001for the month of November. U I think there were some questions about what this is located right here in front of me. This is our lawyer, our attorney Ashley is attending via the phone tonight and this is what she's talking through. So, um, so at this time, I'd like for Miss McCauley to come up and introduce our kids, I guess. >> Thank you. I'm Ellen McCauley, the principal at Scots Creek. And Miss Courtney Courtney is our music and band teacher, she does all the things at Scots Creek. So, not only does she teach music and band classes, she also um host a choir and musical theater club. And so, a lot of those individuals are here tonight. They're going to lead us in the pledge with the national anthem and then they're going to sing
002three songs tonight. The first one is peace round and then be a handle of hope and then how far I'll go. So thank you What speed? What's up? Stop. One, two, three. I aliance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> [snorts] >> Oh. soul. That's okay. I don't I staring at the edge of the mountain. I don't know. I can see Florida. Yes. How far is I'll sisfy. be what I >> [clears throat] >> Great job. >> Thank you, Miss and students. >> It's finished. if you would like to leave. >> Say All right. >> I think so. >> Thank Scott Creek for that presentation. That was excellent. >> Excellent. >> Do I
003have a motion to approve tonight's agenda? We [clears throat] do need to make an amendment to tonight's agenda. Um the items D and E under the action agenda should be moved to items D and E under information. So I make a motion that we amend tonight's agenda. >> I second that motion. [clears throat] >> All in favor. >> Thank you. >> At this time Dr. with special recognitions. [clears throat] >> Come on. >> So, this is long overdue because we um surprised Angie in her classroom about two months ago. I think it was in September. Um but things just haven't worked out for us to get here. But she is here tonight. I'm going to tell you a little bit about why she's here. But then tomorrow she's on the road >> headed to a
004conference. So tonight we are honoring Fairview Schools Angie Pittz. She has been chosen as the Jackson County Public Schools exceptional children's program EC teacher of excellence for 2526. She will be honored at a banquet at the annual North Carolina Department of Public Instruction EC conference that starts tomorrow in Greensboro. So she'll be traveling. Angie is a proud Jackson County native and has dedicated over two decades to serving Jackson County public schools. That is a long time. She's looking at me. That's a really long time and we're grateful for your really long time. Um over two decades as a special education teacher. She teaches in a self-contained adaptive classroom where she focuses on blending academics, life skills, and social growth for her students. Angie believes that every child can learn in their own way and is
005passionate about celebrating each student's unique strengths. She lives in Jackson County with her husband, two daughters, and their dogs, Millie and Rocky. Angie exemplifies outstanding teacher leadership and her love for students as a parent. We're so proud of you, Angie, and we know you're going to represent us well. And hopefully we get a call sometime in the next couple of days that you are the state teacher of excellence. So, congratulations. Oh, yes. You know what that means? You would have to talk. [laughter] >> So, can I tell the funny? I said, Angie, can you make it to the meeting tonight? She said, "Well, I have plats all day. I have stopped the bleed train right after school and then I have to take my daughter somewhere, so I want to come in looking like a
006hot mess. I [laughter] need congratulations. Thank you. >> Are we leaving tonight to go to >> No. >> Okay. >> Whatever you want. >> Dillard was my third grade teacher. >> Oh my. >> Yes. >> Wait a minute. We're going to start calculating with you and things like that. >> Yeah. We raise them right. Let me tell you. Safe travels, Angie. >> Thank you. >> Moving on to the consent action agenda. Do I have a motion to approve the open session minutes of the regular meeting on October 27th? >> Make a motion that we approve our minutes from the open session of our October meeting. >> I second that motion. All in favor on the information with the superintendent report. >> Well, good evening board members. I'm glad to have everybody here. November has arrived
007quickly and we're preparing for the Thanksgiving holidays. Our incredible school nutrition staff will be providing the annual Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 20th. Families who wish to attend and eat with their child are encouraged to pre-register and process through the Raptor app. This will allow us to move visitors into the building in a timely manner and we're really excited about um having our community join us. So, I'm going to stop to say last year we fed over 5,000 people >> for the Thanksgiving meal and Laura Cab is at another meeting this evening, but kudos to her and her teams for making it happen. Um so, we're excited that Mr. Kerr is going to >> have the largest group, I'm sure, visiting at Fair View and we'll be there to support him. In the coming weeks
008and months, we'll be working alongside the Jackson County Sheriff's Office to conduct K9 sweeps at our schools. This is a proactive measure to ensure our schools are safe and drug-free. I'm appreciative of our partnership with law enforcement that ensures that we can do so. This weekend is the annual fall theater performance at Smoky Mountain High School. You can get into the Christmas spirit by going to see our students present Irving Bow Land's Holiday in. The production is directed by Katie Morton and shows are Friday through Sunday in the Smoky Mountain High School auditorium with two shows occurring on Saturday. Other student performances at various schools are also occurring during the holiday season. I encourage you to find a performance of band course or theater and enjoy our really talented students like you saw this evening.
