LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011

6:00 P. M.

 

 

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular school board meeting.  The meeting was called to order by President Victoria Perry at 6:00 p. m.  Board members present: Gray, Johnson, Smith, Waldrip, Corkran, Hall and Perry.  Board members absent: None.  A quorum was present.

 

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Hall, to accept the minutes of Jan 18th and 27th, 2011 as printed.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Hall, to accept the minutes of Feb 7, 2011.

 

Waldrip requested that he would like for the board to have a copy of the contract regarding liability insurance.

 

 Johnson had a question regarding bids for entry door replacements.  She stated she thought they had agreed to look at certain buildings rather than the whole district.

 

Supt. Lusk stated she was correct; he had printed what was in minutes.  He stated his recommendation was to delay the entry doors until the next meeting.

 

Smith stated the discussion was to deal with the security cameras before they dealt with the doors.

 

After a brief discussion, the vote was those for: Johnson, Gray, Hall and Smith.  Those opposed: Corkran, Waldrip and Perry.  The motion passed.

 

Jeanie Helms presented the finance report of February 17, 2011.

 

After brief questions, a motion was made by Hall and seconded by Smith, to accept the finance report of February 17, 2011.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

In the absence of Doris Lewellen, J. Helms presented the food service report of February 17, 2011.

 

A motion was made by Hall and seconded by Smith, to accept the food service report of February 17, 2011.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Supt. Lusk presented the Lease Agreement between the LCSD and Sen. Jack Crumbly for the purpose of using Anna Strong Elem. School as a STRIVE Institute of Technology.  Supt. Lusk stated he also sent Attorney Daggett a copy of this agreement, and he was not making a recommendation at this time until he confers with Attorney Daggett.  Supt. Lusk asked the board to table this item until a later date.

 

In the absence of L. Strickland, Supt. Lusk presented a purchase order over $5,000 for supplemental services (Exceeding the Odds) in the amount of $43,150.00.  Supt. Lusk recommended that this payment be made.

 

A motion was made by Hall and seconded by Gray, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.

 

Johnson wanted to know how many students were being served.

 

Perry asked for this to be re-submitted on the provider’s stationary with the number of students and hours, before they pay this invoice.

 

After a brief discussion, the vote was those for: Gray and Hall.  Those opposed: Johnson, Waldrip, Corkran and Perry.  Smith abstained.  The motion failed.

 

The board tabled entry door replacement until a later date.

 

Supt. Lusk asked for clarity, what the board wanted from the supplemental provider.  He stated Ms. Perry for number of students and hours on the provider’s stationary.  He asked was there anything else.

 

Perry stated that was supposed to have been provided to Mrs. Strickland, but not on the district’s stationary.

 

Supt. Lusk stated a purchased had to be provided, and he asked Perry did she want the additional information on the provider’s stationary.

 

Perry said yes.

 

John Jones presented a request for himself and personnel from each building to travel to NCNC Conference in Williamsburg, VA.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve of John Jones attending the NCNC Conference and come back and train the rest of the staff members.

A motion was made by Hall and seconded by Smith, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve of updating the previous resolution for construction manager services with Murdock Enterprises, Inc. (See attachment pages-5-6)

 

A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Hall, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  After a brief discussion, the vote was those for: Gray, Smith, Corkran, Waldrip and Hall.  Those opposed: Perry and Johnson.

 

Under report items, Supt. Lusk stated Principal S. Lewis was attending a Basketball game as an administrator, and Principal C. Love was attending a meeting at the Leadership Academy.  Principal W. Murdock was the only principal present to give a report.

 

Willie Murdock, Principal at Whitten Elem. School reported on the progress at Whitten Elem.

 

Under public disclosure, Supt. Lusk made a public disclosure statement.  (See attachment pages 7-9)

 

Under Construction Manager’s report, Supt. Lusk asked Mr. Fraction and Mr. Garey to come forward, and he directed the board to look at before pictures of Lee High School roof.  Supt. Lusk stated he did not have any after pictures for the high school roof.

 

Mr. Garey reported that Anna Strong roof was a 100% completed.  He also stated that Whitten Elem. roof was 100% completed, and the only thing they were waiting on was Dura-Last Manufactures inspection.  Mr. Garey stated the high school and gymnasium was around a little over 80% completed, and if the weather is good it would only take two-three weeks to complete the job.  Mr. Garey said the electrical at Anna Strong Middle should be 100% completed by Monday.

 

Supt. Lusk stated the canopy behind Whitten had been completed.

 

M. Knight, PPC and Oversight committee.  Mrs. Knight stated the information given to the board was a living document from the Oversight Committee.  She stated there were approximately 227 days that represent the days of each employee’s absence.

 

M. Knight, PPC reported on makeup days.  She stated the committee was working toward getting dates together for possible make up days.  Mrs. Knight stated the committee did send out a survey notice to staff members regarding possible days the staff would like to choose for makeup snow days.  She stated approximately 62.1% of the district staff voted.  She stated ASMS forty-five persons voted, Bus Shop persons voted five for Saturday and five for Monday, ALE persons voted five persons, four for Saturday and four for Monday, Central Office twelve persons voted, eight persons for Saturday and eight persons for Monday, WES thirty-nine persons voted, six persons for Saturday, no persons voted for Monday, LHS thirty-one persons voted, twenty-eight for Saturday and sixteen for Monday.  Mrs. Knight also stated that Supt. Lusk was not available for the voting.  Mrs. Knight stated the other make up days would be discussed at their next PPC meeting scheduled for March 7th.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire the following classified personnel: Calvin Walton as a district Bus Driver for the remainder of the school year.

 

A motion was made by Hall and seconded by Smith, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Under parent request, Supt. Lusk stated he had presented the information to the board.

 

Johnson stated they would try to address the problems with their peers.  She stated they would not be addressing specific teachers which fall under personnel issues.  Johnson asked for them to try to solve this with Supt. Lusk.

 

Perry stated it would have to go through the Superintendent first, and it had to end with the Superintendent.  She stated they wanted everyone to be aware of this policy.

 

Under new business, Supt. Lusk asked the Board did they receive a letter from the Ark. School Board Association.

 

The Board said yes.

 

Supt. Lusk stated this was in reference to the letter the Ark. School Board Association had written.  He stated he had been in contact with Mr. Tim Humphries’ office.  Mr. Humphries stated because of loss of population in Lee County and other surrounding counties, there was a possibility when the final demographic figures come out; the school board zones would have to be re-drawn.

 

A motion to adjourn was made by Corkran and seconded by Hall.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p. m.