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ASHEBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION December 11, 2008

7:30 p.m. Professional Development Center

Asheboro High School

Policy Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting 6:45 p.m.

I. Opening A. Call to Order

B. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance – Dr. Kelly Harris *C. Approval of Agenda II. Special Recognition and Presentations

A. Community Partner Spotlight – Takelia Barnes and the College Foundation of NC B. Board Spotlight – Sensational Senteos by Balfour School C. Holiday Card Recognition

III. Public Comments

A. Citizens who signed up to address the Board will be called on to make comments. Each individual speaker will be allowed 3 – 5 minutes for remarks. Issues or concerns involving personnel matters are not appropriate for the public comment setting. IV. *Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes – November 13 & 25, 2008 B. Personnel C. Budget Amendments D. Overnight Out-of-State Field Trip

V. Information, Reports and Recommendations A. Energy Update B. Calendar Committee for 2010-2011 C. Innovative Teaching Grants and Bright Idea Grants D. Policy 3470/4305 – Alternative Learning Programs/Schools E. Policy 4260 – Student Sex Offenders F. Policy 5022 – Registered Sex Offenders VI. Action Items *A. Alternative Diploma Program – The AHS Nova Academy *B. Legislative Agenda for 2009 *C. Sodexo Contract Adjustment *D. Budget Reversions *E. Policy 3460 – Graduation Requirements *F. Policy 4040/7310 – Staff-Student Relations *G. Policy 4240 – Child Abuse-Report and Investigations *H. Policy 4250/5075/7316 – North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program

VII. Superintendent’s Report/Calendar of Events

A. Calendar of Events B. Points of Pride

VIII. Board Operations * A. Reorganization of the Board B. Invocation Schedule IX. Adjournment Asheboro City Schools Board of Education meetings are now paperless. All information for the board meetings may be viewed at http://www.asheboro.k12.nc.us under Board of Education the Friday following the board meeting.

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ASHEBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION December 11, 2008

7:30 p.m.

Addendum

I. Opening

IV. *Consent Agenda

B. Personnel

V. Information, Reports and Recommendations

A. Energy Update

IX. Adjournment

Mission Statement

We are committed to providing quality learning opportunities for all students in a safe and inviting

environment so that our students can become successful lifelong learners and responsible productive citizens.

December 11, 2008

Special Recognition: Alex Smith, North Asheboro Middle School, 2008 Holiday Card Winner

Board Spotlight: Tonight students and staff from Balfour Elementary school will demonstrate one piece of interactive technology in use in their classrooms. Wendy Graham and the 5th grade team are presenting their collaborative project: “Sensational Senteos”.

Community Partner Spotlight: Takelia Barnes and the College Foundation of North Carolina is our Community Partner Spotlight this evening. Takelia works closely with our middle and high schools on the various tools available through CFNC, she also conducts numerous workshops for students and parents about applying and paying for college. She is a great resource to our students and staff.

Minutes of the Asheboro City Board of Education November 13, 2008

Policy Committee

The Policy Committee convened at 6:00 p.m. in the Professional Development Center Conference Room with the following members present: Derek Robbins, Committee Chairman Archie Priest, Jr. Gidget Kidd Dr. Kelly Harris Committee member absent was Joyce Harrington. Staff members present were: Dr. Diane Frost, Dr. Hazel Frick, Dr. Dot Harper and Dr. Tim Allgood. Chairman Kidd called the meeting to order and turned the meeting over to the administration for policy review. Dr. Frost reviewed Policy 6022 – Registered Sex Offenders which outlines the requirements for handling registered sex offenders, the exceptions, and enforcement details. The policy is required by law to become effective December 1, 2008. Dr. Frost reviewed Policy 4260 – Student Sex Offenders which is a new policy outlining the details of student sex offenders on school property, restrictions, and educational services. The policy is required by law to become effective by December 1, 2008. Dr. Frost reviewed Policy 3470/4305 – Alternative Learning Programs/Schools. She noted minor wording changes and “academic plan” added to required components. Policy 2122 – Role of Board Members and Policy 1742/5060 – Responding to Complaints was reviewed. These policies are in compliance with no changes needed at this time. The Committee reviewed Policy 2330 – Board Meeting Agenda. The Committee agreed to bring back the policy to the December meeting for possible changes in wording. Policy 6022, Policy 4260, and Policy 3470/4305 will be taken to the full board for 30-day review at its December board meeting. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee convened at 6:45 p.m. in the Professional Development Center Conference Room with the following members present: Chris Yow, Chairman Gidget Kidd Archie Priest, Jr. Phillip Cheek

Linda Cranford Kyle Lamb Jane Redding Staff members present were: Dr. Diane Frost and Harold Blair. Mr. Yow called the meeting to order. Mr. Blair discussed the child nutrition program results for 2007-2008, the recent history of fees paid to Sodexo, and Sodexo’s request to adjust the reimbursement guarantee based on Section 7H of the contract and the extraordinary increase in food costs for the 2007-2008 school year. Mr. Blair continued with a discussion on Asheboro City Schools 403b Plan and new guidelines established by the IRS. Further items discussed were Asheboro City Schools plan specifications, addendums A and B listing of vendors, and third party administer agreement with Great American Plan Administrators. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

Board of Education

Opening The Asheboro City Board of Education met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center with the following members present:

Gidget Kidd, Chairman Kyle Lamb Phillip Cheek Chris Yow Jane Redding Derek Robbins Archie Priest, Jr. Steve Jones Kelly Harris Linda Cranford Archie Smith, Jr., Attorney

Board member absent was Joyce Harrington. Staff members present were: Dr. Diane Frost, Harold Blair, Curt Lorimer, Brad Rice, Dr. Hazel Frick, Dr. Tim Allgood, Gail Hicks, Mike Mize, Jennifer Smith, Dr. Dot Harper and Carla Freemyer. Chairman Kidd called the meeting to order and Ms. Cranford gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion to approve the agenda was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lamb, and unanimously approved by the Board. Special Recognition and Presentations Ms. Freemyer recognized Wal-Mart as a Community Partner for their support for Asheboro City Schools by holding a Tools for Schools program, Teacher of the Year program, and contributions to the Asheboro City Schools Education Foundation. Teachey kindergarten teacher, Donna Menius, and Jill Snotherly, technology facilitator, along with several of their students, shared ways they use interactive technology in their classrooms. Superintendent Diane Frost recognized Ms. Janet Means, principal of Balfour Elementary School, as Asheboro City Schools 2009 Principal of the Year. Dr. Frost praised Ms. Means for her leadership style, high quality instruction and parent involvement at Balfour School.

Public Comments Chairman Kidd opened the floor to public comments. Three individuals representing local dance studies appeared before the Board requesting an amendment to a proposed change to Policy 5030 – Community Use of Facilities. Upon motion by Ms. Redding, seconded by Mr. Yow, the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved by the Board. Consent AgendaThe following Consent Agenda items were approved: Approval of Minutes – October 9, 2008 Personnel Resignations/Retirements and Separations Name School/Subject Effective Price, Elizabeth Asheboro High/English as a Second Lang. 10/8/08 Beaver, Freda Teachey/Reading Facilitator 1/31/08 Lorimer, Curt Central Office/Director of Career/Technical 2/27/08 Education Appointments Name School/Subject Effective Date Thompson, Charlene Teachey/Teacher Assistant 10/13/08 Everett, Callie Loflin/ Teacher Assistant (part-time) 10/20/08 Cox, Permelia Central Office/Custodian 10/20/08 Woods, Randy Lindley Park/Teacher Assistant 10/28/08 Taylor, Sarah Balfour/Grade 2 11/10/08 Phillips, John Asheboro High/Mathematics 1/20/09 Smith, Helen Lindley Park/Grade 1 1/30/09 Whigham, Johnnie South Asheboro Middle/Special Education 11/19/08 Watkins, Donnie Asheboro High/Physical Education 12/1/08 Webster, Jennifer Substitute/$90.00 per day 9/23/08 Covington, Ann Substitute/$90.00 per day 10/3/08 Danco, Teresa Substitute/$90.00 per day 10/7/08 Jones, Diane Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Kearns, John Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Bain, Deborah Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Isley, Phillip Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Goley, Rhianna Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Chavis, Leslie Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Lamonds, Sandy Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Gentry, Frankie Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Perdue, Kimberly Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Nicely, Gordon Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/14/08 Shipley, Kelly Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/15/08 Harris, Centerra Substitute/$69.00 per day 10/17/08