009At the end of October, we had a special visitor to several of our schools. Dr. Elellanena Ashburn, Governor Stein, senior adviser for education policy, and former North Carolina principal of the year visited. She was hosted at Smoky Mountain Elementary School, Smoky Mountain High School, and Blue Ridge School and Early College. She enjoyed hearing about the hard work of our staff and met students from all four of those schools. Her purpose was to understand the challenges of far west rural schools and solicit input from our principles and leadership team about priority needs so that she could share them with Governor Stein. And I'll just input to say our principles didn't hold back. You shared all the things that you wanted her to know which was absolutely outstanding. >> I'm also delighted to share our EVOS growth
010information that was released last month. Each year, teachers receive a growth score and a designation. Designations are did not meet, met, or exceeded. This year, we had one more teacher than last year that exceeded growth. We had 18 teachers across our district that exceeded growth. We'll be honoring them in the next two board meetings, but I wanted you to hear their names this evening. They are making a huge difference in the academic growth of our students. So the teachers who exceeded growth status for the 2425 year are Deb Howzer from Blue Ridge, Emily Bean from Koi Valley, Alicia Brown from Fairview, Ray Crawford from Fairview, Eningga Sutton from JCEC, Michelle Long Scots Creek, Hannah Martin Scots Creek, Allison Matthysse Scots Creek, Chelsea Stevens Scots Creek, Tanya Puit from Smoky Mountain Elementary, Cheryl Seeddra from Smoky
011Mountain Elementary, Kayla Dave from Smoky Mountain High. Dana Goshorn from Smoky Mountain High. Daffany Hughes, Smoky Mountain High. Tiffany Jones, Smoky Mountain High. Craig Moy, Smoky Mountain High. Katie Ray, Smoky Mountain High, and Martha Smith. So, these are teachers who are leading the pack across the state of North Carolina and here in Jackson County Public Schools. Finally, I want to remind everybody that there will be no school for students on Wednesday through Friday of next week. And I bet I don't have to remind anybody in this room because they are counting down the days. But we will be out Wednesday through f Friday of next week, November 26 through 28 for the Thanksgiving holidays. Our students and staff deserve a hard-earned break. And then we'll be gearing up for the final push of the semester.
