LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010

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 L. Smith at 6:00 p. m.  Board members present: Hall, Perry, Waldrip, Corkran, Smith and Johnson.  Board members absent: Gray.  A quorum was present.

 

A motion was made by Hall and seconded by Johnson, to approve the minutes of June 10th, 15th and July 8, 2010.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Hall and seconded by Johnson, to approve the finance report of June 15, 2010.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Hall, to approve the food service report of June 15, 2010.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

J. Helms presented the finance report.

 

D. Lewellen presented the food service report.

 

Supt. Lusk, W. Murdock and C. Love presented student handbook changes for the second reading.  (Please see attachment page 4)

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve of the additional student handbook changes for the school year 2010-2011.

 

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

 

Ray Simon with B & D Consultants made a presentation regarding the services B & D can provide to the district.

 

Supt. Lusk presented external providers information for the school year 2010-2011.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board approve B & D Consultant’s services for Lee High School, America’s Choice services for Whitten Elem. and Strong Middle Schools.

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk presented and recommended that the board approve of an agreement with Monroe County Development Center.  Tuition for one student was $9,000.

 

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

 

Under report items, L. Strickland reported on 2010 tests results.

 

R. Murdock reported on roofing project.  He stated they had started at Strong Middle and they were still in planning stage with other Stimulus projects.

 

Supt. Lusk and J. Helms reported on Stimulus funds.  The board agreed for Supt. Lusk to get more information regarding security cameras.

 

At 6:45 P. M. the board convened into executive session with Supt. Lusk.

 

At 7:15 P. M. the board reconvened into open session. 

 

The board did not take action on executive session discussion.

 

Supt. Lusk presented the following classified personnel: He recommended that Chiluta Hughes’ contract be changed to twelve months-240 days.

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that Johnnie B. Jones be transferred from maintenance helper to maintenance worker.

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk reported the following certified and classified resignations: Amber Steiner-Art Teacher at WES, effective date June 18, 2010 and Ladonna Morris-Paraprofessional at WES-Preschool, effective date July 12, 2010.

 

Supt. Lusk recommended that the board hire the following certified personnel.  (Please see attachments pages 5-7)

 

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

 

Supt. Lusk asked the board for directions regarding the position for State Equalization Board.

 

Johnson stated automatically whoever the president of the board was, would be the one to represent the district.

 

After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Waldrip to allow for J. Harvey Shaw to remain on the State Equalization board for the district.  The motion failed for the lack of a second.

 

President Smith said he would find out more information regarding this matter.  The board agreed to table this item until further notice.

 

M. Knight, PPC, stated August 19th the oversight committee will not report until September board meeting.

 

Supt. Lusk asked the board for input regarding adjustments to board packet.  He stated he would make condensed copies of the report for the board to view.  Supt. Lusk also stated on July 29th at 6:00 p. m. there would be a community meeting regarding the millage.  The meeting would be held at Marianna Civic Center.

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Hall and seconded by Johnson.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p. m.