LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2004

6:00 P. M.

 

 

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, July 27, 2004.  The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Corkran at 6:00 P. M.  Board members present: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip, Johnson and Stanley.  Board members absent: Miller and Ballard.  A quorum was present.

 

Supt. Thompson asked for a moment of silence due to the death of Charles Coleman, Art Teacher who passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2004.

 

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Moore, to accept the minutes of June 15, 2004 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 Stanley, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

Doris Lewellen presented the food service report.

 

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

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented LCSD vs. Palestine-Wheatley School District.  Supt. Thompson recommended that the board drop this lawsuit.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented Counseling Consultants 2004-2005 Contract.  He stated that the contract was not ready at this time, and it will be presented at the next regular board meeting.

 

Supt. Thompson presented Lee Sr. High Exterior (Auditorium) improvements.  Supt. Thompson recommended that the board allow our maintenance crew to cover the outside of the auditorium, where the weather has damaged the outside, with steel.  The cost will be between $4,500-$5,000.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented sale of old school buses.  He stated that the new buses were ready.  Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of selling twelve old buses for $21,500 which was the best bid given, to Charles Thompson of Tri-County Auto Sales, Hwy. 1 South, Marianna, AR.

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson presented Alternative Learning Environment K-12.  He stated that the State has allotted $139,000 directly for ALE.  Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of using the old 21st Century building for grades K-5 for ALE and employ one certified elementary teacher.

 

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

 

Willie Marshall presented NEC maintenance contract.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the contract with NEC in regard to E-Rate.

 

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

 

Dr. Rhea presented PT, OT, Psychological evaluation and Speech Therapy contracts.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve PT, OT, Psychological Evaluation and Speech Therapy contracts as presented.

 

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

 

Brenda Hall requested permission to purchase equipment over $5,000.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the athletic purchase over $5,000.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders requested permission to make purchases over $5,000.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve purchases through Great Rivers Co-op in the amount of $9,991,49 for 450 cases of copier paper.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders requested permission to make workforce purchases over $5,000.  She stated that the District had to reimburse Great Rivers Co-op for paying $5,797.68 for part of Marilyn Roland’s salary and travel, as our part-time Carl Perkins Coordinator.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of Workforce purchases in the amount of $5,797.68.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented LCSD 04-05 School Year Budget.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve LCSD 04-05 School Year Budget.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented NSLA Fund 04-05 Budget.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve NSLA Fund 04-05 Budget.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented SES (3rd grade) new desks.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of buying 155 desks.  A total of 140 will go to SES and the other 15 will go to ALE.  The total cost is $11,564.63, including freight.

 

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

 

Sharon Sanders presented LCSD 04-05 Insurance recommendation.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of paying $27,734 as remaining partial payment for this year.

 

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

 

Dr. Rhea presented Medicaid Matching Funding over $5,000.

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the district paying Medicaid Matching Funding in the amount of $8,533,99.

 

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

 

John Hoy presented proposed policies, certified teachers duty pay (GBAE) and staff development (GAD) and this is the first reading for both proposals.

 

Supt. Thompson presented the proposals to Mr. Leroy Williams for the PPC (Personnel Policy Committee) to view and then bring back to the board.

 

Admin. Asst. Willie Murdock presented personnel.

 

At this point, a motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Stanley for the board to go into executive session with the Superintendent.  The motion passed unanimously.

 

The board convened into executive session at 7:24 P. M.

 

The board reconvened into open session at 7:35 P. M.

 

Supt. Thompson accepted the following resignation:  Elizabeth Williams-Pre-School secretary.  The effective date was June 9, 2004.  Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the following certified personnel.  (Please see pages 114-116).

 

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

 

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the following classified personnel: Jimmy Manasco-Technology Assistant, and Kimberly Williams-Preschool Teacher at the Preschool building.

 

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

 

John Hoy reported on annual accountability.  He stated this was not the official copy of test scores.

 

Under new business, Supt. Thompson stated the district needed a new security car because the previous car is not in good condition.  He also asked the board if they would approve of buying the car with the money from the sell of the old school buses, which is $21,500.  He stated that he was sure they could buy a new car between $17,000 and $20,000.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Moore, to adjourn the meeting.  The motion passed unanimously.  The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P. M.