November 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Discussion:  Director of Schools Jackie Abernathy introduced the new teachers hired for this school year.

Discussion:  There was no MCEA report.

Discussion:  These policies will be brought back in the December meeting for second reading.

Discussion:  Deputy Director Jacob Sorrells presented an update on the system's building program. He explained that the program is currently on time and under budget. He stated that groundbreaking in Lewisburg is set for April 22, 2014; groundbreaking for Chapel Hill Intermediate School will be April 28, 2014.

Discussion:  There was no new business.

Discussion:  During the Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy thanked Ace Bayou for the ottomans donated to the elementary schools, and Comfort Research for the bean bag chairs donated to Marshall Elementary School. Continuing her Director's Report, Ms. Abernathy said the report card is due to be released on Wednesday; provided National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) information; asked the board to consider increasing bus driver pay in order to get more bus drivers; thanked the schools for their Veteran's Day programs.

Discussion:  The policy will be brought back to the board for second reading in December.

Discussion:  Ms. Gold and Ms. Kennedy expressed their appreciation to MCHS principal John Bush for the Renaissance program presented over the weekend. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.