Minutes from the August 6th Board of Education meeting

Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2007

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Pittsboro, NC - The Chatham County Board of Education met for a work session on Monday August 6, 2007 in the CCS Central Office Board room at 7:57 p.m. Members present were Chairman Clark; Vice-chair Deb McManus; Holly Duncan; Kathie Russell; and Gerald Totten. Superintendent Dr. Ann Y. Hart, substitute Board Attorney Trey Allen, and Board Assistant Pamela Cathcart were also present.

Attendees at the meeting included: Robin McCoy, Assistant Superintendent; Paul Joyce, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Little, Chief Financial Officer Jim Davis, Chief Technology Officer, Beth McCullough, Public Information Officer; David Moody, Director of Secondary Education; Randy Drumheller, Construction Manager; Bill Poindexter, Construction Consultant; Flint O’Brien, Rudy Johnson, Melanie Laskey, George Greger-Holt, Steve Cooper and Peter Theye.

Call to Order:
Chairman Clark called the August 6, 2007 BOE open session to order at 7:59 p.m. Chairman Clark apologized for the delay in the open session start time because of an appeal hearing in closed session.

Pledge of Allegiance:
Board members led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Invocation:
Dr. Hart offered the Invocation.

Welcome of Visitors:
Chairman Clark welcomed everyone to the meeting, and then turned it over to Dr. Hart also welcomed visitors, thanked everyone for their attendance, apologized for running late and asked visitors to sign in on the “Attendance” list.

Adoption of the Agenda
Board members reviewed the agenda for the meeting. Chairman Clark asked if there were any amendments or changes. There was the addition of the Property Acquisitions: 143-318.11(a)(5) under item #II, Closed Session. Item #X. NSBA Conference presentations was deleted. Item #XIV. Healthful Living Education Curriculum was amended to be a presentation to the Board instead of first reading.

On a motion by Col. Totten, seconded by Ms. Russell, the Board unanimously approved the agenda as amended.

I. Call to Order Chairman Norman Clark

II. Closed Session Board Members
a. Student Matter: 143-318.11(a)(1) b. Attorney/Client Discussion: 143-318.11(a)(3) c. Personnel: 143-318.11(a)(6) d. Property Acquisitions: 143-318.11(a)(5)

III. Pledge of Allegiance Board Members

IV. Invocation Dr. Ann Y. Hart V. Welcome of Visitors Dr. Ann Y. Hart

VI. Adoption of the Agenda Chairman Norman Clark

VII. Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes from July 23, 2007 Board Members

VIII. Board of Education Sharing and Superintendent’s Comments Dr. Ann Y. Hart

IX. *Chatham Education Foundation Lease Renewal at Dr. Ann Y. Hart

Horton Middle School

X. New High School Site Discussion Board Members

XI. Fundraisers Board Members

XII. Personnel Action Dr. Tina S. Hester

XIII. Healthful Living Education Curriculum Prototype 2007 Dr. Robin B. McCoy George Greger-Holt

XIV. Second Reading: Policy Series 5000: Schools and the Community Board Members

XV. Adjournment Chairman Norman Clark

Approval of Open and Closed Session Minutes
Board members reviewed the open and closed session minutes from the July 23, 2007 meeting. No changes or amendments were noted.

On a motion by Col. Totten, seconded by Ms. Russell, the Board unanimously approved the agenda as amended. Ms. Duncan and Ms. McManus abstained from voting because of their absence at the July 23rd meeting.

On a motion by Ms. Russell, seconded by Col. Totten, the Board unanimously approved the agenda as amended. Ms. Duncan and Ms. McManus abstained from voting because of their absence at the July 23rd meeting. .

Board of Education Sharing:
Col. Totten opened this agenda item with information from the county planning department. On July 31, 2007, CCS was notified that the recently relocated mobile classrooms at North Chatham School were out of compliance because of their placement. The planning department informed Mr. Joyce that they would have to be moved 110 feet from the center line of the road; the two units that were installed last year can remain where they are but the newly added units must be relocated in order to come into compliance with zoning regulations.

Col. Totten spoke with Keith Megginson, Planning Department Director, who confirmed that the current placement of the units would create a huge liability issue if an accident were to happen. He shared with Col. Totten that if CCS were to install barriers and take this issue to the Board of Commissioners, perhaps the verbiage in the law could be changed to say 70 feet instead of 110 feet. Col. Totten continued and said that CCS will probably incur a small fine for being out of compliance.

