Person County Board of EducationRegular Session Minutes

Meeting Date and Time: June 3, 2021 at 12:00 pm.Location: Person County Schools Board Room, 304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro, North Carolina.

Board members present: Freda Tillman, Margaret Bradsher, Phillip Gillis, and Jason Torian. Harriett Tillett wasabsent.

Administration Present:Dr. Rodney Peterson Superintendent

Ron Anthony Assistant Superintendent of Administrative ServicesTracy Scruggs Public Information/Teacher Support CoordinatorJulie Masten Chief Finance OfficerLori Stacey Chief Human Resources OfficerAmy Seate Chief Academic OfficerChris Clayton Chief Operations Officer

Others Present:

Melissa Michaud, Board Attorney.

Call to order at 12:01 pm by Chairperson Freda Tillman.

Jason Torian led the moment of silence and the pledge of allegiance.

Public Comment: (List name and addresses of those making comment)There were no public comments.

Approval of Minutes:Margaret Bradsher made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Phillip Gillis seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by a vote 4 for and 0 against.

DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT TO AGENDA

No adjustments made to the agenda.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Superintendent’s Reports

1. PCS22 Revision: Dr. Peterson presented proposed changes to the PCS22 that included the use

of ESSER funds already passed by the Board of Education and that have now been approved by

the State Board of Education. In addition, Dr. Peterson, recommended without objection, that

the PCS22 plan be extended to include the academic years of 2023 and 2024 due to lack of

academic data in the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 due to the pandemic.

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2. 4000 Series Policy Approval: Kara Acree, Compliance Specialist, presented the following policies

for approval: 2500; 4000; 4001; 4001-R; 4002; 4003; 4010; 4020; 4023; 4024; 4040; 4050; 4100;

4110; 4115; 4120; 4125; 4130; 4135; 4152; 4153; 4155; 4200; 4211; 4220; 4230; 4240; 4260;

4270; 4300; 4300-R; 4301; 4302; 4302-R; 4303; 4305; 4307; 4310; 4315; 4316; 4317; 4318;

4320; 4325; 4328; 4330; 4333; 4335; 4340; 4341; 4342; 4342-R; 4345; 4351; 4352; 4353; 4362;

4370; 4370 ; 4400; 4400-E; 4410-R; 4420; 4420-R; 4600; 4700; 4700-R; 4705-R; 4720

Jason Torian made a motion to accept the policies as presented. Margaret Bradsher seconded

the motion. The motion was approved by a vote 4 for and 0 against.

3. Policies for First Read: Kara Acree, Compliance Specialist, presented the following policies for

first read: 1610-7800; 2410; 2610; 3102; 3230-7330; 3300; 3460; 3610; 3620; 3640-5130; 5000;

5020; 5030; 5070-7350; 5071-7351; 5210; 6120; 6125; 6140; 6210; 6220; 6230; 6305; 6315;

6320; 6321; 6450; 7100; 7130; 7232; 7430; 7510; 7720; 8310; 8341; 9020

B. Financial Services

1. Brightlink Bids: Julie Masten, Chief Finance Officer, presented the Brightlink Bids to the Board.

ESSER 1 funds will be used to purchase the equipment. Phillip Gillis made a motion to accept A

3 Communications Quote of $144,601.84 . Margaret Bradsher seconded the motion. The

motion was approved by a vote 4 for and 0 against.

C. Auxiliary Services

1. North End Parking Update: Chris Clayton, Chief Operations Officer, gave a report to the Board

regarding the North End Parking lot project. It was noted that once the project drawings are

complete, they will be shared with the North End Parent Advisory Council. Current Lottery

Funds will be used to finance the project.

D. Exceptional Children and Student Support

1. Nurse Contract Addendum: Dr. Ron Anthony, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative

Services, presented an addendum to Sunbelt Staffing, LLC. for nursing services for Person

County Schools. The contract addendum included specifications for the contract not to exceed

$80,000.00. Jason Torian made a motion to accept the Sunbelt Staffing, LLC addendum to not

exceed $80,000.00 . Phillip Gillis seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote 4

for and 0 against.

