Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the December 15, 2005 Regular Meeting

The meeting was convened at 5:00 PM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from Vandergriff Elementary School.

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

Laura Underwood made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Tim Kring seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Enrollment Distribution Project

Dr. Bobby New, superintendent, recommended that a vote on the Elementary Enrollment Distribution Project be delayed until the January board meeting. This would allow time for more discussion and options for the board. Board President Steve Percival added that one or two special board meetings need to be held before a vote is taken in January. Laura Underwood made a motion to table the vote until the January 26, 2006 board meeting and have two special board meetings to discuss the issue. Chris Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-1 vote.

Request for Easement

The Board voted 7-0 to approve a sewer easement at the K-7 school site. Mike Gray, associate superintendent, noted that the easement is in a flood plane and would not be used for future school construction. Howard Hamilton made the motion, which was seconded by Laura Underwood.

QZAB Award

The Board voted 7-0 to approve QZAB funds to revamp the technology program at Holt Middle School. Susan Cromwell, district technology director, noted that these funds would mirror the new model for classroom technology integration at the Rupple Road School. In addition, this model will be implemented at McNair Middle School by using money from capital funds, the technology budget, and Carl Perkins, Title V and Title IID funds. The amount of QZAB funds to be used at Holt Middle School is $702,734. Laura Underwood made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Kring.

Graduation Policies Revisions

The Board voted 7-0 to adopt the changes to Policy 5.41 (Smart Core Policy) and Policy 5.64 (Graduation Requirements). Ginny Wiseman, assistant superintendent, noted that the policy changes were necessary because the number of credits required for graduation at Fayetteville High School has been raised from 22 to 24. Christine Bell made the motion, which was seconded by Laura Underwood.

Construction Update

Mike Gray introduced Gordon Knetzer from Nabholz who reported that construction of the Rupple Road K-7 school is on schedule.

Executive Session

The Board convened in executive session at 5:50 PM to discuss an employment matter. The Board reconvened in open session at 6:40 PM.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.

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Stephen M. Percival, President Christine Bell, Secretary