MINUTES MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION APRIL 11, 2011

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1 MINUTES MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION APRIL 11, 2011 The Madison County Board of Education met in a work session on Monday, April 11, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., at the Central Office Auditorium, 1275-F Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama Members of the Board present at the meeting were as follows: Jeff Anderson, Mary Louise Stowe, David Vess and Rich McAdams. Kenny Johnson was absent. Other persons attending the meeting included Dr. Terry Davis, Superintendent; Cynthia Thompson, Attorney for the Board; MCEA representatives; and central office personnel. Notice of the meeting was properly posted and provided to those who requested direct notification in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. The Board discussed and further revised thru of the proposed policy. They covered 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.2 and 6.3. They discussed a new Residency Affidavit Application process. No action was taken at the work session. Dr. Terry Davis Superintendent Jeff Anderson President MINUTES MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 18, 2011 The Madison County Board of Education met in a special session on Monday, April 18, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., at the Central Office Auditorium, 1275-F Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama Members of the Board present at the meeting were as follows: Mary Louise Stowe, Kenny Johnson, David Vess, Rich McAdams and Jeff Anderson. Other persons attending the meeting included Terry Davis, Superintendent; Cynthia Thompson, Attorney for the Board; MCEA representatives; and central office personnel. Notice of the meeting was properly posted and provided to those who requested direct notification in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Board President, Jeff Anderson called the meeting to order. AGENDA Dr. Davis recommended approval of the Agenda for the April 18, 2011, meeting. Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

2 PERSONNEL ACTIONS Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following criminal background checks and personnel actions: Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion and all voted in favor. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING There being no further action taken and no further business to discuss in Special Session, Mr. Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Vess seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Dr. Terry Davis Superintendent Jeff Anderson President MINUTES MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION APRIL 18, 2011 The Madison County Board of Education met in a work session on Monday, April 18, 2011, immediately following the special session, at the Central Office Auditorium, 1275-F Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama Members of the Board present at the meeting were as follows: Mary Louise Stowe, Kenny Johnson, David Vess, Rich McAdams and Jeff Anderson. Other persons attending the meeting included Dr. Terry Davis, Superintendent; Cynthia Thompson, Attorney for the Board; MCEA representatives; and central office personnel. Notice of the meeting was properly posted and provided to those who requested direct notification in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. The Board discussed and revised 6.3, 6.5 thru 6.9, 6.11 thru 6.16, 6.20 and 6.22 of the proposed policy. They discussed deleting JAA, JB-R, JB-Ra, JBCE, JGH, JS, JT and JR. No action was taken at the work session. Dr. Terry Davis Superintendent Jeff Anderson President

3 MINUTES MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION APRIL 21, 2011 The Madison County Board of Education met in a regular session on Thursday, April 21, 2011, at 5:15 p.m., at the Central Office Auditorium, 1275-F Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama Members of the Board present at the beginning of the meeting were as follows: Mary Louise Stowe, Kenny Johnson, David Vess and Rich McAdams. Jeff Anderson arrived during the meeting as noted herein below. Other persons attending the meeting included Terry Davis, Superintendent; Cynthia Thompson, Attorney for the Board; central office personnel; and, other visitors. Notice of the meeting was properly posted and provided to those who requested direct notification in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. Board Vice-President, Kenny Johnson called the meeting to order. Dr. Davis gave the invocation. AGENDA Dr. Davis recommended approval of the Agenda for the April 21, 2011, meeting. Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. MINUTES Dr. Davis recommended approval of the minutes dated March 7, 14, 21 and 28, Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. McAdams, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Vess, and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. PRESENTATION CLAS BANNER SCHOOLS Geraldine Tibbs recognized two schools that were recently named CLAS Banner Schools. Board members and the Superintendent presented Dr. Minskey, Principal of New Market School and Dr. Claudia Styles, Principal of Legacy Elementary School with plaques memorializing this accomplishment. The Board and Superintendent expressed their congratulations.