Information, Reports and Recommendations Mr. Harold Blair, Director of Business and Finance, along with Mr. Tony Buscemi of Sodexo, provided an update on last year’s child nutrition program accomplishments and challenges. Mr. Buscemi requested the Board consider allowing an adjustment to be made to the costs charged to the program as well as depreciation be waived from the formula used to determine whether Child Nutrition finished the year with an excess or deficit. Dr. Dot Harper provided information on the No Child Left Behind status of the elementary schools. Balfour, McCrary and Loflin Schools are required to offer ‘Choice Transfer’ to their students to Lindley Park or Teachey Elementary. Balfour will also offer supplemental educational services to qualifying students. These changes will begin second semester. Dr. Hazel Frick presented policies for 30-day board review: Policy 3460, Graduation Requirements - Proposed changes include an addition to allow students to graduate with fewer than 28 credits under criteria approved by the superintendent upon recommendation by the principal as long as the student meets all state graduation requirements and successfully completes a graduation project; Policy 4040/7310, Staff-Student Relations – A proposed change is the addition of a definition of the term “employees,” to include independent contractors and school safety officers with the exclusion of student employees; Policy 4240, Child Abuse/Reports and Investigations – Now included in the legal requirement for school employees to report suspected child abuse is the addition of neglect, dependency, or death as a result of maltreatment; Policy 4250/5075/7316, North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program – This is a new proposed policy that encourages eligible individuals to participate in the North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program. It states that the program helps to protect the location of victims of acts of violence and provides program details and outlines the handling of school personnel and student information of those included in the program. Action Items Dr. Frost reviewed steps taken by the Graduation Committee to consider changing the graduation dates for the Classes of 2009 and 2010. The Committee’s recommendations were either June 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. or June 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Redding and Mr. Priest, as members of the Committee, shared their perspectives on the committee’s process and recommendations. Chairman Kidd reminded the Board that a motion was made and seconded at the October 9, 2008 meeting to set the date and time for graduation for the Class of 2009 for Friday, June 12, at 9:00 a.m. At the same meeting a motion was made and seconded to lay the motion on the table. The motion passed. Mr. Robbins, seconded by Mr. Lamb, moved to take the October 9 motion off the table. The motion did not pass with Mr. Robbins and Dr. Harris voting for the motion and the other 8 members voting against the motion. After further discussion, Ms. Redding, seconded by Mr. Priest, made a motion to move graduation for the Class of 2009 to Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and the Class of 2010 to Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Motion passed 8 to 2 with Mr. Robbins and Mr. Lamb voting against the motion. Elementary Schools and the Early Childhood Development Center presented continuous improvement plans highlighting their goals for the 2008-2009 school year. Upon motion by Ms. Cranford and seconded by Mr. Cheek, the Board unanimously approved the plans as presented. (A copy of the continuous improvement plans will become a part of these minutes.) After a 30-day review, Dr. Frick requested board members approve Policy 1755/7237 – Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure for Employees. A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Lamb, and unanimously approved by the Board to accept the policy as submitted. (A copy of the policy will become a part of these minutes.)

Dr. Frick presented Policy 5030 – Community Use of Facilities for board approval. Mr. Lamb made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jones, and unanimously approved by the Board, to have the Policy Committee review the policy for further revisions. Mr. Blair presented a proposed Asheboro City Schools Section 403(b) Retirement Plan which will allow employees to continue their contributions with their current 403(b) provider and have the same plan options and benefits as currently provided as long as these providers comply with IRS regulations. Mr. Blair also presented an agreement between Asheboro City Schools and Great American Plan Administrators, Inc. that will allow Great American to monitor employee contributions, loans, withdrawals, etc. to assure compliance with the approved plan. A motion was made by Mr. Lamb and seconded by Dr. Harris to approve both the plan and agreement as presented. Motion carried 9 to 1 with Mr. Jones voting against the motion. Mr. Mike Mize presented surplus property bids for 2008. A motion was made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Mr. Cheek to approve the bids as presented. The Board unanimously approved the motion. (A copy of the bids will become a part of these minutes.) Superintendent’s Report/Calendar of Events Superintendent Frost reported that the Asheboro High School Zoo School has been selected as one of the sites for the North Carolina School Innovation Tour and she encouraged all to visit the school on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Dr. Frost directed the Board’s attention to an invitation to attend the Piedmont Triad Education Consortium’s annual meeting on Friday, December 5, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. The meeting is held to celebrate the success of Piedmont Triad school districts. Balfour Elementary School will be presented as our Signature School for 2008. Dr. Frost shared dates of interest for board members: The Legislative Committee will meet on November 25, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. at the Asheboro City Schools’ Administration Building; a legislative breakfast will be held January 15, 2009; and a board appreciation luncheon will be held on January 22, 2009. Ms. Carla Freemyer shared the Calendar of Events highlighting the following: FAN Workshops, Preparing your Child Academically for Success, November 14, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. and November 17, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.; The Board of Education’s Strategic Plan Update, November 18, 2008 at South Asheboro Middle School and November 20, 2008 at Loflin Elementary School. Ms. Freemyer also noted a date change for the Senior Holiday Luncheon at Loflin Elementary. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Ms. Freemyer shared Points of Pride for Asheboro City Schools: Eight students selected to All-State Honors Chorus; the AHS Theatre Conference competition awards; and Asheboro High School teacher, Owen George, being named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. Board Operations Chairman Kidd shared that the Asheboro City Board of Education received the following recognitions at the North Carolina School Boards Association’s Conference held November 11th in Greensboro: Master Board Level III Status making the Board the only system that has reached the Level III status; Special Achievement Award for Exemplary Boards for having all members earn at least 12 hours of training during the 2007-2008 academy year making them 1 out of 35 of 115 boards in North Carolina to receive this distinction; and Mr. Chris Yow being named to the 2008 All-State School Board for his

outstanding service to the education of North Carolina’s children. Mr. Yow was 1 out of 8 board members to receive this distinction. Adjournment Mr. Robbins made a motion to adjourn at 10:25 p.m., seconded by Mr. Lamb. The motion passed unanimously. ____________________________________ Chairman

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Secretary

Minutes of the Asheboro City Board of Education Legislative Committee November 25, 2008

7:30 a.m. The Asheboro City Board of Education Legislative Committee met on Thursday, November 25, 2008 in the Administration Building Board Room with the following committee members present: Joyce Harrington, Committee Chair Derek Robbins

Gidget Kidd Linda Cranford

Members absent: Steve Jones and Archie Priest, Jr. Staff members present were Dr. Diane Frost, Dr. Dot Harper, and Carla Freemyer. Chairman Harrington called the meeting to order and recognized Dr. Frost to lead the agenda. Dr. Frost began the meeting by sharing the NCSBA top priorities for the 2009 legislative session. Dr. Frost then reviewed a proposed 2009 legislative platform for Asheboro City Schools. The Committee participated in open discussion on platform issues. The Committee agreed present the legislative platform to the Board of Education for approval at its December meeting. (A copy of the proposed 2009 Legislative Platform will become a part of these minutes.) The legislative breakfast with local legislators will be held January 15, 2009 at the Professional Development Center. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 a.m. _____________________________________________________ Chairman ______________________________________________________ Secretary

Asheboro City Schools Personnel Transactions

December 11, 2008

*A. RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/SEPARATIONS

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EFFECTIVE Sanchez, Lohanna NAMS/Secretary 11/28/08 Dawkins, Angela GBT/Special Education 12/31/08

*B. APPOINTMENTS

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EFFECTIVE Whigham, Johnnie SAMS/Special Education (amended date) 11/24/08 Saunders, Vivian ECDC/Parent Educator 12/1/08 Belpasso, Ashley BAL/Grade 5 1/2/09 Lamb, Jeanne DLL/Grade 1 1/2/09 Gudino, Holly Substitute/$69.00 per day 11/24/08 Kern, Ella Mae Substitute/$69.00 per day 11/24/08 Roach, Pamela Substitute/$69.00 per day 11/24/08 Rogers, Jeffrey Substitute/$90.00 per day 11/24/08 Arnold, Valerie Substitute/$69.00 per day 12/2/08

Asheboro City Schools Personnel Transactions

December 11, 2008 Addendum

*A. RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/SEPARTATIONS

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EFFECTIVE Cheek, Tammy GBT/Teacher Assistant 12/31/08

*B. APPOINTMENTS

NAME SCHOOL/SUBJECT EFFECTIVE Baird, Lauren Substitute/$90.00 per day 12/4/08 Navarro, Cynthia Substitute/$69.00 per day 12/4/08 Ontiveros, Nancy NAMS/Secretary 12/15/08

Asheboro City Schools Certified Appointments

December 11, 2008 NAME COLLEGE/DEGREE LICENSURE Belpasso, Ashley Central Michigan University

B: Special Education Elementary Education Special Education

A native of Wixom, Michigan in the greater Detroit area, Ashley Belpasso is recommended to teach fifth grade at Balfour School. Miss Belpasso graduated from Central Michigan University in July 2008 after completing her student teaching internship in an assignment split between second grade and special education classrooms in middle and high schools. There she worked with visually impaired students in self-contained and inclusion settings.

S-01Budget Amendment

Asheboro City Schools Administrative UnitState Public School Fund

The Asheboro City Board of Education at a regular meeting on the 11th day of December, 2008,passed the following resolution.

Be it resolved that the following amendment be made to the budget resolution for thefiscal year ending June 30, 2009.

