Board Meeting Highlights Regular Session September 11,2017  The Gates County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 11,2017, at the Gates County Board ofEducation Central office. Chairman Felton called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. The following board members were present: Ray Felton, Glendale Boone, Leslie Byrum and Claire Whitehurst. Mrs. Whitehurst made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel as outlined in North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6). The motion was seconded by Mrs. Boone, and the board approved the motion unanimously. The Mr. Felton reconvened open session at 6:00 p.m., with the following board members present: Ray Felton, Glendale Boone, Leslie Byrum, Claire Whitehurst and Dr. Daniel Dickerson. Mr. Felton informed that the agenda needed to be amended to delete items from the Consent Agenda. Items Twenty-seven through Thirty-One, which consist of the School Improvement Plans for each of the schools, require further review, and therefore a request has been made to delete. There is also ai request to add Item Thirty-Four, which is the approval oft the Local AIG Mr. Byrum made a motion to approve the amended agenda with the deletions of Items 27-31 and the addition of Item 34. Mrs. Boone seconded the motion, and the board members approved the  Board entered into closed session at 5:07 p.m.  Plan Development Planning Document.  motion unanimously.  There was ai moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  There were: no items for Public Comment.  Chante Jordan, Exceptional Children' s Director, on behalf of the Gates County Educational Association for Excellence, presented the Jernigan Mini-Grant, in the amount of $500.00, to Michelle Newsome, teacher at Buckland Elementary School. The Mini-Grant is provided by Dr. Phyllis J. Broughton, and is in memory of her parents, Mallie and Virginia Jernigan. Mallie was born and raised in Gates County and attended Gates County Public Schools. This Teacher Mini- Grant is given to a K-5 teacher employed by Gates County Public Schools to enhance student learning opportunities. Dr. Broughton was unable to attend tonight's meeting. During the Superintendent's. Report Dr. Williams provided some insight on House Bill 13, requiring maximum classroom size in K-3 classes. He noted that often times when the Legislature is considering issues, they look to the bigger counties, and what is in their best interest. However, in this situation, the bigger counties are struggling, as well, with how to implement this. He noted that Wake County Superintendent Dr. James Merrill has commented that having to meet these requirements without state funding is going to be devastating to his county. Here in Gates County, we will need an additional three teachers and two teacher assistants. We all want small numbers in our classrooms, but with local funding stretched thin,    we are struggling toj provide for our students, and not cut our art, music and physical education classes. He asked that we be cautious about negative comments directed at the Legislature, because this has not helped our cause in the past. Wel hope, with information provided by the Dr. Williams also gave some information about the new principal salary schedules. They will impact our principals greatly. North Carolina principals' salaries were. listed as number 50 in the nation in 2016. In the past, principal salaries were based on years of service, performance and number oft teachers at the school. The new schedule is based on the students' growth plan and will be detrimental to our veteran principals, and penalize our talented administrators. This is another area ofconcern for the public education system in our state. Again, we are hoping for a Dr. Williams then gave an update on the Central Middle School project, and stated that he, Ray Felton and Daniel Plyler, Contractor, met to discuss the pre-qualification packages received. They discussed the scope of work with information about the potential bidders. He is optimistic that demolition of the gth grade wing will begin in December, 2017 or January, 2018. He gave an update on the progress at Central Middle School as follows: 1. The drainage system at the new: main entrance has been completed. 2. Everything has been moved out of the gth grade wing. 4. Drop off/pick up has run much smoother since the first day of school.  counties, that a reasonable solution can be found.  positive outcome.  