There will be a public hearing on this issue on September 10, 2007, and the ETA for occupancy is 55 days from August 6, 2007 which is September 30, 2007 (25 days for the application process and 30 days for the public hearing notice).

The next information that Col. Totten shared was in reference to the property damage at Westfall. The beaver dam has been removed; the wetland drainage/sediment damage will have to be watched for further developments. According to Col. Totten, neither the local people, nor the state, see the drainage issue as problematic; the only party with concerns appears to be CCS.

The last update that Col. Totten shared was concerning the land transfer tax that will be on the ballot in November. CCS has already supported the tax because we have endorsed it with the state, and if it is passed the impact fees that are currently in place for housing will be eliminated.

Ms. Russell reported on a special planning board meeting she attended, which she felt it was fantastic! There is a new process being proposed and the invitees gave recommendations and input into how they would like to see the process. The BOE, the green building task force, the environmental review board, a parent committee, the economic development board and the planning board all had representatives present and they offered input.

Ms. Russell stated that the new process will include the BOE at steps one through three of the process: 1)concept process 2)preliminary plat report, and 3)review of concept to BOE (and others) for feedback regarding possible concerns.

Keith Megginson approached Ms. Russell at the meeting and said that he and his staff were planning on drafting and submitting verbiage for an adequate facilities ordinance, which would remove that responsibility from the BOE.

Ms. Duncan asked if anyone on the Board would be able to attend the 6 p.m. Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, August 7th—the members briefly discussed being able to attend but most had previous plans. Chairman Clark and Ms. Russell each agreed to make an attempt at being at the meeting.

Ms. Duncan went on to say that she had missed the last meeting because she was in Atlanta, GA to attend AVID training. She shared that the training was worth the time and the money; she had learned great information and techniques that will help her with all of her students, especially with developing their organizational skills.

She continued by saying she saw many CCS employees at the same training and would encourage all of the attendees to share the information with all of the teachers in Chatham County Schools and that they should all be given AVID methods to help with their classes.

The Fuel Up program is going well. It is making progress and hope that contributions will include book bags and other supplies, since the tax free weekend just ended.

Ms. McManus shared that she had attended the June 5th Planning Board meeting where three developments were recommended.

Chairman Clark announced the Facilities Needs Committee tours of schools on August 7th, 9th and 16th . The public is invited to attend, the schedule is posted on the web site and the objective is to collect the date needed to compile a report to present to the Board of Commissioners.

Chairman Clark then turned the meeting over to Dr. Hart and her Superintendent’s report.

Superintendent’s Comments:
• KITS FOR KIDS 7/23-8/17

Sponsored by:

CCS

United Way of Chatham Co.

CommunityONE Bank

Accepting donations of:

book bags

back packs

pencils

paper

notebooks

crayons

CASH!! (call United Way of Chatham Co. for info about cash donations 542-1110)

Drop Off Locations

Realty World of Pittsboro

Robyn’s Nest

United Way of CC

Pittsboro Presbyterian Church

Edward Jones in Pittsboro

CommunityOne Bank

Love’s Creek Baptist Church

• ***ALL OPEN HOUSE & SCHEDULE PICKUP INFORMATION IS LISTED ON THE CCS HOME PAGE***

• VC & JM construction is progressing toward the Aug 24th substantial completion date

paving completed

trade inspections

in progress

building finishes

• conversion of old cafeteria into new classrooms

Owner supplied items

technology equipment

furniture

have been procured

signage

VC roadway work at the intersection of Alston Bridge Road and Cross School Road is awaiting completion due to ongoing easement negotiations with the property owners.

New middle school is in the early design phase

schematic design issue, we have he footprint and layout

design definition review meetings with the various school departments taking

Over the summer classroom teachers

helped the district formulate Essential Science Vocabulary Maps to assist teachers in helping students in grades five and eight prepare for the new state end-of grade science test.

identified the science terms that are essential for students to be successful in the area of science.

helped in creating writing guides for grades three through five

Eighth and ninth grade teachers collaborated to create the county’s first Algebra 1 mapping and alignment guide notebook plan that outlines action steps that will be taken in order to support teachers with implementing diverse teaching strategies for all students

Staff development during the summer

170 K-8 teachers attended the 2007 Summer Institute sponsored by the CCS Curriculum & Instruction Department in June including workshops on:

vocabulary,

Motivating African American Students,

Literacy Make and Take,

Reading Art

Problem Solving,

Fractions,

United Streaming,

Comprehension,

Writer’s Workshop for 6-8,

Reading and Music Connection,

K-2 Literacy Assessment.