REVENUE1.3100.000 State Allocation $ 459,737.00

$ 459,737.00

EXPENDITURE1.5110.001 Regular Instruction - Classroom Teacher 7,850.001.5400.003 School Leadership - Office Support 8,925.001.5400.005 School Leadership - Principal/Assistant Principal 119,568.001.5400.007 School Based Support - Instructional Personnel 30,636.001.6400.015 Technology Support - School Technology Fund 56,482.001.5110.022 Regular Instruction - Mentors 46,289.001.5110.028 Regular Instruction - Staff Development 834.001.5210.029 Special Instruction - Behavioral Support 6,921.001.5210.032 Special Instruction - Children with Special Needs (8,065.00)1.5110.033 Regular Instruction - ABC Bonus Pay (7,660.00)1.5110.052 Regular Instruction - Literacy Coaches 7,046.001.5110.061 Regular Instruction - Classroom Materials 31,060.001.5310.069 Alternative Instruction - At-risk Student/Alternative Schools 50,938.001.5330.072 Alternative Instruction - Improving Student Accountability 72,577.001.6400.073 Technology Support - School Connectivity 36,336.00

$ 459,737.00

Total Appropriation in Current Budget $ 25,966,378.00Total Increase/Decrease of above amendment 459,737.00

Total Appropriation in Current Amended Budget $ 26,426,115.00

Passed by majority vote of the Board of Education of Asheboro City on the 11th day of December, 2008.

Chairman, Board of Education

Secretary





REVENUE1.3100.000 State Allocation $ 357,856.00

$ 357,856.00

EXPENDITURE1.5110.001 Regular Instruction - Classroom Teacher 246,758.001.5400.003 School Leadership - Office Support 25,455.001.5110.027 Regular Instruction - Teacher Assistant 80,142.001.5110.061 Regular Instruction - Supplies and Materials 5,501.00

$ 357,856.00





Secretary

CE-03

Budget AmendmentAsheboro City Schools Administrative Unit

Current Expense Fund



REVENUE2.4890.063 Developmental Day Randolph County $ 13,837.872.3700.306 Medicaid Direct Bill Reimbursement 32,326.682.3700.385 Emergent Literacy Grant 9,499.232.3200.413 More at Four 41,006.772.4490.430 CCR&R Pre-K Grant 4,296.51

$ 100,967.06

EXPENDITURE2.5230.063 Special Pre-K Curricular Services $ 13,837.872.5210.306 Special Curricular Services 32,326.682.5340.385 Pre-K Curricular Services 9,499.232.5340.413 Pre-K Curricular Services 41,006.772.5340.430 Pre-K Curricular Services 4,296.51

$ 100,967.06





Secretary

F-01

Budget AmendmentAsheboro City Schools Administrative Unit

Federal Funds



Revenue3.3610.017 VOC ED Program Improvement $ 2,095.003.3610.044 IDEA VI-B Capacity Bldg/Improvement (1,968.83)3.3610.048 Drug Free Schools and Communities 4,513.113.3610.049 IDEA Pre-School Handicapped 1,111.443.3610.050 Title I 10,387.823.3610.059 Title V - Innovative Education 4,480.953.3610.060 IDEA VI-B Handicapped 74,323.833.3610.065 Even Start (3,330.95)3.3610.070 IDEA-Children w/ Disabilities (72.00)3.3610.103 Improving Teacher Quality 50,161.553.3610.104 Language Acquisition (27,095.03)3.3610.105 Title I - School Improvement 75,000.003.3610.107 Educational Technology 2,956.07

$ 192,562.96

Expenditure3.5120.017 CTE Curricular Services $ 2,095.003.5210.044 Children w/ Disabilities Curricular Services (1,968.83)3.5850.048 Safety and Security Support Services 4,513.113.5230.049 Pre-K Children w/ Disabilities Curricular Services 1,111.443.5330.050 Remedial and Supplemental K-12 Services 10,387.823.5310.059 Alternative K-12 4,480.953.5210.060 Children w/ Disabilities Curricular Services 74,323.833.5340.065 Pre-K Readiness/Remedial and Supplemental Services (3,330.95)3.5210.070 Children w/ Disabilities Curricular Services (72.00)3.5110.103 Regular Curricular Services 50,161.553.5270.104 Limited English Proficiency Services (27,095.03)3.5330.105 Remedial and Supplemental K-12 Services 75,000.003.5110.107 Regular Curricular Services 2,956.07

$ 192,562.96

Total Appropriation in Current Budget $ 4,876,839.84Total Increase/Decrease of above amendment $ 192,562.96




Secretary

CO-04Budget Amendment

Asheboro City Schools Administrative UnitCapital Outlay Fund



REVENUE4.4490.999 SAMS-PTO Technology Donation 10,208.36$ 4.4910.999 Fund Balance - Appropriated 6,081.35

16,289.71$

EXPENDITURE4.9236.999 Technology 10,208.36$ 4.9238.999 Band Equipment & Uniforms 6,081.35

16,289.71$

Total Appropriation in Current Budget 1,389,436.41$ Total Increase/Decrease of above amendment 16,289.71Total Appropriation in Current Amended Budget 1,405,726.12$

Passed by majority vote of the Board of Education of Asheboro City on the 11th day of October, 2008.


Secretary

Energy Committee Update

I. Review Graphs

II. Energy Audit

III. Recycling Program

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A heating degree day is a daily average temperature below 65. A cooling degree day is a daily average temperature above 65.

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Asheboro City Schools Energy Audit Checklist

Directions: Each month a staff member will audit facility by placing X by items where no problems are found. Make notes of violations

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Internal Checks Areas In ViolationLights off in unoccupied spaces (Classrooms, gym, multi‐purpose,

workroom, etc.)Hall lights off when not needed or use half of lights

whenever possibleCafeteria lights off when not needed or use half of lights

whenever possibleFlorescent bulbs working correctElectronic equipment (TV, VCR, SMART Boards, Computers) off

when not neededNo unnecessary electric devices (small refrigerators, elect heater,

desk lamp, classroom coffee makers, toaster oven, etc.)Computers and SMART Boards off at the end of the day, not just

sleep modeSMART Boards in sleep mode when not in useComputer lab shut down at the end of the dayWindow blinds to block sun where needed (Cold days open

blinds‐ Hot days close blinds)Interior windows and doors closed while HVAC units are onReturn air vents not blockedExhaust fans off if not needed (gym, restrooms)Sinks, water fountains have no leaks (work order needed if leaking)Laminator off when not being used

Kitchen AreaLights off when not in useUnplug equipment that is not being used if possibleExhaust fans off if not needed

Theater/Stage AreaHouse lights used during daily activitiesStage lights used only for performancesLights off when unoccupied

External ChecksExterior doors closed Security and athletic field lights off during daylight hoursExterior doors are not propped open

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Pre‐Holiday Shutdown Procedures (Custodial Staff)Unplug electrical devices that are not being usedSet thermostats to auto or holiday modeAdjust timers on lights Inform district HVAC operations of building zones that will be shut

down during holidays

InformationAudit results at monthly staff meetings and Energy ideas shared

Notes:

Audited By:_________________________________________________________

Principal's Signature:_________________________________________________

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Asheboro City Schools Recycling Program

Now, more than ever, it is essential that the children in Asheboro City Schools learn the value of natural resources (including trash!) and the critical role that each of us plays in our environment. Schools can make a significant contribution to our community by reducing the amount of waste going into our landfills. By participating in the Asheboro City Schools Recycling Program we can divert upwards of 80 percent of our waste! Who Recycles?

• Students AHS – Student Council/Staff SAMS – Envirothon Team McCrary – Student Council Teachey – Cathy Grant’s Class Loflin – Student Council Lindley - Student

• Teachers • Custodians • Office Personnel • Child Nutrition

How Do We Recycle? The Asheboro City Schools Recycling Program will begin December 1st. Each site will have a student organization (recycling helpers) that will be in charge of your schools recycling program. Once recycling bins have been delivered to you, your recycling helper will then let you know the day and time he/she will pick up the recyclables from your classroom/office. Asheboro City Public Works will pick up recyclables the following day from your site. What Can We Recycle? Catalogues Plastic/Glass Bottles (#1 & #2) Office/Copy Paper Aluminum Cans Newspaper Construction Paper Steel Cans Junk Mail Notebook Paper Magazines Cardboard (custodian will pick up) Who Can I Contact For More Information? AHS Julie Langdon & Larry Rice SAMS Jennifer Miller McCrary Melissa Belote Teachey Cathy Grant Lindley Park Tiffany Cooper Loflin Brenda Roddy

***Balfour, NAMS, and ECDC sites will be added at a later date****

School Calendar for 2010-2011

1. Convene a Calendar Committee

Calendar legislation requires that “Local boards of education shall consult with parents and the employed school personnel in the development of the school calendar.” Use of a Calendar Committee is an effective and efficient method of consulting with parents and staff. Use of a Committee to form the school calendar is a public exercise, an opportunity to interact and share the decision-making process with the publics we serve.

2. Calendar Committee Structure

The recommendation is to structure the committee as follows: (1) Asst. Supt. - HR (1) Student – AHS SGA (2) Principal/AP – Pres. of APAPA or as appointed (2) Board of Education – As appointed by Chair (9) Parents – 1 per site – Pres. of PTO or as appointed

(9) Staff – 1 per site – As appointed by Leadership Team (5) At Large – (representation/diversity) - As appointed by Asst. Supt. 29 TOTAL

3. Calendar Committee Present One Draft for Consideration

Constraints created by General Statutes related to school calendars make it difficult to form multiple calendars for consideration. The recommendation is that the Committee would create one draft – the draft would be posted for 2 weeks in the schools and on the ACS website for public review and comment, and then the Board, upon consideration of the feedback received, would have the final responsibility of adopting a calendar.