012Please remember to enjoy the holiday breaks, but attendance is very, very important, especially as we approach the end of semester and final exams for our high schools. As always, thank you for supporting our students and staff. >> Thank you, Dr. S. Wish everybody out there could have seen the level of excitement on Mr. Kur's face and [laughter] talked about the crowd he had. >> He's ready. [clears throat] Up next is policy, internet safety policy, Greg Stewart. [clears throat] >> Good evening, chair, board members. Um, excited to come to you tonight for information only, Wes. Not asking for money, no approval needed. >> That might be a first, right? [laughter] >> It's different, >> right? I thought you'd like that. Um but uh tonight I'm presenting our existing internet safety policy which is policy um for
013review and most importantly for documentation and it is an information only um item. Uh this is a routine and required step for our SIPA compliance. Um so it's necessary for us to maintain our eligibility for -ate funding from federal funding. Everybody that accepts federal funding through -ate uh must prove and have documentation that they are SIPA compliant through those terms. Um and so this is something that we're doing just to document that and to have it reviewed by the board and um presented in front of the public. Um the policy remains unchanged. Uh continues to guide how we implement our technology protection measures, educate students on digital citizenship, and monitor our network usage. Um it was formally adopted in 2014, so this is a long time coming. It's a good time to review it. Um
014and it will protect us and make sure that we've met those requirements for years to come. So, um, I just present that for review and for the public. >> Thank you, Greg. It's the cheapest presentation you've ever given. [laughter] >> Did you note there is a connection to - funding. So, a connection. >> Thank you, Greg. >> Up next, Christy Walker with the unudited financial summary of all spending. [laughter] So in your packets, board members, you have the unodudited financial statement for November 2025. Um this reflects that our spending is within our budget resolution that you have passed uh for 2526. And then you have the comparison data from the previous year. Do you have any questions regarding that document for me? >> Yes, ma'am. Um I have a comment though. This is one of
015the comments I want to make. Um, [clears throat] I had asked about um getting some funds to pay for the um awards at the youth art month and you informed me that that was not allowed because it was prizes um for those students even though they were art supplies. But um I have some good news. um uh reached out to the Balsam Mountain Preserve Foundation and they are going to fund those prizes. So, we're very excited um about that. But, thank you for following up and and giving me that information. >> Of course. I'm so glad that worked out. >> It did. It did. >> So, any other questions or comments? >> Thank you. Up next in information is Megan Cruz with the school mental health uh improvement plan. >> Hello Dr. Ess, Mr. Chair,
016members of the board, thank you for the opportunity to share information this evening and for moving me up on the agenda um because I don't require a vote, but this is important um information to share. So tonight I am providing a brief overview of two documents that we are required to submit annually to NCTPI and that is our improvement plan for social emotional learning and school mental health and our school mental health professional development plan. And we're required to submit these every year because DPI is really prioritizing student mental health um because they recognize that it's really integral to academic success and attendance and school safety and all of the things that we care really deeply about as an education system. And so within those documents, you will find services being provided by JCPS staff
017and community members to address student needs across tiers at every level of support. And these things range from whole group instruction um to mentor opportunities to school-based therapy. Um and you'll also find the plan for providing training to all returning and new staff as it's required by DPI to make sure that they all have the tools that they need to be successful and to connect students with the resources that they need. Um and so while all school districts are required to submit a plan, ours is special obviously because we're Jackson County. Um but we're really unique because we're a project aware district um which you've heard me talk about a number of times but we're one of the few in the state and that has enabled us to maintain a team of six mental health
018clinicians um who provide direct mental health services to school students in our schools. I'm also a mental health clinician but I don't get to meet with students all the time because I'm working to support the people supporting people. Um, so because of this work, we are really viewed highly regionally and statewide as a model for school-based mental health. Um, and so we get to go and support surrounding districts who are regularly calling us and modeling their programs after ours. So we have a lot to be proud of. And this really matters because we know that for the most part, many of our students would not get access to services if they were not offered at school. So within JCPS, I pulled our numbers today. We have a 96% success rate of students who are referred