4 PRESENTATION BLUE RIBBON LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL Geraldine Tibbs recognized Owens Cross Roads School for being named a 2010 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. Dr. Donna Goode and her staff were presented with a plaque and certificates of recognition. The Board and Superintendent congratulated Dr. Goode and her staff. Ms. Tibbs displayed a painting of a lighthouse that will be hung in Owens Cross Roads School and at the Central Office in recognition of this accomplishment. FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND PAYMENT OF BILLS Dr. Davis recommended approval of the financial statement and payment of bills for March, Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. DELETION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Dr. Davis recommended approval of the deletion of surplus property as follows: Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Vess seconded the motion. Mr. McAdams, Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. REVISION OF CAPITAL PLAN Dr. Davis recommended approval of revision #3 to the Capital Plan. Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Ms. Stowe asked about the deadline to spend bond proceeds. Ms. O Bannon said bond counsel has advised as long as the funds are spent by next summer it will be fine. Following further discussion, Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. BID MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION Dr. Davis recommended approval to award the bid for Madison County High School addition to Pierce Construction, low bidder, with a bid in the amount of $2,604, for the base bid, alternate #1 and alternate #6. Ms. Stowe moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. McAdams seconded the motion. Mr. Wilkerson explained the base bid is for the gymnasium. Alternate #1

5 and #6 are for restrooms, locker rooms and two classrooms. Mr. Vess noted the bid is under budget. Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams, Mr. Vess and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. INTER-FUND LOAN REQUEST MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Dr. Davis recommended approval of a loan request from Madison County High School to borrow $4, for the purchase of band uniforms. Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. The loan will be repaid within two years. Mr. McAdams noted times are tight when schools have to borrow small amounts. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION NOMINATIONS Dr. Davis informed the Board that they were required to nominate three individuals to serve on the Madison County Board of Equalization. The 2011 list of nominees were Charles Swafford, Patricia Millirons and Bland Warren. Dr. Davis recommended the nominations of these individuals to the Board. Ms. Stowe moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Vess seconded the motion. Ms. Stowe, Mr. Vess, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL TO NEGOTIATE VEHICLE SERVICE AGREEMENT HUNTSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS Dr. Davis recommended approval to negotiate and enter into a Vehicle Service Agreement with Huntsville City Schools. Mr. Evans explained the services to be provided noting this will earn approximately $100, for the transportation department after the Madison City contract ends. Mr. Johnson asked if Huntsville City has agreed to these terms. Mr. Evans said yes, it is for approval tonight. Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Vess seconded the motion. Mr. McAdams, Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. FIELD TRIPS Dr. Davis, recommended approval of the following field trips:

6 1. Sparkman High 24 students to Hoover, AL on September 30-October 1, Trip is to participate in Volleyball tournament. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Shannon Phillips as chaperone. 2. Sparkman High 24 students to Hoover, AL on September 23-24, Trip is to participate in Volleyball tournament. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Shannon Phillips as chaperone. 3. Sparkman High 24 students to Brentwood, TN on September 9-10, Trip is to participate in Volleyball tournament. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Shannon Phillips as chaperone. 4. Sparkman High 24 students to Trussville, AL on August 19-20, Trip is to participate in Volleyball tournament. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Shannon Phillips as chaperone. 5. Sparkman High 22 students to Rogersville, AL on July 18-20, Trip is to participate in summer workshops. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Lisa Aderholt, Madonna Holladay, and Darin Aderholt as chaperones. 6. Sparkman High 24 students to Trussville, AL on September 24, Trip is to participate in Volleyball tournament. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Shannon Phillips as chaperone. 7. Sparkman High 19 students to Tuscaloosa, AL on July 8-10, Trip is to participate in the UCA Summer Camp for JV Cheerleaders. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Kellye Templeton as chaperone. 8. Buckhorn High 40 students to Atlanta, GA on April 22, Trip is to see how foreign languages are used in telecommunications/journalism/media. Transportation will be by chartered bus with Amanda Solberg and James Cofer as chaperones. 9. Buckhorn High 45 students to Atlanta, GA on April 30, Trip is a reward trip. Transportation will be by school bus with LTC (RET) Robert Hartley and SFC (RET) Keith Lewis as chaperones. 10. Madison Co. Elem. 47 students to Montgomery, AL on May 4, Trip is to visit historic sites. Transportation will be by chartered bus with Melisa Lewis, Andrea Thompson, Charon Cissell, Teresa McNeeley, and Stephanie and Craig Irwin as chaperones. 11. Sparkman High 22 students to Tuscaloosa, AL on July 8-10, Trip is to participate in UCA Summer Cheerleading Iron Man Clinic. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Lisa Aderholt and Madonna Holladay as chaperones. 12. Madison Cross Rds 95 students to Birmingham, AL on May 17, Trip is to visit the Birmingham Zoo. Transportation will be by school bus with Amber Spears, Allison Albert, Tammy Temple, Stephanie Young, Jesslyn Helton, Lisa Gions, and Paula McDaniel as chaperones. 13. Central School 90 students to Montgomery, AL on May 4, Trip is to visit State Capitol. Transportation will be by chartered bus with Susan Hancock, Alex Hughes, Emily Hueffed, Cynthia Salvo, Laura Neal, and Felicia Haywood as chaperones. 14. Madison County High 50 students to Atlanta, GA on April 22, Trip is a reward trip. Transportation will be by chartered bus with Laura Howk and Dena Clemons as chaperones.