4. Memorial Day as a School Holiday

At the directive of the Board of Education beginning with the 2006-2007 School Calendar, Memorial Day has been designated as a holiday. 5. Calendar Timeline

December 19 Committee established January 13 Committee meeting – 6:30 pm January 20 – February 3 Period of Public Review February 6 Public Feedback to BOE February 12 BOE Adoption of Calendar

2008-2009 ACS Innovative Teaching Grant Awards Recipients

School Title Amount

Requested Synopsis

Connie Stone NAMS “WOW” Center for Science

$1000.00 To create a “WOW” Center for students. It would include a green screen and soft boxes, a camcorder, voice recorder, and a digital camera which would be available to students as they work in cooperative groups to complete a variety of projects, skits, presentations and role plays. The goal would be to increase the length and quality of presentations while integrating the use of technology and providing a chance to think ‘outside the box’. This center would make resources available to students, regardless of their family’s financial resources and would ‘level the playing field’ for science fair projects, etc. Students will be guided in their work by rubrics supplied by the teacher.

Melanie Richey NAMS Student Produced Videos

$991.00 NAMS Continuous Improvement Plan has as one of its goals, “Increase utilization and integration of technology in classroom instruction.” (Goal 1.3) Through the development of student produced videos, students will increase their knowledge of technology, have an opportunity to be creative and develop original work, while increasing their knowledge of math and science. Students will have an opportunity to collaborate, to develop their communication skills, and to share their finished products with students at their school.

Carol Fleming CWM 5th Graders Give Back with Art from their Hearts

$977.37 Students will experience reading across the curriculum in their art classes while they study art history. Students will determine the theme for the project, develop sketches of ideas, and explore art styles. Each 5th grade class with complete one of the four canvas panels which, together, will complete the project. The Art Project will be donated for public display at Randolph Hospital. Students will have an opportunity to ‘give back’ to the community through this project.

Wendy Graham and 3rd Grade Teacher Team

Balfour Hip Hop Multiplication

$975.51 The 3rd Grade Teacher Team from Balfour would like to purchase 4 MP3 players per class (a total of 20 MP3 Players) and install the Hip Hop Tables which include fun songs for learning each of the multiplication tables. Every week, four students from each class will take home the MP3 players to listen to/ learn their multiplication tables in order to help them memorize the facts. Student progress will be charted throughout the year.

Jennifer Miller SAMS Recycling $555.00 Recycling has become a topic every person should become excited about. The goal of this project is to provide recycling bins for paper in every classroom and sorting bins outside the cafeteria for other types of recyclable waste products. While reducing the waste stream at the school, students would also be involved in: the collection of data and analysis of the total amount of waste recycled materials from the school; research regarding the recycling process; developing a sense of responsibility for protecting our environment.

Innovative Teaching Grants Asheboro City Schools

2008-2009

Fully Funded: 2.5100.061.411.503 Applicant School Title Funding

Amount Connie Stone North Asheboro Middle

School “WOW” Center for Science $1000.00

Melanie Richey North Asheboro Middle School

Student Produced Videos $991.00

Carol Fleming Charles W. McCrary Elementary School

5th Graders Give Back with Art from Their Hearts

$977.37

Wendy Graham and 3rd Grade Team

Balfour Elementary Hip Hop Multiplication $975.51

Partially Funded:

Applicant School Title Funding Request

Funding Amount

Jennifer Miller South Asheboro Middle School

Recycling $620.00 $555.00

Not Funded:

Applicant School Title Funding Request

Craig Card, Linda Timmerman, Kerri Lamb

North Asheboro Middle School

Newscasts from Around the World $1994.94

Karen Jackson, Kathy Baughman, Natalia Johns

Balfour Elementary Laptops for Literacy $1200.00

Sally Barnes, Susan Jarrett, Cindy Watson

Balfour, Lindley Park, Loflin, McCrary, and Teachey Elementary Schools

“Choral Collaboration and a Festival for Celebration”

$1000.00

2008-2009 Bright Ideas Grant Awards

Recipients

School Title Amount Awarded

Synopsis

Betsy Cagle SAMS “The TASC at Hand”

$1100.00 Transforming students into creative, critical-thinking scientists using real-world experiences to motivate them to learn. The grant will purchase 2 different inquiry-based science kits.

Melanie Richey NAMS “T.R.A.S.H.” $1000.00 Teaches Recycling At School and Home by posting recycle bins in each classroom and other locations around the school. The goal is to measure the positive impact students can have on their school, at home and in their community.

Policy 3470/4305: Alternative Learning Programs/Schools As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, November 13, 2008 This policy outlines an alternative learning plan to meet the academic and behavioral needs of students that have not been successful in a regular education setting. Upon study and review, necessary revisions and additions have been made that include the following:

• In addition to the development of an alternative learning program, an implementation expectation has been added.

• The responsibilities of the referring school staff have been clarified to place emphasis on the analysis of all available data prior to developing and implementing support services and intervention strategies for the individual student.

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS/ SCHOOLS Policy Code:

3470/4305 A. PURPOSES

The board is committed to the goal of providing a safe, orderly and inviting learning environment at each school. The educational program and the behavior management plan developed at each school, as well as numerous other strategies identified in board policies, are intended to create such an environment and help each student be a contributing and successful member of the school.

Alternative learning programs or schools are provided as an option for when a student’s behavior management or academic performance needs cannot be met in a regular education setting. The purposes of the alternative learning program or school are to (1) intervene and address problems that prevent a student from successfully achieving in the regular educational setting; (2) reduce the risk of the student dropping out of school by directing resources to helping the student resolve issues affecting performance at school; (3) return the student to the regular educational setting as soon as practical with the skills necessary to succeed in that environment; and (4) preserve a safe, orderly and inviting learning environment at the regular educational setting.

B. ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS

The alternative learning program or school should be developed and implemented to reflect the purposes as described above. The educational program is expected to meet all board policy and state requirements. In addition, the educational program and supporting services should be designed to facilitate the transition of the student back into the regular educational setting.

Staff of the alternative learning program or school should receive training to assist them in successfully meeting their requirements.

The alternative learning program or school are required to develop and implement a behavior management plan, a school improvement plan an academic student learning plan, and a parental involvement plan in accordance with board policy. In addition, a conflict resolution plan, as provided in board policy 3431, Conflict Resolution, must be included in the school improvement plan. In developing and implementing these plans, the board encourages the principal and staff to review successful alternative education programs and use resources made available by the superintendent.

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Policy Code: 3470/4305


The superintendent and board will review these plans in accordance with board policy. While providing flexibility at the school level to develop the plans, the superintendent and board will only approve plans that are reasonably likely to meet the purpose of the alternative learning program or school. Beginning with the 2006-07 school year, prior to the implementation of a new alternative learning program or school, the board will develop an implementation proposal that is consistent with the State Board of Education standards for alternative learning programs. The board will then submit the proposal to the State Board for its review. Upon review by the State Board, the board will consider any recommendations to modify the proposal made by the State Board before implementing the alternative learning program or school. The board will also review on a regular basis whether the school district’s alternative learning programs and schools comply with State Board standards.

C. TRANSFER TO ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS OR SCHOOLS

Students generally are assigned to a school based upon attendance area. However, as provided by law, the board may assign any student to a school outside the attendance area in order for the student to attend a specialized school or for any reason the board, in its sole discretion, deems sufficient.

Students may be transferred to the alternative learning program or school on a voluntary or involuntary basis or as an alternative to long-term out-of-school suspension or expulsion. The processes for transfer are provided below.

1. Responsibilities of Referring School Staff

In addition to any other procedures required by this policy, prior to referring a student to the alternative learning program or school, the principal of the referring school must: a. Document the procedures that were used to identify the student as being at risk of

academic failure or as being disruptive or disorderly; b. Provide the reasons for referring the student to an alternative learning program or

school; and c. Provide to the alternative learning program or school all relevant student records,

including anecdotal information and the student’s current intervention plan.



2. Responsibilities of Alternative Learning Program/School Staff In addition to any other procedures required by this policy, once a student is placed in an alternative learning program or school, the appropriate staff of the alternative learning program or school must meet to review the records and other documentation forwarded by the referring school. Based upon the student’s records, input from the referring school, and any input provided by the parent(s) concerning the student’s needs, the alternative learning program or school staff is to determine what develop and implement academic support services and behavior intervention strategies are recommended as appropriate for the individual students.

3. Voluntary Referral

The board encourages parental involvement in decisions regarding the child’s education and in identifying effective options for addressing concerns regarding the child’s behavior and/or academic performance.

Voluntary transfers are encouraged whenever possible. A voluntary transfer is an agreement by the parent or guardian and principal that the transfer is an appropriate option for the particular student. After agreement has been reached, the principal of the regular educational setting and the coordinator of the alternative learning program or school will arrange the process and time for the transfer. The principal of the regular educational setting will notify the superintendent of the transfer.

