LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2004 (FOR MAY 25, 2004)

5:00 P. M.

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2004; this meeting was the re-scheduled meeting for May 25, 2004. The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Corkran at 5:00 P. M. Board members present: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip, Stanley and Johnson. Board members absent: Miller and Ballard. A quorum was present.

A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Moore, to accept the minutes of April 27, 2004 as written. Those for: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip and Stanley. Those 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 Waldrip, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

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

In the absence of Mr. Irish Williams, Mr. Rodriguez presented EACC Vocational Offerings. No action was needed at this time.

Lynn Baird presented purchases over $5,000.00.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve Poverty Index funding in the amount of $11,780.65 and Reading First Grant in the amounts of $5,233.75, $9,262.25 and $5,903.00.

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

John Hoy presented policy JBCBB (School Choice) for the second reading.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve policy JBCBB as presented.

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

John Hoy presented proposed policy JCIDA (Anti-Bullying) for the first reading.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board suspend the rules for the seconded reading and act on this policy tonight.

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

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve JCIDA (Anti-bullying) as policy.

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

John Hoy presented proposed policy GAD (Staff Development Policy).

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board suspend rules on policy GAD (Staff Development Policy) and act on this policy tonight.

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

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve GAD (Staff Development) as policy.

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

John Hoy presented elementary and secondary student handbooks; no action was needed at this time.

John Hoy presented 2004-2005 school calendar.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the 2004-2005-school calendar with the necessary corrections.

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

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve proposals B, C, AA and AA1. These proposals related to certified and classified salary schedules for 2004-2005.

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

Nancy Blount presented certified salary proposals, and she asked the board to consider these proposals as the first reading.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board reject personnel policy committee salary proposals.

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

At this point, Supt. Thompson asked Ms. Baker did she have anything to present regarding the classified salary schedules.

Ms. Baker stated that they were in agreement with administration’s proposals.

Wanda Banks presented Title I material purchase over $5,000.00.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchase of books and materials for Title I, in the amount of $5,274.42.

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

Willie Murdock presented the following certified personnel: Calvin Allen-Elem. P.E./Asst. Football Coach, Jerry Donaldson-Elem. P.E./Asst. Football Coach, Beverly Campbell-Teacher at Whitten, Marilyn Cobson-2^nd grade Teacher at Whitten, Nancy Drury-2^nd grade Teacher at Whitten, Andrea Johnson-Pre-School Teacher, Heather Gilmore-3^rd grade Teacher at SES, Raven King-2^nd grade Teacher at Whitten and Vora Willis-Pre-School Teacher.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the above certified personnel for the 2004-2005 school year.

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

Supt. Thompson accepted the following resignations: Heather Wright-Math Teacher at SMS, Laura Fields-7^th grade Soc. Stu. Teacher at SMS, Rachel Holland-Sp. Ed. at LHS, Joyce Kim-2^nd grade Teacher at WES, Melissa Mahoney-6^th grade Teacher at SMS, James Banks-retiring-Health/Safety at LHS, Terrance McDonough-5^th grade Teacher at SES, Wayne Williams-Math Teacher at LHS, Jan Yousefi-Gifted/Talented Teacher, Cassie Maguson-5^th grade Teacher at SES, Linda Yocum-ABC Teacher, Brooke Cannon-3^rd grade Teacher at SES, Annita Rackley-English Teacher at LHS.

Sharon Sanders presented TAPS (Texas Arkansas Purchasing System) that purchases materials at a cheaper rate, for schools.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve TAPS (Texas Arkansas Purchasing System for schools.

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

Sharon Sanders presented student insurance renewals.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of student insurance renewals as presented.

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

Sharon Sanders presented workforce computer purchases over $5,000.00.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchase of fifteen Dell computers.

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

Under report items, Supt. Thompson reported new bus information. He stated that everything was on track and some of the buses were being manufactured. He was assured that the buses would be ready for the start of school.

Supt. Thompson reported on summer school.

Supt. Thompson reported on sale of old buses.

Supt. Thompson reported on new building update. He recommended that the board approve of the District spending an additional $233,288 to get the type of building that was needed. At this point, Supt. Thompson asked Mr. Murdock to come forward to answer any questions that the board might have. Supt. Thompson stated the reason for this additional money was because the bids came in higher and material cost has gone up. This would bring the cost to a total of $673,000.

Stanley asked Mr. Murdock were fees for the architect and the contractor going to remain the same or were the fees going to be more.

Mr. Murdock stated that the architect and contractors fees would remain the same because it was stated in the beginning that their fees would not go up, their fees would still be at the 6% rate of the original price.

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

Under unfinished business, Stanley asked what was going on with the cheerleaders’ uniforms.

Mrs. Sanders stated that 21^st Century has already purchased uniforms for the cheerleaders.

Johnson asked has anything been done regarding the band uniforms.

Supt. Thompson stated that he was still waiting on the Band Director, Ms. Fells.

Johnson asked Supt. Thompson could he get things moving on the situation with the band uniforms.

A motion to adjourn was made by Waldrip and seconded by Johnson. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 P. M.