7 15. Buckhorn High 20 students to Nashville, TN on April 29, Trip is to view professional paintings and photographs at the First Center for The Visual Arts. Transportation will be by school bus with Andrea Burns and Nona Rogers as chaperones. 16. Career Tech Center 15 students to Atlanta, GA on May 6, Trip is to participate in Bodies: The Exhibition. Transportation will be by bus with Monica Garrett-Hughes, Olga Rodriquez, and Jessica Hughes as chaperones. 17. Buckhorn High 16 students to Franklin, TN on May 20, Trip is to visit the Carnton Plantation/Carter House. Transportation will be by bus with Russ Tate as chaperone. 18. Meridianville Middle 14 students to Huntsville, AL on June 15-17, Trip is to participate in Cheerleading Camp. Transportation will be by personal vehicles with Shandi Brewer as chaperone. 19. Buckhorn High 56 students to Montevallo, AL on May 9, Trip is to visit the American Village. Transportation will be by school bus with Jason Scott and Tony Bonds as chaperones. Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. McAdams, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Vess and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. BIDS Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following bids: 1. Bid 11-14, Plumbing Fixtures - GLS Supply Huntsville, LLC presented the low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $51,993.26; Stock Cost Plus 20%, Special Order - Cost Plus, Plus Freight 20%. The recommendation is to accept the low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above. The monies to pay for these items will come from Maintenance funds. 2. Bid 11-15, Building Materials - Marjam Supply (Formerly Building Materials Wholesale) presented the only bid meeting specifications with a total bid price of $ The recommendation is to accept the bid as outlined above. The monies to pay for the materials will come from Maintenance Funds. 3. Bid 11-18, Bus Lights - Ridgeway Distributors, Inc. presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $1,590.00, but submitted a no bid on six out of nineteen line items. School Bus Parts Co. presented the second low bid with a total extended bid price of $2,677.20, but submitted a no bid on six out of nineteen line items. O Reilly Auto Parts presented the third low bid with a total extended bid price of $6,542.00, but submitted a no bid on one out of nineteen line items. Fleet Pride presented the fourth low bid with a total extended bid price of $6,748.60, but submitted a no bid on one out of nineteen line items. Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the fifth low responsive/responsible bid