019to our JCPS mental health services who receive those services. And our referral rate to outside services, so that includes some of our outside partners who provide school-based mental health services and in the community is a 62% access rate with community providers. And so that's still a really great rate. Um it's important that we have community partners as well as services in school. Um, but I know that every year and this year we're really taking a hard look at what we can continue to provide for students. And so I appreciate the opportunity to highlight that it is a high impact model. Um, and it's a high access program for the students that are referred. And so just a couple of numbers for you. Since August, our student support teams, so that includes our therapists, our counselors,
020our social workers, have completed at least 50 suicide risk screeners. So, students who have disclosed or been identified as being at risk and 21 threat assessments. And I suspect that number is low because I myself have not entered one that I helped with this week. So, it's really it's at least 22. Um, so these numbers demonstrate a level of need that we continue to see showing up with our students. We've haven't been in school that long. Um, and so in closing, I also want to make sure I leave space for questions and to shout out that there's a EDNC article coming out in January in which Jackson County will be highlighted as being on the cutting edge with developing school-based mental health Medicaid reimbursement practices. And so I will make sure to send it all
021to you when it comes out. >> Yeah. Do you have any questions for me about either of those plans or about the services we provide? Um I well first of all I want to say thank you um Miss Cruz for the excellent way that you provide those mental health services because they are so essential. >> Um [clears throat] I because this project aware funding is going to end. Do we have um any plan to continue so that we I would love to see us continue with six clinicians? >> So yes and no. And it's a continued topic of discussion. Um obviously sustainability has been a plan and a topic of discussion all along. We knew this was a 5-year grant. We knew that it would end eventually. And >> thanks to really generous funding from
022county commissioners, at least a portion of the team is securely funded. And then thanks to local funds, the district has allocated a portion of the team is funded. We're still looking at different grants and different funding sources to make sure that the remainder of the team can continue. But yes, yes and no. >> Okay. So we still h about how many will be how many of those six do we have funding for? So currently, if you include myself, it's a team of seven and two positions are funded through Project Aware. And so those two positions are the ones that we're still >> figuring out funding for. Yes. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Um before we move to open session for public comments, did you have one more
023information item you were wanting to >> Um [laughter] yes. You had two things. >> I did. I had two [clears throat] things. And that was one. And oh, I know what the second one was. Um I went to a presentation um last night at Western Carolina University on artificial intelligence. And I'll just uh say upfront, [clears throat] I being a senior citizen, artificial intelligence was like why would you even why? It's artificial. Why is it intelligence? But anyway, um I learned a lot. I was very impressed and the person who presented is from SEC and um how they're using it at SEC and our Jackson County Early College students are using it there and I'm sure other people are using it. Um I was very encouraged and impressed and um so I talked to uh
024Mr. Buchanan about the possibility of him presenting and I feel like it would be great. The reason I wanted to bring it up is I feel like it would be great for the board to hear this. You may know a lot about it. I knew nothing and this person was able to present it in a way that I understood and felt very comfortable because they have clear boundaries and guidelines for using it ethically. and it's the future and if we don't embrace that and and educate our students to use it in proper ways, they're going to miss out. So, I just wanted to offer that as a possibility because I do think board members would help be it would be helpful for us to know. >> And North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has an
025AI um handbook. I'm not sure if that's a technical term. Greg and Angie both could. um and they produced that last year. So um it's in the schools and we're using teachers are using our principles are using it. So it might be something that y'all are interested in. But our kids could teach us >> we're using as well. >> Our third graders could teach us about AI. >> Well and and yet there's problems. >> Yes. >> And that's one of the things that Yeah. is is real important to us. Yeah. >> So thank you. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. Thank you for It took me a minute to read what it was. >> All right. On to public comments. Do we have anybody signed up to speak? >> Yes, Mr. Chair. We do have um
