GASTON COUNTY  BOARD OF EDUCATION  REGULAR SESSION  Gt  Counts! Schools  Shaping Our Future  943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, NC28054  September 16, 2024  5:30 p.m.    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Agenda Adoption  Type of Item: Consent   Action OInformation  Main Points:  Consideration of Formal Agenda for Monday, September 16, 2024.  Roberts Rules of Order (Revised) adoption of Agenda for meeting sequence and  structure.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: Adoption of Agenda  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Superintendent    GASTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Jeff K. Ramsey - Chairman Dot Cherry - Vice Chairman  Josh Crisp, Dallas Township Lee Dedmon, Gastonia Township Dot Guthrie, Gastonia Township Tod Kinlaw, South Point Township  Robbie Lovelace, Cherryville Township Brent Moore, Crowders Mountain Township A.M. Stephens, III, Riverbend Township  County/ - Schools  Dr. Morgen A. Houchard, Superintendent 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, NC 28054 Monday, September 16, 2024  5:30 p.m. Agenda Regular Meeting  Page(s)  I.  Call to Order II. Invocation III. Pledge of Allegiance IV. Agenda Adoption - Action.. V. Good News - Information VI. Classroom Moment = Information. VII. Public Expression - Information VIII. Approva/Correction of Minutes - Action IX. Operations Committee Report - Information.  1-3 4-7 8 9 10 11-15 16 17 18 19  August 19, 2024..  X.  Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report - Information XI. 2023-2024 State Results and Path Forward - Information.  XII. Consent Agenda - Action.  Consent Agenda Item (s) will be adopted with a single motion, second vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a  Board Member. A. Recommended Personnel..  20 21-30 31-32 33 34 35 36 37  B. Budget Amendments & Budget Transfers. C. construction/Repair Change Orders..  D. Local Assessment Schedule and Local Testing Report 2024. -Hunter Huss High School - Cooling Tower Replacement.  E. Contracts.  -GoGuardian Software -Contract Transportation.  XIII. Superintendent's Comments  2    XIV. Closed Session - Information.  38-39  N.C.G.S. $143-318.11(a)3) Consultation with Attorney N.C.G.S. 9143-318.11(a)(6) Personnel  XV. Adjournment  3    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Good News  Type of Item: D Consent  Action K Information  Main Points:  Each month, the Communications/Public Information Department compiles "Good News" about our schools, students, employees, and community partners. See attachment.  Fiscal implications: None  Recommendation: None  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer  Department: Communications/Public Information Superintendents Office)  4    BOARD AGENDA INFORMATIONALITEM  DEPARTMENT: Communications.Pablic  Information Department  TOPIC: GOOD NEWS  FOR THE MONTH OF: September 2024  1. Employees from six schools in the Dallas area - North Gaston, W.C. Friday, Carr, Costner, Highland, and Woodhill were treated to a back-to-school breakfast on August 13 at Salvation Baptist Church at Rankin Lake. The breakfast served as the church's "thank you" to teachers and other school employees for their hard work and commitment to ensuring student success. Each guest enjoyed the chance to win door 2. The following high schools were recognized by the N.C. High School Athletic Association for outstanding sportsmanship for the 2023-2024 year: Ashbrook High School; East Gaston High School; Forestview High School; Highland School of Technology; and Hunter Huss High School. The schools did not have any athletes or 3. Rori McCorkle of Forestview High School and McKinzley Turner of North Gaston High School were winners in the Gaston County Board ofElections "T Voted" sticker competition. The contest featured 68 entries from 12 schools. The students' designs will be used on the "I Voted" stickers that are given out when people go to vote. 4. James Dover of South Point High School and Lilly Friday of Forestview High School were named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. 5. Ashbrook High School and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate British Brooks was selected for the Houston Texans opening-day roster (NFL professional football). 6. Ashbrook High School reignited its theater arts program and is planning to present the show, "Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and 7. Belmont Middle School held a "Yes We Can" food drive to support Webb Street School's pantry program. Homerooms and grade levels competed against each other to 8. Brookside Elementary student Keely Graham received an honorable mention in the 9. Carr Elementary received a donation of school supplies from Dixon Quick Coupling.  prizes and received a treat bag as a token of appreciation.  coaches ejected from a game for the year.  Magic."  collect more than 2,000 items. N.C. Farm-to-Table Art Contest.  