January 13, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Agenda
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Discussion:
On behalf of the board, Mr. Keny thanked all those who provided gifts in honor of School Board Appreciation Week.
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2. Read, Run, Repay Presentation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Denise Werner
Discussion:
Dr. Denise Werner presented checks to the principals of the elementary schools that participated in the Read, Run and Repay Program. Dr. Werner announced that, for the second year in a row, Cornersville Elementary School was the winner; principal Cheryl Ewing was presented the winning trophy to display at the school.
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3. Minutes
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4. MCEA Report
Speaker(s):
Nicky Randolph
Discussion:
There was no MCEA report.
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5. Committee Reports/Schedule Committee Meetings
Rationale:
No committee meetings have been held since the December 9th board meeting.
Discussion:
There were no committee reports.
The cancelled Maintenance, Budget, Curriculum, and Five-Year Plan committee meetings were rescheduled: Monday, January 27, 5:00 p.m. - Maintenance Committee immediately followed by Budget Committee; Thursday, January 30, 5:30 p.m. - Curriculum Committee immediately followed by Five-Year Strategic Plan Committee.
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6. Roof Update
Speaker(s):
Kevin Turner
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Discussion:
Kevin Turner of Stephen Ward & Associates provided a roofing update. Mr. Turner confirmed he will be in attendance at the January 27th Maintenance Committee meeting.
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7. Building Program Update
Speaker(s):
Jim Bailey/Rick Daughrity
Discussion:
During the Building Program Update, Rick Daughrity of Orion Building Corp. presented the board with a Project Control Schedule and Project Budget Summary. He stated he will present updated information at the February 10, 2014, board meeting.
Continuing the Building Program Update, Jim Bailey of Johnson + Bailey Architects, presented schematics of the new Chapel Hill Intermediate School, as well as the additions to the Lewisburg schools. After reviewing the plans and answering questions, Mr. Bailey stated the schematics would remain at the Central Office.
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8. Resolution - Safe Harbor
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Rationale:
During the December 9th Board Meeting, benefits administrator Beth Stockwell addressed the board concerning the Affordable Care Act. As part of her presentation, she stated the board would need to approve a resolution which adopts the Safe Harbor Rule to track employees; attached is the resolution. As a reminder of Ms. Stockwell's presentation, I've attached the information she provided last month.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. New Business
Discussion:
There was no new business.
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10. Director's Report
Speaker(s):
Jackie Abernathy
Discussion:
Continuing Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy stated she is working on the calendar for the 2014-2015 school year, and any input is welcomed; Rep. Billy Spivey and Sen. Jim Tracy have agreed to an open meeting on Friday, February 7 at 9:00 a.m.; Ms. (Beth) Smith and Mr. (John) Bush are working on the EOCs and comparing the scores - the system has made good progress; extended her thanks for the support she received at the death of her mother-in-law and the support others in the system have received at the loss of their loved ones.
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10.1. Phone Bids
Rationale:
There were two vendors who responded to the phone bid for Chapel Hill schools: ENA and United Telephone. I am recommending the ENA VoIP proposal to the board. United is offering the analog service for $14.69 + taxes and fees per line. ENA's proposal is VoIP with a charge of $12.50 + taxes and charges per line.
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11. Adjourn
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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12. FYI
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12.1. Conventions/Conferences
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12.2. MCHS Volunteer Baseball Coach
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Rationale:
Mrs. Abernathy has approved Mr. Bush's request to allow Jeffrey Terrell to be a volunteer coach (no supplement), pending a successful background check.
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12.3. Fundraising Request
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