026two people signed up to speak. First is Casey Wallander. She would like to speak about ICE policies. You have three minutes. Please step up to mic. >> Hi, I'm Casey Wallander. Thank you guys. I was a part of a group of parents, community members, and organizations that spoke with you guys last year regarding ICE policies. And I think as things move closer to our area, I become more concerned and our community becomes more concerned and organizations that I volunteer with, people are becoming more concerned. Um, and so I'm coming to you all because I know and you all know how much the school district has an impact on the way that our community moves and acts. Um, and so I I also know that you all our schools do a really wonderful job um, feeding
027our kids that need food, getting coats to our kids that need coats. Um, providing all these mental health services that Megan's talking about, making sure that families are connected to resources. Um, and you guys do such a beautiful job at that. And I know that our staff does such a beautiful job at that. And so I think that it it makes sense to come to you and to ask for really clear, concise ICE policies that that make our kids, staff, and our community feel good and our community feel comfortable, right? We've seen images of parents being dragged out of cars during drop offs in cities and um I think we all hope that that's not the reality here. But it also makes sense I think to be prepared for that reality and to be prepared
028I think also just so that our our community members and our neighbors know and our Hispanic community knows that as a community and as a school district that they're really thought of and cared for. Um, and I'd also urge you to consider that there are um there are organizations, there are parents, there are educators that work with our Hispanic community every single day that are really willing to help provide supports and information and ideas. Um, because those are things that they're already working on and things that they're thinking about every day. Um, so that's yeah, that that's where I am. It just feels really heavy on my heart these days and I know [clears throat] that you all are a group of people that care about that and that our educators are people that really
029care about that too and protecting our kids. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Next we have Mr. Brad Risinger and he would like to speak about ICE policy. >> Hi there. Um Dr. school board. Uh my name is Brad Risinger and my kids go to Kelly Valley School. Um tonight I'm asking you to step into the leadership this moment requires. Our community is scared. Parents, educators, and students are looking to you, the people we elected to protect our to protect our children, uh for clarity, for courage, and for reassurance that Jackson County Public Schools remain a safe place for every family. We are hearing reports nationwide of ICE agents harassing people based solely on the color of their skin. We've seen what has happened in Chicago and other places. Churches and daycarees raided, children and
030families pepper-sprayed, teachers taken from classrooms and even elected school district superintendent placed in handcuffs. These are not rumors. These are documented incidents. Just today, there are reports ICE of ICE harassing people outside of Walmart and Boone. It's reasonable to assume they will target other rural counties, especially ones with public universities. So, the question for us is simple and urgent. Does Jackson County public schools permit racial profiling on its grounds or in its buildings or in its classrooms? Will the Jackson County Board of Education allow this kind of targeting on or around public school properties? Parents need to know when they drop their kids off at school or when they come to pick them up that they will not be profiled, questioned, or threatened. They need to know that the district has clear protocols in place
031to keep immigration enforcement away from children, families, and educators unless required by law and vetted through legal counsel. Right now, there is no public messaging, no guidance, nor visible plan that helps families know how to navigate these extreme situations should they arise. That silence creates fear, and fear create fear keeps children out of classrooms. I think Jackson County parents would benefit from knowing more about what steps you plan to take to ensure every family, regardless of race, language, or documentation status, is safe on school grounds. And how will you communicate that clearly and publicly so that our community isn't left guessing? Thank you for being leaders who recognize leadership is not just managing policies, it's protecting people. And tonight I am asking that you protect ours. Thank you. >> I have a question if you
032don't mind. >> I'm sitt here sitting here reading guidance for administrators regarding ICE >> and it's very um explanatory very very well explained. Have you read this? >> That is not public. >> That's not a public document. Our attorney >> I've looked around a whole lot. >> Okay. So what you want is for something like this to be made public. So people >> this stuff is is safety related. So it can't be released to the public. I think some way just to encourage Jackson County families. >> Okay. >> Is there something that we can release? I mean, if with our attorney's guidance, we could probably release something. But this is the same documentation that um we shared in January of this year. And so it is attorney client privilege because a lot of it is