8 bidding all line items with a total extended bid price of $7, The recommendation is to accept the low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Yancey Bus Sales and Service. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 4. Bid 11-19, Bus Engines - Jasper Engines and Transmissions presented the only bid in Category I, Diesel Motors with a total bid price of $48, Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications in Category II, Auto Transmissions, line item II.1 with a total bid price of $10, Jasper Engines and Transmissions presented the next low bid with a total bid price of $15, Jasper Engines and Transmissions presented the low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications in Category II, Auto Transmission, line item II.2 with a total bid price of $10, Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the next low bid with a total bid price of $11, Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications in Category II, Auto Transmission, line item II.3 with a total bid price of $17, Jasper Engines and Transmissions presented the next low bid with a total bid price of $23, The recommendation is to accept the low responsive/responsible bids as outlined above and award the bid by category to Jasper Engines and Transmissions and Yancey Bus Sales and Service. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 5. Bid 11-21, Miscellaneous Bus Parts - Bus Parts Warehouse presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $550.00, but submitted a no bid on ten out of eleven line items. School Bus Parts Co. presented the second low bid with a total extended bid price of $598.45, but submitted a no bid on nine out of eleven line items. Ridgeway Distributors presented the third low bid with a total extended bid price of $615.00, but submitted a no bid on nine out of eleven line items. O Reilly Auto Parts presented the fourth low bid with a total extended bid price of $1,581.40, but submitted a no bid on two out of eleven line items. Southland International presented the fifth low bid with a total extended bid price of $2,387.24, but submitted a no bid on two out of eleven line items. Fleet Pride presented the sixth low responsive/responsible bid bidding all line items with a total extended bid price of $3, The recommendation is to accept the low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Fleet Pride. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 6. Bid 11-22, Bus Seat Covers - School Bus Parts Co. presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $14,098.35, but submitted a no bid on three line items. Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the second low bid with a total extended bid price of $23,048.50, but was considered non-responsive as they submitted an incorrect

9 bid bond. National Bus Sales & Leasing presented the third low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications bidding all line items with a total extended bid price of $25, The recommendation is to accept the third low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to National Bus Sales & Leasing. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 7. Bid 11-23, Bus Starters & Alternators - O Reilly Auto Parts presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $4,597.96, but submitted a no bid on eight out of twelve line items. Yancey Bus Sales & Service presented the second low responsive/responsible bid with a total extended bid price of $12, The recommendation is to accept the second low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Yancey Bus Sales & Service. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 8. Bid 11-24, Bus Front End Parts - National Bus Sales presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $7,706.87, but submitted a no bid on five out of thirteen line items. Carquest presented the second low bid with a total extended bid price of $7,819.61, but submitted a no bid on five out of thirteen line items. O Reilly Auto Parts presented the third low bid with a total extended bid price of $9,050.18, but submitted a no bid on five out of thirteen line items. Transportation South, Inc. presented the fourth low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $9, The recommendation is to accept the fourth low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Transportation South, Inc. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 9. Bid 11-25, Bus Filters - Fleet Pride presented the low responsive/responsible bid with a total extended bid price of $29, The recommendation is to accept the low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Fleet Pride. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 10. Bid 11-26, Bus Belts - Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $1,133.36, but submitted a no bid on one line item. Fleet Pride presented the second low responsive/responsible bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $1,167.22, bidding all line items. The recommendation is to accept the second low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Fleet Pride. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 11. Bid 11-28, Bus Brakes & Water Pumps - National Bus Sales & Leasing presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $1,418.90, but submitted a no bid on twenty eight line items. General Parts Distribution d.b.a. Carquest Auto Parts presented the second low bid with a total extended bid price of $12,520.34, but submitted a no bid on ten line items.

10 Fleet Pride presented the third low bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $20,570.45, bidding all line items with the exception of three. The recommendation is to accept the third low bid as outlined above and award the bid to Fleet Pride. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 12. Bid 11-29, Bus Compressors, Fan Motors & Miscellaneous AC Supplies - National Bus Sales & Leasing presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $6,552.64, but submitted a no bid on eight line items. Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the second low responsive/ responsible bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $7,541.44, bidding all line items with the exception of one. Heavy Duty Bus Parts presented the third low bid with a total extended bid price of $8,666.64, but submitted a no bid on five line items. Fleet Pride presented the fourth low responsive/ responsible bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $10,870.74, bidding all line items with the exception of one. The recommendation is to accept the second and fourth low responsive/ responsible bids as outlined above and award Categories I, III, IV and V to Yancey Bus Sales and Service for an award total of $7, and award Category II to Fleet Pride for an award total of $2, The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 13. Bid 11-30, Bus External Safety Devices - Fleet Pride presented the low bid with a total extended bid price of $2,487.50, but submitted a no bid on nine out of ten line items. Yancey Bus Sales and Service presented the second low bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $5,833.25, bidding all line items with the exception of one. The recommendation is to accept the second low bid as outlined above and award the bid to Yancey Bus Sales and Service. The monies to pay for these items will come from Transportation Funds. 14. Bid 11-36, Special Needs School Bus - Southland International Bus Sales presented the low responsive/responsible bid with a unit cost of $90,144.00/purchase with a standard five year warranty and $91,944.00/purchase with a five year bumper to bumper warranty. This price includes a V-8 engine with a ten year warranty. The recommendation is to accept the low responsive/responsible bid as outlined above and award the bid to Southland International Bus Sales for the purchase price of $91, The monies to pay for the buses will come from ARRA Idea-B Funds. Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Evans noted the bus bid is about $6, less than the prior year. The bid was revised to allow for the use of engines built in Madison County. Mr. McAdams, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Vess and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. REJECTION OF BID Dr. Davis recommended the rejection of the following bid:

