GILES COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
(No
Closed Session Will Be Held)
Thursday, May 15, 2008
3:30 PM
Conference
Room
(Persons
from the public wishing to address the Board are requested to register with the
Clerk, unless they are already on the agenda.)
A.
Pledge of Allegiance
B.
Approval of Agenda
A.
General
A.
Professional
Advisory Committee
1.
Gladys Burton NEMS
2.
Sean Sowers MMS
3.
Darlene Cunningham MMS
4.
Ashley Bales MMS
5.
Lawanda Robertson MMS
6.
Kay Wise MMS
7.
Mary French MMS
8.
Shellie Austin MMS
9.
Toni Chidester NEMS
10.
Steve Ragsdale GHS
11.
Rusty Kelley GHS
12.
Jack Ellison GHS
13.
Suzanne Williams EEMS
14.
Officer Chris Neice - EEMS
B.
2008
1.
Katelyn Osborne GHS
2.
Jamie Chen MMS
3.
Luis Mendoza EEMS
School Board Meeting Agenda
May 15, 2008
Page 2
2.
Special Meeting April
8, 2008
1.
Bills
2.
Payroll
3.
Revenue April 2008
4.
Expenditure Report April 2008
5.
Appropriation Request June 2008
C.
Special Education Annual Plan
D.
Career & Technical Education Funds
E.
Confirmation of Educational Technology
Resolution
F.
Additional 2007-2008 Field Trips
G.
Division Technology Plan 2008-2013
V.
Superintendents
Report
A. Personnel/Contractual Items
G. Accessibility Fee Agreement
VI.
Concerns/Mission
Statement Accomplishments Chairman
VII.
Adjournment
Superintendent's Working Documents
5/15/08 No Action Required
Informational Items |
Topic:
Approval of Minutes Item:
IV-A
Prepared by: Amanda J. Price Date:
05/15/08
Recommendation:
That the School Board review,
correct and approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 10th,
2008 and the special meetings on April 8th, 2008.
Background and Rationale:
The Clerk prepares the minutes and
requests that the School Board review and approve the minutes prior to
including them in the official record.
Approved by
Dr. Terry E. Arbogast, II, Superintendent
Amanda J. Price, School Board Clerk
GILES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Topic:
Financial Data Item: IV-B
Prepared by: Sandra Spangler/Barbara Perkins Date: 5/15/08
Recommendation:
That the School Board authorize
payment of certain bills/payrolls prior to official board action, and approve
the payment of regular bills. That the Board approve the April 2008 Summary of
Revenues in the amount of $ 1,578,842.89 and the April 2008 Summary of
Expenditures in the amount of $ 2,001,064.82. Please approve the appropriation request for June
2008 as well.
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Background and Rationale:
We have prepared the check
authorization in advance of the School Board meeting, to allow more time for
individuals to peruse the bills. Checks
are prepared for bills budgeted and received.
Most payments cannot be made or released until authorized by the School
Board action. This authorization will
allow us to make early payments and avoid late charges. This includes the projected payroll for the
15th of the month. The appropriation
request for June 2008 also needs to be approved.
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Approved by
Dr. Terry E. Arbogast, II, Superintendent
Sandra Spangler, Business Manager
GILES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Topic: Special Education Annual Plan Item: IV-C
Prepared by: Michele Thompson Date: 5/15/08
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Recommendation:
That the School Board
approve the Giles County Special Education Annual Plan
and associated federal/state funding for next year.
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Background and Rationale:
Mrs. Thompson has
provided you a copy of the plan regarding the status of the federal legislation
and our proposed annual plan and request for federal/state funds. I recommend the Board approve the plan,
assurances and necessary applications. Please
click here to view the Local
Education Agencies responsibilities.
Please click here
to view the financial section of the Annual Plan.
Approved
by
Dr. Terry E. Arbogast,
II, Superintendent
GILES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Topic: Local Plan Update/Budget for Item:
IV-D
Career & Technical Education Funds
Prepared by:
___________________________________________________________
Recommendation:
That the School Board approve the Local Plan Update/Budget for Career
& Technical Education Funds and associated federal/state funding for next
year.
____________________________________________________________
Background and Rationale:
Mr. Fowler has provided you a copy
below of the local plan update/budget regarding the status of the federal
legislation and our proposed annual plan and request for federal/state funds. I
recommend the Board approve the plan, assurances and necessary applications. Click here to review.
Approved
by
Dr. Terry E. Arbogast,
II, Superintendent
GILES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Topic: Confirmation of Educational Technology Item: IV-E
Resolution
Prepared by: T. Arbogast Date: 05/15/08
Recommendation:
That the Board confirm
the Educational Technology Resolution.
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Background and Rationale:
In order for the Giles County School System
to be reimbursed for qualifying educational expenditures through the Virginia
Public School Authority Technology Notes, a resolution must be adopted by the
local School Board. Divisions may not
reimburse themselves for project related expenditures incurred more than 60
days prior to the adoption of resolution.
I recommend you confirm
the Educational Technology Resolution. Please click here to view
the resolution.
Approved by
Dr. Terry E. Arbogast, II, Superintendent
GILES COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Topic: Field Trips /Approval & Confirmation Item: IV-F
Prepared by: S. Meade Date: 5/15/08
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Recommendation:
That the School Board review additional
field trips for the 2007-08 school year, and approve those that have been
recommended by the principals and Assistant Superintendent.
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Background and Rationale:
Each year, schools are requested to submit field trip
requests to the School Board for their review.
Our policy requires field trips that are in excess of 500 miles or
overnight trips to be approved by the Board. I recommend that the Board approve these field
trips, based on this information.