033safety. Um >> but conversations are being had >> teachers, administrators have been given guidance. So there is there is guidance. that's happening. It's not just in the back. Thank you so much. >> But I do think it might be good to re-release that that same statement that we did before that we are following those policies. >> Yes. >> We didn't release a statement before of the attorney's guidance. We released information to our administrators. >> Will we allow racial profiling on Jackson County public school properties? Thanks. Sorry. All right, on to our action agenda. District and school improvement plans. Adam Holt. [clears throat] Good evening, chair, members of the board, and Dr. Ays. I come to you tonight to ask for approval of our school and district improvement plans that are documented through NC Star. Each
034school and district continues to make adjustments to their plans as this is an ever evolving document. Anyone is able to access the current plans as they are linked on our JCPS web page under academics. I'll be glad to answer any questions that you may have, but I do ask for your approval as well. >> I don't have a question. I I do have a comment. Um, I want to um thank the I it was obviously a lot of hard work went into that as always. I have been on one of those committees that helped create that plan when I was teaching here and um I was very pleased to see that there are [clears throat] some specific changes that are occurring um particularly in the curriculum area um we can't continue doing the same thing
035and respect expect different results and I know that all of of us are wanting to see our schools um move from D schools to C schools to B schools to A schools and that we're working very hard to do that. And so um this plan I feel um is a step in the right direction and I appreciate the fact that it's a it's a living document that we're going to continually look at ways how can we address the um barriers for kids to make all the growth that they need to and um one of the statements um at the very start and I don't have it in front of But um it it was that it's the responsibility of the superintendent and the central office to ensure and um I think that um we as
036a board are we we want to make sure we're held accountable as a board if we approve this. This is the document that our county is expecting to be implemented so that our students get the very best possible education. So, I took this very seriously and um I feel like we [clears throat] in in our region we aren't where we want to be and I we have amazing teachers and amazing administrators and I would like specifically for our our central office uh and the superintendent to look at ways what are specific things we can do to help these schools move up to that next level. So, I just wanted to to make that comment after reviewing this and it it is very impressive. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Do we have a motion to
037approve the school improvement plan? >> I make a motion that we approve the district and school improvement plans. All >> in favor? All in favor? Thank you. U next we have Jake McCannon with the roof replacement for the science building at Smoky Mountain High School. >> Yeah, super super exciting times for the residents of the science [clears throat] building at Smoky Mountain High School. Long aaited roof replacement. Um so we did go through the process. Uh we have uh our architect helped design a uh a proposal uh for RFP. We went out for bid and went followed all of our both local and state purchasing guidelines. Um we have a had a low bidder um which is the bid that's in the packet that you have. Um we were excited that this was under what
038we had estimated and budgeted for which is always a bonus. Yeah, absolutely. We were super excited to see it. It's a reputable vendor that our architect um Pinnacle, specifically Randy Baker, has worked with before and has no um concerns about and so uh so yeah, I ask for your approval for uh to move forward with the roof replacement in the science building that's making >> anybody want to be the person who would reject it [laughter] >> with that second [clears throat] bitter. I I I do have a question or a comment. So, um >> timeline. >> Oh, >> did you just say that and I didn't hear Jerry? >> I didn't. So, they had put in >> for the general public. I already know, but I want you for everybody. >> They put in their
039uh proposal uh that uh from the moment of notice to proceed, which will be tomorrow if you approve it. Um uh 60 days. Plus, they're motivated to to get it done prior to the coldest part of winter because it makes it more difficult for them. >> Thank you. >> Sweet. >> I make a motion that we approve the roof replacement for the science building at Smoky Mountain High School. >> I second that motion. >> All in favor? >> Thank you very much. >> All right. Up next, um Megan Cle with the Heights memorandum of agreement. >> This one's in the right place. >> It's your night. It's your night, Megan. >> Thank you for You're welcome. Hello again. Um I'm here to share the updated memorandum of understanding or agreement um with you for our
