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DATE: Sunday, April 16, 1995                 TAG: 9504150154
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS      PAGE: 14   EDITION: FINAL 
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SCHOOL BOARD ACTIONS

The School Board met Thursday. The following action was taken: (Absent were Charles H. Bowens II, Richard Crawford, Leah Stith and Louise Walden)

Consideration of approval of all School Board policies. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of amending School Board travel guidelines. Motion failed; James Bridgeford voted yes; Evelyn Hyman, Lawrence I'Anson, Ray Smith Sr. and Thomas Benn voted no

Consideration of approval of annual special education plan for 1995-96. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of expulsion case No. 1994-95-18. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of the personnel report for the month of April 1995. Approved, 4-1; Ray Smith Sr. voted no

Consideration of approval of the proposed school calendar for 1995-96. Approved, 5-0

Presentation of proposed reductions in 1995-96 operating budget to meet lowered revenue expectations. No vote

Consideration of approval of the financial report for the month of March 1995. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of the transfer of funds. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of non-renewal of contract with Richard Milburn High School. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of an increase in contract for additional architectural services at Norcom High School. Approved, 4-1; Thomas Benn voted no

Consideration of approval of approximately $9,000 for soil testing at Norcom High School. Approved, 4-1; Thomas Benn voted no

Consideration of approval of a contract for replacement roof for cafeteria at Hunt-Mapp Middle School. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of a contract for partial roof replacements for Park View Elementary and Wilson High schools. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of a contract for bathroom renovations at Churchland Primary. Approved, 5-0

Consideration of approval of a contract for installation of a replacement fire alarm system at Hunt-Mapp Middle School. Approved, 5-0

KEYWORDS: PORTSMOUTH SCHOOL BOARD by CNB