11 1. Bid 11-13, Plumbing Supplies - GLS Supply Huntsville, LLC presented the low responsive bid meeting specifications with a total extended bid price of $27,039.05; Stock Cost Plus 20%, Special Order - Cost Plus, Plus Freight 20%. However, due to a pricing error they were considered non-responsive as their bid check was not 5% of their total bid amount. Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. presented the second low bid with a total extended bid price of $29,548.71, Stock Cost Plus 15%, Special Order Cost Plus, Plus Freight 20%, but was considered non-responsive as they submitted a bid bond used two years ago. The recommendation is to reject the bid, negotiate and award based on the lowest negotiated price as allowed in Section 16-13B-1 thru 16-13B-11 of the Competitive Bid Law. Mr. McAdams moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Vess seconded the motion. Mr. McAdams, Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS Dr. Davis recommended approval of personnel actions and background checks as follows: Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. PUPIL TRANSFER REQUESTS Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following pupil transfer requests: Ms. Stowe moved to approve the recommendation. Mr. Vess seconded the motion. Ms. Stowe, Mr. Vess, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. McAdams moved that the Board convene into executive session for the purpose of conducting a disciplinary hearing on a student in the Madison County School System. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. McAdams, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Vess and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried.

12 EXPULSION Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following expulsion: Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. McAdams and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. Mr. McAdams left the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Vess moved that the Board convene into executive session for the purpose of conducting a disciplinary hearing on a student in the Madison County School System. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. EXPULSION Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following expulsion: Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. Mr. Anderson arrived during the expulsion hearing but did not participate because he did not hear all of the evidence. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Vess moved that the Board convene into executive session for the purpose of conducting a disciplinary hearing on a student in the Madison County School System. Mr. Anderson seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Mr. Anderson, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Johnson voted in favor. The motion carried. EXPULSION Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following expulsion: Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Anderson voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mr. Johnson moved that the Board convene into executive session for the purpose of conducting a disciplinary hearing on a student in the Madison County School System. Mr. Vess seconded the motion. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe and Mr. Anderson voted in favor. The motion carried.

13 EXPULSION Dr. Davis recommended approval of the following expulsion: Mr. Vess moved to approve the recommendation. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Anderson voted in favor. The motion carried. INFORMATION ITEMS Dr. Davis provided the Board members with information regarding redistricting. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING There being no further action taken and no further business to discuss, Mr. Vess moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Stowe seconded the motion. Mr. Vess, Ms. Stowe, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Anderson voted in favor. The motion carried. Dr. Terry Davis Superintendent Kenny Johnson Vice-President MINUTES MADISON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WORK SESSION APRIL 25, 2011 The Madison County Board of Education met in a work session on Monday, April 25, 2011, at 4:00 p.m., at the Central Office Auditorium, 1275-F Jordan Road, Huntsville, Alabama Members of the Board present at the meeting were as follows: Mary Louise Stowe, Kenny Johnson, David Vess and Rich McAdams. Jeff Anderson was absent. Other persons attending the meeting included Dr. Terry Davis, Superintendent; Cynthia Thompson, Attorney for the Board; MCEA representatives; and central office personnel. Notice of the meeting was properly posted and provided to those who requested direct notification in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act. The Board discussed and revised 6.12, 6.14, 6.16, 6.18 and 6.19 of the proposed policy. They discussed deleting JGC, JGCB and JGCC. No action was taken at the work session.

14 Dr. Terry Davis Superintendent Kenny Johnson Vice-President