5    10. Chapel Grove Elementary received a "spirit rock" to display in front of the school. Brandon Weimer and Scott Parker from Martin Marietta Bonds Quarry coordinated the 11.John Chavis Middle School received a donation of school supplies from the Order of 12. The Cherryville High School Education Foundation received an $80,000 grant from the CaroMont Health Foundation to support the renovation ofthe science lab at Cherryville High School. The funds were used to purchase an Anatomage Science and Anatomy 13. East Gaston High School won the Wells Fargo Conference Cup for the 1A/2A Southern 14. East Gaston High School teachers Kaci Wilcox, Brian Johnson, and Nikki Akins attended a national training seminar to learn about how to use an Anatomage Table in the 15. Gardner Park Elementary received a donation of school supplies from Sharonview 16. Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences student Nevaeh Dover was selected as a College Board National Recognition Program award winner for her academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, 17.7 The following students were elected to serve as members of the Gaston College Student Government Association: Autumn Queen, president, Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences; Bannock Scott, vice president, Gaston Early College High School; Jozzy DaRosa, treasurer; Gaston Early College High School; Amara Bailey, senator, Gaston Early College High School; Alexis Odell, senator, Gaston Early College High School; 18. Hawks Nest STEAM Academy was recognized at the September N.C. State Board of Education meeting as a North Carolina STEM School ofDistinction. The awards program highlights schools that meet rigorous standards and demonstrate a high-quality culture of STEM education. Hawks Nest first won the award four years ago. 19. Lowell Elementary received a donation of school supplies from Quan Services. 20. McAdenville Elementary received a $10,000 donation from the Catherine Pharr  donation.  the Eastern Star.  Table, which is a main feature for the updated science lab.  Piedmont Conference.  health science, forensic science, and biology classes.  Federal Credit Union.  and/or Advanced Placement (AP) exams.  and Sweet Win, senator, Gaston Early College High School.  Carstarphen McAdenville Foundation.  21. North Belmont Elementary teacher Kayla Reid was named the Key Homes Amazing  Teacher for the month of August in The Gaston Gazette.    22. Pinewood Elementary received nearly 4,000 school supplies from Coca-Cola 23. Sherwood Elementary received 168 book bags filled with school supplies from the Gastonia-Shelby Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The school also received 24. The South Point High School boys' soccer team won the Gaston Cup championship. The Gaston Cup is at three-day tournament that was held at George Poston Park in  Consolidated.  adonation ofs school supplies from AT&T.  Gastonia.  7    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Classroom Moment  Type of Item: a Consent  Action B Information  Main Points:  The classroom moment for September will focus on the new K-12 Science Standards that are being implemented in classrooms this year. Elementary Director Shannon Hullett will highlight the new weather stations that support the 5th-grade standards that have been  installed at all elementary schools in the district during the presentation.  Fiscal Implications:  N/A  Recommendation: N/A  Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal2 2. Every member of our diverse population has the opportunity for individualized  instruction.  Submitted by: Shannon Hullett  Department: Academic Services  8    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Public Expression  Type of Item: DC Consent  Action R Information  Main Points:  The Board of Education agenda has been made available to the public for review. Citizens wishing to speak before the Board about an agenda item or other topic may do  sO during Public Expression. Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation:  The Board of Education will establish time (30 minutes) at the beginning of the regular monthly meeting for Public Expression. Any citizen not heard during this time may be  heard at the end of the business session.  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Todd Hagans, Chief Communications Officer  Department: CommuncatonsPuDic Information Superintendents Office)    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: APprovaircorrection of Minutes  Type of Item: Consent  KA Action OInformation  Main Points: Approval of Minutes of: August 19, 2024  Efficient consideration of matters pertinent to the successful operation of the school  system.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation:  The Board will approve the minutes presented.  Policy Implications: Validation of Board Proceedings. Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Superintendent  10    Gaston County Schools Board of Education Monday, August 19, 2024 Meeting 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting MINUTES  The Gaston County Board of Education met in a regular session on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room, 943 Osceola Street, Gastonia, NC. The meeting was live on Spectrum Cable Channel 21 and The Gaston County Board of] Education YouTube page. Those Board Members in attendance were: Chairman Jeff] Ramsey, Vice Chairman Dot Cherry, Josh Crisp, Lee Dedmon, Additional attendees include: Superintendent Dr. Morgen A. Houchard, Attorney Sonya McGraw, Associate! Superintendents Gary Hoskins and Tonya Kales, ChierCommunications Officer" Todd Hagans,  Dot Guthrie, Tod Kinlaw, Robbie Lovelace, Brent Moore, and A.M. Stephens III.  