LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2005

6:00 P. M.

 

 

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2005.  The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Corkran at 6:00 P. M.  Board members present: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip, Collins, Stanley-arrived at 6:04 P. M. and Johnson arrived at 6:18 P. M.  Board members absent: Anderson.  A quorum was present.

 

President Corkran introduced and welcomed new board member Pearlethe Collins.

 

A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Waldrip, to accept the minutes of July 26, 2005 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 Moore and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

In the absence of Doris Lewellen, Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock presented the food service report.

 

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

 

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

 

Jacklin Page presented Special Education tuition agreement with Deborah G. Dunston Adolescent Treatment Center of Montgomery County.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the tuition agreement.

 

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

 

Shirley Lewis presented purchases over $5,000 for Ark. Reading 1st program.  She stated she had two purchase orders in the amounts of $6,771 and $5,767.85.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchases of $6,771 and $5,767.85.

 

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

 

Leroy Williams, PPC presented policy proposal GCLA (Certified Teacher School Day)  (see attachment, page 4.)

 

A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Waldrip, to suspend the rules of the first and second readings for policy proposal GCLA.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve policy proposal GCLA as policy.

 

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

 

A parent requested for the board to approve of the release of her son from Lee County School District to attend Palestine/Wheatley School District.  The parent stated the reason for this request was because of her son being mistreated by other students and nothing was being done about the situation.  She also stated her son had been jumped a few times by one in particular student, and her son was afraid to go to school.  The parent stated that she talked to teachers and the principal about the situation, but she got no results.  She also stated the problem had gotten worse.

 

Supt. Thompson stated to the parent that she had never confronted him about the situation, and he would like for her and the principal to have a meeting with him to solve the problem.  Supt. Thompson also stated he had read the law and called the State Dept. regarding transfers, and he was told that it couldn’t be done because of what the  law, under freedom of choice, stated about the conditions to transfer from one district to another.   Supt. Thompson asked the parent to talk to him so all involved could meet on this situation.  (No action was taken on this matter.)

 

Sharon Sanders presented 05-06 Budget as a separate cover.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the 05-06 budget.

 

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

 

John Jones reported that Anna Strong Middle School would host a day of tribute to Mrs. Anna M. P. Strong on August 24, 2005 at 7:00 P. M. at Strong Middle School.  He also stated that Governor Mike Huckabee and Mayor Robert Taylor signed proclamations for recognizing this event to be a major holiday in Lee County.

 

Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock presented personnel.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the following classified personnel: Rosemary Jones as a bus attendant for Whitten Pre-School.

 

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

 

Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock reported the following resignation: Corey Foreman as a paraprofessional at LHS, effective date August 5, 2005.

 

Under new business, Supt. Thompson requested that the September 20th board meeting be moved to September 27th, due to the election.  The boardroom would be occupied on this date.

 

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

 

Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock presented purchase orders over $5,000.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchases over $5,000.

 

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

 

Stanley stated she had received numerous phone calls regarding students being retained, and some of those students were in special education.

 

Supt. Thompson stated that he would like to discuss this matter when they were not in a public meeting, so he could give more information on this matter.

 

Johnson also made a statement regarding special education students.

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Waldrip and seconded by Stanley.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 6:40 P. M.