3. Five mobile units are being used.  5. Cameras still need to be installed outside by new trailers and outside facing ramp to existing 6. The outdoor volleyball net has been installed. Outdoor basketball goals willl be installed 7. A10X16 building is being ordered for storage of PE equipment and the riding lawnmower. This building will take at least two weeks for delivery. This building requirement will meet 8. Window Awnings will be ordered and installed over the next couple of weeks to prevent water from splashing on carpet in the new trailers during rainstorms. Blinds will be ordered 9. Heaters have been ordered for the seventh grade wing. Plan to have them installed by Sept. 10. We are looking into pricing for aluminum bleachers that will be installed in the old gym at 11. Meet with contractor to get prices for a covered walk for students at Central. This would be used for travel between mobile classrooms and the main building. Talked with contractor this afternoon and he said that he would have options and pricing for me next week. 12. Existing dumpsters behind the school have been moved for safety purposes. Mr. Felton stated that he and Dr. Williams had met with the architect about the final drawings and they have been given to the contractor. He also stated that we have kept the commissioners well-informed of the progress. Working with the county, we were able to savea  trailers. by September 20th.  NC Building Code requirements. and installed for lock-down purposes.  22nd. Heat strips will be installed in the existing units.  GCHS. These bleachers will be used to replace the existing bleachers.    considerable amount of money by evaluating the use ofa gravity flow waste water system rather The board members commented on various school events they had attended and Dr. Dickerson Mr. Blanchard gave the Financial Report and provided an update on the New Beginnings Daycare. He stated the daycare had aj profit of approximately $5700 for the first two months of the fiscal year. When asked why, he stated that enrollment is a little higher than last year and the fees are slightly higher. Also, they have managed to cut expense cost for supplies. Dr. Williams approved the following out-of-district: requests for the 2017-18 school year:  than aj pump system.  provided information on grants that can be used for the schools.  Saniyah Depugh to attend Gatesville Elementary School Aubrey Fox to attend Buckland Elementary School Kara Wiggins to attend Gatesville Elementary School Christian Blaise Harrell to attend Gatesville Elementary School Sakendra Wilson to attend Buckland Elementary School Collin Dunn to attend Gatesville Elementary School  Lillie Ryan Stallings released to attend Perquimans County Schools, pending acceptance Nathan Stevenson released to attend Perquimans County Schools, pending acceptance by  by Perquimans County Perquimans County  Kaitlynn Jean Kopin to attend Central Middle School Joseph Carter to attend T.S. Cooper Elementary School pending acceptance by Edenton/Chowan County Coy Piland to attend Gatesville Elementary School release from Martin County Schools  Jarmon & Davonte Overman released to attend Edenton/Chowan County Schools, John A. Hilts, Jr. to attend Gates County High School, pending payment of tuition and Jerney Leonard and Storm Ellis to attend Gatesville Elementary School Kamora Holley to attend Gatesville Elementary School  The following Consent Agenda Items were approved:  1. Approval of Minutes August 1, 2017 Regular Session 2. Approval of Policy 1310/4002 - Parental Involvement 3. Approval of Policy 3410- - Testing and Assessment Program 4. Approval of Policy 3470/4305  Alternative Learning Programs 5. Approval of] Policy 3640/5130- Student Voter Registration and Pre-registration 6. Approval of Policy 4150- - School Assignment 7. Approval ofl Policy 4250/5075/7316- - North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program 8. Approval of] Policy 4700 - Student Records 9. Approval of Policy 6140 - Student Wellness 10. Approval ofl Policy 6320- - Use of Student Transportation Services 11. Approval of] Policy 6450- - Purchase of Services    12. Approval of Policy 7930- - Professional Employees: Demotion and Dismissal 13. Approval of! Policy 1200- - Governing Principle Student Success 14. Approval of Policy 1300- - Governing Principle Parental Involvement 15. Approval of Policy 1320/3560 - Title II Parent and Family Engagement 16. Approval of Policy 3420 - Student Promotion and Accountability 17. Approval of Policy 4125 - Homeless Students 18. Approval of Policy 4155. - Assignment to Classes 19. Approval of Policy 5030 - Community Use of Facilities  20. Approval of Policy 4302-R - Rules for Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools 21. Approval of Correction to. Meal Price Increase approved at the August 1,2 2017 Board  Meeting  22. Approval of Exceptional Children's Transportation Contracts 23. Approval of Buckland Elementary Fundraisers-  24. Approval of Gates County High School Agriculture Department Out-of-State Field Trip 25. Approval of Central Middle School Krispy Kreme Doughnut Fundraiser 26. Approval of Central Middle. AIG Fundraisers and Overnight Trips 27-GafesvHe-BiememtaySenseHmproyememtPan Deleted 8.1s.Ceeper-biememlyseh9-mprevementPan Deleted 9.