Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the January 25, 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 Washington Elementary School.

 

Roll Call

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

 

Recognition

Tim Chitwood, chemistry teacher at FHS, and Sallie Langford, oral communication teacher at FHS, received Above & Beyond Awards from the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for their work with students.  They also received a $50 gift card to TGI Friday’s restaurant courtesy of Professional Business Systems.

 

John L Colbert, principal at Holcomb Elementary, received a Recognition of Outstanding Achievement Award for being named the Salute to Greatness Award winner by the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission.

 

The FHS Student Council received a Recognition of Outstanding Achievement Award for their work in the 2006 Homeless Vigil, which raised over $13,000 for the district’s homeless program.

 

Consent Agenda

Susan Heil made a motion to accept the consent agenda.  Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.

 

Audit Report

Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer, introduced Kirk Ekenseair from the firm of Moore Stephens Frost who reported on the audit of the financial statements of the Fayetteville School District for the year ended June 30, 2006.  The firm issued a clean audit with no financial irregularities in the district’s accounting practices.  Mr. Ekenseair commended the business office staff for their exemplary work and knowledge.  Howard Hamilton made a motion to accept the 2005-06 audit report.  Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote. 

 

Happy Hollow Calendar

Ginny Wiseman, associate superintendent for administration, introduced Sharon Pepple, principal at Happy Hollow Elementary School.  Ms. Pepple reported that an inservice day had mistakenly been scheduled for Monday, January 15th which was a district holiday.  The inservice day was rescheduled for Tuesday, January 9th which was a student day on the original calendar.  As a result, a student day had to be added at the end of the year.  Ms. Wiseman noted that PPC and the teachers voted on and approved the calendar change.  Howard Hamilton made a motion to approve the revised Happy Hollow calendar.  Susan Heil seconded the motion, which was approved by a 6-0 vote.

 

Strategic Goal #7

Ginny Wiseman presented information regarding the district’s plans to promote Strategic Goal #7 which states “Provide a safe school environment that promotes positive emotional and physical well being and mutual respect for students and staff.”  Future plans include security cameras, safety audits, CPR & CPI training and new entrances at some of the school buildings. 

 

Jefferson Building Use

Randy Willison, associate superintendent for operations, reported that he met with Rudy Moore, Jr., school district attorney, and Fred Turrentine, director of maintenance, regarding the legalities of the lease.  Dr. Willison also noted that he had met with Rob Sharp, Doug Walsh and Ralph Nesson regarding the project.  The Board will be asked to vote on the proposal at the March meeting.

 

High School Select Committee

Board member Susan Heil reported on the committee’s progress and added that the whole process has worked great.  Ms. Heil reported that a community meeting will be held on January 29th at 6:30PM in the FHS auditorium.  The committee will make a presentation to the school board at the February meeting.  The Board agreed that they would like to see a summary page of the committee’s findings with the top two or three recommendations.  Board president Steve Percival thanked Ms. Heil and all of the other committee members for their dedication and hard work on the High School Select Committee.

 

Adjournment

The Board adjourned at 6:16PM.

 

Closed Session

The Board convened in closed session at 6:20PM to discuss student expulsion matters.  The Board convened in open session at 6:36PM.  Ginny Wiseman, associate superintendent for administration, asked that the Board uphold the recommendation of Jim Price, principal of Fayetteville High School, that Student A be expelled for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year.  Christine Bell made a motion that Student A be expelled for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year.  Tim Hudson seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.  Ms. Wiseman asked that the Board uphold the recommendation of Mr. Price that Student B be expelled for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year.  Tim Hudson made a motion that Student B be expelled for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year.  Susan Heil seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.  The meeting was adjourned at 6:44PM.

 

 

 

 

 

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Stephen M. Percival, President                         Susan Heil, Secretary