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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.
Regular Session Minutes/Page 1 of 15
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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Regular Session Minutes/Page 12 of 15
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