ChiefTechnology Officer Aaron Slutsky and Board Clerk Dana Luoto.  Chairman Ramsey called the meeting to order at! 5:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone.  Invocation  Pastor, Michael Goins, Pastor ofLife Church, led the invocation.  Pledge ofAllegiance Agenda Adoption -A Action  Adele St. Romain, New Hope Elementary student, led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The Board considered. Agenda Adoption - Action  Motion to adopt the Agenda as presented was made by Ms. Dot Cherry; seconded by  Mr.A.M. Stephens III; motion carried unanimously. (9-0)  Good News -Information  Mr. Todd Hagans recognized Adele St. Romain from New Hope Elementary. Every year, third-grade students participate in the Gaston Travel Tour educational program. Upon completing the program, the students are asked to write an essay about why they consider themselves the 'Proudest Kid in Gaston County." In May, Adele was named The Proudest Kid in Gaston County. The essay contest is  sponsored by Gaston Together.  Ms. Dot Cherry presented a Certificate of Recognition to Adele.  Mr.Todd Hagansrecognized. James Dovero of South Point High School. James isone ofonly fiveCoolidge Scholars selected this year from a nationwide pool of more than 4,100 applicants. The Coolidge Scholarship is one of the country's most prestigious awards; it covers all tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study at the university of the recipient's choice. James participated in a rigorous five-month selection process that culminated in three days of in-person interviews and academic assessments at the Coolidge Historic Site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.  Mr. Tod Kinlaw presented a Certificate of Recognition to James.  11    Mr. Todd Hagans recognized the South Point High School tennis team fori its historic achievement. In May, thesestudentathletes: secured the: school's1 first 3A dual-team state championship. As the #2: seed in the Western Regional, South Point defeated North Gaston, Stuart W. Cramer, St. Stephens, North Buncombe, and Hickory, ultimately winning the title with a! 5-3 victory over Fike High School. Mr. Tod Kinlaw presented a Certificate of Recognition to the South Point Tennis Team.  Mr. Todd Hagans recognized Valerie Yatko, the Director of Business Partnerships for Gaston County Schools, along with Andrea Stephens, the President of the United Way of Gaston County and Dr. Rodney Freeman, Chairman oft the Executive Committee of the United Way of Gaston County. This summer, Gaston County Schools was honored with the Golden Eagle Award from the United Way for achieving the highest fundraising total among all participating businesses and organizations. Our fundraising total for the 2023-2024 campaign was nearly $115,000. Mrs. Yatko was recognized as the Campaign Coordinator of the Year; however, she was unable to attend the awards luncheon. With us  tonight tol help present the award to Mrs. Yatko are Mrs. Stephens and Dr. Freeman. Chairman Jeff Ramsey presented the United Way award tol Mrs. Yatko.  Mr. Todd Hagans recognized the Gaston County Board of Education. We learned last week that the Board has, once again, earned the Gold Bell Award from the N.C. School Boards Association. The Gold Bell Award: isg given to local boards ofeducation inl North Carolina that complete "whole board training." This means that each Board member completed the professional development program thati is offered through the state organization's Academy of School Boardsmanship. Our Board of Education has received this recognition many times before, and it goes to show the commitment this Board has to professional development and to our vision ofinspiring success and al lifetime of learning.  Public Expression - Information No one signed up for Public Expression. Approva/Correction of Minutes - Action by Mr. Josh Crisp; motion carried unanimously. (9-0) Operations Committee Report - Information  Motion to adopt minutes of June 17, 2024 as presented was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; seconded  Brent Moore is chair oft the committee: and membersare! Dot Cherry, Leel Dedmon and A.M. Stephens III. Chairman Ramsey recognized Ms. Dot Cherry of the Operations Committee who provided a summary  oftopics considered and discussed at the most recent meeting.  (View report)  Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report-1 Information  Josh Crisp is chair of the committee and members are Dot Guthrie, Tod Kinlaw and Robbie Lovelace. Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. Josh Crisp of the Curriculum & Instruction Committee who provided  asummary of topics considered and discussed at the most recent meeting.  (View report)  12    Annual Surplus Report - Information  Chairman Ramsey recognized Ms. Bessie Harvey who gave an update on the annual surplus sales report. During the 2023-2024 school year, we received $7,084.13 from the sale of nine (9) surplus  items.  Official Depository Designation - Action  Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. Gary Hoskins who presented a PowerPoint on Official Depository Designation. (Mr. A.M.S Stephens III recused himself from voting due tol being in the Finance industry.)  (View PowerPoint) Motion  The Motion was made by Mr. Lee Dedmon; seconded by Mr. Brent Moore that the Board Approve the Official Depositories for each Schoo/Deparment A vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried unanimously. (8-0)  Appointment of School Treasurers - Action  Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. Gary Hoskins who presented a PowerPoint on Appointment of  School Treasurers. (View PowerPoint) Motion  The Motion was made by Mr. Josh Crisp; seconded by Mr. Lee Dedmon that the Board  Approve Treasurers for Each School.  A vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried unanimously. (9-0)  2024-2025 Budget Update - Information  Chairman Ramsey recognized Mr. Gary Hoskins who presented a PowerPoint on the 2024-2025  Budget. (View PowerPoint) Consent Agenda - Action The Board considered the Consent Agenda: A. Recommended Personnel B. Budget Amendments & Budget' Transfers C. Construction/kepar Change Orders  D. Contracts  -DOJ COPS Hiring Program Award Extension --Grier Middle School - Network Equipment  --Stop Arm Cameras -Contract Transportation --Melmark, Inc.  13    Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda as presented was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; seconded by  Mrs. Dot Guthrie motion carried unanimously. (9-0)  Superintendent's Comments  Superintendent Houchard reported the first day ofs school was a success! Chairman Ramsey welcomed back students and teachers.  Chairman Ramsey wished himself and Mr. Josh Crisp a Happy Birthday.  Closed Session  Chairman Ramsey asked the Board to consider going into Closed Session under, N.C.G.S.9143- Motion to go into Closed Session was made by Ms. Dot Cherry; seconded by Mr. A.M. Stephens III;  318.11(a)(6) Personnel and N.C.G.S. $143-318.11(0)03) Consultation with Attorney.  motion carried unanimously. (9-0)  The Board went into Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. The Board returned to Open Session at 6:52 p.m.  Motion  The Motion was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens II; seconded by Ms. Dot Cherry that the Board Award a two-year Assistant Principal contract: for the following:  Anna Lineberger  A vote was taken and motion to approve thei item as presented carriedunanimousy. (9-0) The Motion was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens III; seconded by Mr. Brent Moore that the Board  Motion  Award a two-year Principal contract for the following:  Sharon Potts  A vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried unanimously. (9-0) The Motion was made by Mr. A.M. Stephens II; seconded by Ms. Dot Cherry that the Board  Motion  Award a four-year Principal contract for the following:  Caroline Black  A vote was taken and motion to approve the item as presented carried unanimously. (9-0)  14    Adjournment  All business having been conducted, Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Josh Crisp; seconded by  Mr. Lee Dedmon motion carried unanimously. (9-0) The Board Meetingadjourned at 6:54 p.m.  Approved:  Jeff K. Ramsey, Chairman [Corporate Seal] Date Approved:  Morgen A. Houchard, Secretary  15    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Operations Committee Report  Type of Item: D C Consent  JA Action R Information  Main Points:  The Gaston County Board of Education's Operations Committee meets regularly to discuss operations-related projects and issues. Brent Moore is chair of the committee and members are Dot Cherry, Lee Dedmon and A.M. Stephens III. The Committee met on September 9, 2024. A report of the Operations Committee's actions and discussions  will be made at the Board meeting by a member of the Committee.  Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: None  Policy Implications:  The Board will be informed of Operations Committee discussions and information.  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  16    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Curriculum & Instruction Committee Report  Type of Item: Consent  Action X Information  Main Points:  The Gaston County Board of Education's Curriculum & Instruction Committee meets regularly to discuss curriculum and instruction-related projects and issues. Josh Crisp is chair of the committee and members are Dot Guthrie, Tod Kinlaw, and Robbie Lovelace. The Committee met on September 9, 2024. A report of the Curriculum & Instruction Committee's actions and discussions will be made at the Board meeting by a member of  the Committee. Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: None  Policy Implications: information.  The Board will be informed of Curriculum and Instruction Committee discussions and  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Curriculum and Instruction Committee  Department: Curriculum and Instruction  17    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: 2023-2024 State Results and Path Forward  Type of Item: Consent  Action R Information  Main Points:  The 2023-2024 State Results will be reviewed to inform the board of the current state of the district based upon the NC Accountability Model. In addition, the path forward will be shared to highlight key strategies to ensure academic performance continues to grow  across the district.  