Exceptional Children’s Department participated in Corrective Reading and Wilson Reading training.

EC teachers from Siler City Elementary School took math foundation training this summer and will be implementing a state math initiative at their school.

A group of high school teachers and administrators participated in AVID training held in Atlanta in July. There will be AVID classes for groups of sophomores and juniors during the 2007-2008 school year. These teachers have been instrumental in incorporating AVID procedures across the board and have trained K-8 and High School teachers how to use the objectives and goals in regular classes.

Federal Programs, Library Media Services, English Language Learners, & Pre-K, there have been 9 summer staff development sessions

Fed. Programs also sponsored the SAIL (Summer Adventures in Learning)/Summer Migrant Program. This three-week acceleration program served over 230 students in kindergarten through eighth grades.

Staff development during the workdays in August

The afternoon of August 21 will be devoted to districtwide staff development. A list of sessions will be posted on the district website as teachers return.

This year the new school year will be kicked off via CD!

At the conclusion of the Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Hart introduced the next agenda item, the Child Chatham Education Foundation Lease Renewal at Horton Middle School.

Dr. Hart introduced the renewal of the Chatham Education Foundation’s lease of a classroom at Horton Middle School. Dr. Hart shared that the Foundation has been a great contributor both to the school district and to Horton. The lease is the same as it was last year, and was drafted by out attorneys and is very similar to the lease that the BOE approved for the Horton High School Alumni Association.

On a motion by Col. Totten, seconded by Ms. McManus, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 0708 Horton classroom lease renewal of the Chatham Education Foundation as presented.

New High School Site Discussion
Dr. Hart began this agenda item by stating that the Board of Education has entertained several discussions about making a formal decision for the official site of the new high school. The current selection is the site on Jack Bennett Road. There has been discussion about a couple of potential alternate sites but those discussions have not yielded any substantially positive reasons to change sites. The best information CCS has right now is in reference to the Jack Bennett site and the Board needs to make a commitment and move forward with land preparations for building.

Ms. Duncan agreed with Dr. Hart and reminded Board members that the BOC had asked in February for the BOE to do land studies and gather environmental impact data. They also said they would need a commitment in six months.

Ms. Russell asked if there had been any progress made on accessing the site, either by enlarging the current accessibility plan or by developing an additional or alternate access route. Paul Joyce, Assistant Superintendent, and Randy Drumheller, Construction Manager, said that the access plans had not changed, and that the idea of a second entrance still needs further discussion. Mr. Joyce will arrange a meeting to discuss possible options, in about two weeks, after the adjoining property owner’s return from vacation.

Flint O’Brien, audience member, addressed the Board and stated that the engineers have assured him that there is plenty of land available to make accommodations for the entry way adaptations.

Ms. Duncan and Ms. Russell agreed that there should be two ways in and out of the school, and Col. Totten added that the entrance off Jack Bennett Rd. also needs to be wider. Col. Totten feels there is the potential for the same types of safety issues that were encountered while building Virginia Cross Elementary School.

Chairman Clark asked for, and received, a Board consensus to announce to the Board of Commissioners that the new high school would be built on the Jack Bennett Road building site.

Fundraisers
HMS—School Pictures, fall HMS—School Pictures, spring Bennett—Annual Sales Bennett—Fall Pictures Bennett—Spring Pictures NHS—Various Pictures (fall, clubs, spring, those taken by Lifetouch) CMS—Basketball Game Concessions CMS—School Yearbook sales CMS—Fall/Spring Pictures CMS—Basketball Game ticket sales

On a motion by Ms. Duncan, seconded by Ms Russell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the fundraiser requests as presented.

Personnel Action
Dr. Hart reviewed the personnel actions discussed with the Board members earlier in closed session. She then presented the August 6, 2007 personnel actions to the Board for approval.