Dr. Peterson recommended to the Board to enter into Closed Session to consult with the Board’s attorney andpreserve the attorney-client privilege, to consider confidential personnel information, and to considerconfidential student information pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (1), G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3), and G.S.143-318.11 (a) (6) and as protected by G.S. 115C-319, G.S. 115C-402, and the Family Educational and PrivacyRights Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g. Margaret Bradsher made a motion to enter into Closed Session. Phillip Gillis

seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote 4 for and 0 against. The Board entered into Closed

Session at 12:17 pm.

The Board returned to Open Session at 12:54 pm.

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E. Administration Reports and Recommendations

Personnel Summary

Separations and Leaves of Absence:

Name Position Location Effective Date

Emmert, Nicole Media Specialist/AIG Oak Lane 7/31/2021

Carroll, Sheena EC Teacher Stories Creek 6/4/2021

Carroll, JosephTeacher/Head Football

CoachPerson High 6/30/2021

Weaver, Jarrett Teacher Southern Middle 7/1/2021

Williams, Emma Teacher Southern Middle 6/4/2021

Hester, Deborah Custodian Stories Creek 6/1/2021

Brewer, Ashley Teacher Stories Creek 6/4/2021

Kearney, Paula Teacher Stories Creek 6/4/2021

Employee Transfers:

Name Position/Location Position/Location Effective Date

Wallace, Tina Teacher/Woodland School Counselor/North End 8/11/2021

Clayton, Danielle Teacher/North End Teacher/Stories Creek 8/11/2021

AdministrativeContracts:

Name Position Location ContractTerm

ContractExpiration

Cox, Courtnee Assistant Principal Person High Two-Year 2021-2023

Licensed Personnel:

Name Contract Assignment Location Effective Date

Behrooz Goodwin, Susan 1-Year School Counselor Oak Lane 2021-2022

Fitzgerald, Eric 1-Year Behavior Coach Itinerant 2021-2022

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Arriaga, Kristi 1-Year Part-Time MusicTeacher

Woodland 2021-2022

Hall, Wendy 1-Year AcademicInterventionist

Person 2021-2022

Clayton, Laurie 1-Year Teacher PCLA 2021-2022

Contracted Services;Extra Duties:

Name Contract Assignment Location Dates

Johnson, Michael Extra Duties

Family Service

Worker Earl Bradsher

6/7-18/2021

and

8/2-10/2021

Kirk, Troy Extra Duties

Family Service

Worker Earl Bradsher 6/7-18/2021

Cox, Courtnee

Additional Months of Employment

Beyond 10 Month Contract Assistant Principal Person 2021-2022

Coaching Personnel:Name Employee/Volunt

eerCoachingLocation

Sport

Kernodle, Richard Volunteer Person Wrestling

Certified Personnel; Teacher

Contract Renewals:

Name Term of Contract: 1, 2, or

4 Years

Location Date

Hess, Maggie 2-Year North 2021-2023

Davis, Emily 2-Year Northern 2021-2023

Smith, Shannon 1-Year Northern 2021-2022

Jones, Wendy 2-Year Person 2021-2022

Flintom, Melissa Part-Time, Permanent Itinerant 2021-2022

Mitchum, Deborah Part-Time, Permanent EIFS 2021-2022

2021 Summer Learning

Program Personnel:

Name Position

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Alacraz, Maria Substitute Bus Driver

