MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION  MINUTES September9 9,2019  Thel Montgomery County Board of Education convened in its regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm at Montgomery County Schools Central Office. Board members present were Steve DeBerry - Chair, Tommy Blake - Vice Chair, Jessel Hill, Sandra Miller, Bryan Dozier, and Shirley Chair Steve DeBerry called the meeting to order and moved to adopt the agenda as shown. Bryan Dozier made the motion with Sandra Miller seconding. The agenda was accepted with unanimous approval from the Steve DeBerry read a devotional reminding us where we are and where we want to be depends on how Mt. Gilead Elementary students Aiden. Arroyo and Aniya Arroyo led thel Pledge of Allegiance to the! Flag Jeff Branch signed upt to address the board during the public comment period. Jeff Branch informed us that] North Carolina now requires all SROs tol be state certified. All ofN Montgomery County SROs are now certified. Mr. Branch thanked Dr. Charles Dulin for his help in training with thel Exceptional Children portion oft the process. Mr. Branch presented a gift card for Dr. Dulin in appreciation ofhisl help. Al Resolution of Esteem was presented for Grovene Howard Dry. Mrs. Dry passed away in. June. A moment of silence was requested by Chairman, Steve DeBerry in honor of hers service to Montgomery County  Threadgill. Trikena Simmons was absent.  board, hard we work.  oft the United States of America.  Schools. The resolution reads as follows:  MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OFE EDUCATION RESOLUTION OFE ESTEEM FOR Grovene Howardory WHEREAS. our Heavenly Fother, in Hisi infinile love ondv wisdom, Grovene HowardDryo onJ June 12, 2019and WHEREAS, her dedication lo Monigomery Counly Schools for wered aliving! testomenlolherk integrilyand WHEREAS, herk lossy willbe deeply feltn nold onlyb byl thosey with whoms shes served. bula alsol throughoulr here enfred communityand NOW, THEREFORE, beitresolved! thott the Montgomery Counly Boordo ofe Educoliong goes onrecordine expressingo osense ofreoll loss ondregrets Inher possing: thatod copy oft thisn resolulionb be conveyed toher! lamily os onir indication ofour decps sympathy: and thot ocopyd oflhes same be fled asaparto oltheg pormonent minuteso oft the8 Boordo ofEducalion. Stevenw, DeBeny. Choirmon  sow fitlod seveny skil, and county.  COUNIY BOARD OFE EDUCATION  Dales Els, Ed. D.S Secretory  Trikerasimmons- TommyBloke SandoMirer- BryanDoler ShinoyM. Jessers Iiveadgil SEPTEMBER2019    2  Thei family of Robert Caudill accepted al Resolution of Esteem for his eight years of service with the Board of Education for Montgomery County Schools. Mr. Caudill passed away in. June. The resolution reads  as follows:  MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OFE EDUCATION RESOLUTION OFE ESTEEM FOR RobertHaris Caudill WHEREAS, our Heovenly Father, in His inlinite love andv wisdon, sow! Atlod calll home Robert Houis Coudilo onJ June 27, 2019 und WHEREAS, nisc daicaipniowongoey Countys Schoolstore eight years as o member of the Board of Educalion, were o living testamentofh hisi integrilyo andskill, and WHEREAS. hisk lossv wil bec deeplyf fellr nold onlyt byt thosev withy whom he: served. buiasot thoughouth his enlire community and county. NOW, THEREFORE, beit itresolved! that then Montgomery Counly BoardofE Educationg goesd onr recordir inexpressingos sense ofrealloss ondregrelinhisg passing: thatao copy of! thisresoluliont bec conveyed lohis! fomily os onindicolion ofo our deeps sympolhy; andt thato copy oll Ihes samet beti fledosaparto of thep permanentr minules of  theB Boord of Education. Stevenw. DeBeny. Choiman Toxenys  COUNTY BOARD OF  DoleE Elis.E Ed.C D,Secretory ShileyM. Tveudye SEPIEMABER2019  Mitch Taylor recognized Kristy Buchman, Terrie Furr, Rebecca Ridgeway, and Courtney Sheffield, bookkeepers who had a: zero findings audit for the 2018-2019: school year. Delores Mauldin, Cindy Williams and Sherry Starnes were not in attendance. Mr. Taylor thanked each one ofthem for their dedication and hard work. This year proved tol be a great year with seven perfect audits. The most we have hadi