITEMS: A.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve Policy GBN Hiring Procedures. On a motion made by Mrs. Lawman, seconded by Mrs. Leatherwood and carried, the Board approved Policy GBN Hiring Procedures. B.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the Program of Studies for the Middle and High School as presented. The Board discussed the number of years a student could take Algebra and requirement change for Personal Finance beginning On a motion made by Dr. Dowdy, seconded by Mrs. Lawman and carried, the Board approved the Program of Studies presented for the Middle and High School as presented. C.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the Code of Conduct for the elementary, middle and high school for the school year.

6 After discussion of the changes presented, the middle school Code of Conduct was pulled from the vote and will be presented at the called meeting on May 12, On a motion made by Mrs. Leatherwood, seconded by Dr. Varner and carried, the Board approved the Code of Conduct for the elementary and high school by a vote of Ms. Fentress opposed. D.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the Comprehensive Mechanical Maintenance Contract between Prince Edward County Public School System and Honeywell International, Inc. The contract is based on a fee of $33, for the school year. On a motion made by Mrs. Lawman, seconded by Mrs. Leatherwood and carried, the Board approved the Comprehensive Mechanical Maintenance Contract between Prince Edward County Public School System and Honeywell International in the amount of $33, for the school year by a vote of Dr. Varner abstained from voting. E.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the Local Plan for the Career and Technical Education for the school year. Ms. Page gave a brief overview of changes in submitting the Local Plan and a copy of the Annual Report remained in the School Board office for board members to review. On a motion made by Dr. Sedgwick, seconded by Ms. Fentress and carried, the Board approved the Local Plan for the Career and Technical Education for the school year. F.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the Special Education Annual Plan and Report for The Virginia Department of Education requires all school divisions to submit a Special Education Annual Plan and Report for There are no changes in the certification statements, assurances, policies and procedures. The following are estimated figures. There is uncertainty of the total amount to be granted. Title VI-B Section 611, Flow-Through $686,514 Section 619, Preschool $20,392 On a motion made by Mrs. Lawman, seconded by Mrs. Leatherwood and

7 carried, the Board approved the Special Education Annual Plan and Report for and the following estimated funds: Flow Through $686,514, Preschool $20,392. G. The Superintendent recommended that the Board approve the concept of applying for the School Improvement Grant (1003g) funds to support the Prince Edward High School Turnaround process. Prince Edward High School is implementing the USED transformation model during the school year. Funding is available to support areas which are required in the model: Develop and increase teacher and school leader effectiveness, including using a rigorous, transparent and equitable evaluation system Identify and reward school leaders, teachers and other staff who have increased student achievement and high school graduation rates, and identify and remove those who do not Provide ongoing, high-quality, job-embedded professional development Promote the continuous use of student data Increase learning time Provide ongoing mechanisms for family and community engagement The school division must apply through a competitive process in order to receive between $350,000 and $500,000 each of three years. A timeline was provided to members of the board for the implementation of tasks. On a motion made by Mrs. Leatherwood, seconded by Dr. Dowdy and carried, the Board approved the School Improvement Grant (1003g) application process. H. The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the AdvancED District Accreditation Process. Prince Edward County Schools have been members of the SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and accreditation division of AdvancED for many years. The necessary conditions for improving school districts are Effective Leadership, Policies and Practices, Resources and Support Systems, Quality Teachers and Quality Information. The District Accreditation process can be the umbrella for revising the Prince Edward County Public Schools Strategic Plan and the School Improvement Plans for each school.

8 On a motion made by Dr. Dowdy, seconded by Ms. Fentress and carried, the Board approved the District Accreditation through AdvancED SACS-CASI. I. The Superintendent recommended the Board approve Policy IKEB- R: Acceleration Regulation, the Revised Grading Scale Current - PECHS Revised - PECPS A A 95,96,97, A B+ 92,93, B 87, 88, 89, 90, B C+ 84, 85, C 79, 80, 81, 82, C D+ 76, 77, D 71, 72, 73, 74, D- - - F 70 and Below Below 63 The Board held discussion on the overall effects the change of the grading would make, along with the advantages. It was discussed to change the scale in phases would be detrimental and overall grade level change from 2-12 would be more beneficial. On a motion made by Mr. Tillerson, seconded by Dr. Sedgwick, the vote failed by a vote of Ms. Fentress, Mrs. Leatherwood, Mrs. Lawman, Dr. Dowdy and Dr. Varner opposed. Dr. Sedgwick abstained from voting. Discussion was held on gradually changing to the 10 point scale by changing one point each school year and reviewing the process of other division as to how the change was implemented. It was also suggested to modify the current scale by adding minuses and apply the scale for grades 2-12 and dropping the F by one point to a 69. Copies of the current grading scales were requested by Mr. Tillerson to review. Policy IKEB-R will return at a later date with a revision to the current grading scale. NON-ACTION ITEMS: A.) Guidelines for the Disposal of Surplus/Obsolete Computers were presented for the Board to review. These guidelines apply only to the 350 computers previously approved. This is not an on-going regulation.

