Lee County School District

Regular School Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2002

The Lee County School District’s Board of Directors held it’s regular meeting on April 16, 2002. The meeting was called to order by President J. B. Smith at 7:00 P. M. Members present: Smith, Waldrip, Corkran, Stanley and Miller. Members absent: Keasler and Ballard. A quorum was present.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept the minutes of March 19, 2002, as written. The motion passed unanimously.

Sharon Sanders presented the Financial Report.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the Financial Report as given.

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Sharon Sanders also presented the Food Service Report in the absence of Doris Lewellen.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the Food Service Report as given.

A motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Asst. Supt. McGruder presented Summer School Request.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the Summer School Request, which read: Allow the Superintendent to fill all summer school personnel positions (certified and classified) for the 2001-2002 summer school.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Wanda Banks requested travel to Eureka Springs to attend Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators Spring Conference.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the travel request.

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Roger Pamplin presented School Bus Purchase and recommended the purchase of one 72-passenger bus from Central States Bus Sales.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the purchase of one 72-passenger bus from Central States Bus Sales.

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Smith, Waldrip, Corkran and Stanley. Those opposed: Miller.

John Hoy presented Personnel Policies Proposals.

After a lengthy discussion, Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the 16 policies (GBRIF, GBKA, GBRK, GBRIB, GBLA, GCLA, ID, GBME, GCME, GBL) these policies are for certified personnel. (GCA, GCCA, IHCC, IHCCA, IHDD, IJOAA) these policies are for classified personnel, and bring these policies back to the board in May after administration and the PPC has met on these policies.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Smith, Waldrip and Corkran. Those opposed: Stanley and Miller.

On policy IHDB, it was asked that legal advice be sought and then bring this back before the board.

John Hoy presented District Appeal of Academic Distress Phase II to ADE.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve for LCSD appeal phase II academic distress and move to phase I academic distress.

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Miller, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Cheryl Travers presented Software Programs Accelerated Reader.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchase of Accelerated Reader Software Programs for the high school.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Cheryl Travers also asked for the board to approve the purchase of academic software of Orchard Teacher Choices by Siboney.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchasing of the academic software of Orchard Teacher Choices by Siboney.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Supt. Thompson presented and asked for the board to approve the contract for ALE Program for 2002-2003 (Counseling Consultant Corp.).

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Smith, Waldrip, Corkran and Stanley. Those abstained: Miller.

The board convened into executive session at 8:30 P. M.

The board reconvened back into regular session at 9:05 P. M.

Asst. Supt. McGruder presented personnel.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of renewing all presently certified and classified employees with the following exceptions: The Supt. recommended that nine positions be non-renewed for the school year 2002-2003

The nine positions have been eliminated due to Reduction in Force in all departments. (Some of the employees in these positions are in a position to “bump” other employees and may be recommended for employment at a later date.)

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of renewing all presently certified and classified employees with the following exceptions:

Recommendations to employ or non-renew for the sixteen employees will be made after the board has afforded each employee their requested hearing.

All positions listed, have possible board hearings pending.

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Smith, Waldrip, Corkran and Miller. Those opposed: Stanley.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of Julius Broadway’s contract for 2002-2003, be non-renewed from a 200-day contract to a 129-day contract.

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Smith, Waldrip, Corkran and Miller. Those opposed: Stanley.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of renewing all presently certified and classified employees with the following exceptions: Nine positions will be non-renewed.

The nine positions listed above have a variety of certification issues pending. Certification problems must be corrected or these employees will be recommended for non-renewal.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve Sue. Moore’s contract go from a type d contract, 221 days, to a 129-day contract beginning the 2002-2003 school year.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board renew all presently certified and classified employees with the following exceptions: Four position contracts will be non-renewed for 201 days. The Supt. further recommended that these positions listed go from a type C contract, 201 days, to a type A contract, 187 days.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire Kathy Miller as a Bookkeeper in Finance Dept. for the 2002-2003 school year.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Smith, Waldrip and Corkran. Those opposed: Stanley and Miller.

Asst. Supt. McGruder reported a resignation.

Supt. Thompson asked the board would April 30, 2002 be a good time to have a special board meeting?

President Smith asked the board what would be a good time?

The board agreed on 6:00 P. M. for April 30, 2002.

Under new business, President Smith stated that he had received a petition from the Committee for Accountable Schools, of some concerns that they have regarding the District. President Smith asked the board to set a date for a special meeting to address these concerns.

The board agreed on April 23, 2002 and the meeting should start at 6:00 P. M. until 7:30 P. M. President Smith also stated that a sign up sheet should be provided for the ones that would like to address the board and the time limit to speak would be five (5) minutes per person.

Supt. Thompson presented and recommended that the board approve of the City of Marianna to install a 15-ft easement as presented in the diagram.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

Supt. Thompson stated to the board, that there were going to be serious problems with air at LHS, during the month of May.

Nancy Blount presented to the board, the awards and certificates that foreign language students had received in various competitions.

A motion to adjourn was made by Corkran and seconded by Waldrip. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P. M.