Fiscal Implications: None at this time  Recommendation: None at this time  Policy Implications: None at this time  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Tonya Kales  Department: Academic Services  18    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Consent Agenda  Type of Item: 3 Consent   Action I Information  Main Points:  Approval of the Consent Agenda by the Board for the following items:  A. Recommended Personnel  B. Budget Amendments & Budget Transfers C. Construction/Repair Change Orders  D. Local Assessment Schedule and Local Testing Report 2024 -Hunter Huss High School = Cooling Tower Replacement  E. Contracts  GoGuardian Software -Contract Transportation Fiscal implications: None  Recommendation:  Consent items will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request  for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Board member.  Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Superintendent  19    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Recommended Personnel  Type of Item: K Consent  A Action Oinformation  Main Points:  In accordance with the provisions of G.S. 115C-2760), "lt shall be the duty of the Superintendent to recommend and the Board of Education toe elect all principals, teachers and other school personnel in the administrative unit." Iti is also within the powers of the Board to hear requests for approved leave, retirement and resignations or terminations in  accordance with employment and dismissal regulations.  Fiscal Implications:  NIA  Recommendation:  Approve personnel as recommended.  Policy Implications: of schools.  Necessary: and appropriate personnel willl be provided to assure: successful administration  Strategic Goal Alignment: Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above.  Submitted by: Dr. Morgen A. Houchard  Department: Human Resources  20    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Budget Amendments and Budget Transfers  Type. of Item: 3 Consent  R Action  Information  Main Points:  Budget amendments are needed to adjust the approved budget to reflect actual changes in revenue and budget transfers are needed to transfer money to proper expenditure  codes as requested by fund managers.  Fiscal Implications:  Makes adjustments to the 2024-2025 budget.  Recommendation:  Approval of the attached listing of recommended budget amendments and transfers.  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 8300 Fiscal Management Standards  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  21    Gaston County! Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- August Transfers Between Functions  State Public! School Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 6,117 273,983 10,296 2,462  Description  51000 Regular Instructional Services 52000 Special Population Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 58000 School-Based Support Services 65000 Operational Support Services 72000 Nutrition: Services  274,399 3,679 14,780  63000 Alternative Programs and Services- Support and Development: Services  292,858  292,858  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/principals.  22    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution August Transfers Between Functions  Local Current Expense Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 23,771 1,000 1,180  Description  51000 Regular Instructional Services 53000 Alternative Programs and Services 54000 School Leadership Services 55000 Co- Curricular Services 61000 Support and Development Services 62000 Special Population! Support and Development: Services 63000 Alternative Programs ands Services Support and Development Services 65000 Operational: Support: Services 66000 Financial and Human Resource: Services 69000 Policy, Leadership and Communication/Pubic Information Services  52,950 21,500 1,000 500 376  376 50,000  76,326  76,326  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requestsfi from fund managers/princpals.  23    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- August Transfers Between Functions  Federal Grants Fund Function  Expense Increase  Expense Decrease 25,000 568  Description  52000 Special Population! Services 53000 Alternative Programs and! Services 62000 Special Population! Support and Development Services 63000 Alternative Programs and Services- Support and Development: Services 65000 Operational Support Services  20,000 5,000 568  25,568  25,568  Explanation: These transfers adjust budgeted amounts per requests from fund managers/principals.  24    Gaston County! Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution August Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  State Public School Fund # 1  Expense Increase (Decrease) 1,777,105  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 1,777,105  Function  Description  31000 Revenue Statel Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Allotment Revision #13-FY25 (PRC0001) 31000 Revenue- Statel Public School Fund 66000 Financial and Human Resource! Services This amendment budgets funds fort the Central Office Administration allotment- Allotment Revision #13-FY25 (PRC0002) 31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 54000 School Leadership: Services This amendment budgets funds for the Non-Instructional Support Personnel allotment Allotment Revision #13- FY25 (PRC0003) 31000 Revenue- State