9 1. Remove licensed software from working computers leaving open source software. 2. Develop an application form that includes: Students name, address, telephone number, parent name, address and telephone number and two statements for parents to select, such as I would like to receive a used school computer in working order if selected or I am not interested; 3. Identify students on free and reduced price lunch in the school division; 4. Send the application to the parent or guardian of all eligible students explaining their eligibility to receive a free used computer in working condition; 5. Collect applications and place them in a pool of applicants; 6. Apply a lottery to select winners from the pool of interested applicants; 7. Inform lottery winners in writing of the date, time and location of computer pickup; 8. Require parents or guardians to sign an Agreement that computers will be donated As Is maintenance and repair of donated equipment will be responsibility of the recipient; 9. Follow up with recipients who failed to pick up computers via mailing and/or phone call; 10. Apply a new lottery for disposal of remaining computers. Computers will be subject to disposal pursuant to School Board Policy, DN and VA Code Section (D) and Section (B)(4). B.) Mrs. Wahrman updated the Board on gasoline purchasing. Information was provided at the April meeting regarding the placement of a gasoline tank at the Transportation Department. The placement of the gasoline tank on site would reduce current expenditures associated with purchasing gasoline from the Town of Farmville. At this time there would be 67 county vehicles coming to the school campus to obtain gasoline. This includes vehicles for the sheriff s department, county maintenance, social services and health department. The estimated cost for a 4,000 gallon doubled wall tank with the tank stand, hoses, pump to accommodate gasoline consumption by vehicle and installation is $19,934. The tank is certified by the state and meets all safety requirements. The gasoline purchasing will return at the June meeting for action. C.) Mrs. Wood updated the Board on Policy IIA: Instructional Materials, Regulation on the Use of Media Captioning. Regulation II-A-R: The Prince Edward County School Board establishes, within its existing programs, the use of

10 closed and media captioning to make all classes/and media presentations accessible to all persons. Such practices will break through any barriers to communication and equalize communication access. The regulation policy will return at the June meeting for action. D.) Dr. Echeverria updated the Board on Policy IIBEA-R Acceptable Computer Use. On June 13, 2007, the Board approved the insertion of an additional statement to the policy. With the change in technology director, the statement was not included. After speaking with legal council, it was suggested to make this a new stand-alone policy rather than changing the current policy. Policy IIBEAD In accordance with VA Code Section , Prince Edward County Public Schools requires all students to receive Internet safety training. Through an implementation plan, Internet safety is both taught and practiced by the students, and integrated into the curriculum, K-12. Special emphasis is placed on safety, security, and ethics in the instructions program. Policy IIBEAD will return at the June meeting for action. E.) Mrs. Lawman addressed the Board on the Leave Payout portion of Policy GCBD-R (Absences and Leave) which was approved by the Board. Mrs. Lawman addressed the vacation leave which is earned by the 12 month employees. The current policy states in the event of the death of an employee, the employee s beneficiary will receive 50% of the leave payment owed to the employee. Mrs. Lawman asked the Board to re-visit this portion of the policy since the vacation leave was earned by the employee. The Leave Policy will return at a later date for the Board to re-visit. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A.) The Board received a monthly report of school use of property. Mr. Goode answered questions concerning individual dates on the calendar. Dr. Smith reported we have been faced with a challenge to accommodate both the Mary E. Branch Community Center Summer Youth Program and the YMCA Summer program. We are working to house both groups in schools. Mr. Dove stated both groups would have to arrange their sessions on the Monday thru Thursday schedule along with the division s work week.