2 Administrative Recommendations 18 Instructional Recommendations 32 Non-Instructional Recommendations 1 Substitute Recommendation 8 Resignations 2 Retirements
Administrative Recommendations: Bartholomew, Justin Assistant Principal MA Administration Horton Middle School BA Biology Replacing Daniel Haithcox UNC-CH/Northeastern Univ/Boston Univ August 7, 2007 7 Years Experience Haithcox, Daniel MA School Administration BA History/English FSU/Elon University 9 Years Experience Principal SAGE Academy Replacing Ingrid Bimbo TBD Instructional Recommendations:
Christopherson, Cari BA Biology Appalachian State University 7 Years Experience Secondary Science Teacher Northwood High School Replacing Louisha Barnett August 21, 2007 Collins, Katherine BA Special Education Appalachian State 2 Years Experience EC Resource Teacher Chatham Middle School Replacing Katherine Price August 21, 2007 Cunningham, Ann MA Social Studies Education BA Modern European History UNC-CH 0 Years Experience Secondary Social Studies Teacher Northwood High School Replacing Sandra Waters August 21, 2007 Cuthbert, Maria BA Elementary Education St. John's University, NY 6 Years Experience 1st Grade Teacher Perry W. Harrison School New Position August 21, 2007 Davis, Teresa MA Education Leadership UNC-CH 15 Years Experience Curriculum Coach Virginia Cross Elementary School August 13, 2007 Lewis, Meredith MA/BA Secondary English UNC-CH 0 Years Experience Secondary English Northwood High School Replacing Chrissie Nehrenberg August 21, 2007 Morgan, Marvin BA Drafting/Design/Technical Education NC A&T 0 Years Experience Trade and Industry Teacher Jordan-Matthews High School Replacing Michelle Wallace August 21, 2007 Neal, Willard (Retired/Rehire) BA History Fayetteville University 30 Years Experience 6th Grade Social Studies/PE Teacher Chatham Middle School Replacing Kristen Eply August 21, 2007 Noecker, Sarah Spanish Teacher BS Marketing/Spanish Virginia Cross Elementary School Indiana University, PA August 21, 2007 0 Years Experience
Queen, Steven Secondary Math Teacher BA Mathematics/Civil Engineering Northwood High School Gardner-Webb University/UNC-Charlotte Replacing Marsielena Redding 0 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Schmidt, Alissa 6-8 Grade Social Studies Teacher BA Social Studies/Psychology Moncure School College of Wooster New Position 0 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Setzer, Robert Middle Grades Math Teacher BS Multidisciplinary Studies/Industrial Eng. J.S. Waters School NCSU New Position 0 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Sevelovitz, Stephanie 3rd Grade Teacher BA Elementary Education Perry W. Harrison School Elizabethtown College, PA Replacing Kristina Moffit 0 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Shymko, Richard Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director BA Health and Physical Education Moncure School Rowan University Replacing Corey Lis 10 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Thomas, Phillip 4th Grade Teacher BA Elementary Education Perry W. Harrison School UNC-Greensboro Replacing Deborah Weinberg 10 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Tulloch, Gretchen 4th Grade Teacher BA Elementary Education/Special Education Pittsboro Elementary School Nazareth College of Rochester, NY Replacing Kathleen Moore 7 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Wheeler, Lucretia Pre-K Teacher BA Birth through Kindergarten Paul Braxton Child Development Center Western Carolina University Replacing Ketia Brooks 0 Years Experience August 21, 2007 Williamson, Frank Spanish Teacher MA Bicultural/Bilingual Studies/ESL Horton Middle School/Pittsboro Elementary School BA French and Spanish Replacing Suzette Wood University of Texas/Appalachian State August 21, 2007 0 Years Experience

Non-Instructional Recommendations:
Alston, Hattie Custodian/Bus Driver Siler City Elementary

Upgrade to 40 hours per week August 21, 2007

Alston, Vanessa Pre-K EC Teacher Assistant Paul Braxton Child Development Center

New Position August 21, 2007

Bailey, Denise Child Nutrition Assistant Silk Hope School

Replacing Laura Staub August 24, 2007

Biehl, Terry Employee Benefits Specialist Administrative Office

Replacing Geraldine Kirk August 20, 2007

Braxton, Kirby Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver Pittsboro Elementary School Replacing Marion Taylor August 21, 2007