Public! School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for funds for the Program Enhancement Teachers allotment Allotment Revision #13- FY25 (PRC0004) 31000 Revenue Statel Public School Fund 54000 School Leadership Services This amendment budgets funds fort the School Building Administrations allotment Allotment Revision #13- FY25 (PRC0005) 31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 58000 School-Based: Support Services This amendment budgets funds for the School Health Personnel- Position allotment- Allotment Revision #13- FY25 (PRC0007) 31000 Revenue- State Public SchoolF Fund 53000 Alternative Programs and Services This amendment budgets funds for the Instructional: Support Personnel- Certified allotment- Allotment Revision #13 FY25 (PRC0007) Note: Allotment Revision #1 13 shows legislative salary & benefits increases for FY25  This amendment budgets fundsf for the Classroom Teachers allotment-  2  38,767  38,767  3  130,718  130,718  4  87,788  87,788  5  238,824  238,824  6  104,160  104,160  7  103,104  103,104  25    State Public School Fund # 8  Expense Increase (Decrease) 188,002  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 188,002  Function  Description  31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets fundsf for the Career Technical Education-Months allotment- Allotment Revision #13- -FY25 (PRC0013) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for the Career Technical Education-Program Support allotment Allotment. Revision #13- FY25 (PRC0014) 31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Allotment Revision #9- - FY25 (PRC0015) 31000 Revenue. State Public! School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for the Disadvantage. Students Supplemental fund allotment- Allotment Revision #13- -FY25 (PRC0024) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets funds for the Teacher. Assistant allotment- Allotment Revision #13-FY25 (PRC0027) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 54000 School Leadership Services allotment- -FY25 (PRC0031)  9  2,746  2,746  10  89,197  89,197  This amendment budgets funds for the School Technology Fund allotment-  11  24,729  24,729  12  213,604  213,604  13  818,700  818,700  This amendment budgets funds for the Low' Wealth Counties Supplement  14  31000 Revenue Statel Public School Fund 52000 Special Population! Services Allotment Revision #13-FY25 (PRC0032)  252,567  252,567  This amendment budgets funds for the Children' With Special Needs allotment- Note: Allotment Revision #1 13 shows legislative salary & benefits increases for FY25  26    State PublicSchool Fund # 15  Expense Increase (Decrease) 23,187  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 23,187  Function  Description  31000 Revenue Statel Public School Fund 52000 Special Population Services Allotment Revision #13-FY25 (PRC0034) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 58000 School-Based: Support Services This amendment budgets fundsf for the School Safety Grant allotment: and Carryover Allotment Revision #9 &19-FY25 (PRC0040) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 52000 Special Population Services Allotment. Revision #13&15-FY25 (PRC0054) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 54000 School Leadership Services  This amendment budgets funds for the Academicall/ntellect: Gifteda allotment  16  299,787  299,787  17  159,395  159,395  This amendment budgets funds for the Limited English Proficiency allotment-  18  278,899  278,899  This amendment budgets fundsf for the Assistant Principal Interns-MSA Students allotment- Allotment Revision #17- FY25 (PRC0067) 31000 Revenue- State Public School Fund 53000 Alternative Programs and Services This amendment budgets funds for the At-Risk Student Services allotment and carryover Allotment Revision #9 &1 13-FY25 (PRC0069) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services Thisa amendment budgets fundst for the Career Technical Education Credential allotment Allotment Revision #16- FY25 (PRC0083) 31000 Revenue State Public School Fund 51000 Regular Instructional Services This amendment budgets fundsf for the Textbooks and Digital Resources allotment Allotment Revision #9- FY25 (PRC0131)  19  348,590  348,590  20  127,795  127,795  21  769,561  769,561  Total State Public School Fund Amendments  6,077,225  6,077,225  Note: Allotment Revision #1 13 shows legislative salary & benefits increases for FY25  27    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution August Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  Federal Current Expense Fund # Function  Expense Increase (Decrease) 2,263  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 2,263  Description  1 36000 Federal Revenue 72000 Nutrition Services (PRC0053)  This amendment budgets funds for the Child Nutrition! Equipment Grant Carryover FY25  2 36000 Federal Revenue (PRC0110)  4,382  53000 Alternative Programs and Services  4,382  This amendment budgets funds for the 21st Century ASPIRE Grant Carryover- FY25  Totall Local Current Expense Fund Account  6,645  6,645  28    Gaston County Schools Changes in Appropriations 2024-2025 Budget Resolution- August Proposed Expenditures and Sources of Revenue  Restricted Grants Fund # 1  Expense Increase (Decrease) 40,956  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 