LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011

6:00 P. M.

 

 

The Lee County School District 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: Johnson, Smith, Waldrip, Corkran and Perry.  Board members absent: Gray and Hall.  A quorum was present.

 

A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Johnson, to accept the minutes of June 21 & 28, 2011 as printed.  Those for: Johnson, Perry and Smith.  Those opposed: Waldrip and Corkran.  The motion passed.

 

Jeanie Helms presented the finance report.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve the finance report as presented.

 

A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  Those for: Johnson, Smith, Waldrip and Corkran.  Those opposed: Perry.

 

Doris Lewellen presented the food service report.

 

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

 

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

 

Lori Ginn presented a contract between the district and Robin Harz as a Psychological Examiner for school year 2011-2012.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire Robin Harz as a Psychological Examiner for the district.

 

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Corkran, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  Those for: Smith, Waldrip and Corkran.  Those opposed: Johnson and Perry.  The motion passed.

 

Lori Ginn presented a contract between the district and Kevin Spears as an Occupational Therapist for school year 2011-2012.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire Kevin Spears as an Occupational Therapist for the district.

 

A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Waldrip, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  Those for: Johnson, Waldrip, Smith and Corkran.  Those opposed: Perry.

 

Lori Ginn presented a contract between the district and Performance Physical Therapy PLLC for school year 2011-2012.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire Performance Physical Therapy PLLC for services for the district.

 

A motion was made by Smith and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  Those for: Johnson, Smith, Waldrip and Corkran.  Those opposed: Perry.

 

Lori Ginn presented a contract between the district and Monroe County Human Development Center for tuition in the amount of $10,000 per student for school year 2011-2012.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve of payment of the tuition agreement in the amount of $10,000 per student.

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk presented and recommended that the board approve of the student handbook changes for the school year 2011-2012.

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk presented and recommended custodial training for the district’s custodians.  He stated he had received two quotes from two companies: Resource Dynamics in the amount of $ 44,000 and Dashun Brothers Cleaning Company, in the amount of $62,305.00.  He also recommended that the board approve of a quote from Resource Dynamics in the amount of $44,000 for custodial training and cleaning.

 

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Perry, to accept Supt. Lusk’s recommendation.  Those for: Johnson and Perry.  Those opposed: Smith, Waldrip and Corkran.  The motion failed.

 

Supt. Lusk presented the Board Policy Manual as a first reading.

 

Mary Knight gave the board information on the PPC Oversight Committee.

 

Colby Mitchell with Murdock Enterprises gave a brief update on the Construction Project.  Mitchell stated Royal Communications had started the camera project; all wiring had been done at Anna Strong Middle and Lee High Schools.  He also stated wiring at Whitten and ALE would be finished by Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

Laura Strickland reported on SES evaluation and she stated Learning Forward would bring information to the next board meeting.

 

The board went into executive session at 7:00 p. m. with Supt. Lusk.

 

The board reconvened into open session at 7:40 p. m.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire the following certified personnel:  (see attachments)

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire the following classified personnel: (see attachments)

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve of the following reassignments: (see attachment)

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire Jeanie Flenoy back from the RIF list.  Mrs. Flenoy will be assigned back to ALE.

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

 

Supt. Lusk reported the following resignation: Rocky Griffith-Health Teacher/Football Coach at LHS.  The effective date of Mr. Griffith’s resignation would be July 21, 2011.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve of himself and Titus Howell looking at applicants to hire as temporary employees for custodial duties.

 

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

 

Under new business, Supt. Lusk stated he had received a letter from Cecil Twillie regarding a Conversion Charter School, and Supt. Lusk stated he was opposed of this concept.  He stated a meeting was going to be set up between himself and Tom Kimbrel regarding this matter.

 

Supt. Lusk stated Save the Children applied for a 21st Century Grant and the district would partner with them.  The grant would be for a $150,000 over a three year period for literacy, math and other activities.

 

Supt. Lusk stated he had been approached by the Barton/Lexa School district regarding a partnership with them and the district to share the ALE program in our district.

 

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

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Corkran and seconded by Smith.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p. m.