The Franklin County Board of Education met for a retreat in the North Carolina School Board Association’s Conference Room. The following members were present: Johnny
Alford, Paige Sayles, Bernard Hall, John May and Don Lancaster. Randy Wright was
absent. Also attending were John Davis, Boyd Sturges, Dr. Bert L’Homme and Debbie Williams.
Media:
Carey Johnson The
Mr. Hall called the meeting to order.
Mr. Hall welcomed each person to the sixth annual retreat.
Dr. L’Homme welcomed each member also.
Several issues were discussed in general with the Board Members, Superintendent, and
Board Attorney, pertaining to issues listed on the agenda.
Mrs. Sayles distributed the evaluation forms for the Superintendent’s evaluation. The board was asked to complete and turn into Debbie or Sayles…so the personnel
committee can meet and bring to the October board meeting. Other issues were
discussed: board goals, new board member orientation, procedures for adopting
policies, student reassignment, board technology, and principal development.
New board member orientation was discussed and strategies to come up with
orientating new members as quickly as possible.
Policies - Mrs. Sayles….need more structure and allow the policy
committee to be in before the final draft…..Dr. L’Homme will be collecting’
policies that need to be reviewed this school year.
Student reassignment…Mr. Davis reported that the 21 plan has
been submitted. Mr. Davis has heard from the U.S. Justice Department
but not the plaintiff…Mr. Davis informed the board that the U.S. Justice
Department has a new attorney but we do not have the name.
Board Technology – board members need more training and
it was suggested to shorten the email address.
At the afternoon session the leadership joined the board members, etc.
Mr. Fred Carter gave an update on the 2004-2005 Budget, Mr. Thomas
Piper gave an update on Auxiliary Services and Mr. Henderson gave a
brief summary of the Human Resources Department.
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The Board welcomed Mr. Henderson to his first retreat as Assistant Superintendent of
Human Resources.
At the evening session Director and Coordinators joined the board members
and leadership team as they continued discussion pertaining to the issues listed
on the agenda.
No action was taken in either session of the retreat.
The meeting adjourned at
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Bernard Hall, Chairman Debbie Williams, Secretary
Principal Development – successful programs with ncsu and nccu…relationships
with principals and teachers…. New assistant principals
academy dr. l’homme would like to conduct….in
Other ---Don Lancaster – evaluations on teachers….Mr.
That ….biggest change principals had to submit evaluations after school ends…
3 dates 10/15 1st evaluation in…what form/ratings …dpi changed the form…state
board approved….teachers will be receiving ratings each time….state board mandated – 4pt. scale…timeline, form, procedures….
Progressive disciplinary procedure for principals evaluating…….goals to get out
on time…principals have a lot of work today…good staff….evaluations on a timely
basis.
Study career opportunities for students that may not attend college but need
Skills…and opportunities to leave high school with some ticket to move forward..also, offer courses that would be early college….Laureen Jones has a local listing of vocational demands….
Mr. Alford commend our Superintendent….job well done in the
Short period of time…
Present: Thomas Piper, Fred Carter,
Mr. Moore was absent.
Dr. L’Homme welcomed Mr. Henderson to his first board retreat and
For his new role as assistant superintendent for human resources
Dr. L’Homme and Fred Carter, Finance officer presented the 2004-2005 local current expense budget and capital outlay budget.
National criminal records check for those contracted out for custodial work
State Budget –Mr. Fred Carter.
Mr. Piper gave an update on facilities projects..
is in progress now…
Title I/Pre-K/Magnet/EC program transportation has become difficult with the centralization of Pre-K. Transportation efficiency needs to look at this economically
and what is best for the students.
School Food Service – Program runs smooth/
Service and moving back to traditional service.
Building & Grounds – the need is great….facilities in good shape….
Facilities in comparison to other counties we have good schools.
Safe Schools – working hard…with Mr. Piper as our hearing officer…
concerns and reports on middle school discipline.
Cameras in all 3 h.s. 2 of 3 middle schools
Calendar committee…Patty Jones has sent out information. Workdays
reduced to 15 one before schools starts and one after school was out.
Mr. Lynn Henderson….spoke of his role in human resources….
evaluations….probationary teacher…observations….resources to
help our teachers.
Public Affairs….working Jane and Deb DeSantis….look forward to
Jane’s return…and Deb DeSantis…working well…need all the
help we can get…… Bond referendum, public relations and publications.
Evening Session:
Introduced new: David Hawks, Kim Ferrell, William Harris,
Boyd Sturges, Beth Denton, Gennie Faulkner, Emma Phillips,
Robin Faulkner, Jewel Eason, Julie White, Rodney White, Phil Privette,
Deborah Ayscue, Nancy Houston, Amy Miller, Susan Leisy, Judy Stover,
Carol Davis, Rick Smith, Novella Brown, Faye Keith, Charles Fuller, Bill Askins, Linda Frederickson, Leslie Baskerville, Dale Byrns, Roosevelt Alston, Chris Blice, Brooke Wheeler, Jimmy Floyd, Scott Allen, Betty Collins, George Kelley, Dianne Carter, Monty Riggs, Danielle Bradshaw, Rob Bendel, Patty Jones,
WOW Framework 2004-2005 Focus Features
Monty Riggs – High School – goal to move students into higher level courses
Course Recovery (NOVA Net) –keeping students on track for graduation
Early College
Dr. Faye Keith – Math/Science Grant and Connect Grant---revised standard
Course of study…..main focus on disciplines….
Dianne Carter presented the Elementary Schools Feature Focus Areas…Math Study/Writing Plan
Judy Stover – Reading First – skills and individualized assessed….use as a screening
Look at needs…
Danielle Bradshaw, Director of Connect Grant….reading & math
submit quarterly to dpi and annual reports to dpi….overview of the program
Beth Denton – new AIG Coordinator
ESL –
Mr. Hall, November 2, Bond referendum, critical need for our facilities
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September 13 – Steering Committee –
to come to that meeting
- inform the community as to FCS needs in our schools
Code of Student Conduct (Suspension & DressCode)
Dr. L’Homme – meeting on Drop out Committee
Examining Student Code of Conducts
Dress Code – concentrate on certain areas…certainly all is still in effect
Firm, fair and consistent ….issue on flops – definition on flip flop…safety
Other: Athletics in
Number of students that are involved in extra curriculum activities…..