First Budget Public Hearing on FY 19-20 Budget
Greg Denney presented information on the proposed 2019-2020 budget. Members of the community were given the opportunity for public comment.
Work Session
- Recommendation was made for Board Policies in Section G to be retained, retained with changes, abolished (rescinded), or adopted at the June 17, 2019, Board of Education meeting.
- Dr. Michelle Ruble presented information for discussion regarding Pulse, a technology-based survey tool that assists school and district leadership in gathering timely and relevant perception data from stakeholders through the creation of dynamic surveys.
Work Session Board Agenda Items
The following items were recommended for approval at the May 20, 2019, Board of Education meeting:
Curriculum and Instruction
- Renewal of Accelerated Reader by Renaissance Learning
- Renewal of Write Score, a diagnostic and prescriptive tool that is used to improve student writing
- Purchase of new band uniforms for New Manchester High School through local funds
- Renewal of MyOn Digital Book Library subscription
Finance
- Financial reports for February and March, 2019
- Renewal of copier lease contract with Toshiba
Special Education
- Contract with Southern Behavioral Services for Special Education
Operations
- Purchase of the HVAC Direct Digital Control System from Control Concepts for Holly Springs Elementary School
- Purchase of high performance luxury vinyl tile for the gym floors at Holly Springs Elementary and Mount Carmel Elementary
School Nutrition
- Bid renewals of purchased products for school year 2019-2020
- Purchase of decor packages for the cafeterias at Chapel Hill High School and New Manchester High School
Personnel and Policy
- Approval of Board Policies in Section I and J to be retained, retained with changes, abolished (rescinded), or adopted
Action Agenda
Board approved the purchase of a one year subscription for Illuminate, an assessment management system.
Board approved certified and classified personnel, including:
- Retirement of Karen Stroud, community relations director, effective May 31, 2019
- Appointment of Hugh Mitchell, currently facilities coordinator, to facilities director, effective July 1, 2019
Information Only
The following items were presented for review:
- Overnight and out of state field trips
Present were Board Members Tracy Rookard, District III, Chair; Michelle Simmons, District IV, Vice Chair; Devetrion Caldwell, District I; and Jeff Morris, District V; Also present were Superintendent Trent North; Assistant Superintendent of District Operations Kwame Carr; Chief Financial Officer Greg Denney;
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Melanie Manley;
Assistant Superintendent of Personnel and Policy Dr. Michelle Ruble; Executive Director of Communications Nell Boggs; Communications Liaison Lynn Murray; and Secretary to the Superintendent Melanie Nicholson.
Upcoming Meetings of the Douglas County Board of Education
Monday, May 20, 7:00 pm, 2nd Budget Public Hearing
Monday, May 20, 7:00 pm, BOE Meeting
Monday, June 17, 6:00 pm, BOE Work Session and Meeting