Allen, LaQuetta Teacher

Allen, Liris Assistant/Bus Driver

Anaya, David Teacher

Arevalo, Maria Teacher

Bailey-Short, Sherry Teacher

Baker, Kayla Teacher

Baltes, Rick Teacher

Blackwell, Monnie SN Substitute

Blackwell, Rhonda SN Substitute

Blanks, Joanne Teacher

Booth, Brittany Teacher

Bourque, Keila Substitute Bus Driver

Bowes, Care SS Site Director

Bowes, Christine Assistant/Bus Driver

Bowes, Lynn SN Substitute

Bradford, Jamie Teacher

Briggs, Carrie Teacher

Broadnax, Dawn Teacher

Brower, DeBranya Teacher

Burton, Bridget Teacher

Burton, Tabitha Substitute Bus Driver

Caicedo, Luisa Assistant

Carringer, Hogan Teacher

Carrington, Terri Bus Driver

Carter-Werner, Rebecca Bus Driver

Carter, Tamara Teacher

Carver, Christy Teacher

Carver, Demetra Teacher

Carver, Stella SN Substitute

Carver, Tammie Bus Driver

Cash, Monica Teacher

Casteel, Elizabeth Teacher

Castrillon, Natalia Teacher

Chappell, Wanda SN Assistant

Chase, Laura Teacher

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Cheek, Sonya Teacher

Clayton, Caroline Teacher

Clayton, Laurie Teacher

Clement, Jennifer Teacher

Cobb, Kendall Teacher

Coleman, Deborah Teacher

Cordova, Natalia Speech/Language Pathologist

Cox, Connie Assistant/Bus Driver

Cox, Paige Teacher

Cox, Sara Teacher

Crabtree, Michael Teacher

Crawford, Ashley Speech/Language Pathologist

Crews, Cherie Assistant

Crumpton, Sabrina Teacher

Cunningham, Gina SEL Support

Cunningham, Harriette Assistant/Bus Driver

Cunningham, Landell Bus Driver

Curran, Kate Teacher

Currier, Melissa Teacher

Dacus, Charles Teacher

Davis, Jennifer Teacher

Davis, Kimberly Teacher

Davis, Lisa Teacher

Davis, Megan Teacher

Davis, Shannon Occupational Therapist

Day, Kim Teacher

Daye, Andrew Bus Driver

Dean, Carol Teacher

Dennis, Beneita Teacher

Dixon, Jamie Assistant

Drumwright, Ramona SN Assistant/Bus Driver

Duncan, Kaye Bus Driver

Duncan, Kelly Teacher

Eastwood, Carter Assistant/Bus Driver

Edwards, Loyan Teacher

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Edwards, Van Assistant/Bus Driver

Ellis, Robin SN Manager

Emmert, Nicole Teacher

Fifield, Lucas Teacher

Flintom, Melissa Speech/Language Pathologist

Flores, Ana Teacher

Floyd, Cristina Teacher

Ford-Pulliam, Renise Teacher

Fox, Angel Teacher

Fox, Deborah Teacher

Frazier, Amanda Teacher

Freeman, Laura Teacher

Gatewood, Kayla Teacher

Gentry, Tessa Physical Therapist

Gibson, Cassandra SN Manager

Glasscock, Amber Teacher

Glasscock, Krystal Teacher

Gonzales, Jamie Teacher

Goodwin, Julie Teacher

Gregory, Amy Speech/Language Pathologist

Gustin, Heidi School Social Worker

Haga, Andrew Teacher

Hardt, David Teacher

Hargrove, Kimberly Teacher

Hargrove, Prentice Teacher

Harrelson, Earl Teacher

Harris, Austin Teacher

Harris, Sharon Teacher

Hatfield, Shawn Teacher

Henderson, Daisy SN Assistant/Bus Monitor

Henry-Panther, Jodi-Ann Teacher

Hinton, Tamara School Counselor

House, Jamie Teacher

Huff, Pamela Teacher

Hughes, Ann Teacher

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Humphries, Cierra Assistant

Hungate, Angie Teacher

Hurdle, Bryan Teacher/Bus Driver

Jackson, Rebecca Teacher

Jay, Minnie Bus Driver

Johnson, Alyson Teacher

Johnson, Chelsey Teacher

Johnson, Dwayne SS Site Director

Jones-Allen, Tracy Teacher

Kallam, Vanessa Teacher

Kartes, Kristen Teacher

Kelly, Samantha Teacher

Kersey, Jacqueline Teacher

Kidd, Sylvia SN Substitute

Kleine, David SS Site Director

Knight, Mary Assistant/Bus Driver

Knott, Ashley Teacher

Knott, Joellen SN Manager

Knott, Tracy Bus Driver

Lankford, Kathy SN Assistant/Bus Driver

Lassiter, Cornelius Teacher

Lawrence, Jo Teacher

Lee, Judy SN Substitute

Long, Candace Assistant

Lowery, Abigail Teacher

Lyons, Annette SN Manager

Mangum, Becky Teacher

Martin, Jessica Teacher

Masten, Cole SN Substitute

Maynard, Kelsey Teacher

Mayo, Janet Teacher

McClary, Jennie Bus Driver

McCracken, Steven Teacher

McGhee, Amy SN Manager/Bus Driver

Meyer, Morgan Teacher

Minor, Katie Teacher

Minton, Jeffrey SS Site Director

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Morris, Allison Assistant/Bus Driver