040formal partnership with Heights. And just for your information because I think it's lovely to hear again, Heights stands for helping inspired gifts, hope, trust, and service. Heights continues to be one of our most important community partners in supporting the mental health and overall well-being of our students. Through this updatedou, we'll be able to continue to formalize and strengthen a partnership that already provides tremendous value to JCPS. Jake and I were with the school team today with two Heights employees problem solving and supporting that school team and how to address challenges that they're facing. Um, Heights offers a wide range of services that benefit both students and staff, including outpatient counseling, case management, substance use assessments, and treatment. They're one of the only providers in the western region providing substance use treatment for adolesccents. Um so
041we're very fortunate to have them. Their inside out program provides meaningful support to students who are in out of school suspension providing them opportunities to help stay connected um and reducing disengagement so that they come back to us. Um they also offer professional development and training for teachers and students on critical topics um such as prevention. um and they provide direct support for safer, more supportive school environments. And so, Heights really helps fill in some of the key gaps in our community mental health system and works hand inand with our schools every day. We're very thankful for them. Um do you have any questions for me about this memorandum? >> No, but I do have a comment. Um Mr. um metap [clears throat] I I've known him for a long time and he was telling
042me how he really appreciates Jackson County schools that you all are so easy to work with and it's such a great cooperative atmosphere and it really serves both of us so well. So, thank you for that. I make a motion that we approve the heights MOA for the 2526 school year. >> I'll second. >> All in favor? >> Thank you, Megan. Up next, we have the ESA memorandum of understanding. Angie Dills. >> Good evening. I come before you tonight to present on behalf of Brent Speckhart who could not be with us tonight. So good evening Chair Jameson, board members and superintendent. I come to you this evening asking for your annual approval to continue our memorandum of understanding with the department of social services to meet the needs of our students who are in foster
043care. There are no changes from the previous year and we'd like to carry over theou as it is. We will continue consistent to consistently collaborate with DSS and conduct bid meetings to discuss specific needs of students in foster care. So if you have any questions, I will be more than happy to pass those on to Brent uh to answer, but I ask your approval of our with Department of Social Services. I make a motion that we approve theou with Jackson County Department of Social Services. [cough and clears throat] I >> second that motion. >> All in favor? Thank you, Angie. You're up again with the Indian education policies and procedures. >> Yes, sir. I'm also seeking your annual approval for our Jackson County Public Schools Indian Education policies and procedures. There are no changes from
044the previous year and we would like to carry over the policies and procedures as they are. [snorts] We will continue to collaborate with the Indian education parent committee as well as consult yearly with the chief of the tribe or his representative to receive feedback. Do you have any questions for me and may I ask for your approval for the Indian education policies and procedures? >> So you've already consulted and they were good. Yes, we consult with them more than annually actually with the tribe actually the tribe's office there. >> Yeah, that's also required for our title programs. >> So, not just this program. >> I make a motion that we approve the Indian education policies and procedures. >> I'll second that motion. >> All in favor? We have a need to remove the last item
045from the action agenda. So, should we reapprove the agenda as presented through a technicality? >> I think we'll need to go back and agenda. >> Yeah. And another amendment. >> So, I make a motion that we amend the agenda for this evening. Removing action item would have been S. >> Yes. If they were re if they were relettered. Yes. >> Yes. Have >> a second. >> I second that motion. >> All in favor. >> All right. At this time, we find it necessary to go into close session pursuant to general statute 14318.11 for the following purposes under subsection A1 to prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential personnel information pursuant to general statute 115 C-319-321 and A3 to discuss matters protected by the attorney client privilege. >> Make a motion that we go into close
046session. All in favor? Earth. All right. No action was taken during close session. Dr. um you have uh personnel actions to present. >> Yes, sir. I am asking for approval for personnel action item agenda as presented. >> Make a motion that we approve the personnel agenda as presented. I second that motion. >> All in favor? >> So, our next regularly scheduled business meeting will be on December 16th here at the board of education office at 6 pm. Um hopefully everybody has a good Thanksgiving when we come back. I have a motion to adjourn. >> Make a motion that we adjourn our meeting. All right. Thank you.