11 B.) Mr. Goode updated the Board on the elementary and middle school security systems. Security and surveillance systems have been installed at the elementary and middle school and are fully operational. C.) Mr. Goode updated the Board on the committee for servicing county vehicles. The committee members as of today are: Wade Bartlett, County Administrator Cindy Wahrman, Director of Finance Richard Goode, Director of Support Services Alfred Washing, Mechanic-PECPS Dr. Smith, Superintendent will be added to the list of committee members and Mr. Bartlett will be adding another individual from the county. D.) Dr. Echeverria informed the Board of the Implementation of New Race Ethnicity Standards in Virginia. The Federal Government had developed new categories in order to provide a more accurate picture of the nation s ethnic and racial diversity. This will enable individuals to be identified in ethnic and racial classifications in more than one racial category. Currently, Prince Edward County Public Schools asks families to provide information on student s race and ethnicity at the time of enrollment. Beginning in Spring 2010, Prince Edward County Public Schools will ask families of newly enrolled students AND of all currently students to complete a brief form to update information on their children s ethnicity and race. The data with the new ethnicity and race categories will be used. For example, the federal government uses racial and ethnic data in reporting and analyzing test results such as the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL). The new categories will replace all existing categories for use in all state and federal data collections that include data on ethnicity or race. Parents will be notified of the change in writing. The process is expected to be complete by June 30, E.) Mrs. Reid provided information to the Board on the Retirement Dinner Reception. To recognize staff members who are retiring at the conclusion of the school year, we are considering scheduling the Retirement Dinner on June 7 th or June 8th, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. We are asking for the Boards input on the time and date. The majority of the Board was in agreement of June 8, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. F.) Mrs. Reid provided information to the Board on the Teacher of the Year Reception. To honor nominees and announce the division Teacher of the

12 Year, a reception has been scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2010 at 3:45 p.m. at the Prince Edward County Middle School Cafeteria. Nominees: Pauline Walls-Mays, Gertrude Wesley, Jessica Fornter, Sherry Shelters, Noel Cabautan, and Jessica Tibbs G.) Mr. Goode and Mr. Crenshaw updated the Board on bus route changes for the school year. All students, elementary, middle and high school will be transported on the same bus for the school year. The routes are about 90 to 95 percent complete and we plan to have bus routes available for the board to review at the June meeting stated Mr. Crenshaw. As requested, the aides will remain in place for the school year. H.) Ms. Williamson updated the Board on Curriculum and Pacing. Every year the core content areas of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies in Grades PK 12 undergo a review of their yearly scope and sequence and sixweeks pacing. These are used by teachers on a daily basis to plan units of instruction and daily lesson plans. They are also used for collaboration between subject areas in intervention. The calendar change to 180 days provides an opportunity to improve our process by engaging all teachers in conversation about curriculum, instruction and assessment. For the first time all content areas, including all electives, career tech, foreign language, physical education and non-core academic areas will complete a Scope and Sequence and a six-weeks pacing guide for the year. They will do this by working together with other teachers of the same subject. This will standardize the curriculum so that all students learn the same content as described by state, national or industry standards. This will greatly improve the communication between teachers and provide an opportunity to continue building common lesson plans. Curriculum development and realignment is scheduled for June 10 th and 11 th. Junes 10 th is a scheduled teacher workday and teachers will still be under contract. Teachers will be paid for June 11 th. Electronic documents will be saved to the Teacher Resource Page for all staff to see and use. Hard copies will be submitted to the principal and Department of Instruction for preparing division curriculum guides. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Shirby Scott-Brown: Mrs. Scott-Brown welcomed Dr. Smith. She stated how proud she was to know that we have had students to graduate from Prince Edward and now she can watch them on television, such as Ladonna Hughes and Paul Debnam. Mrs. Scott-Brown informed the Board that she is available to

