Lee County School District

Regular School Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

6:00 P. M.

 

 

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2006.  The meeting was called to order by President David Waldrip at 6:00 P. M.  Board members present: Corkran, Waldrip, Moore, Johnson, Stanley and Collins.  Collins arrived at 6:15 P. M.  Board member absent: Anderson.  A quorum was present.

 

The first order of business was the reading of the minutes of July 18th and 28th, 2006.

 

A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Corkran to accept the minutes as written.  Those for: Waldrip, Moore, Corkran, and Stanley.  Abstained: Johnson.

 

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 Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Supt. Thompson asked the board to postpone the food service report until the next board meeting due to the absence of Doris Lewellen.

 

John Hoy presented the first reading of proposed policy GCA page 6 of 20 salary schedule for food service employees.

 

Supt. Thompson asked for Cecilia Baker, classified chairperson for the ppc classified staff, to come forward to discuss this proposal.  Ms. Baker was not present at the time.  Supt. Thompson asked the board to postpone this proposal until a later time.

 

At this point, Supt. Thompson asked for proposed policies JICAA-ALE Dress Code, JICA-I. D. Badges and EF-Food Service, to be put together for the board to vote only once for time sake.

 

John Hoy presented proposed policies JICAA, JICA and EF.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board suspend the rules and act on these proposed policies tonight.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve JICAA, JICA and EF as policies.

 

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Moore, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation.  Those for: Waldrip, Moore, Corkran and Stanley.  Those opposed: Johnson.  Collins just arrived at 6:15 during discussion of the policies, so she didn’t vote.

 

John Hoy presented proposed policy GBRF-district travel and reimbursement.

 

Supt. Thompson stated this proposal must go before the Personnel Policy Committee.  He also stated for the record that he gave a copy to the PPC.

 

At this point, the board agreed to skip down to item (n) wellness policy.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board suspend the rules and act on this proposal tonight.

 

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

 

John Hoy presented wellness policy.

 

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

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented Telehealth Kids (UAMS).    He stated Lee County School District had been chosen to participate in Telehealth Kids.  If the grant is approved, the nurses in the district would have access to very updated medical equipment to screen our students and get a diagnosis quickly, from a doctor that maybe located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of Lee County School District participation in Telehealth Kids.  He also stated Whitten Elem. and Lee High Schools were chosen to be the target schools.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented Fire Extinguishers invoice over $5,000.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approved of updating all fire extinguishers in all kitchens in the district.  The cost was $6,358.

 

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

 

Lori Ginn presented Monroe County Human Development Contract for 2006-2007.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the district paying $9,000 per student per year to Monroe County Human Development Center.

 

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

 

Lori Ginn presented J. H. Therapies (Special Needs Children OT/PT) agreement.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the agreement between LCSD and J. H. Therapies.

 

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

 

Lori Ginn presented Deborah G. Dunston Adolescent Treatment Center contract.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the contract between the district and Deborah G. Dunston Adolescent Treatment Center.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented LCSD 2006-2007 budget as separate cover.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the 2006-2007 budget as presented.

 

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

 

At this point Supt. Thompson asked Ms. Cecilia Baker to comment on proposed policy GCA.

 

Ms. Baker stated that she had not met with the committee.

 

Supt. Thompson stated this issue will be brought back before the board at the next meeting.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the September 19th board meeting be moved to September 26th due to school election takes place on the 19th.

 

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

 

Under report items, Supt. Thompson reported on facilities projects.  He stated the cost of the projects would cost $421,398.00 and the district had received $184.114.00 from the state.  He also stated he was anticipating the state giving an additional $35,000.00 according to the person he spoke with at the state department.  The district will have a total cost of $219,114.00 and the state with pay a total of $203,283.00.  The work will begin on August 28, 2006.

 

Supt. Thompson stated for the record, that he gave all board members copies of the School Board Members Handbook.

 

Virginia Huckaba reported on adequate yearly progress.  (Please see attachment page..)

 

Supt. Thompson asked the board if he could add one more item to report items.

 

The board agreed.

 

Supt. Thompson stated the first day enrollment count was 1,105 for all four schools and 85 for preschool.  He stated last year’s count was 1,316, and the school year finished with 1,411.  He stated we were down 95 students and this would cost the district $537,890.00 and if the district lost 306 students this would cost the district $1,732,572.00.

 

Willie Murdock, Admin. Asst. presented personnel.

 

Supt. Thompson accepted the following certified and classified resignations: Elizabeth Thomas-2nd grade Teacher at WES, effective date August 4, 2006, Shanell Stacy-Sp. Ed. Secretary, effective date Aug 25, 2006 and Jonna Walton-Food Service Worker at LHS, effective date August 7, 2006.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the following classified personnel: Willie Staten-Maintenance Helper, typeE-245 days contract, *Kimberly Brown-Social Worker at SES, contracted services and *Charlotte Hill-Social Worker SMS, contracted services.  * Funds furnished by Department of Health and Human Services.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson asked the board to group Speech Contracts with Carolyn Simpson and Michael Tharp together.

 

Lori Ginn presented Speech contracts with Carolyn Simpson and Michael Tharp.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the speech contracts with Carolyn Simpson and Michael Tharp.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson asked Ms. Ginn to come forward and present the last contract for Special Ed.

 

Lori Ginn presented Psychological Examiner contract with Robin Harz.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve Psychological Examiner contract with Robin Harz.

 

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

 

Stanley stated that she had given the board a copy of her withdrawal of running for zone two in which she currently hold.  She also stated that she had submitted a copy of her withdrawal to the Lee County Board.  She thanked everyone for supporting her.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board do a resolution, this resolution would be for the purpose of not having an open voting place.  The votes could be cast through early voting and absentee voting.  Supt. Thompson gave the board a copy of a resolution.

 

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

 

Waldrip commented on garnishments.  He asked Ms. Sanders and Supt. Thompson to put together some type of proposal to deal with the garnishments. 

 

Johnson asked was this action legal, meaning charging for one’s check to be garnished, she stated because the person is already paying a fee.

 

A motion to adjoin was made by Corkran and seconded by Moore.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjoined at 7:05 P. M.