40,956  Function  Description  48000 Local Sources Restricted 52000 Special Population Services  This amendment budgets carryover funds for the Children With Special Needs funds-  FY25 (PRC0032)  2  48000 Local Sources Restricted 72000 Nutrition Services  15,121  15,121  This amendment budgets funds for the Child Nutrition Grant- FY25 (PRC0035)  3  32000 Local Sources Restricted 52000 Special Population Services  16,135  16,135  This amendment budgets funds for the Limited English Proficiency fund- FY25  (PRC0054) 4  37000 Local Sources- Restricted 52000 Special Population Services fund FY25(PRC0305)  2,293,359  2,293,359  This amendment budgets carryover funds for the Medicaid Administration Outreach  5  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services Program fund FY25 (PRC0360) 48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional: Services  470,000  470,000  This amendment budgets funds received for the Administrative Training Partnership  6  20,000  20,000  This amendment budgets funds for the NCI Problem Gambling Program Grant-FY25  (PRC0565) 7  48000 Local Sources Restricted 52000 Special Population! Services  15,500  15,500  This amendment budgets funds received for the Robotics funds- FY25 (PRC0571)  29    Restricted Grants Fund # 8  Expense Increase (Decrease) 1,400  Revenue Increase (Decrease) 1,400  Function  Description  32000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services  This amendment budgets funds for the Commissioners' School fund FY25 (PRC0607)  9  48000 Local Sources Restricted 51000 Regular Instructional Services  5,000  5,000  This amendment budgets funds for the Caromont-East Gaston Grant- FY25  (PRC0619)  10  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 65000 Operational Support Services  9,040  9,040  This amendment budgets funds received for the Ineligible Transportation Cost fund  FY25 (PRC0706)  11  48000 Local Sources Restricted 66000 Financial and Human Resource Services  5,872  5,872  This amendment budgets funds received for the Insurance fund FY25 (PRC0840)  12  48000 Local Sources- Restricted 90000 Capital Outlay  100,000  100,000  This amendment budgets funds received for the School Bond 2016- Stanley Roof fund- FY25 (PRC0970) from LS3P1 for Stanley Middle Roof 48000 Local Sources Restricted 90000 Capital Outlay  13  719,500  719,500  This amendment budgets funds received for the County Capital-Gen Rent fund- FY25  (PRC0992) from Martin! Roofing for Stanley Middle Roof  Total Restricted Grants Fund Amendments  3,711,884  3,711,884  30    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Construction/Repair Change Orders  Type of Item: K Consent  K Action  . Information  Main Points:  Attached is a listing of construction and repair change orders that were submitted since the last Board meeting. Any change orders that were less than $100,000 were approved by the Superintendent or his designee in accordance with Board Policy 9030 - Facility Construction. Change orders greater than $100,000 must be approved by the Board.  Fiscal Implications:  All change orders were prefunded prior to recommendation for approval.  Recommendation:  Approval of the attached listing of construction/repar change orders.  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 9030 Facility Construction  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Bessie Harvey, Assistant  Department: Capital Projects  Superintendent of Operations  31    32    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Local Assessment Schedule and Local Testing Report 2024  Type of Item: R Consent  R Action  J Information  Main Points:  The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Accountability Services Division ensures that North Carolina's statewide testing program meets the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws. These laws are designed to promote student academic achievement and to assist stakeholders in understanding and evaluating this While the vast majority of testing of Kindergarten -12th grade students is required by the state, some of the testing is also administered at the direction of the Public School Unit. Since July 2016, each local Board of Education (BOE) is required to report to the state on all local testing programs and the calendar for administering those assessments. This report must be submitted to the State Board of Education (SBE) by October 1st of each The school testing calendar has been vetted by Academic Services. The local assessment schedule and local testing plan have been reviewed by the Curriculum &  achievement against standards.  year.  Instruction Committee. Fiscal Implications: None  Recommendation: Approve local testing plan. Policy Implications: None  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Michael L. Foust, Ed.S.  Department: Testing  33    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Contracts and Expenditures >$100,000  Type of Item: R Consent  a Action OInformation  Main Points:  The attached listing of contracts and expenditures more than $100,000 was reviewed by staff and recommended for approval by the Board, or are contracts less than $100,000  but recommended to the Board for approval.  