JCS Board Bulletin Regular Session Meeting May 13, 2014 Listed

JCS Board Bulletin
Regular Session Meeting
May 13, 2014
Listed below is a summary of "action" taken by the Board of Education in regular session on
Tuesday, May 13, 2014:
Advisory Council
Wilson's Mills Elementary
Re-appointment of Harold Van Boothe, Jr. to a three year term of June 15, 2014 to June
15, 2017
East Clayton Elementary
Re-appointment of James Faggart, Jr. to a three year term of June 15, 2014 through June
15, 2017
Appointment of new member Michele Schicchi to a three year term of June 15, 2014
through June 15,2017
Appointment of new member Ann Harris to fill the unexpired term of a former member's
term. Ms. Harris term will be June 15, 2014 through June 15, 2015.
Student Reassignments
Approved: Madison Carney, Nick Adams, Nasign Barnes, Ezekial Peacock, Antonia Giles,
Alexus Toler, Cody Morgan, Nicholas Friedrich, Luther Hahn, John Ryan
Denied: Cody Pounds, Justin Bouchard, Jonathan Chappell, Jaden Abbott, Kevin Hudson
Licensed Personnel
Frances Banks, Dawn Bonner, Casey Creech, Lyndsey Dunn, Jessica Joschak, Janet Lee,
Brittney Massengill
Classified Personnel
Rodney Blackwell, Jr., Teresa Cousar-Graham, Whisper Craven, Christine Crist, William
Denning, Marisha Freelon, Mervin Jones, Rodolfo Mejia, Yvette Sessions, Lauren Smith,
Brianna White
Substitute Teachers
Katina Anderson, Brittany Barbour, Rashida Brown, Samuel Carter, Robin Copeland, Leigh
Deans, Christie Edwards, Laura Edwards, Sheheira Finch, Ashley Hardee, Rhonda Hildreth,
Sylvia Jones, Katherine Knapp, Amanda Olive, Bonnie Parker, Dennis Schlindwein, Christine
Slattery, Catherine Smith, Kathryn Sontag, Olivia Williamson, Danielle Woodford, Sarah
Youngblood
Leave Without Pay
Jacklyn Smith - Selma Elementary - Family Leave: April 1, 2014 - April 10, 2014
Ashley Sessler - Benson Elementary - Family Leave: June 13, 2014
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Betsy Roberson - Princeton Elementary - Family Leave: June 10, 2014 - June 13, 2014
Soraya Valencia - Selma Elementary - Family Leave: June 6, 2014 - June 19, 2014
Sandra Robertson - Riverwood Middle - Family Leave: June 6, 2014 - June 17, 2014
State Amendment
Amendment approved in the amount of $176,862.00
Federal Amendment
Amendment approved in the amount of $27,455,716.02
Capital Outlay Amendment
Amendment approved in the amount of $62,076.07
Before and After School Care Funds
Amendment approved in the amount of $150,518.14
Restricted Fund Revenue
Amendment approved in the amount of $425,030.31
New North Johnston Middle School Architect Contract
In March 2014, the board approved Hite Associates as the architectural firm for the new North
Johnston Middle School construction, based on various bids presented for this site. During
today's meeting, the board approved the specific contract agreement as provided by Hite
Associates.
Johnston County Schools Beginning Teacher Support Program Plan
The board approved the updated JCS Beginning Teacher Support Program Plan as presented.
Transfer of Current Expense Funds to Capital Outlay Funds
The board approved a Resolution which will be presented to the County of Johnston
Commissioners requesting the transfer of funds in the amount of $700,000 from the Local
Current Expense Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund to pay for unforeseen and unforeseeable
emergencies that have arisen which affect the health and safety of students and employees within
the Johnston County Schools.
2014-2015 Budget
The board approved the 2014-2015 budget as presented. This budget reflects a Current Expense
increase of $3,904,297 and a Capital Outlay increase of $1,283,273 for a total increase from
2013-2014 to 2014-2015 of $5,187,570. The proposed budget will be presented to the County of
Johnston Commissioners by the deadline of May 15th.
Curriculum/Instruction/Accountability
The board approved the Title VII application for Indian Education Formula Grant. The Indian
Education Formula grant provides funds to the school systems that may be used in a number of
ways to benefit Native American children. Johnston County Schools is eligible to receive
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$23,533 based on 129 students in the Johnston County School System who qualify for this
program.
Administrative Services
Revised Policy 2600: Tobacco Free Schools
The board approved Revised Policy 2600 for its final reading. The revisions include "electronic
cigarettes or e-cigarettes" in the definition of "tobacco product". Electronic cigarettes/ecigarettes are battery-operated products designed to deliver nicotine, flavor and other chemicals.
Most e-cigarettes are manufactured to look like conventional cigarettes, cigars or pipes.
Revised Policy 4200: Code of Student Conduct
The board approved the revisions made to Item 18: Tobacco Products in the Code of Student
Conduct for its final reading. Due to electronic cigarettes/e-cigarettes being included in the
definition of "tobacco product" in Policy 2600, the Student Code of Conduct has now been
revised to reference that "electronic cigarettes" use is not allowed at any time on school
premises, including school vehicles, or while participating in school-sponsored events.
Drafted Policy - Food Allergies
The board approved the Drafted Policy for Food Allergies, the exhibits and the regulation for its
final reading. This policy includes Regulation Food Allergies; Protocols for Food Allergies and
Parents/Guardians Responsibility Regarding Allergies. In order to protect the health and safety
of students, the policy identifies procedures to help protect students from intentional exposure to
allergens, and to prepare staff to deal with allergic reactions should they occur.
Operations Services
Authorization to Salvage Mobile Units
The board approved to declare the following mobile units as salvage because these four units are
no longer of use due to age or disrepair:
Mobile Unit Serial #
#1266
#MO189
#M6256
#3060161
Year
1987
1989
1989
1991
Age
27
25
25
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Personnel Recommendation
The board approved the following personnel recommendations:
Central Office
Two Year Contracts, July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Cary Lane Cockrell
Kathleen McLamb
Charles Morgan
Kelly Pleasant
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(Central Office continued)
Bridgette Spaulding
Angela Becton
Joseph Eno
Kathy Hamilton
Angela Jacobs
Jamie Lanier
Amy Stanley
Kristy Stephenson
Anthony Stewart
New Recommendation
Kelley Johnson – Director of High School Curriculum
July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Principals
Four Year Contracts, July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2018
Clint Eaves
Melissa Hubbard
Charles Ferrell
Patty Whittington
David Pearce
Terry Weakley
John Bell
Michael Taylor
Ersaleen (Junior) Creech
Assistant Principals
Four Year Contracts, July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2018
Elizabeth Phillips
Michael Avery
William Chapman
Cora Godwin
Jeffrey Sullivan
Anthony Whitaker
Sharon Bryant
Roger Norris
Ashleigh Gibson
Robert Daniels
Kristina Benson
Erica Norris
Vickie Temple-Rains
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(Assistant Principals continued)
Takicey Dunston
Michelle Swartz
Rex Howard
D. Lee Hudson
James Parrish, Jr.
Brenda Stallings
Jake McAllister
Tol Avery
Angel Shepherd
Mary Jane Roberts
Jennifer Swartz
Brayton Leonhardt
Next board meeting date:
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
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