Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the June 28, 2007 Regular Meeting

The meeting convened at 5:00PM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from McNair Middle School.

Roll Call

The roll was called and board members John Delap, Tim Kring, Howard Hamilton, Steve Percival, Susan Heil, Christine Bell and Tim Hudson were present.

Recognition

Susan Norton showed a video featuring Woodland 8^th grade science teacher Lindsey Asbury. Ms. Asbury incorporates 21^st Century Skills in her classroom through the use of Inquiry Based Learning.

Consent Agenda

Susan Heil made a motion to accept the consent agenda. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote. Board member John Delap excused himself from the consent agenda vote due to a conflict of interest.

Policy Changes and Additions

Ginny Wiseman, associate superintendent, and Greg Mones, director of human resources, asked for approval of the policy changes and additions that have been presented. Tim Hudson made a motion to accept the changes to Policy 5.47 (Bullying) as presented. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Howard Hamilton made a motion to accept the changes to Policy 4150 (Certified Leave) as presented. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Christine Bell made a motion to accept the changes to Policy 4243 (Classified Leave) as presented. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Tim Hudson made a motion to approve the addition of Policy 4550 (Classified Employee Evaluation Procedure Policy) as presented. Susan Heil seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Susan Heil made a motion to approve the addition of Policy 4540 (Classified Staff Grievance Procedure Policy) as presented. John Delap seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Howard Hamilton made a motion to approve the addition of Policy 4153 (Certified Vacation Policy) as presented. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Christine Bell made a motion to approve the addition of Policy 4245 (Classified Vacation Policy) as presented. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Tim Kring made a motion to approve Policy 4155 (Certified Alternative Work Schedule Policy) as presented. Tim Hudson seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Tim Kring made a motion to approve Policy 4530 (Classified Alternative Work Schedule Policy) as presented. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Student Handbooks

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the elementary and secondary policies and procedures student handbooks for the 2007-08 school year. Ginny Wiseman noted that the Arkansas Department of Education requires school board approval before the handbooks can be published. Christine Bell made the motion, which was seconded by Howard Hamilton.

2007-08 District Budget

Dr. Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer, presented the 2007-08 budget for approval. Dr. Morstad noted that the increase in projected local revenues from 90% to 93% is based upon historical trends and increase assessed valuation in local property taxes. This additional money would be used for an increase in the salary schedule instead of a bonus. The 2007-08 budget includes a 4% + step raise for classified staff and a 3% -13% + step raise for certified staff. Dr. Morstad added that the raise for certified staff is not an equal distribution of money throughout the salary cells and that those individuals who have furthered their education will receive a higher percentage increase in salary. The salary increase and fringe benefits will cost the district $4.9 million. The certified and classified PPC’s voted unanimously in favor of the proposed salary schedules. Christine Bell made a motion to approve the 2007-08 district budget as presented. Susan Heil seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Howard Hamilton made a motion to amend the certified salary schedule to conform to the certified PPC recommendation as approved in the 2007-08 budget. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Howard Hamilton made a motion to amend the classified salary schedule to conform to the classified PPC recommendation as approved in the 2007-08 budget. Susan Heil seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

2008-09 Proposed District Budget

The Board voted 7-0 to approve the proposed 2008-09 district budget for publication by July 20, 2007. Dr. Morstad noted that the proposed budget must be approved by the board sixty days before the September 2007 millage election. Howard Hamilton made the motion, which was seconded by Susan Heil.

Additional Policy Changes

Ginny Wiseman noted that three additional policy changes need to be approved. Tim Kring made a motion to accept the changes to Policy 5.29 (Computer/Network Use) as presented. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Tim Kring made a motion to accept the changes to Policy 5.17 (Student Discipline) as presented. Tim Hudson seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. Tim Kring made a motion to accept the changes to Policy 5.34 (School Health) as presented. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Partnership for the Future

Susan Norton, chief information officer, reported on the Partnership for the Future Committee meetings. Ms. Norton thanked the committee members who shared ideas on the skills and knowledge needed for students to be successful in the current and future workplace. Various skill sets were identified that could be included as project based areas of curriculum for the future. Brenda Gullett served as facilitator of the committee.

Strategic Goal #1

Greg Mones, director of human resources, and staff presented information on Strategic Goal #1 which states “hire, place, develop and retain only high-performing staff.” Information regarding the areas of benefits, application and hiring process, and certified and classified hiring was presented.

Energy Management System

Dr. Randy Willison, associate superintendent for operations, presented information regarding Energy Education, Inc. The customized energy conservation and management system would be a four-year commitment with anticipated savings of approximately $4.6 million. The school district would hire an individual to manage the program and work with the company. A software package is used to calculate the savings.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45PM.

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Stephen M. Percival, President Christine Bell, Secretary