ROWAN-SALISBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Work Session
January 12, 2015
Ellis St.
4:00 p.m.
Board of Education Members Present:
Chairman Mr. Josh Wagner
Vice Chair Mr. Dean Hunter
Mr. Travis Allen
Mr. Chuck Hughes
Dr. Richard Miller
Staff Present:
Dr. Lynn Moody, Superintendent
Anthony Vann, Assistant Superintendent of Operations
Mrs. Patty Overcash, Clerk to the Board
*Mrs. Jean Kennedy and Mrs. Susan Cox were not present at the meeting.
Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairman Wagner called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Travis Allen officiated the
Pledge of Allegiance, and Chairman Wagner requested that everyone share a moment of
silence.
Adopt Agenda
Chairman Wagner moved to amend the Agenda by:
1. Moving “Roofing” after Environmental Sustainability Policy.
2. Adding a brief discussion concerning Board Attorney
3. Adding one personnel issue under Closed Session.
***Dr. Miller made a motion to adopt the amended agenda.
Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously approved. (5:0)
Discussion/Action Items
Environmental Sustainability Policy
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Anthony Vann gave a First Read and update of the
Environmental Sustainability Policy.
Roofing
Mr. Vann gave the Board of Education an update on the roofing needs of the RowanSalisbury Schools.
Ms. Lane Wallace shared a Solar Investment Opportunity for Public-Private Partnership to
the Board of Education.
2015-16 Budget Preparation Process
Chief Finance Officer Tara Trexler informed the Board on the process for preparation for
the 2015-16 Budget.
Mrs. Trexler also presented the Board with the 2015-16 Budget Calendar, Budget Hearing
Schedule and Supplement Comparison Charts.
BOE Broadcast Proposal
Executive Director of Technology Candace Hosey presented the Board of Education with a
presentation of a proposal for broadcasting the Board Meetings.
Code of Conduct Draft
Executive Director of Administration & Legal Services April Kuhn presented the Board of
Education the First Read of the Code of Conduct.
Central Services Building Update
Mr. Vann updated the Board of Education on the Central Services Building.
Discussion Concerning Board Attorney
Chairman Wagner asked if there was any interest in updating and reviewing responsibilities
and the contract for Board Attorney.
Attorney Don Sayers addressed the Board of Education on the history and his duties as the
present Board Attorney.
Closed Session
***Mr. Hunter moved to recess into Closed Session at 11:12 a.m. to consider personnel
action that involves an [officer] or [employee], or [prospective public officer or employee]
of this Board [NC Gen. Stat. #143-318.11(a)(6)], To prevent disclosure of information that
is privileged or confidential pursuant to state or federal law. [NC Gen. state 143318.11(a)(1) and 143-318.11(a)(3)]. And To consult with an attorney employed or retained
by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney
and the public body. [NC Gen. Stat.#143-318.11(a)(3)]
Mr. Allen seconded. Unanimously approved. (5:0)
Report of Closed Session
***Mr. Allen made a motion to approve Mr. Vann’s recommendation of Mr. Eric Nianouris
for the position of Director of Maintenance.
*Dr. Richard Miller recused himself from voting due to knowing the candidate.
Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously approved. (4:0)
Announcements
Chairman Wagner reminded the Board of the Retreat on Friday, January 16, 2015.
Adjournment
***Mr. Allen made a motion to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously approved. (5:0)
Mr. Josh Wagner, Chairman
Lynn Moody, Ed. D, Secretary