Fiscal Implications: operational savings. Recommendation: Approval  All contracts and expenditures will be paid using bond funding, capital proceeds or  Policy Implications: Board Policy 8640  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above. Submitted by: Gary F. Hoskins, CFO and  Department: Finance  Associate Superintendent  34    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Hunter Huss High School - Cooling Tower Replacement  Type of Item: Main Points:  X Consent  3 Action  Information  The evaporating cooling tower controls the cooling and heating of Hunter Huss High School. The current evaporating cooling tower is corroding and leaking at multiple areas. In addition, both heat exchangers have failed within the last six months. Parts and labor to continuously repair the aging tower will ultimately cost more than replacing the  evaporating cooling tower. Fiscal Implications:  Three bids were received: Davis Mechanical Inc. at $368,00, Digitrol at $348,906 and the  lowest, Carolina Air Solutions, Inc. at $319,910.  Recommendation:  Award Carolina Air Solutions, Inc. the contract to replace the Hunter Huss High School  evaporating cooling tower at a cost of $319,910.  Policy Implications: N/A .  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 5. Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe school environment.  Submitted by:  Bessie Harvey, Assistant Superintendent of Operations  Department: Operations  35    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: GoGuardian Software  Type of Item: a Consent  R Action a - Information  Main Points:  Gaston County Schools is planning to implement GoGuardian software to enhance classroom management and monitor student Chromebook activity during instructional time. GoGuardian offers features that enable teachers to oversee student engagement on their devices, reduce transition times, and optimize teaching efficiency. The total cost for implementing the software is $105,800. However, these expenses willl be fully covered by funds provided by the North Carolina Legislature through the NCDPI, meaning Gaston  County Schools will incur no direct costs.  For the past five years, Gaston County Schools has relied on DyKnow software for Chromebook monitoring. However, following DyKnow's acquisition by another company, the software has been deprecated, prompting the transition to GoGuardian.  Fiscal Implications:  Zero cost to Gaston County Schools.  Recommendation:  The Operations Committee supports the implementation of GoGuardian software.  Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 1. Every student will graduate prepared for post-secondary opportunities.  Submitted by: Aaron W. Slutsky Chief of Technology  Department: TSS  36    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Contract Transportation  Type of Item: BC Consent  X Action  Information  Main Points:  GCS contracts with private transportation companies to transport EC Students, McKinney-Vento. students, foster students, and for other miscellaneous services. GCS will contract with three (3) private companies: AAT (American Alternative Transportation), CST (Carolina Specialty Transport) and Primary Care Solutions. The term of these contracts shall be August 14, 2024 thru June 30, 2025. GCS shall have two (2) one-year options as follows: Option 1 - July 1, 2025 thru June 30, 2026; Option 2 - July 1, 2026  thru June 30, 2027 (each a "Renewal Term").  Fiscal Implications: per year.  The cost of contracting with three (3) contract companies is estimated to cost $1,180,000  Recommendation:  Board approval to contract with three (3) private companies: AAT (American Alternative Transportation), CST (Carolina Specialty Transport) and Primary Care Solutions.  Policy Implications:  Policy Code: 6320 Organization of Student Transportation Services  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Goal 5. Every student has the opportunity to learn in a safe school environment.  Submitted by:  Bessie Harvey, Assistant Superintendent of Operations  Department: Operations  37    Agenda Item  Meeting Date: 9/16/2024  Agenda Item Title/Topic: Closed Session  Type of Item: Consent  Action K Information  Main Points:  Closed sessions shall be held when required to permit a public body to act in the public  interest as permitted by law.  N.C.G.S. $143-318.11(a)6) Personnel  N.C.G.S. $143-318.11(a)3) Consultation with Attorney and to receive advice with respect to the lawsuits captioned:  Ino order to consult with the Board's attorney and protect the attorney client privilege, 19-CVS-3893 McKinney et al. VS. Goins and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5016 Bostic VS. Phroneberger and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5017 Lukinoff VS. Barber and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5018 Brittain VS. Beason and The Gaston County Board of Education -21-CVS-5019 Long VS. The Gaston County Board of Education -23-CVS-4209 Clanton VS. The Gaston County Board of Education  323.CV-643-RUC-DCK Roger Perkins VS. The Gaston County Board of Education  -Any other legal matters. Fiscal Implications:  N/A  38    Recommendation: 318.11.  Board to consider information provided in Closed Session in accordance with G.S. $143-  Policy Implications:  N/A  Strategic Goal Alignment:  Other: Policy or Gen Statute. See above.  Submitted by: Sonya McGraw, Attorney Department: ega/supernendents Office  39