4. Referral as Option to Long-Term Suspensions, 365 Days Suspensions and Expulsion

A student may be given the option or may be required to attend alternative learning program or school for violation of board policies, school standards or rules that could result in a long-term suspension, 365 days suspension or expulsion.

Board policies will be followed for any student who may have engaged in behavior that could result in long-term suspension, 365 days suspension or expulsion. Alternative learning program or school may be considered as an option for a portion or the full duration of the period of suspension or expulsion. The alternative learning program or school may be an option to a long-term suspension or 365 days suspension if approved by the superintendent. In order to consider the alternative learning program or school as an option to expulsion, the superintendent must make a recommendation and the board must choose to approve the alternative learning program or school as a modification to the expulsion.



At any stage in the proceedings, a parent may request that alternative learning program or school be considered as an option to long-term suspension or expulsion. The superintendent will maintain records as required by board policy 4345, Student Discipline Records. Once approved, the student may be transferred to the alternative learning program or school. If the alternative learning program or school does not have the capacity to accept the student immediately, the student may be suspended from school until the alternative learning program or school can accept the student.

5. Involuntary Referral

A student may be required to be transferred from the regular educational setting to the alternative learning program or school under any of the following circumstances:

a. the student presents a clear threat to the safety of other students or

personnel; b. the student is a significant disruption to the educational environment at the

regular educational setting; c. the student is at risk of dropping out or not meeting standards for

promotion and additional or different resources from what is available at the regular educational setting are needed to address the issue; or

d. the student has been charged with a felony or a crime that allegedly endangered the safety of others and it is reasonably foreseeable that the educational environment at the regular educational setting will be significantly disrupted if the student remains.

Prior to an involuntary transfer, the principal of the referring school will document efforts to assist the student in the regular educational setting. The principal must also document the student’s behavior and academic performance. A voluntary transfer is preferable to an involuntary transfer. Therefore, the school should meet with the parents to try to reach consensus on resolution of the performance or behavior issues.

If an agreement is not reached and a basis for involuntary transfer exists, the principal may recommend transfer to the alternative learning program or school to the superintendent, or designee. The principal must provide in writing (1) an explanation of the student’s behavior or academic performance which is at issue, (2) documentation or a summary of the documentation of the efforts to assist the student, and (3) other existing circumstances



which support an involuntary transfer. A copy of the recommendation and report will be provided to the parents by certified mail or in person. The parent may request an informal meeting with the superintendent, or designee, to discuss the transfer. The superintendent, or designee, may determine who can be present at the meeting. If the superintendent, or designee, approves the transfer, the principal of the regular educational setting and the coordinator of the alternative school are to make all necessary arrangements. The parent may appeal the superintendent’s decisions to the board. The board will hear the appeal in closed session. The board will follow its procedures as provided in policy 2500, Hearings Before the Board. During the period of the appeal, the student may be transferred to the alternative learning program or school.

D. TRANSITION FROM ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS OR SCHOOLS

In most instances, the goal of the alternative learning program or school will be to return the student to the regular educational setting as soon as practicable with the skills necessary to succeed in that environment. The alternative learning program or school and regular educational setting will work together to help create successful transition for the student.

If the student is not returned to the regular educational setting, the alternative learning program or school will assist in the transition of the student to other educational settings, including any other programs offered by the school district, community colleges or vocational schools.

E. ASSIGNMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS OR

SCHOOLS

In assigning professional staff to the alternative learning program or school, the superintendent will consider the experience and evaluation ratings of professional staff. As district resources allow, the superintendent shall strive to avoid assigning to the alternative school less experienced professional staff and professional staff who have received an evaluation rating of "less than above standard" within the last three years.

F. EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS/SCHOOLS



1. Information To Be Reported Each year, the board will evaluate the alternative learning program or school based upon the report provided by the superintendent and any other information the board wishes to consider. In addition to data required by board policy 3430, School Improvement Plans, the alternative learning program or school must report the following information annually to the board: a. referral patterns from the schools, including age, race, gender and method of transfer

(voluntary, alternative to suspension or expulsion, or involuntary); b. drop out rates; c. how long students stay at the school and where they go when they leave the school

(including the regular educational setting, community college/technical schools or drop out);

d. training and development of professional employees assigned to the alternative learning program or school;

e. a list of services or programs in which the alternative learning program or school coordinates with other governmental agencies; and

f. any other measures the superintendent requires. To assist the board with evaluating the alternative learning program or school, the local safe schools plan also must include measures as to the effectiveness of the alternative learning program or school.

2. Items To Be Considered

In addition to any other outcomes the board deems important, the board will determine whether:

a. a diverse group of students is referred to the alternative learning program or school; b. the alternative learning program or school complies with State Board of Education

standards; c. the alternative learning program or school incorporates best practices for improving

student academic performance and reducing disruptive behavior; d. staff at the alternative learning program or school is well-trained and are provided

appropriate staff development; e. the alternative learning program or school is organized to provide coordinated services; f. students at the alternative learning program or school receive high quality and rigorous

academic instruction; and



g. the alternative learning program or school assists students with transition back to the regular education setting or to other educational settings.

Legal Reference: G.S. 115C-47(32a), 105.48, -276(r), -288, -367, -391 Cross Reference: Hearings Before the Board (policy 2500), School Improvement Plans (policy 3430), Conflict Resolution (policy 3431), Parental Involvement (policy 1310/4002), School Plan for Management of Student Behavior (policy 4302), Theft, Trespass and Damage to Property (policy 4330), Assaults, Threats and Harassment (policy 4331), Weapons, Bomb Threats and Clear Threats to Safety (policy 4333), Student Discipline Records (policy 4345), Long-Term Suspension, 365 Days Suspension, Expulsion (policy 4353), Assignments/Reassignments/Transfers (policy 7440) Adopted: May 14, 1998 to become effective July 1, 1998 Updated: May 11, 2000, February 8, 2007 Administrative Procedure: None

Policy 4260: Student Sex Offenders As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, November 13, 2008 This is a new policy that in accordance with G.S. 14-208.18 states that a student sex offender may be present on school property only to the extent necessary to receive educational services. In section B, it establishes certain points to be considered by school officials when determining when and how educational services will be provided for student sex offenders.

S TUDENT SEX OFFENDERS Policy Code: 4260 The board is committed to the safety of students, employees and other persons on school property. In order to create and maintain a safe school environment and comply with G.S. 14-208.18, the board establishes the following policy provisions. A. STUDENT SEX OFFENDER ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Except to the extent the student is permitted to be on school property to receive educational services, a student who is enrolled in the school system and is a registered sex offender subject to policy 5022, Registered Sex Offenders, is expressly forbidden (1) to knowingly be present on any property owned or operated by the school system, including school buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, buses or other property, and (2) to attend school-sponsored or school-related activities. A student subject to policy 5022, Registered Sex Offenders, who is receiving educational services on school grounds must comply with the requirement that he or she be supervised by school personnel at all times.

B. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR STUDENT SEX OFFENDERS

1. If permitted by the board, a student who is subject to Section A of this policy and is eligible to attend public school under G.S. 115C-378 may be present on school property subject to any conditions and restrictions imposed by the board.

2. The board will hold a hearing to determine whether to expel the student or provide the student with educational services. The decision to expel the student will be based on the standard established by G.S. 115C-391(d)(2).

3. Prior to expelling a student pursuant to G.S. 115C-391(d)(2), the board will

consider whether there is an alternative program offered by the school system that may provide educational services to the student.

4. If the board of education determines that a student will be provided educational

services on school property, the student must be under the supervision of school personnel at all times.

5. If a student subject to this policy violates the conditions and restrictions placed

upon the student by the board, school administrators and the board will follow established student discipline procedures and impose an appropriate disciplinary measure, up to and including expulsion.

6. If a student subject to this policy is a child with disabilities, he or she will be

provided educational services in compliance with federal and state law.


Policy Code: 4260

Legal References: Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. 12132, 28 C.F.R. Part 35; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., 34 C.F.R. Part 300; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 705(20), 794, 34 C.F.R. pt. 104; G.S. 14-208.18, -25A; 115C, art. 9; 115C-378, -391 Cross References: School Safety (policy 1510/4200/7270), Alternative Learning Programs/Schools (policy 3470/4305), Weapons, Bomb Threats, Terrorist Threats and Clear Threats to Safety (policy 4333), Long-Term Suspension, 365 Day Suspension, Expulsion (policy 4353), Registered Sex Offenders (policy 5022) Adopted:


Policy 5022: Registered Sex Offenders As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, November 13, 2008 This is a new policy that in accordance with G.S. 14-208.18 bans registered sex offenders from school property. It outlines restrictions for individuals that are required to register under the Sex Offender and Public Protection Program and have been convicted of any sexually violent offense or any other offense where the victim was under the age of 16. Further, it establishes requirements for enforcement and exceptions that can legally be made under certain circumstances.

R EGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS Policy Code: 5022 The board is committed to the safety of students and other persons on school property. In order to maintain a safe school environment, the superintendent and all school personnel shall enforce the provisions of this policy at all times. A. REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS BANNED FROM ALL SCHOOL PROPERTY

In accordance with G.S. 14-208.18, all persons who (1) are required to register under the Sex Offender and Public Protection Program AND (2) have been convicted of any sexually violent offense or any offense in which the victim was under the age of 16 years at the time of the offense are expressly forbidden to knowingly be present on any property owned or operated by the school system, including school buildings, athletic fields, playgrounds, parking lots, school buses, activity buses or other property of any kind for any reason, including attendance at sporting events or other school-related functions, whether before, during or after school hours. In addition, sex offenders subject to G.S. 14-208.18 may not attend or be present at any student function or field trip on or off school property that is (1) school-sponsored or (2) otherwise under the official supervision or control of school personnel. This policy applies to all covered sex offenders regardless of their relationship to or affiliation with a student in the school system.

B. PERSONS PROHIBITED FROM SCHOOL PROPERTY

The superintendent or designee shall consult with the board attorney and create and maintain a list of the criminal offenses that subject a person to the requirements of Section A above.

C. ENFORCEMENT

All school personnel must immediately report to a school administrator the presence or suspected presence of a known or suspected registered sex offender on school property. School administrators and other supervisory personnel shall report to the superintendent and law enforcement when they reasonably believe that a registered sex offender is or has been on school property or at a school event. School administrators also shall notify the superintendent or designee of any known student or parent or guardian of a student at their school who is suspected to be a registered sex offender.

D. EXCEPTIONS

A person who is banned from school property under G.S. 14-208.18 may be on school property only under the following circumstances.


Policy Code: 5022

1. Students

Students who are subject to G.S. 14-208.18 may be on school property only in accordance with policy 4260, Student Sex Offenders.

2. Voters

Voters who are subject to G.S. 14-208.18 and are eligible to vote may be present on school property for the sole purpose of voting if the school property is being used as a voting place. The voter must notify the principal of the school that he or she is registered under the Registry Program and the voter must remain at all times in the portion of the school being used as the polling place. The voter must leave school grounds immediately after voting.

3. Parents or Guardians

a. An individual who is subject to this policy and is the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in school may be on school property only for the following reasons:

1) to attend a scheduled conference with school personnel to discuss

the child’s academic or social progress; or 2) at the request of the principal or designee, for any reason relating

to the welfare or transportation of his or her child.

b. For each visit authorized by the principal in accordance with subsection (a) above, the parent or guardian must provide the principal with prior written notice of his or her registration on the Sex Offender Registry and notice of his or her presence at school. Notice of his or her presence at school includes the nature and specific times of the visit.

c. For each visit authorized by subsection (a) above, the parent or guardian

must arrange to meet a staff member at the edge of school property, check in at the principal’s office upon arrival and departure, and remain under the direct supervision of school personnel at all times. If school personnel are not available to supervise the parent or guardian during any visit, then the parent or guardian will not be permitted to enter or remain on school property.

d. For each visit authorized by subsection (a) above, the parent or guardian

must comply with all reasonable rules and restrictions placed upon him or her by the principal, including restrictions on the date, time, location and length of meeting.

E. CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL


Policy Code: 5022


In order to ensure compliance with this policy, each contract executed by the board must include a provision that requires the other party to the contract to conduct an annual check of the State Sex Offender and Public Protection Program and the State Sexually Violent Predator Registration Program on all employees who may be sent to perform tasks on or deliver products to school property. Persons who are subject to Section A of this policy may not be sent onto school property for any reason. In addition, each time the board enters into any contract or agreement for contracted services that involve direct interaction with children, the contract must include a provision that requires the other party to the contract to conduct an annual check of the National Sex Offender Registry on all contracted employees who may have direct contact with children. No contractor or employee of a contractor registered with the State Sex Offender and Public Protection Program, the State Sexually Violent Predator Program or the National Sex Offender Registry may have direct interaction with children. This provision applies to contracts with a single individual.

Legal References: G.S. 14-208.18, -25A; 115C-332, -332.1 Cross References: School Safety (policy 1510/4200/7270), Student Sex Offenders (policy 4260), Visitors to Schools (policy 5020), Recruitment and Selection of Personnel (policy 7100) Adopted:

The AHS Nova Academy . . .

. . . finding new stars previously unknown!

PURPOSE

To provide a nontraditional pathway to graduation

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

Eligible students will be fourth year AHS students not yet classified as seniors, or students who have dropped out for a semester or more, and/or students who have a demonstrated hardship; approved by the superintendent or designee, upon recommendation by the principal. AHS staff has identified approximately 15 students who could benefit from this program during the second semester of this academic year.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

These students may graduate with fewer than 28 credits and must meet all state graduation requirements and successfully complete a graduation project. Each student will have an individualized plan based on their transcript and educational goals.

CURRICULUM

Courses will be delivered using web‐based and online programs with teacher support. All courses are based on 135 clock hours of instruction. Flexible hours will be available to accommodate student schedules.

SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENT

All students in the Nova Academy will be required to complete a service learning component. Three hours of community service will be required for each course credit earned in the Nova Academy. This service learning component can be met in a variety of ways, including business attire events sponsored at the school.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students may be referred to this program by a counselor, teacher, or parent. Students will complete a written application including a brief essay about why they are interested in the program and what they hope to achieve, and will also participate in a follow‐up interview. Students will be selected for the program based on their individual needs and commitment to completing the program.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents will participate in the initial planning process for each student. Regular and frequent contacts with parents will include teacher contacts, academic progress reports, and home visits. Parents will be invited to participate in business attire events and service learning activities.

LOCATION and HOURS

The AHS Nova Academy will be housed on the AHS campus in the renovated space in the southeast building of Comet Corner. Hours will be 8:00am‐8:00pm, Monday through Friday.

STAFFING

The AHS Nova Academy will be staffed by a certified teacher who will serve as the coordinator and instructional facilitator for the program and a non‐certified instructional facilitator.

COMMUNICATION PLAN

Eligible students will be invited to consider this program to meet their graduation goals. Other communication strategies that will be used to inform our community about this program will include a brochure, website, civic group and parent presentations, and eventually a DVD of personal success stories.

TIMELINE

The AHS Nova Academy will begin second semester of the 2008‐09 academic year.

Asheboro City Schools

…the subject is excellence Office of the Superintendent

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ASHEBORO CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION Legislative Committee

2009 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

PROPOSAL

VISION STATEMENTAsheboro City Schools will be a system of excellence where students are honored, learning is valued, and the community is dedicated to the success of all. MISSION STATEMENTWe are committed to providing quality learning opportunities for all students in a safe and inviting environment so that our students can become successful lifelong learners and responsible productive citizens. PURPOSE OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE• To educate, inform, and communicate the needs of the Asheboro City

Schools with key legislative leaders at the local, state, and federal levels on a regular basis;

• To develop positive relationships with key legislative leaders; and • To stay abreast of current legislative issues and develop awareness among

key legislative leaders of their potential impact on the Asheboro City Schools. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1. Local Control—We believe that a system of excellent schools is governed by a local board of education representative of the community and vested in the interests of its students and citizens.

2. Adequate funding—We believe that a system of excellent schools provides quality learning opportunities for all students, and the state should provide sufficient funding and resources to meet the requirement of providing all children with the opportunity for a sound, basic education.

3. Support for public schools—We believe that public education in North Carolina means a free education for all students; the promise of equal educational opportunities no matter race, religion, or ability; high standards; public accountability; and a benefit to society by teaching democratic principles and common values.

PROPOSED 2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Local Control

1. Number of LEAs per county—Maintain local control on the number of LEAs per county.

2. Calendar flexibility—Revise the public school calendar law to restore local flexibility. Reinstate the five teacher workdays which were eliminated in the calendar law changes of 2004 since those days are essential for professional development of school personnel. Adequate Funding

3. Funding formulas--Provide sufficient funds to guarantee that all funding formulas are fully funded.

4. Sales tax refund or exemption--Restore the sales tax refund for public schools or create a permanent exemption.

5. Testing/accountability personnel--Fully fund the LEA cost of administering the state testing program, including an LEA testing coordinator, school testing coordinators, and technical assistance.

6. Instructional technology and technology support personnel--Fully fund an LEA technology coordinator, school technology coordinators, and technical support staff in order to achieve 21st century learning goals.

Support for Public Schools 7. Employee benefits--Protect health insurance and retirement benefits

for public school employees. 8. Retired teachers—Reinstate legislation that sunsets June 30, 2009,

to allow LEAs to hire retired teachers. 9. ABC bonus pay—Determine a consistent process for awarding ABC

bonus pay. 10. No Child Left Behind--Advocate for changes in No Child Left Behind

legislation.