ina ayear. Sloan Bourgeois, introduced the certified and classified employees oft the month for Mt. Gilead Elementary. Lynn Barton, Pre-K. Assistant and Bus Driver, is the classified employee ofthe month. Trician Bailey, second year Teacher now teaching first grade at Mt. Gilead Elementary andi is from. Jamaica, is the classified employee of the year. Mrs. Bougeois thanked them fort their hard work and dedication. Chairman DeBerry asked to hold the consent agenda until closed session. The board unanimously Sloan Bourgeois, Principal, and Mandy Hall, Teacher at Mt. Gilead presenteda al Power Point presentation entitled "The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading. A Framework by Jan Richardson." A video was shown with] Mandy Hall using the technique with her students in the classroom. This program was implemented in April of2019. Mrs. Bourgeois has seen great growth in reading since the start oft this program. Board members asked ifthis model was intended to replace remaining programs. Mrs. Bourgeois explained this is an additional technique used with ReadyGen addressing gaps ini foundational skills. This model assesses by ability not grade level. Mandy Hall is responsible for training other teachers at Mt. Gilead Superintendent Ellis presented a proclamation to offiçially declare September as Attendance Awareness Month with approval by the board. Bryan Dozier made a motion to approve. Sandra Miller seconded and the board unanimously: approved. The proclamation reads as follows:  agreed.  Elementary.    3  Superintendent: Ellis gave an update on thet teacher supplement. Sarah. Jordan donated $50,000to fulfill the teacher supplement ofai nearly 25% increase. Shirley" Threadgill made a motion to move forward with implementation and Bryan Dozier seconded. Thel board requests recognition for Sarah. Jordan and  county commissioners for their support.  Tray, arelsa273710127  Superintendent Ellis presented FAQ sheet for Inl Force 911.This mobile app willl be for all Montgomery County employces allowing them the power tol be a first responder. This app can send an alert to law enforcement faster than 911. Inl Force will be in addition toj procedures that are already inj place. Dr. Ellis recommended to thel board that we move: forward with this application immediately so that installation and training can begin. Bryan Dozier made the motion to approve Shirley Threadgill seconded.  Katie Hursey presented three designs for the Montgomery Central High School Seal designed by Roy Beaman. These designs explained by Roy Beaman: represent the past and present ofl East and' West Montgomery combining into Montgomery Central High School. The board was very complimentary ofl Mr. Beaman's work. Bryan Dozier made a motion to approve the first design Sandra Miller seconded. This design will be on: for diploma seals. It was suggested to be used as an inlay on the floor along with many  other applications. The designs and descriptions are listed below.    4  Montgomery Centrall Highs School- TimberwolvesSeal  Page1  CENTRAL  2020 ALIDIORES  Superintendent Ellis presented a request from the Mount Gilead Community Foundation to erecta plaque on stage at the Leah Levin. Auditorium at] Mount Gilead Elementary: in memory ofMr. Albert. Johnson. Albert. Johnson was reponsible for raising money: for repairs and updates of this auditorium when needed.  Bryan Dozier made a motion to approve with Tommy Blake seconding.  Superintendent Ellis presentend the beginnings of an application for nominating the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners for the Commissioners oft the year award with thel NC: School Boards Association. Dr. Ellis requested approval from the board to move: forward with application. Bryan Dozier Superintendent Ellis presented an update on construction at thes site. A PowerPoint presentation was shown withj progress beingi made throughout the campus. Overall it is starting to look more complete. Construction continues throughout the CTE Building and the main high school. Progress is being made on athletic fields, parking lots and courtyards. CTE: substantial completion date is expected November 5, 2019. MCHS substantial