Cockman, Sarah Child Nutrition Manager North Chatham School

Transferring From Chatham Middle Replacing Jean Cockman August 22, 2007

Cotton, Rena EC Occupational Bus Driver Siler City Elementary School

Position upgraded to full-time August 24, 2007

Fowler, Diane Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver Pittsboro Elementary School

Replacing June Stout August 21, 2007
Gaines, Brenda EC Occupational Bus Monitor
North Chatham School
Upgraded to full-time
Replacing Cheryl Riggsbee
August 24, 2007 Gelsthorpe, Jolene Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver Virginia Cross Elementary School August 21, 2007 Haiti, Basilio Bus Driver (Part-time) Chatham Central High School Replacing Beverly Foxx and Maria Cutchins August 27, 2007 Harvey, Brett Custodian/Bus Driver Northwood High School Replacing John McIntosh August 21, 2007 Holt, Wade Custodian/Bus Driver Siler City Elementary Upgrade to 40 hours per week August 21, 2007 Jones, Larry EC Occupational Bus Driver North Chatham School Upgraded to full-time August 24, 2007 Jordan, Amy Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver Bennett School Replacing Ana Perla August 21, 2007 Kaman, Jane Pre-K Teacher Assistant North Chatham School Replacing Terri Smith August 21, 2007 Lucas, Jessica After School Assistant North Chatham School
Replacing Maria Thomas August 27, 2007 Lutterloh, William Custodian/Bus Driver Jordan-Matthews High School Upgrade to full-time Replacing Jessie Williams August 6, 2007 Marsh, Phyllis EC Occupational Bus Monitor Siler City Elementary School Upgraded to full-time August 24, 2007 Mashburn, Jessie Office Support (Temporary)
Administrative Office
August 7, 2007 to September 1, 2007 McIntosh, John Custodian/Bus Driver
Silk Hope School
Transferring from NHS
Replacing Alyease Fox and Tony Marsh
August 21, 2007 Nothnagel, Kira After School Assistant
North Chatham School
Replacing LaToya Moffitt
August 27, 2007 Oldham, Kristin Pre-school Assistant
Bennett School
Replacing Meridith Dixon
August 22, 2007 Pereira, Donna Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver
North Chatham School
Replacing Sherri Roper
August 21, 2007 Ray, Dana EC Teacher Assistant
Silk Hope School
New Position
August 21, 2007 Shore-Wright, Lindsay Media Assistant (Part-time)
Virginia Cross Elementary School
August 21, 2007 Thompson, LaToya After School Assistant
North Chatham School
Replacing Leslee Dean
August 27, 2007 Tucker, III, Walter Custodian/Bus Driver (Part-time)
Bennett School
Replacing Bonnie Scott
August 21, 2007 Turner, Chris Custodian/Bus Driver
Virginia Cross Elementary School
August 21, 2007 Walker, Zaida Interpreter/Translator Siler City Elementary Replacing Edith Davila August 21, 2007 Athletic Recommendation(s): Strider, Jeremy Bennett School Volunteer Softball Coach Girls Basketball/Baseball Coach Devinney, Karyn Northwood High School Volunteer Tennis Coach August 7, 2007 to August 17, 2007 Substitute Recommendation(s): * Brady, Jaqueline Child Nutrition For Information Only:
Resignations/Retirements: Andrews, Jane Media Coordinator Bonlee School Resignation: July 31, 2007 Retirement: August 1, 2007 Cutchins, Maria Cafeteria Manager Chatham Central High School July 27, 2007 DeLosRios, Patricia Data Migrant Specialist Administrative Office August 31, 2007 Dixon, Meridith Pre-K Teacher Assistant Bennett School July 23, 2007 Griffin, John EC Bus Driver Horton Middle School Resignation: July 31, 2007 Retirement: August 1, 2007 Marshall, Susan Counselor Northwood High School July 31, 2007 Moffitt, Kristina 3rd Grade Teacher Perry W. Harrison School July 30, 2007 Smith, Joi Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver North Chatham School August 1, 2007 Weinberg, Deborah 4th Grade Teacher Perry W. Harrison School July 23, 2007 Williams, Jessie Custodian Jordan-Matthews High School July 31, 2007 Transfers: Bedgood, Gaylene EC Administrative Assistant Administrative Office Replacing Elisabeth Rogers September 4, 2007
Cockman, Jean Child Nutrition Manager Virginia Cross Elementary School Transferring From North Chatham August 22, 2007
Decker, Joetta Child Nutrition Manager Chatham Central High School Transferring from NHS Replacing Maria Cutchins August 24, 2007
Dhanens, Linda Child Nutrition Assistant Virginia Cross Elementary School Transferring from SCE August 24, 2007
Dixon, Janice Child Nutrition Assistant Virginia Cross Elementary Transferring from NCS August 24, 2007
Lawrence, Pam Media Assistant/ISS Assistant Siler City Elementary School Transferring from SCE/VCE Replacing Veronica Brooks August 21, 2007
Staub, Laura Child Nutrition Assistant Perry Harrison School Transferring from Silk Hope Replacing Donna Loyd August 24, 2007
On a motion by Ms. Duncan, seconded by Ms. McManus, the Board voted unanimously to approve the personnel agenda as presented.

