The Lee County School Board of Directors held its regular
board meeting on
A motion was made by
Sharon Sanders presented the financial report.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the financial report as presented.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Johnson, 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 Corkran, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Principal Bob Rose requested permission to purchase books at the cost of $7,265.16.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the purchase of $7,265.16.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Principal Lynn Baird requested permission to make purchases in the amounts of $7,606.13 and $14,834.63.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the purchases of $7,606.13 and $14,834.63.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson presented Academic Facilities Immediate Repair Program. Supt. Thompson also recommended that the board approve of the district spending $230,000 based on the fact that these figures were developed prior to December of last year. He would like for the district to get started on this project, but before they set any deals with any contractors or suppliers, this item will come back before the board for final approval.
A motion was made by Corkran and
seconded by
Under separate cover, Willie Marshall presented LCSD Technology Plan for 2006-2009.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the LCSD Technology Plan for 2006-2009 as presented.
A motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Sharon Sanders presented ASBA Workers Comp Trust invoice over $5,000.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the paying of $19,208.00 regarding ASBA Workers Comp Trust.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
President Waldrip stated that he spoke with Mr. Leroy Williams regarding Lee County Education Association presentation. He stated that Mr. Leroy Williams agreed to be moved further down on the agenda.
Supt. Thompson stated to the board that this was for their information regarding Sonitrol Security System. He stated that on Monday, March 20th someone broke into Strong Elem. School. They did minor damage, but they tore up locks, doors, a candy machine and took keys out of the principals’ office. He also stated what he was concerned about was the Sonitrol Security Company in which the district pays a very ample amount of money. Sonitrol did not call anyone, and they had sights on their sheets where action had happened where they thought it was noise of the wind. Supt. Thompson also stated that a glass was broken out of a candy machine. Supt. Thompson stated that he wanted to look into another company to provide service for that building. He also stated that he was going to look into another company or maybe improving Sonitrol’s equipment in that building. He stated that he was not convinced that the equipment was the problem.
Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock presented Lee County Prevention Coalition.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the Lee County School District providing a letter of commitment to the Lee County Prevention Coalition in their effort to secure a drug free grant.
A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Stanley, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
President David Waldrip presented Concerned Parents and Patrons Group. He asked the board what action did they want to take regarding the questions from the group. He stated that the Administration had answered the questions that they were given.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Johnson to accept the answers given.
Stanley had a question regarding number two, dealing with the RIF Policy. She did not understand how that answer went with the question of: Why are the students being charged for using the buses for educational field trips? Where is the money that these groups pay for their trips? Remember, all of the activities to raise money for the student’s various activities had been stopped.
Supt. Thompson stated the connection was that the RIF Policy saves money and makes more money available to do other things.
After a brief discussion on RIF, Corkran withdrew his motion and Johnson withdrew her second.
President Waldrip stated the second sentence in the last paragraph on page 76 will be taken out.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Johnson, to accept the answer to question two with the necessary corrections. The motion passed unanimously.
President Waldrip asked was Mr. Isaac Green or a representative of their group present.
Mr. Green was absent, and there was no representative present at this meeting.
President Waldrip asked Supt. Thompson to mail this information to Mr. Green.
Under report items, Sharon Sanders reported on funds and expenditures requirements review. (see attachment page 7)
At this time the board convened into executive session with the Superintendent. The board convened into executive session at 6:28 P. M.
The board reconvened into open session at 7:10 P. M.
Supt. Thompson gave information on why the district must RIF this year (see attachment pages 8-13).
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the reduction in force (RIF) of four certified positions, one elementary assistant principal position at Strong Elementary School, and three Lee Senior High School Vocational teaching positions.
The recommendation failed for the lack of a motion.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the reduction in force of one certified position, and that being the position of Assistant Elementary Principal at Strong Elementary School.
A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve of the moving of five certified staff members from district payroll to NSLA payroll.
A motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
At this point President Waldrip asked Mr. Leroy Williams did he have anything to say regarding Lee County Education Association.
Mr. Williams thanked the board for making a decision regarding the reduction in force (RIF).
Stanley asked the board to look at page 81, the last paragraph. She stated that a couple of sentences were confusing, and she needed clarity. She began to read the last paragraph for policy GBKA. (see highlighted attachment page 14) She also asked if someone would put this information in plan terms and bring this information back to the next board meeting.
President Waldrip asked Stanley to get with some of the other board members and work together to clarify this paragraph in policy GBKA.
President Waldrip asked Mrs. Carmen Phelps did she have anything that she wanted to bring before the board.
Mrs. Phelps stated she just wanted to thank the board for their decision.
Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock reported certified personnel resignations. (see attachment pages 15-16)
Supt. Thompson made the following recommendation. (see attachment page 17)
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Moore, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. Those for: Waldrip, Moore, Corkran, Stanley, Collins and Anderson. Those opposed: Johnson.
Adm. Asst. Willie Murdock stated they have seven expulsion hearings, and she asked the parents of the children being expelled, if they wanted the hearings to be open or closed.
The parents agreed to have all of the hearings closed.
Supt. Thompson recommended that D. Ulrich be expelled for the remainder of this school year starting March 8, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Ulrich be placed at ALE during his expulsion. If he has any problems while at ALE, he will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson recommended that U. Smith be expelled for the remainder of the school year starting February 27, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Smith be placed at ALE during her expulsion. If her behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, she will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Stanley, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson recommended that A. Bottoms be expelled for the remainder of the school year starting February 27, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Bottoms be placed at ALE during her expulsion. If her behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, she will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Anderson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson recommended that D. Broadway be expelled for the remainder of the school year starting February 27, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Broadway be placed in ALE during his expulsion. If his behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, he will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. Stanley left the room for this vote.
Supt. Thompson recommended that K. Bell be expelled for the remainder of the school year starting February 27, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Bell be placed at ALE during her expulsion. If her behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, she will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson recommended that S. Pruitt be expelled for the remainder of the school year starting March 8, 2006 through June 7, 2006. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Pruitt be placed at ALE during her expulsion. If her behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, she will be expelled from the district.
The recommendation failed for the lack of a motion.
Supt. Thompson recommended that S. Pruitt be expelled starting March 8, 2006 through the first day in January 2007. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Pruitt be placed at ALE during her expulsion. If her behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, she will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Johnson and seconded by Anderson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
Supt. Thompson recommended that B. Daniel be expelled starting March 8, 2006 through the first day of school in January 2007. Supt. Thompson also recommended that Daniel be placed in ALE during her expulsion. If her behavior is not what it should be while at ALE, she will be expelled from the district.
A motion was made by Corkran and seconded by Stanley, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion to adjourn was made by Stanley and seconded by Anderson. The motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M.