Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the May 29, 2008 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 Owl Creek School.

Roll Call

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

Recognition

Fayetteville High School students Kelsey Norbash and Alex summers received Recognition of Outstanding Achievement awards for winning Best of Show in the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association annual convention. Their documentary film featured the Elizabeth Richardson Center in Fayetteville.

Fayetteville High School students John Couch and Nathan Trucks received Recognition of Outstanding Achievement awards for winning first places in the 2008 Arkansas “Stamp Out Smoking” commercial competition.

Consent Agenda

Board member Becky Purcell requested that the minutes of the April 24^th board meeting be removed from the consent agenda for discussion. Becky Purcell made a motion to approve the consent agenda without the April 24^th minutes. Tim Kring seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. After discussion regarding the wording of the minutes, Becky Purcell made a motion to replace the word “authorized” in the last sentence under High School Select Committee II Recommendation with the word “requested.” Tim Kring seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Sale of District Property

John Delap made a motion that the Fayetteville Board of Education offer to sell to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville approximately 40 acres generally known as Fayetteville High School, the administration buildings and the sports facilities for the sum of $59 million and, further, that this offer shall expire July 1, 2008 with terms and conditions of the contract with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville to be approved by the Fayetteville Board of Education. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-1 vote.

Tim Kring made a motion that district administration immediately initiate the processes and negotiations necessary for the purchase of the property on Morningside Drive. Becky Purcell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Meal Price Increase

The Board voted 7-0 to approve a meal price increase of 30¢ for the 2008-09 school year with future adjustments in meal prices to be brought before the Board as an information item. Lisa Jenkins, food service director, reported that expenses have risen 10%, which exceeds projected revenues. Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Susan Heil.

Policy 5.24

The Board voted 7-0 to modify policy 5.24 to include only the first three paragraphs as the Student Athlete Drug Testing Policy and change the remainder of the policy to administrative regulations. Dick Johnson, assistant superintendent for student services, noted that the change needs to be made to match the language that is used by the drug testing agency. Becky Purcell made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Kring.

Superintendent Search

Board president Steve Percival reported that he requested proposals from three search firms and has received proposals from two of the firms. The Board agreed that price, process, success and fit would be used as the criteria for choosing two firms to interview.

Executive Session and Adjournment

The Board adjourned to executive session at 7:00PM to discuss an employment matter. The Board reconvened in regular session at 7:45PM. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45PM.

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Stephen M. Percival, President Susan W. Heil, Secretary