Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the July 27, 2006 Regular Meeting

 

The meeting convened at 5:00PM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alan Wilbourn.

 

Roll Call

The roll was called and board members Tim Kring, Laura Underwood, Howard Hamilton, Steve Percival, Susan Heil, Christine Bell and Tim Hudson were present.

 

Consent Agenda

Howard Hamilton made the motion to accept the consent agenda with slip sheets.  Laura Underwood seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

 

Jefferson Building Use

The Board voted 7-0 to direct school administrators to prepare a fiscal cost analysis regarding financial criteria necessary to lease the Jefferson Elementary building.  After receiving the cost analysis, the two groups interested in leasing the building will attend the September 26 board meeting for further discussion.  Rudy Moore, Jr., presented information regarding the disposal of property that is owned by a school district.  Dr. Randy Willison, associate superintendent for operations, presented a business plan from both groups interested in leasing the Jefferson Elementary building.  Howard Hamilton made the motion, which was seconded by Susan Heil. 

 

High School Selection Process

Dr. Randy Willison presented a planning and construction outline for a new high school.  Dr. Willison noted that planning would need to begin in February 2007 in order to occupy a new high school facility in August 2011.  The Board will be asked to approve a construction process at the August board meeting.

 

Construction Process

Dr. Randy Willison reported on the progress made on the street and sidewalk construction around Owl Creek.  He noted that Persimmon Street and Rupple Road should be ready for traffic by August 5th.  Dr. Willison added that extra staff will be at Owl Creek on the first day of school to help direct traffic.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:30PM.

 

 

 

 

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Stephen M. Percival, President                                     Christine Bell, Secretary