 

Healthful Living Education Curriculum Prototype 2007
Dr. Robin McCoy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, introduced the next agenda item, Healthful Living Education Curriculum Prototype 2007. She began by stating that curriculum guides aren’t usually brought before the Board of Education for approval but because this was a sensitive topic that it was decided that the Board should be aware of this particular choice. Dr. McCoy introduced George Greger-Holt, Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator, and Melanie Laskey, Health Department Educator, who will present the Healthful Living curriculum prototype to Board members.

Chatham County Schools has seen a rise in student pregnancy rates in the past couple of years, so CCS developed this guide for teachers. It is a “cookbook” in the concept that the lessons are step by step, as if following a recipe, which helps to assist teachers when presenting and teaching such sensitive material. The guide is base on information that New Hanover County uses with which they have had success.

Ms. Duncan shared her thoughts and was impressed with the idea of parent/child homework. It is very important that parents and children communicate about this topic and that parents are there to help “fill in the gaps” of information that students learn from peers that may be inaccurate or erroneous.

Chairman Clark agreed with Ms. Duncan and stated that he hopes this program will help initiate good, productive conversation between parents and their children.

Ms. Laskey shared that several counties have instigated this curriculum and have received positive responses from students and parents. Parents have the opportunity to “opt out” and not allow their children to participate in the program. Dr. Hart added that if parents choose not to have there children participate in the program the school is obligated to offer an alternative to the student(s).

Dr. McCoy stated that this curriculum follows the NC standard course of study required for all public schools. A more intense program, called the “comprehensive” program, also follows the standard course of study with additional, more detailed information. CCS has opted to not go with the comprehensive program at the onset for a couple of reasons, including the amount of scrutiny it may get and the higher chance for controversy that may ensue.

Mr. Greger-Holt shared that it also allows CCS the ability to “change up” to the more comprehensive program if the results with the prototype program aren’t realized. It allows the program to expand more easily if the projected fall in student pregnancies is not achieved. CCS data shows 60/1000 pregnancies affect a student. He also said that the federal government has abandoned abstinence-based education because it is ineffective; this proposed program is scientific and straight forward with its information.

Ms. Duncan said she sees the program is abstinence based but does discuss contraception. Ms. Russell shared that she understands the concept of beginning at the more basic end of the program and being able to “stair step” up to the more comprehensive program.

Ms. McManus stated that one concern she had with the curriculum was that it only addressed self breast examinations with females; with the greater instances of breast cancer in males she feels it should be augmented. Mr. Greger-Holt agreed and said it would be reviewed.

Second Reading: Policy Series 5000: Schools and the Community
Dr. Hart began the second reading of the 5000 Policy Series by stating that only four policies had changes and that they had printed for the Board’s review. The changed policies were: 5010, the words “Board of Education” were capitalized; 5030, bullet #3 was added in reference to sexual orientation; 5110, the words “Board of Education” were capitalized and information about “member liaison” was added; and 5210 information regarding “sexual orientation” was added.

Dr. Hart presented the Policy Series 5000: Schools and the Community to the Board of Education for second reading and final approval.

On a motion by Ms. McManus, seconded by Ms. Duncan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Policy Series 5000 as amended.

Adjournment:

With no further business, on a motion by Col. Totten the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:54 p.m.

Secretary, Chatham County Schools Board of Education