state of north carolina regular session stokes county

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA REGULAR SESSION STOKES COUNTY
DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA APRIL 3, 2006
The Stokes County Board of Education met in regular session on Monday,
April 3, 2006, at 6:00 PM at the Administrative Office in Danbury.
Board Members Present: Ms. Terri Fowler, Chairman; Mrs. Sonya Cox, Vice-Chairman; Mr.
Ty Boles, member; Mr. Ernest Lankford, member; and Mr. Steve Shelton, member.
Administration Present: Dr. Larry Cartner, Superintendent; Mrs. Debbie Merritt, Assistant
Superintendent; and Mrs. Ann Robertson, Administrative Assistant.
Others Present: Phillip Benton, Stokes County Schools; David Burge, Stokes County
Schools; Jimmy Via, PAPA/London Elementary School; Ginny Carpenter, Administrative Office;
Greg Reid, Southeastern Stokes Middle School; Adam Carter, North Stokes High School; Brandon
Joyce, North Stokes High School; Roy Hutchins, North Stokes High School; Josh Wilmoth, North
Stokes High School; Tyler Wilson, North Stokes High School; Zach Liapinsi, North Stokes High
School; Brent Hughes, North Stokes High School; Seth Johnson, North Stokes High School; Matt
Sexton, North Stokes High School; Lanette Moore, Administrative Office; Sandra Turney; Shellie
Simmons, North Stokes High School; Amanda Owens, Lees-McRae College; Robin Joyce, North
Stokes High School; Genna Shelton, North Stokes High School; Jane Joyce; K. Woodard, North
Stokes High School; Lauren Woodard, North Stokes High School; Rick Woodard, North Stokes High
School; Beth Woodard, North Stokes High School; Matt Dodson; Kellie Michels; Kim Greenwood,
North Stokes High School; Tammy Stovall, North Stokes High School; Marlene Bottoms, North
Stoke High School; Betty Wood, North Stokes High School; Todd Martin, Chestnut Grove Middle
School; Gregg Carter, North Stokes High School; Lee Carter, North Stokes High School; Janet
Carter, North Stokes High School; Craig Smith, Meadowbrook; Laura Longino, Meadowbrook, Brent
Watts, North Stokes High school; David Anderson, North Stokes High School; Ronnie Mendenhall,
North Stokes High School; Robert Nichell, Piney GroveMiddle /North Stokes High Schools; Maarsha
Rogers, Stokes County; Catherene Eklune, North Stokes High School; and Catherine Woodard, North
Stokes High School.
Call to Order
At 6:00 PM, Chairman Fowler called the Board of Education meeting to order. Mr. Lankford
gave the invocation and Dr. Cartner led the pledge.
Recognition of Guests
Dr. Cartner welcomed the guests and thanked them for attending the meeting.
School Recognition
Linda Jones, a teacher from Chestnut Grove Middle School shared information with the
Board on 350 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th grade students from Chestnut Grove that participated in Math Counts.
On February 18, the top seven students participated in Regional Competition. They received trophies
by being ranked 6 th of 18 middle schools in a 7 county region. Ms. Jones also shared that on February
28, approximately 200 students in 6 th , 7 th , and 8 th grades participated in the 2006 Math League
Competition. Results from this competition will not be received for several more weeks.

April 3, 2006
The Board of Education also recognized the North Stokes High School Basketball Team and
coaches for making it to the state playoffs.
Public Comments
Kim Greenwood, Rick Woodard, Kellie Michels, Tammy Stovall, Robert Nichell, Catherne
Eklune, Robin Joyce, and Catherine Woodard spoke in opposition of the Meadowbrook School move
to the North Stokes High School campus. Greg Reid, Craig Smith, Marsha Rogers, Todd Martin, and
Laura Longino spoke in support of the Meadowbrook program and the move to the North Stokes
High School campus.
Approval of Agenda
Mrs. Cox made a motion to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion passed 5-0.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Boles made a motion to approve the following items under the consent agenda: approval
of the regular and closed session minutes of March 20, 2006, a fund raising request and a field trip
request. Motion passed 5-0.
The following fund raising request was approved:
School Date Activity
Germanton Elementary April and May ‘06 Sagebrush Family Night – for instructional
supplies
The following field trip request was approved:
School Group Destination Sponsor
Chestnut Grove
Middle
Band
65 students
Williamsburg, VA Rhodes
April 29, 2006