13 help with the transformation of the high school and reaching the low achievers and feels there are other retirees and community members that would be willing to help. Susan Borum: Mrs. Borum addressed the Board with concerns at the middle and high school. She was concerned about the Latin program and what other courses would be available for her daughter to complete her foreign language requirement. Other topics of concern were tutoring and last minute cancellation, un-supervised children at the high school, drugs and sex and the change in administrative staff. Cindy Hancock-Carden: Ms. Hancock-Carden addressed the matter of her contract not being renewed because of licensure issues. She has her license and doesn t understand why she received the letter. Kenneth Jackson: Mr. Jackson addressed the Board with concerns about the Alternative School, Detention Center and the dress code. Mr. Jackson stated he is concerned about the children and want to help in keeping them off the streets. Mitzi Bisaillon: Mrs. Bisaillon addressed the Board with concerns about the elementary administrative staff and asked the Board to reconsider leaving the administration in place for the school year. She also addressed the high school transformation and retention of students. Patricia Adams: Ms. Adams addressed the Board with concerns about the high school and the detention process. Students are becoming repeat offenders just to be sent to detention. She also offered assistance with the high school transformation. CLOSED SESSION: On a motion made by Mr. Dove, seconded by Dr. Varner and carried, the Board went into closed session at 4:47 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the following specific matter: A.) To discuss a retirement, appointments, resignations, a FMLAs (Family Medical Leave Act) request and potential tenured staff for the as authorized by Section (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. CERTIFICATE OF CLOSED SESSION: On a motion made by Mr. Dove, seconded by Mrs. Lawman and carried, the Board returned to regular session at 5:27p.m. and in doing so adopted the

14 following certification of Closed Meeting: WHEREAS, the Prince Edward County School Board has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the School Board that such meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia Law: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Prince Edward County School Board hereby certifies, that to the best of each member s knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting to which this certification applies; and (ii) only such public business which this certification applies, and (iii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered. VOTE - AYE: 8 NAY: 0 Clerk of the School Board ACTION ITEMS FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION: A.) The Board discussed personnel. On a motion made by Dr. Sedgwick seconded by Mrs. Leatherwood and carried, the Board approved the listed personnel recommendations as presented: PERSONNEL: RETIREMENT Shirley Jones Food Service Department Food Service Worker APPOINTMENTS Katherine Cole (Continuing/tenure) PECHS Teacher/English Jason Abril (Renewal Yr.2) PECMS Teacher/English RESIGNATIONS Gary LePalm PECHS Mathematics Emily Miller PECMS Middle Education Ron McGarrity PECPS Computer Tech.

15 FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE Elizabeth Fitts PECES Reading Coach POTENTIAL TENURED STAFF FOR INFORMATION Elementary School Danielle Boxley Heather Mohrmann Dorothy Colbert Provisional (Letter) Middle School Julia Britt- Administrator Jaimie Stein Katherine Hanson Dimetra Hill John Scialdo Provisional (Letter) Dorothy Zimolong Jennifer Lasley Linda Nunnally Provisional (Letter) Mathew Koshy Provisional (Letter) High School Lawrence Mumford Jamie Vanover Provisional (Letter) Juvenal Abrego Provisional (Letter) Gary LePalm Chitra Brahmananda Provisional (Letter) Daniel Trump Sandra Draper Karl Willke Provisional (Letter) New Horizon Academy Alternative School Tony Brooks Provisional (Letter) *Employment is contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory Child Abuse Report **Employment is contingent upon the receipt of a satisfactory Child Abuse Report and Criminal Background check

16 RESPONSE TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The Board will respond in writing. The Board will discuss specific issues and areas for community support of tutoring and the high school transformation. MATTERS OF CONCERN: The Board will be conducting a Called Meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Conference Room. SCHOOL BOARD MATTERS OF INTEREST: Mrs. Lawman: Addressed the Career and Tech. Center advisory meeting and commented on the move of Ms. Page. Members of the committee stated Ms. Page is moving because her skills are needed somewhere else. We will embrace the change but she will be missed. The team will continue on. Mrs. Lawman wanted to share those words with the Board that were stated at the last advisory meeting. Dr. Sedgwick: Asked if the high school survey would be shared with the Board and Dr. Smith stated it would. Dr. Smith: Will be leaving a copy of the Career and Technical Center Plan with the Clerk if any of the board members desire to review it. There are a few errors in the report where information did not transfer. Dr. Varner: Addressed the Teacher of the Year Ceremony and if it could be moved back to board meeting day? Mrs. Reid stated she will transition back to that process. Next meeting June 9, 2010 Other dates to remember: May 12, Called Meeting, 5:30 School Board Conference Room May 14, Interim Reports Go Home June 5, High School Graduation June 7 & 8, Early Dismissal for Students/Teacher Workday

17 June 8, Middle School Graduation 9:00 a.m. June 10, Teacher Workday ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Dove moved, with no objection to adjourn at 5:59 p.m. Mr. Russell L. Dove, Chair Mrs. Angela L. Foster, Clerk