-Buekland-Blememtary-Sehee-mprevementPlar Deleted 30.Gates-Ceunty-HHgA-SeheeHmpprevemeRtPan Cemra-Madle-seNeMe-mPoweeEPae 32. Approval of2017-2018 Final Budget Resolution 33. Approval ofNC 403(b). Investment Plan Resolution 34. Approval ofLocal AIG Plan Development Planning Document  tol Tidewater, Virginia  Deleted Deleted  The following personnel recommendations were approved:  1. Teachers  Jessica Harrell - 3rd Grade Reading Teacher at Gatesville Elementary Julia Townsend - Spanish Teacher at Gates County High School Kimberly Dawn Perry - Math Teacher at Gates County High School Wanda Hathaway -3 3rd Grade Reading Teacher at T.S. Cooper  2. Teacher Assistants  Danielle Smith - Pre-K Teacher Assistant at Gatesville Elementary Melissa Johnson - CNAII Teacher Assistant at Buckland Elementary  3. New Beginnings Daycare Personnel  Jennifer Hayes - Lead' Teacher Ruth Eaton - Part-Time Teacher Assistant Shanese Eaton - Part-Time Teacher Assistant    4. Bus Drivers  Virginia Kindley Jimmy Lee Boone Kenny Ward Iris Lassiter Tiffany Sholar  Michelle Broughman - Substitute  5. Long-Term Substitute Teachers  Doretha Woods-Long Term Substitute for Brittany Parker at T.S. Cooper, Kaye Barker - Long Term Substitute for Alegrea Boone at Gates County Renee Wagner - Long Term Substitute Science Teacher at Gates County High  while she is out on leave High, while she is out on leave School until vaçancy can be filled Urania Harrell - Retired Teacher  6. Substitute Teacher 7. Mentors  William Jones - Gates County High School Lisa Perry - Gates County High School Tamara Simons - Gates County High School Kathryn Eure - Central Middle School Beverly Plyler - Central Middle School Jennifer Dail - Central Middle School Krystle Williams - Buckland Elementary School Mary Hobbs - T.S. Cooper Elementary School Meredith Pritchard - T.S. Cooper Elementary School Lisa Wilkins - T.S. Cooper Elementary School Barbara Toti - School Level Beginning Teachers Coordinator Michelle Laura Broughman - Bus Driver- Effective: 8-22-2017 Antonio Watson - Bus Driver - Effective: 8-15-2017 Marvalene Mouzon - Guidance Counselor at Central Middle School Leslie Wright - Gates County High School Softball Coach Kristal Brooks - Central Middle School Track Coach  8. Resignations  Effective: 9-30-2017  9. Withdrawal ofResignation    Sarah Williams - School Nutrition Cafeteria Manager  10. Observations/ntemships/Practicums  Barbara Austin - Internship Elementary/High School (2"d semester)  Calee Rawls - Observation High School Brienna Benard - Observation High School Mary Brown - Reading Practicum Buckland Elementary  In Other Business the following items were discussed:  The regular October session will be held at the Gates County Board of Education Central Office on Monday, October 2, 2017 with closed session beginning at 5:00 p.m. and open  session at 6:00 p.m.  There being no: further business, Mrs. Boone made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Byrum seconded the motion, and board members approved the motion unanimously. Chairman Felton  adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.    62 BOARD MEMBERS Ray Felton Chairman Glendalel P. Boone Vice-Chairman Leslie S. Byram Clairel R.V Whitehurst Dr. Daniel Dickerson  DR. PHILLIP BARRYWILLIAMS Superintendent  ublic Sthools of Gates Countp Office oft the Superintendent 205 Main! Street- P.O. Box 125 GATESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: 27938 (252)357-1113  BOARD RESOLUTION  WHEREAS, the Gates County School Board wishes toj provide a 403(b) plan to the employees of Gates  County public schools.  AND WHEREAS, the State ofNorth Carolina has established the North Carolina Public School Teachers' and Professional Educators' Investment Plan ("NC 403(b) Program") for the benefit of employees of  local school boards and community colleges in North Carolina.  THEREFORE, bei it resolved that Gates County Public Schools has adopted thel NC 403(b) Program under the terms of the Plan Document and the Third-Party Administrator Agreement. All employees shall  become eligible to defer compensation immediately.  Signed this 11h day of September, 2017.  Ray Felton, Sehool  Chairman    Slu  Date