• A presentation on the BRAVES Club at Jackson Elementary School;
• A status report on KCS summer STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) camps;
• Recognition of a Dobyns-Bennett student for being named a semifinalist in the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program;
• A report on the recent SCOPE Conference;
• Consideration of a bid for construction of a parking lot at Indian Highland Park;
• Consideration of a proposed budget amendment;
• A financial update for Q3;
• Consideration of the FY 2017-2018 budget.

CALL TO ORDER

STUDENT FOCUS REPORT

PARENT INTEREST REPORT

• The purpose of these camps is to spark interest in STREAM learning through hands-on, project-based education in the areas of science, digital media, engineering, environmental exploration, and the arts.
• Week-long camps are offered to students in grades 2-12 in June.
• Community partners include, but are not limited to, Bays Mountain, Domtar, Eastman, and Johnson Hilliard. 

RECOGNITIONS

• Established in 1964 by executive order of the President, the program recognizes and honors the nation's most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in academic success, leadership and service to school and community.
• Application is by invitation only.  Students are invited to apply based on their scores on the SAT or ACT exam or their nomination by a Chief State School Officer, the year of their graduation from high school, and whether they are U.S. citizens or legal permanent U.S. residents. 
• Students chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. in June for National Recognition Weekend featuring various events, enrichment activities and culminating in the presentation of the Presidential Scholars Medallion during a White House sponsored ceremony.  During their visit, Scholars will have access to important national and international figures, including government officials, educators, authors, musicians, scientists and other accomplished individuals.

• Four Dobyns-Bennett students attended this conference.  Attendees included seniors Zacchae'us Dukes, Ruthie Rogers, and Meaghan Allen, and junior Ben McNabb.

BUSINESS ITEMS

• It was recommended to accept the bid, in the amount of $283,764, from Summers-Taylor, Inc. for construction of this parking area.  This bid amount includes construction costs, architect fees, and a 6% contingency.
• Work on the parking lot should begin as early as May 22 and be completed no later than July 28th.
• Funding for this project will come from bond funds issued in 2014.
• After review and consideration, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the bid from Summers-Taylor, Inc. to construct the parking lot for Indian Highland Park.