LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004

6:30 P. M.

 

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2004.  The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Corkran at 6:30 P. M.  Board members present: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip, Johnson and Stanley.  Board members absent: Miller and Ballard.  A quorum was present.

 

The first order of business was the expulsion of Ronnie Ricks.  Ms. Ricks, Ronnie’s mother, requested a closed hearing.  The board convened into closed session for the hearing.

 

In open session Supt. Thompson recommended that Ronnie Ricks be expelled for one calendar year from the Lee County School District starting March 23, 2004 through March 22, 2005,.

 

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

 

Mrs. Blount asked if they could go on to the next item on the agenda until the children arrive for the Foreign Language presentation.  The board agreed.

 

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Johnson, to accept the minutes of March 23, 2004 as written.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Sharon Sanders presented the financial report.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the financial report as presented.

 

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

 

Doris Lewellen presented the food service report.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the food service report as presented.

 

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

 

Dr. Rhea requested that the board approve the Special Ed. Physical Therapy Contract.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the Special Ed. Physical Therapy Contract.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented and requested that the board approve of the following summer school committee:  Wayne Thompson, Supt., Willie Murdock, Adm. Asst., and Wanda Banks, Fed. Programs Coordinator, to make decisions in regard to the following: set all necessary dates, hire all personnel, set personnel pay, select necessary sites and provide needed transportation.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented State of Ark. Employment Security Dept. ($19,310.35).

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the district paying $19,310.35 to the State of Ark. Employment Security Dept.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented State of Ark. Employment security Dept. ($9,662.00).

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the district paying $9,662.00 to the State of Ark. Employment Security Dept.

 

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

 

Wanda Banks requested approval from the board for $9,500.00 to be paid to Great Rivers Coop for professional development.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the payment of $9,500.00 for professional development.

 

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

 

John Hoy presented new proposed policies 03-04 for the second reading.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve policies: BBB (School Board Officers), GAE (Certified Personnel Grievances) and GAHA (Parent-Teacher conferences).

 

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

 

John Hoy presented new proposed policy JBCBBB (School Choice) 03-04 for the first reading.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve policy JBCBBB (School Choice) as a proposed policy.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented salary proposals for 2004-2005.

 

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Moore and seconded by Waldrip, to send the salary proposals to the PPC and both administration and the PPC get together on the proposals and present at the next board meeting.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Supt. Thompson asked for the record to reflect him giving a copy of the salary proposals to Mrs. Blount.

 

At this time Mrs. Blount, Spanish Teacher, asked if she could make Foreign Language presentation.  She stated there were fifteen students who qualified for district and there were nine who qualified for state.  The following students that competed in the district and state competitions: Cody Reynolds, Josh Reynolds, Scarlet Hoy, Shalonda Jackson, Erica Gray, Shirley Davis and Arielle Murdock, there were others that were not present at the time.

 

Ms. Zukof, French Teacher, also stated that there were eleven students that made it to the district competition and nine who made it to the state competition.  She also stated overall our students did an outstanding job.  

 

Mrs. Blount presented new proposed policies 03-04 from the PPC.

 

Mrs. Blount asked the board what actions were going to be taken on the sick leave policy from the last meeting.

 

A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Waldrip, to refer the sick leave policy back to the PPC.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Cecelia Baker, CPPC presented new proposed policies 03-04 for the first reading.

 

Supt. Thompson presented State Board of Education (ACT 60 Hearing).  He stated the letter he received stated there were seven districts that did not file voluntary petitions with another district for voluntary administrative consolidation or annexation.  Those districts included: Biggers-Reyno, Delaplaine, Lake View, Holly Grove, Huttig, Sparkman and Carthage.  There will be a hearing on these matters on Monday, May 17, 2004, beginning at 8:00 a. m. at the Department of Education in Little Rock, AR.  Supt.

 

President Corkran asked Supt. Thompson did the board need to take action at this time.

 

Supt. Thompson said no, not until he attends the meeting and then they would go from there.

 

At this time the board was silent on their decision to or not to consolidate or annex with the Holly Grove School District.

 

Willie Murdock presented personnel.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that all presently employed members of the Lee County School District certified and classified staff who have not been previously recommended for employment for employment in the 2004-2005 school year.  This recommendation is with the exception of any certified or classified staff member who has received notification of non-renewal, or who has already resigned.  This recommendation is also with the exception of Dr. Cassandra Turner (Coordinator of the 21st Century Grant), Vallary Mitchell, Jerry Donaldson, Joseph Maxwell (all are 21st Century Site-Directors), and Deborah Brown (21st Century Secretary) due to the fact that 21st Century funds will not be available in the 2004-2005 school year.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the following personnel be non-renewed due to the fact that 21st Century Funds will not be available for the 2004-2005 school year: Dr. Cassandra Turner-Coordinator-21st Century Grant, Deborah Brown-Secretary-21st Century, Vallary Mitchell-Dean of Students LHS-21st Century, Jerry Donaldson-Site Facilitator SES-21st Century, and Joseph Maxwell-Site Facilitator WES-21st Century.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson accepted the following certified staff resignations: Holli Cannon-ABC Teacher resigning May 27, 2004, Clint Henslee-2nd Grade Teacher resigning May 27, 2004 and David Powell-7th Grade Science Teacher resigning May 27, 2004.

 

Supt. Thompson accepted the following classified staff resignations: John E. Jones-Bus Driver resigning March 12, 2004 and Wesley Sims-Technology Asst. resigning March 19, 2004.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the following certified personnel: Latoya Beale-Math Teacher at LHS and David Freligh-Geography Teacher at SMS.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson reported on the new building. 

 

Supt. Thompson gave information on the new buses that the district was purchasing. 

 

Supt. Thompson gave information on enrollment. 

 

Willie Murdock gave the preschool update. 

 

Sharon Sanders reported on teacher retirement increase.

 

Under new business, Supt. Thompson requested permission from the board, to move May 18th board meeting to May 25th because the election will be held in the board room on May 18th.

 

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

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Waldrip and seconded by Johnson.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P. M.