April 3, 2006
Policy 6322 – Student Assignment to Buses
Action Agenda
Mr. Boles made a motion to approve the proposed revision to Policy 6322 – Student
Assignment to Buses. Motion passed 5-0.
Individual School Capital Outlay Budget Transfer Requests
Mrs. Cox made a motion to approve the following individual school budget transfer
requests: London Elementary School’s request to transfer $2,000.00 from the school’s Capital Outlay
Grounds Allotment in order to purchase a used school truck; Sandy Ridge Elementary School’s
request to transfer $603.00 from the school’s Capital Outlay Grounds Allotment in order to purchase
capitalized equipment; and Southeastern Middle School’s request to transfer $1,750.00 from the
school’s Capital Outlay Grounds Allotment in order to create a storage area for athletic supplies and
equipment. Motion passed 5-0.
Mount Olive Roof Repair
Mr. Boles made a motion to approve the low bid of $25,000.00 by Roof Ply Inc. for roof
repair at Mount Olive Elementary. This roof repair is a carryover project from the 2004-2005 capital
budget with a budgeted amount of $10,000.00. The roof’s deterioration is more severe than originally
determined and the additional $15,000.00 needed for this project will be taken from capital budget
funds that are available from other projects that have come in under budget. Motion passed 5-0.
South Stokes Football Stadium ADA Accessible Viewing Area
Mr. Boles made a motion to approve the low bid of $13,265.00 submitted by Magnolia
Construction for the Football Stadium ADA Accessible Viewing Area at South Stokes High School.
This project is a carryover project from the 2004-2005 capital budget with a budgeted amount of
$12,000.00. The additional $1,265.00 needed for this project will be taken from capital budget funds
that are available from other projects that have come in under budget. Motion passed 5-0.
2005-2006 Summer School Program
Discussion Agenda
The Board discussed the proposed 2005-2006 Summer School Program. Tentative course
offerings and a tentative summer schedule was provided for their information.
First Reading of Local Budget Request
The first drafts of local capital and current expense budgets were reviewed by the Board of
Education.

April 3, 2006
Facility Information
The Board of Education received a list organized by immediate, short-range and long-range
needs. Information sources for this document include the demographic study from OrEd, the five-year
facility plan required by the Department of Pubic Instruction, and staff observations. Chairman
Fowler requested that board members prioritize their list for further discussion at the next board
meeting.
Announcements
School Calendar
1. April 1 Headcount will be picked up by DPI on April 5.
2. Title I Monitoring to begin – April 3
3. K Registration at Pine Hall Elementary – April 3 8:30 AM
4. K Registration at Germanton Elementary – April 4 3:00 PM
5. Student Teacher Reception/Interviews – April 4 3:15 PM
6. K Registration at Sandy Ridge Elementary – April 5 8:30 AM
7. K Registration at King Elementary – April 6 3:00 PM
8. Junior Battle of the Books – April 6 South Stokes High 9:00 AM
9. K Registration at Francisco – April 7 8:30 AM
10. Math Stars Competition – April 7 10:00 AM
11. K Registration at London Elementary – April 18 3:00 PM
12. K Registration at Mount Olive Elementary – April 19 3:00 PM
13. K Registration at Lawsonville Elementary – April 20 8:30 AM
14. County-wide SAT Prep Class – April 22 South Stokes High 9:00 AM
15. Progress Reports – April 24
16. Parent Advisory – April 24 Location TBD 6:30 PM
17. King Chamber of Commerce - Business After Hours – April 25 West Stokes High
Meetings and Conferences:
1. June Special Issue Seminars/Policy Conference - June 26-30 Sheraton Atlantic Beach
2. NSBA Southern Region Conference - Sandestin, Florida July 23-26
Next Board Meeting
The Board of Education has scheduled the next regular board meetings for April 18, 2006, at
6:00 PM, at the Administrative Office in Danbury. The Public Hearing on the 2006/2007 Budget will
be held at the meeting on April 18. The Board of Education scheduled the May regular board
meetings for May 1, 2006, at 6:00 PM, at the Administrative Office in Danbury; and May 15, 2006, at
6:00 PM, at the Administrative Office in Danbury.

April 3, 2006
On a motion by Mr. Boles, the Board entered closed session at 7:32 PM to discuss personnel,
under NC General Statute 143.318.11,6. Motion passed 5-0.
[Closed Session]
On a motion by Mr. Boles, the Board returned to open session at 8:24 PM.
Personnel Report
5-0.
On a motion by Mr. Boles, the personnel report dated April 3, 2006, was approved
The following resignations were approved:
Chris Dehart
Tracy Brown
Patricia Simmons
Becky Hancock
Wendy Owens
Mary Ruth Mabe
School Secretary
Meadowbrook
Bus Driver
Walnut Cove Elementary
Bus Driver
Francisco
Teacher
Southeastern Middle
Media Coordinator
Lawsonville Elementary
Teacher
South Stokes High
Effective 4/3/06
Effective 6/3/06
Effective 6/3/06
Effective 6/3/06
Effective 4/24/06
Effective 6/3/06
The following recommendations were approved:
Donna Heath
Kathryn Vaughn
Kristina Morris
Diane Blakemore
Jessica DeLehman
School Secretary
Pine Hall Elementary
EC Substitute
King Elementary
EC Substitute
King Elementary
Substitute Teacher
County wide
Substitute Teacher
County wide
Effective 7/1/06
Effective 3/21/06
Effective 3/21/06
Effective 3/21/06
Effective 3/21/06

April 3, 2006
Recommendations continued:
Mary Deaton
Tutor
London Elementary
Effective 4/4/06
The following information items were shared:
Abigail Watkins
Pre-K Teacher
Lawsonville Elementary
Parental LOA for remainder of
05-06 school year
On a motion by Mr. Lankford, the Board adjourned at 7:53 PM (5-0).
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Secretary
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Chairman