Call Meeting to Order

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
   Minutes: The Chairman called the Board Workshop to order at 10:00 a.m.
   

Agenda
1. Items to be discussed

1. KIPP
   Minutes: Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent, updated the Board on what has happened with KIPP to date. We are now looking at a 2010 opening. Discussion included contributors who will fund the program; the fact that Teach for America teachers often end up teaching in KIPP schools; engaging DTU in the process, and that staff will bring something back to the Board in February 2008. Ms. Jane Vance, Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Partnerships, provided the Board with additional information.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Chairman
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Betty Burney, Board Vice-Chairman
   
   
2. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT PRESENTATION
   Minutes: Mr. Doug Ayars, Chief Operating Officer, led a presentation to the Board regarding the Operations Management Oversight Presentation. Staff members provided information on the following areas:
   
   *Planning and Programming
   *Real Estate
   *Facilities Design and Construction
   *Production and Maintenance
   *Transportation
   *School Choice and Magnet Programs
   *Technical and Logistical Services
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Chairman
   Mr. Doug Ayars, Chief Operating Officer
   Mr. Ron Fagan, Director, Facilities Planning
   Ms. Karen Kuhlmann, Director, Real Estate
   Mr. Andy Eckert, Director, Facilities Design
   Mr. Paul Soares, Chief Officer, Operations Support
   Ms. Leslee Russell, Director, Transportation
   Dr. Sally Hague, Director, School Choice
   Mr. Tom O'Dea, Director, Operations Strategic Business
   Mr. John Radcliffe, Director, Technical-Logistical Services
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Ms. Betty Burney, Board Vice-Chairman
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   
3. BOUNDARY CHANGES FOR 2008-2009
   Minutes: Staff made a presentation to the Board regarding upcoming boundary changes for 2008-2009.
   
   Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Chairman
   Mr. Doug Ayars, Chief Operating Officer
   Dr. Sally Hague, Director, School Choice
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Ms. Betty Burney, Board Vice-Chairman
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent
   
4. BOARD-SUPERINTENDENT CELL PHONE POLICY
   Minutes: Staff provided the Board with an update on the Cell Phone Policy and procedures to be followed for the changeover to personal accounts for those staff members required to have a mobile phone. December 31, 2007, is the cut off date for transferring service. The Board requested that staff provide them with three months of information on number of minutes billed so they can determine the average number of minutes they use each month.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Betty Burney, Board Vice-Chairman
   Mr. Ed Pratt Dannals, Superintendent
   Ms. Terri Stahlman, Chief Technology Officer
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Ms. Thresa Giles, Chief Financial Officer
   Mr. Mike Perrone, Budget Director
   
5. COPS
   Minutes: The Board was provided with an update on the COPS issue.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Chairman
   Ms. Thresa Giles, Chief Financial Officer
   Mr. Leif Chase, SunTrust
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   Mr. Doug Ayars, Chief Operating Officer
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Ms. Betty Burney, Board Vice-Chairman
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Mike Perrone, Budget Director
   
6. IMPACT OF TAX REFORM
   Minutes: Staff updated the Board on the impact of the proposed property tax reform issue.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Betty Burney, Board Vice-Chairman
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Superintendent
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Ms. Thresa Giles, Chief Financial Officer
   Mr. Mike Perrone, Budget Director
   Mr. Tommy Hazouri, Board Member
   

Adjournment

1. ADJOURNMENT
   Minutes: The Vice-Chairman adjourned the Board Workshop at 3:07 p.m.
   
   
   
   
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