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Asheboro City Schools 2007-2008 Sodexo Contract Adjustment

December 11, 2008 As discussed in the November Board meeting, the Asheboro City Schools Child Nutrition program experienced a loss of $134,384 during the 2007-2008 school year. For the same year Sodexo guaranteed Asheboro City Schools a profit of $10,000. Based on the contract, any difference between our loss and the $10,000 guarantee will be reimbursed to Asheboro City Schools. This reimbursement is limited to the amount of the Management Fee we paid to Sodexo during the year. The Management Fee Asheboro City Schools paid Sodexo for 2007-2008 was $94,626. Since the difference between the guarantee and the loss was greater than Sodexo’s Management Fee, Sodexo would reimburse Asheboro City Schools the entire Management Fee of $94,626 under normal operating conditions. Section 7H states that the guaranteed reimbursement is contingent on vendor pricing remaining constant throughout the year. Because vendor pricing increased by over 13% in 2007-2008, Sodexo is asking that the amount of the reimbursed guarantee be reduced. Instead of reimbursing the school system $94,626, Sodexo is requesting an adjustment to the reimbursement based on Section 7H of the contract. 2007-2008

Guarantee $ 10,000 Deficit $ (134,384)* Management Fee $ 94,626 Reimbursement for Loss $ 54,626

*Before Capital contributions Based on the extraordinary increase in operating expenses during the 2007-2008 school year, I recommend the guaranteed reimbursement be adjusted to $54,626.





REVENUE1.3100.000 State Allocation $ (174,745.00)

$ (174,745.00)

EXPENDITURE1.5400.007 School Based Support - Instructional Personnel (173,981.00)1.5110.061 Regular Instruction - Classroom Materials (764.00)

$ (174,745.00)

Total Appropriation in Current Budget $ 26,783,971.00Total Increase/Decrease of above amendment (174,745.00)




Secretary

Policy 3460: Graduation Requirements As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, October 9, 2008 This policy provides North Carolina requirements for high school graduation along with high school exit standards, local board requirements, and special circumstances that require approval by the superintendent. Revisions have been made that include replacing the words “senior project” with “graduation project.” A provision has also been added that allows students to graduate with fewer than 28 credits under criteria approved by the superintendent upon recommendation by the principal as long as the student meets all state graduation requirements and successfully completes a graduation project.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Policy Code: 3460 The board recognizes the importance of setting rigorous graduation requirements in order to help ensure that students are receiving an education that will prepare them to be productive members of society. A. STATE REQUIREMENTS In order to graduate from high school, students will be required to meet the following requirements:

1. the minimum requirements of the state competency examination or other state-mandated exam of essential skills;

2. the high school exit standards (effective for freshman entering in 2006-07 who are taking the Career Prep Course of Study, the College Tech Prep Course of Study, or the College/University Prep Course of Study);

3. the minimum requirements of the state computer skills test;

4. successful completion of 20 course credits in the chosen course of study and all other course requirements mandated by the State Board of Education; and

5. successful completion of all additional course and other requirements mandated by the board of education.

B. HIGH SCHOOL EXIT STANDARDS

Beginning with students entering the 9th grade in 2006-07 who are taking the Career Prep Course of Study, the College Tech Prep Course of Study, or the College/University Prep Course of Study, students must meet the high school exit standards in order to graduate. The exit standards consist of the following requirements: 1. Students must receive a passing grade demonstrate proficiency on all of the

following end-of-course tests:

• Algebra I • Biology • English I • Civics and Economics • U.S. History


Policy Code: 3460

Students who do not receive a passing grade demonstrate proficiency on any of the five end-of-course tests will be provided retest opportunities as provided in board policy 3420, Student Promotion and Accountability.

2. Students must satisfactorily complete a senior graduation project. The

superintendent or the superintendent’s designee will develop, monitor and score the senior graduation projects, using state adopted rubrics. The superintendent or his/her designee may incorporate any senior graduation project requirements that are already in place in the district. In addition, requirements of the senior graduation project will include:

• a review process; • an eight to ten page research paper written on an approved topic of student

choice; • a product related to the paper that requires significant hours of work; • a portfolio that reflects the Senior Graduation Project process; • a presentation to a panel of community and faculty members; and • literature, service-based learning or work-based learning experiences as defined

by state models.

The superintendent or the superintendent’s designee will give special consideration to transfer students arriving in the second semester of the senior year.

C. LOCAL BOARD REQUIREMENTS

Students also are required to meet all graduation requirements of this board. All students must successfully complete the maximum number of units a student could earn in grades 9 through 12 minus four units. A total of 28 units must be earned, with course units required in the following courses:

English 4 Social Studies 3

(including government/economics, U.S. History and world studies)

Mathematics 4 (including high school algebra)

Science 3 (including a physical science and biology)


Policy Code: 3460

Health and Physical Education 1 Electives 13 Total 28

The principal is responsible for ensuring that parents and students are aware of all graduation requirements. The guidance program should assist students in planning their high school courses to help ensure that students are taking all of the required units and selecting electives consistent with their post-graduate plans. For students who have transferred to the school district during high school, or for other reasons have completed course work outside of the school district, the principal will determine what course work will be applied as credit for graduation.

The board also may require that students successfully complete additional graduation requirements, a research project or a community service project like that mentioned in board policy 3530, Citizenship. Students will be notified of any requirement at least by their junior year. Students who seek assistance or are identified as likely to need assistance in meeting an academic requirement must be provided opportunities for remedial or additional instruction in accordance with board policy 3420, Student Promotion and Accountability. Students whose academic projects do not meet the expected standard must be given additional opportunities to successfully complete the research project and additional opportunities for remedial instruction.

D. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

The board adopts the following policies to address special circumstances regarding graduation:

1. Honor graduates may be designated by the principal on the basis of criteria

established by the superintendent. Recognition of honor graduates may be included in graduation programs.

2. Graduation prior to that of one’s class may be permitted under criteria to be

approved by the superintendent, or designee, upon recommendation by the principal.

Students seeking to graduate with fewer than 28 credits may be permitted to do so under criteria approved by the superintendent, or designee, upon recommendation by the principal. These students shall meet all state graduation requirements and successfully complete a graduation project.

Policy Code: 3460


3. A graduation certificate will be awarded to students enrolled in programs for exceptional children who have not met the requirements on the state competency examinations if the students have successfully completed 20 course units by general subject area (four English, four math, three science, three social studies and one health and physical education) and their individualized education plan requirements. The certificates may be awarded at the regular graduation ceremony.

4. Special education students who are following the occupational course of study will not be required to pass the competency test or the high school exit standards in order to graduate and receive a diploma.

5. Students with Disabilities, other than students who are following the occupational

course of study, may apply in writing to the board to be exempted from taking the competency test. Before it approves the request, the board will ensure that the parents or the child if aged 18 or older, understand that the student must pass the competency test to receive a high school diploma.

6. Other students who have met course requirements for graduation but have not

passed the minimum competency test will receive a certificate of achievement and transcript and will be allowed to participate in graduation exercises. These students will be encouraged to continue to work toward satisfying the requirements of graduation and earning the diploma until the students reach maximum school age.

Legal References: G.S. 115C-47, -81, -276, -288; 16 NCAC 6D .0103 Cross References: Goals and Objectives of the Educational Program (policy 3000) Adopted: May 14, 1998 to become effective July 1, 1998 Revised: November 13, 2003, April 19, 2007, November 8, 2007 Administrative Procedure: None

Policy 4040/7310: Staff-Student Relations As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, October 9, 2008 The only change made to the policy is the addition of a definition of the term, “employees,” that includes independent contractors and school safety officers with the exclusion of student employees.

STAFF-STUDENT RELATIONS Policy Code: 4040/7310


The relationship between staff and students should be one of cooperation, understanding and mutual respect. The staff has the responsibility to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning and to motivate each student to perform to his or her capacity. The staff is expected to model the behavior expected of students in staff-student relationships. All employees, except student employees, are prohibited from dating, courting or entering into a romantic or sexual relationship with any student enrolled in the school district regardless of the student's age. Employees engaging in such inappropriate conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. All employees are prohibited from sexual harassment (see policy 1736, Sexual Harassment Defined). Any employee who has reason to believe that another employee is inappropriately involved with a student, as described above, will report this information to the superintendent. An employee who fails to inform the superintendent of a suspected inappropriate relationship between an employee and a student may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. For the purposes of this policy, the term “employees” includes independent contractors and school safety officers but does not include student employees. Legal References: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., 34 C.F.R. pt 106; G.S. 115C-47(18) Cross References: Removal of Barriers (policy 1700), Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment (policy 1710), Harassment Defined (policy 1735), Sexual Harassment Defined (policy 1736), Student and Parent Grievance Procedure (policy 1740/4010), Discrimination Complaint Procedure for Students, (policy 1741), Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure for Students (policy 1745), Staff Responsibilities (policy 7300) Adopted: May 14, 1998 to become effective July 1, 1998 Administrative Procedure: None

Policy 4240: Child Abuse – Reports and Investigations As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, October 9, 2008 Additions have been made to this policy so that it is in compliance with North Carolina General Statute regarding reports and investigations of child abuse. Now included in the legal requirement for school employees to report suspected child abuse is the addition of “neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment.” In such cases, reports must be made without delay. Additionally, a confidentiality statement has been added that clarifies the extent to which the school district may share information that is relevant to the report with other agencies.


CHILD ABUSE - REPORTS AND INVESTIGATIONS Policy Code: 4240 The board of education supports all employees who make a report of child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment in good faith.

Any school employee who knows or has cause to suspect child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment is legally required to report the case of the child to the director of social services. The employee also will shall report the case immediately to the principal.