Moss, Jessica Teacher

Nash, Michelle Assistant

Nelson-Daye, Rhonda SS Site Director

Nelson, Anne Teacher

O'Brien, April Renee SN Asst. Manager

O’Briant, Elizabeth Substitute Bus Driver

Outlaw, Nicole Teacher

Paith, Stacey Teacher

Parham, Pamela Teacher

Paylor, Mary SN Substitute

Pergerson, Justin Teacher

Perry, Shelly Teacher

Peterson, Tonya Teacher

Pettiford, Alecia Bus Driver

Pettiford, Bobby Bus Driver

Pettiford, Nichole Teacher

Phelps, Jamie Teacher

Phillips, Angie SS Site Director

Phillips, Maria Teacher

Pickard, Patrick Teacher

Poindexter, Melisa Teacher

Poindexter, Stephen Teacher

Poole, Bert Assistant

Porrin, Bradley SS Site Director

Powell, Elizabeth Teacher

Powell, Micki Teacher

Provo, Laura Bus Driver

Pryor, Laura Teacher

Ragland, Nannie Assistant

Redfern, Erin Assistant

Redwine, Sheila SN Assistant/Bus Driver

Revels, April Teacher

Reynolds, Octavia Teacher

Rice, Marsha SN Manager

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Richmond, Patricia Substitute Bus Driver

Robinson, Taleah Teacher

Rodio, Paul SS Site Director

Rogers, Heather Teacher

Rogers, Sabrina SN Assistant/Bus Driver

Salter, Aleshia Teacher

Sanders, Sheila Teacher

Sandy, Kaitlyn Assistant

Schukraft, Maverick SN Substitute

Scott, Brandy Teacher

Scott, Sara Teacher

Shaw, Bridget School School Nurse

Sheradin, Tracy Teacher

Sinnott, Elizabeth Teacher

Smith, Martinique School Counselor

Smith, Shannon Teacher

Spencer, Rosalyn Bus Driver

Stanley, Brandy SN Asst. Manager

Strader, Anna School School Nurse

Strickland, Caroline

Certified Occupational Therapist

Assistant

Swan, Karen SN Substitute

Terrell, Allison SN Assistant/Bus Driver

Thorpe, Pamela Assistant/Bus Driver

Tomlinson, Julia School Counselor

Torain, Shirley Teacher

Tuck, Ann SN Assistant

Tuck, Janay School Social Worker

Turner, Kim Teacher

Vaughan, Tammy Assistant

Vaughan, Tracey Teacher

Villines-Torain,

Antoinette Teacher

Walker, Ophelia Bus Monitor

Walker, Susan SN Manager

Wallace, Audrey School Nurse

Wallace, Tina Teacher

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Washington, Valerie Assistant

Waugh, Cathy School Social Worker

Weaver, Donna SN Manager

West, Mary School Nurse

West, Matthew Teacher

Whitfield, Brian Teacher

Whitt, Christine SS Site Director

Whitt, LaRika School Social Worker

Wilborn, Paulette Bus Driver

Wilkerson, Mequail Teacher

Wilkins, Carla Teacher

Williams, Shelby Assistant

Wilson, Wanda Assistant/Bus Driver

Winstead, Shekeater Assistant

Womack, Robin Assistant/Bus Driver

Wright, Evangeline SN Substitute

Wright, Linda Bus Monitor

Wright, Pennie Teacher

Wyant, Michele Teacher

Yarbrough, Rachel Teacher

Zimmerman, Chelsea Teacher

Zizzi, Mary Assistant

Dr. Peterson recommended that the Board approve Consent Items.. Phillip Gillis made a motion to approveConsent Items. Jason Torian seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a vote 4 for and 0 against.

F. AdjournmentMargaret Bradsher made a motion to adjourn the Board of Education Meeting. Phillip Gillis seconded the

motion. The motion was approved by a vote 4 for and 0 against. Meeting adjourned at 12:58.

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Board Chair Dr. Rodney Peterson, Secretary

Attachments:

Live Stream to the PCS Board Meeting June 3, 2021: Click Here

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