completion date is expected March 24, 2020. Next progress meeting is scheduled for During Superintendent's Remarks, Superintendent Ellis made comments regarding the Education Strategy Report (ESG Report) onj planning behind the scenes. We are looking at workforce data. The flex labs that are being constructed and will allow the ability to change as needs arise. The report shows our partnership with) MCC: and describes what we are doing as one ofal kind. Wesley Morris a' Vanderbilt graduate has researched and no other system can be found that has a flagship high school and community college as an education complex like wel have created. We are blessed tol have what we are accomplishing.  made the motion to approve and Sandra Miller seconded.  October 3, 2019.  Dr. Ellis thanked everyone for their support.  Chairman Deberry motioned to move to closed session. Tommy Blake motioned and Sandra Miller  seconded. Thel board entered into closed session unanimously.  During closed session, thel board approved the following items: 1) Board Minutes for August 5,2 2019 2) Board Minutes fort thel End of the Year Review 3) Personnel and Auxiliary Reports    5  MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS PERSONNEL REPORT R. Kevin Lancaster, Deputy Superintendent September 9,2019  a. Upon the recommendation oft the principal, approval oft the following additions to the  substitute teacher list: Non-Certified 1) Corenia Ewings 2) Rosa Jernigan Certified 1) Marcia McBride 2) Jacqueline Chunn 3) Allison Lee 4) Shawanna Long  Recommended By Della Ingram Teresa Dunn Recommended By Vance Thomas Chuck Dulin Chanda Stokes Chanda Stokes  Record Check Yes Yes Record Check Yes Yes Yes Yes  b. Superintendent: reports the acceptance oft the following resignationsretirements:  Resignation/Retirement Laurie Brown Resignation 2) Carson Anderson Resignation 3) Craig Wright Resignation 4) Telena Gooch Resignation 5) Seeley Finicum Resignation 6) Brandi Powers Resignation 7) Sherry Starnes Resignation  School/Assignment Candor Elementary Teacher Mt. Gilead Elementary PE Teacher Science Teacher East Montgomery High Guidance Counselor Teacher Assistant East Montgomery High Bible Teacher  Effective Date August 7,2019 August 5, 2019  West Montgomery High August 6, 2019  July31,2019  Green Ridge Elementary July31,2019  July30,2019  Page Street Elementary Data Manager  August 1, 2019    6  8) Martha Lalor Resignation 9) Crystal Bowden Resignation 10) Audrey Morris Resignation  Page Street Elementary Receptionist Montg. Learn. Acad. P.T Teacher Assistant Page Street Elementary EC Teacher  August 15, 2019 August 27, ,2019 September 26, 2019  Upon recommendation, approval oft the followingprobationay contracts for the 2019-2020  school year as provided by General Statute 115C-325:  Contract/ Effective Date Shea Walter 08/19/2019 2) Amy Ward 08/19/2019 08/19/2019 4) Barbie Blake 08/19/2019 5) Brandon Britt 08/19/2019  School/ Assignment West Middle School EC/Self-Contained Star Elementary School 5th Grade Teacher 4+ Grade Teacher Mt. Gilead Elementary Kindergarten Teacher East/West Middle Schools Yes Auto-Tech Teacher  Record Check Yes Yes Yes Yes  Replacing Toby Karnes Morgan Stewart Justin Soos  3) Lynn Hampson Page Street Elementary  d. Upon recommendation, approval oft the following interim contracts for the 2019-2020 school  year as provided by General Statute 115C-325:  Contract/ Effective Date TBD  School/ Assignment  Record Check  Replacing Telena Gooch  1) Danasia Dumas East Montgomery High Yes  Assistant to Support Srvs.  Upon recommendation oft the superintendent, approval oft the following school nurse:  1) Stacy Lucas 08/12/2019  SES/EMS School Nurse  Yes  Brenda DeBerry  Upon recommendation oft the superintendent, approval of recommendation for employment  ofthe following non-certified personnel:  Employee/  School/  Record    7  Effective Date Stacie Cheek 08/19/2019 2) Elizabeth Batten 08/23/2019 3) Ricky Smith 08/19/2019 08/19/2019 5) Crystal Johnson 08/19/2019 6) Biança Lilly 08/19/2019 7) Jasmine Harris 08/19/2019 8) Queelyn Voorhees 08/19/2019 9) Jessica Batten 08/19/2019 10) Jennifer Haywood 08/26/2019 08/26/2019 12) Janice Williamson 