LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING - 6:00 P. M.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING – 7:00 P. M.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2003

The Lee County School Board of Directors held its Annual Public meeting at 6:00 P. M. The meeting was called to order by President Corkran at 6:20 P. M. Board members present: Corkran, Moore, Miller, Waldrip and Stanley. Board members absent: Johnson. A quorum was present for this meeting.

Supt. Thompson stated the purpose of this meeting.

The principals of each school presented their goals and objectives for the 2003-2004 school year. Those principals included: Lynn Baird, Principal at Whitten Elem, Mrs. Betty Allison, Vice Principal at Strong Elem, presented their school goals in the absence of Principal Shirley Lewis, Robert Rose, Principal at Strong Middle and Irish Williams, Principal at Lee High School.

Willie Murdock, Administrative Assistant, presented other programs and coordinators of those programs. She also reported on accreditation standards, and proposals to correct deficiencies.

At this point, the public was given an opportunity to ask questions and make statements toward improving the schools.

The board took a ten minute break at 6:50 P. M.

The board convened back into open session for the regular school board meeting at 7:00 P. M. Board members present: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip, Stanley, Miller, Ballard and Johnson. A quorum was present.

The first order of business was the reorganization of the board.

Supt. Thompson opened the floor for nominations for the office of President.

Miller nominated Stanley and Waldrip nominated Corkran. A motion was made by Waldrip and seconded by Moore, to close the nominations. The motion passed unanimously. Those voted for Stanley: Miller and Stanley. Those for Corkran: Corkran, Waldrip, Moore and Ballard. Corkran will remain president for the 2003-2004 school year.

President Corkran opened the floor for nominations for Vice President.

Moore nominated Waldrip, Stanley nominated Miller, but Miller declined. Ballard nominated Stanley. A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Waldrip, to close the nominations. The motion passed unanimously. Those for Stanley: Miller, Stanley and Ballard. Those for Waldrip: Corkran, Moore and Waldrip. This item was tabled for discussion later in the meeting.

President Corkran opened the floor for nominations for Secretary.

Miller nominated Moore for secretary. A motion was made by Miller and seconded by Ballard to close nomination. The motion passed unanimously. Those for Moore: the nomination passed unanimously.

The floor was re-opened for Vice President. A motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Miller, to table this item until later in the meeting maybe Ms. Johnson will have arrived so the board could address it at that time and if Ms. Johnson has not arrived at that point, maybe table it until the next meeting. Those for: Miller, Stanley and Ballard. Those opposed: Corkran, Waldrip and Moore.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board, by resolution, designate a member who will serve as the primary board-disbursing officer of the district.

The board nominated President Wayne Corkran to remain the disbursing officer.

A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Waldrip, for President Corkran to remain disbursing officer. The motion passed unanimously.

President Corkran asked for the minutes to reflect that Mrs. Johnson just arrived and she is present.

A motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Miller, to accept the minutes of August 19, 2003 with the necessary corrections. Those for: Corkran, Moore, Waldrip, Stanley, Miller and Ballard. Johnson didn’t vote.

Sharon Sanders presented the financial report.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the financial report as presented.

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

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 Ballard and seconded by Johnson, to accept Supt. Thompson’s recommendation. The motion passed unanimously.

At this time President Corkran stated the nominees for Vice President: Ms. Stanley and Mr. Waldrip. President Corkran opened the floor for nominations for Vice President.

Miller nominated Stanley and Moore nominated Waldrip. A motion was made by Moore and seconded by Corkran, to close the nominations. The motion passed unanimously.

Those for Stanley: Ballard, Miller and Stanley. Those for Waldrip: Corkran, Moore and Waldrip. Those abstained: Johnson.

President Corkran stated this item would be tabled until the next meeting or another time.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the building project.

After a brief discussion, Supt. Thompson stated he will re-submit the building project at the next board meeting.

Dr. Martha Rhea presented youth risk behavior survey by Lee County Coop. Clinic.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the youth risk behavior survey, but parents must give consent prior to students taking the survey.

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

Dr. Martha Rhea also presented residential tuition agreement between Lee County School District and Deborah G. Dunston Adolescent Treatment Center.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve the residential tuition agreement between LCSD and Deborah G. Dunston Adolescent Treatment Center.

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

John Hoy presented GREC memorandum of agreement for professional development between the Lee County School District and GREC.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve GREC memorandum of agreement for professional development between the Lee County School District and GREC.

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

John Hoy presented professional development. The resource materials will cost $26,581.61 and the professional development services will cost $8,000.00, no cost to the district. These funds will come out of Title I budget.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve professional development 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 annual support (Compass Learning). Instructional related technology is $9,082.50 and professional development is $6,049.61, no cost to the district. These funds will come out of Title II-D budget.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve annual support for (Compass Learning) as presented.

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

John Hoy presented supplemental services and recommended EACC for these services in the amount of $120,000.00.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board approve supplemental services/educational services through EACC as presented.

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

Willie Murdock presented personnel and the following resignations: Kehila Gardner-3^rd Grade Teacher at SES and Wyvonne Sisk-Science Lab Teacher.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board hire the following certified and classified personnel: Rachel Holland-6^th Grade Sp. Ed. Teacher at SMS, Barbara McDaniel-Instructional Specialist at SMS, James Leonard-Jr. High Girls Basketball Coach at SMS/LHS, Jerry Donaldson-Sr. High Girls Basketball Coach at LHS, *Brian Beisly-6^th Grade Lang. Arts Teacher at SMS, *James Mason-Math Teacher at SMS (*Proper certification must be presented or employment is null and void), Sonja Coleman-Bus Driver for the District, Keema Council-Bus Driver for the District, Howard Anthony-Traffic Director for the District and Maxie Moore-Traffic Director for the District.

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

Robert Rose reported on Ark. Science & Technology Authority. He also asked the Board to accept the grants awarded to the District in the amounts of $6,000 and $500.

Supt. Thompson recommended that the board accept the grant awards in the amounts of $6,000 and $500.

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

Pat Audirsch reported on Lee County Study Circles on Education. She also invited the board to attend some of the sessions and asked for permission to use the board’s name as one of the supporters of the program.

Supt. Thompson reported on enrollment information.

The board convened into executive session with the Superintendent at 8:30 P. M.

The board reconvened back into open session at 8:50 P. M.

Under unfinished business, Miller asked what happened with the board members going out to view the Moro building?

Supt. Thompson stated he didn’t hear from any other board member, but Miller, to decide on what date and time they would view the building.

Miller also asked what was going on with the corrections of the handbooks.

The board decided to leave the handbooks as is for this year and next year make changes and ask the company that printed the handbooks, for a discount fee because of errors on the company’s part.

Under new business, Miller suggested to the board that they should be thinking about the district going to uniforms, maybe grades k-6 or k-10.

Mrs. Murdock polled the board for possibly an expulsion hearing on next Tuesday, Sept. 30^th, most of the board members stated they would have to check their calendar and get back with her on this issue. Johnson and Moore stated they could possibly meet on Tuesday.

Mr. Mike St. Angelo thanked the board for a wonderful reception and treatment while working in the district as a contracted person. He also stated this will be his last week of work in the district, and he enjoyed his stay here.

A motion to adjourn was made by Waldrip and seconded by Johnson. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P. M.