Rowan-Salisbury Board of Education
Work Session
August 4, 2014
Ellis Street
Minutes
Board of Education Members Present:
Chairman Dr. Richard Miller
Vice-Chair Mrs. Kay Wright Norman
Mr. Chuck Hughes
Mrs. Jean Kennedy
Mr. L.A. Overcash
Mr. Josh Wagner
Staff Present:
Dr. Lynn Moody, Superintendent
Mr. Nathan Currie, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Anthony Vann, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Patty Overcash, Clerk to the Board
*Mrs. Cox was not present at the meeting.
Call to Order / Roll Call
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Mr. Overcash officiated the
Pledge of Allegiance, and Chairman Miller requested that everyone share a moment of
silence.
Adopt Agenda
Chairman Miller moved to amend the agenda by adding:
Foundation Update
Energy Performance Contract Update
McKinney Vento
Budget Updates
Back To School Updates and Opening Events
**Mr. Wagner moved to adopt the agenda as amended.
Mr. Overcash seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Discussion/Action Items – Chairman
Kiser Building – Mr. Anthony Vann
Mr. Vann gave the Board an update of the Kiser School Building, which is beyond use.
***It was the consensus of the Board of Education to have Mr. Vann to bring to the
Board details of other properties that owned by the Rowan-Salisbury School System and
are not in use.
Architectural Firm Recommendation
Mr. Vann informed the Board of the committee’s recommendation for an architectural
firm.
***Mr. Overcash made a motion to accept the committee’s recommendation to hire
sfL+A Architectural Firm. Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 3225 Responsible Usage
This Policy provides guidance as to the responsible usage of technology in the school
district.
***Mrs. Norman made a motion to accept this second read of Policy 3225.
Mr. Overcash seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 3226 Internet Safety
This Policy describes the Board’s expectation in regards to internet safety.
***Mrs. Norman made a motion to accept this second read of Policy 3226.
Mrs. Kennedy seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 7335 Employees Use of Social Media
This Policy provides specific expectations and behaviors regarding employee use of
social media.
***Mr. Wagner made a motion to accept this second read of Policy 7335.
Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 4301 Authority of School Personnel
G.S. 115C – 390.3 grants the right to use reasonable force in the situations described in
paragraph 3.
***Mrs. Norman made a motion to adopt Policy 4301.
Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 4302 School Plan for Management of Student Behavior
This Policy uses a school-based approach for managing student behavior.
***Mr. Wagner made a motion to approve Policy 4302.
Mrs. Norman seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 4302 – R Rules for Use of Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
This regulation, 4302 – R, contains the rules for the use of seclusion and restraint.
***Mr. Overcash made a motion to approve Policy 4302 - R.
Mr. Hughes seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 1310/4002 Parental Involvement
G.S. 115C-47 (54) states that local Boards of Education are encouraged to adopt policies
to promote and support parental involvement in student learning and achievement at
school and at home and to encourage successful progress towards graduation.
***Mrs. Hughes made a motion to approve Policy 1310/4002 with the amendment of
including “Student participation in all activities/clubs/all sports.
Mr. Wagner seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 4040/7310 Staff-Student Relations
This Policy addresses staff-student relations and requiring employees to report
suspicions of inappropriate behavior.
***Mr. Overcash made a motion to approve Policy 4040/7310 with the amendment of
adding “ up to and including dismissal”.
Mrs. Norman seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 1710/4021/7230 Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and
Bulling
RSSS Policy 8-23 is an earlier version of NCSBA Policy. NCSBA Policy 1710/4021/7230 is
designed to cover sexual harassment.
***Mr. Norman made a motion to approve Policy 1710/4021/7230.
Mr. Overcash seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Policy 1720/4015/7225 Discrimination, Harassment and Bulling Complaint
Procedure
This regulation has updated legal references that are different form the legal references
in 8-23 regulation.
***Mr. Wagner made a motion to approve Policy 1720/4015/7225.
Mrs. Norman seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Annual YMCA Facility/Program Agreement
This agreement allows the YMCA access to various schools for after-school care
programs; in exchange the school system will use the YMCA facilities for schoolsponsored events.
***Mr. Wagner made a motion to approve the YMCA Facility/Program Agreement.
Mr. Overcash seconded. Unanimously Approved. (6:0)
Matching Funds Application 2014-15
***It was the consensus of the Board of Education to table this item so that a list of all
“roll-over” funding for Matching Funds could be compiled for the August Board of
Education Regular Meeting.
Discussion/Information Items - Chairman
Foundation Update
Dr. Moody updated the Board of Education on a Teacher’s Professional Foundation that she would
like to start. The Foundation would provide teachers a resource to help them get
professional training.
Central Office Update
Mr. Vann gave the Board an update on the Central Office. He explained to the board that
Power lines would have to be moved in order for the building to be built on the
Lot. Mr. Vann also informed the Board on the distance between the new building and
the business that is located beside the building.
Energy Performance Contract Update
Mr. Vann presented the Board with an update.
McKinney-Vento Act
Terri Stevenson, Student Assignment Specialist, gave the Board of Education a presentation
on the Mckinney-Vento Act, and the impact it has on the students in the Rowan-Salisbury School
System.
Budget Updates
Chief Finance Director Tara Trexler gave the Board a brief update on the Budget.
Back to School Dates and Opening Events
Dr. Moody shared with the Board events that will take place in the month of August. She informed the
Board of dates and times of these events.
Closed Session
***Chairman Miller moved to recess into Closed Session 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 143-318.11(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)]
Mrs. Norman seconded. Unanimously approved. (6:0)
Personnel
Property
Adjournment
***Mr. Overcash made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Mrs. Norman seconded. Unanimously approved. (6:0)
Dr. Richard W. Miller, Chairman
Lynn Moody, Ed. D, Secretary