08/05/2019 13) Yvonne Lucas 09/04/2019  Assignment Troy Elementary P.T Stem East Montgomery High Custodian Montg. Learn. Academy Yes PT Child Nutrition Digital Learning/Stem Troy Elementary PTTeacher Assistant Mt. Gilead Elementary Non-Certified PE Teacher Troy Elementary Pre-K Teacher Assistant Troy Elementary Non-Certified PE Teacher Green Ridge Elementary Yes Technology Assistant West Montgomery High Yes PT One on One. Assistant Receptionist All Locations Child Nutrition Sub. Page Street Elementary PTI Media Assistant  Check Yes Yes  Replacing  Maria Delgado Argie Medley  4) Leanna Richardson Mt. Gilead Elementary  Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes  Shakria LeGrand Carson Anderson  Glendon Mabe  Jay Myrick Martha Lalor  11) Nikimia W. Ratliff Page Street Elementary Yes  Yes  Yes  Christy Shepherd  Report oft the following transfers:  Transfer/ Effective Date 08/19/2019  From  To Page Street Elem.  Replacing Sherry Starnes  1) Christy Shepherd Page Street Elem.  PT Media Assistant Data Manager    8  2) Tabitha Blake 08/13/2019 3) Jon LaChance 08/19/2019 4) Nick Sweitzer 08/19/2019 5) Julie Hurley 08/19/20189 08/19/2019 7) Robin Heath 08/19/2019 08/19/2019 9) Ella Kern 08/19/2019 10) Maria Delgado 08/12/2019 11) Tina Bibey 08/19/2019 12) Caleb Stout 08/19/2019 08/23/2019 09/03/2019 15) Denia Huntley 09/03/2019 08/19/2019 17) Karen Francis 08/19/2019  All Locations Child. Nutr. Sub East Middle Page Street/MLA Inclusion Teacher ECTeacher  East Middle Child Nutrition West Montgomery East Montgomery Inclusion Teacher EC Teacher Troy Elementary Page Street Elementary Mt. Gilead Elementary Child Nutr. Assist. Manager Instructional Facilitator Candor Elementary Custodian Candor Elementary East/West Middle Technology Teacher Distance Leaming Interim ECPre-K Interpreter Interim Interpreter East Middle School PT Child Nutrition Mt. Gilead Elementary PT Child Nutrition Green Ridge Elementary  Mary Little Jasmine Hill Jackie Chunn Laura' Trumfio  Social Stud. Teacher Social Stud. Teacher  West Middle School Page Street/MLA  6) Stephanie Lynthacum Troyl Elementary  Instructional Fac. 2nd Grade Teacher Distance Learning Stem Teacher Assistant  West Middle  8) Cassandra Little Mt. Gilead Elem.  PT Child Nutri. 7th Grade Math East High School Custodian All Locations Central Office Technician. I Social Studies Interpreter  West Middle School West Middle School Sara Ceneski  Child Nutrition Sub. PT Child Nutrition  13) Sabrena Conrad Montg. Learn. Aca. Montg. County Early College 14) Irais Hernandez Troy/Page St. Elem. Troy Elementary  Denia Huntley  ECI Pre-K Interpreter Troy/Page St. Elem. Irais Hernandez  Pre-K Interpreter Child Nutr. Sub. All Locations Child Nutr. Sub.  16) Tiffany Batten All Locations  18) Jaqueline Stancil All Locations    9  08/15/2019 the following personnel: 08/13/2019 2) Nita' Thompson 08/19/2019  Child Nutr. Sub.  PT Child Nutrition  Upon recommendation of the superintendent, approval ofrecommendation for employment of  1) Brittany Spencer Central Office  Yes  Grant Smith  Testing/Student Inform. Coordinator Mt. Gilead Elementary Yes Interim 1St Grade Teacher  g. Upon recommendation, approval oft the following Fall coaches for the 2019-2020 school year:  West Middle School: Chameika Drake - Cheerleading Jason Hensley - Football  MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS AUXILARY REPORT SEPTEMBER9, 2019  The following overnight field trips are requested:  West Montgomery High School:  Travel Tracker# 2902 - National Beta Club Great WolfLodge, Concord NC - 10/14/19-1015/19  Upon recommendation, approval of release from Montgomery County Schools requested for  the 2019-2020 school year.  Montgomery County to Stanly County Schools Montgomery County to Randolph County Schools Montgomery County to Guilford County Schools 4) Sports Corner Contract 5) 403(b). Retirement Plani for MCS Employees 6) First Health Services MOU    10  Chairman DeBerry asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. With a motion by Bryan Dozier and a  second by Jessel Hill the meeting was duly adjourned.  The next regular meeting will be held October 7, 2019.  Saogr Dale Ellis, Ed. D., Secretary  Chairman  K