Any doubt about reporting a suspected situation will shall be resolved in favor of reporting and the report will shall be made immediately. A school employee is immune by statute from any civil and/or criminal liability when reporting in good faith suspected child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment. Failure on the part of any school employee to report may result in disciplinary action being brought against the employee by the school district or civil action under the law.

The principal may establish a contact person in the school to act as a liaison with social services; however if the liaison is not available when a report is necessary the immediacy is still in effect and the reporting must not be delayed. All employees will shall cooperate fully with the department of social services in their investigation of suspected child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment, including permitting the child to be interviewed by social services on school campuses during school hours and providing confidential information, so long as the disclosure does not violate state or federal law. Any confidential information disclosed by the department of social services to employees shall remain confidential and shall only be redisclosed for purposes directly connected with carrying out the responsibilities of the school or the employee. Upon request and to the extent permitted by law, the school district shall share with other agencies designated in G.S. 7B-3100(a), information that is relevant (1) to any assessment of a report of child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment by the department of social services; (2) to the provision or arrangement of protective services in a child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment case by the department of social services; or (3) to any case in which a petition is filed alleging that a juvenile is abused, neglected, dependent, undisciplined or delinquent. The school district and designated agencies must continue to share such information until the protective services case is closed by the department of social services or, if a petition is filed, until the juvenile is no longer subject to the jurisdiction of juvenile court.

The superintendent will shall develop any necessary procedures for reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, dependency or death as a result of maltreatment and for cooperating with investigations by the department of social services. The board encourages staff development opportunities related to identifying and reporting child abuse, neglect, dependency or death a s a result of maltreatment.


Policy Code: 4240 Legal References: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g; G.S. 7B-101(1) and (15), -301, -302 -309, -3100; 8-53.4; 14-318.2; 115C-400, -402 Cross References: Student Records (policy 4700), Professional Development and Assistance (policy 1610/7800) Adopted: April 9, 1998 to become effective July 1, 1998 Administrative Procedure: None Revised: November 14, 2002

Policy 4250/5075/7316: North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program As recommended to the Board Policy Committee, October 9, 2008 This is a new policy that encourages eligible individuals to participate in the North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program established in Chapter 15C of the General Statutes. It states that this program helps to protect the location of victims of acts of violence. It also provides program details and outlines the handling of school personnel and student information of those included in the program.


NORTH CAROLINA ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM Policy Code: 4250/5075/7316 The board seeks to provide a work and school environment free from violence or the threat of violence against employees, students or other persons. The board encourages eligible individuals to participate in the North Carolina Address Confidentiality Program established pursuant to Chapter 15C of the General Statutes. This program protects the address of relocated victims of domestic violence, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking to prevent a victim’s assailants or potential assailants from finding the victim through public records. The program provides participants with the use of a substitute mailing address and denies public access to a participant’s actual address. A. PROGRAM DETAILS

The Address Confidentiality Program is administered by the State Attorney General. Information and assistance in applying to the program can be obtained by telephone from the Attorney General’s Address Confidentiality Program Office at (919) 716-6785. Program participants receive an authorization card with a substitute mailing address that can be presented whenever an address is required. Mail sent to the substitute address is forwarded cost-free by the program to the participant at his or her residential address.

B. SCHOOL PERSONNEL PARTICIPANTS

The name, actual address and telephone number of any school system personnel participating in the Address Confidentiality Program shall not be open to inspection as a public record, shall not be included as part of any employee directory published by the school system and shall be redacted from any record released pursuant to G.S. 115C-320. (See policies 5070, Public Records, and 7820, Personnel Files.)

C. STUDENT PARTICIPANTS

The school system shall use the actual address of a program participant, not the substitute address designated by the Attorney General, for any purpose related to admission or assignment but shall keep the actual address confidential from the public. Student records shall reflect only the substitute address and not the student’s actual address. The student’s telephone number also shall be kept confidential from the public. The parent or guardian of a student participant may request that a student’s name be withheld from any release of directory information by the school, as provided in policy 1310/4002, Parental Involvement.

When transferring school records from one school to another, the transferring school may send the files to the participant (parent or guardian) via the substitute address provided by the Address Confidentiality Program to ensure confidentiality of the student’s new location.

Policy Code: 4250/5075/7316


D. DISCLOSURE PROHIBITED

The knowing and intentional disclosure of a program participant’s actual address or telephone number to unauthorized persons is prohibited. Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. In addition, violators may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Legal References: G.S. Ch. 15C; 115C-47, -320, -366(g), -402(f); 132-1.1(d) Cross References: Domicile or Residence Requirements (policy 4120), School Assignment (policy 4150), Student Records (policy 4700), Public Records (policy 5070), Personnel Files (policy 7820) Other Resources: Address Confidentiality Program – Student Records and Address Confidentiality Program – Employee Records (August 21, 2003) (Office of Attorney General Roy Cooper), available at http://www.ncwise.org/generaldocs.html Adopted:

Asheboro City Schools Events Calendar December 2008

School/Location Date Event Time

PDC Wednesday, December 10, 2008 Student Advisory Council 7:30am

DLL Thursday, December 11, 2008 Senior Holiday Luncheon 12noon-2:00pm

Theatre December 11,2008 NAMS Chorus Concert 7:30pm

AHS/PAC December 11,2008 AHS Jazz and Percussion Concert 7:30pm

PDC December 11,2008 Board of Education Meeting 7:30pm

GBT Monday, December 15, 2008 BOE strategic plan update 7:00pm

AHS/PAC Tuesday, December 16, 2008 SAMS and NAMS joint band concert 7:30pm

PDC Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Superintendent's Holiday Luncheon 11:30am-1:00pm

Lindley Park Thursday, December 18, 2008 BOE strategic plan update 5:30pm

AHS/PAC Thursday, December 18, 2008 AHS Winter Band Concert 7:30pm

Theatre Thursday, December 18, 2008 SAMS Chorus Concert 7:30pm

AHS Wednesday, January 07, 2009 Senior Project Night 5:30pm

PDC Thursday, January 08, 2009 Board of Education Meeting 7:30PM

PDC Thursday, January 15, 2009 Legislative Breakfast 8:00am

CWM Thursday, January 22, 2009 Board Appreciation Luncheon 12noon

NAMS Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Middle School Science Fair 12:30pm

Pinehurst February 6-8, 2009 BOE winter retreat

PDC Monday, February 09, 2009 FAN workshop - Preparing Financially for College 6:30pm

PDC Tuesday, February 10, 2009 FAN workshop - Preparing Financially for College 12noon

PDC Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Board of Education Meeting 7:30pm

CO Monday, February 16, 2009 PTO/PTA President's Round Table 6:30pm

PDC Tuesday, February 17, 2009 District Spelling Bee 7:00pm

Asheboro Country Club Monday, February 23, 2009 Evening of Excellence - NBCT Recognition Dinner 6:30pm

Points of Pride December 11, 2008

Student Achievements: • 13 students attended the NC Association of Student Councils Western

District Conference • AHS Marching Band and JROTC participated in the Veteran’s Day

Parade • Kool 2B Kind Poster contest winners announced at NAMS and SAMS • AHS Park Street Players presented “AIDA” • AHS Art students recognized for Timken Mural

Staff Recognitions: • Janet Means, Balfour, ACS Principal of the Year • Laura Trogdon, DLL and AHS, ACS Exceptional Children Teacher of

Excellence • Eight teachers earn National Board Certification

Parent Involvement: • Parent meetings held at SAMS, DLL and CWM • Math night held at GBT • FAN workshop – Preparing your child academically for success

Events bringing community into our schools: • AHS Park Street Players performance of “AIDA” • FAN workshop – Preparing your child academically for success

Community Outreach: • SAMS Food Drive • AAEOP Cell Phones for Soldiers • Various Relay For Life fundraisers • United Way campaign • Child Nutrition’s Cans Across America Drive Board Of Education: • Chris Yow, appointed to Honorary All-State Board • First BOE in state to complete Master Board III Training • 100% board member continuing education requirement met

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P.O. Box 1103, Asheboro, NC 27204-1103 • 1126 S. Park St. • (336) 625-5104 • (336) 625-9238, fax

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MEMORANDUM To: Asheboro City Board of Education Linda Cranford Joyce Harrington

Kelly Harris Phillip Cheek Chris Yow Gidget Kidd

Kyle Lamb Archie Priest Derek Robbins Jane Redding

From: Gidget Kidd Date: December 11, 2008 Subject: Invocation Schedule The following schedule will establish a rotation basis for the invocation at our board meetings for the coming year. If you must be absent on the date you are assigned, please contact the next person on the list and exchange dates. Kathy will handle scheduling should you have questions or concerns.

• January, 2009 Phillip Cheek • February, 2009 Steve Jones

• March, 2009 Gidget Kidd • April, 2009 Kyle Lamb

• May, 2009 Archie Priest, Jr.

• June, 2009 Jane Redding

• July, 2009 Derek Robbins

• August, 2009 Chris Yow

• September, 2009 Linda Cranford

• October, 2009 Joyce Harrington

• November, 2009 Kelly Harris

• December, 2009 Phillip Cheek

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