Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the June 22, 2006 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 Woodland Junior High School.

 

Roll Call

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

 

Recognition of People, Events, and Programs

Alan Wilbourn, director of school and community relations, introduced Matt Saferite, the new principal at Ramay Junior High.  Mr. Wilbourn also introduced Danny Beaver from Balfour who presented a ring to Dr. Randy Willison for being named the 2006 Arkansas Secondary Principal of the Year.

 

Consent Agenda

Tim Kring made a motion to accept the consent agenda with slip sheets.  Tim Hudson seconded the motion, which passed by a 5-0 vote.

 

Jefferson Task Force Committee Report

Board member Tim Kring thanked the Jefferson Task Force Committee members for all of their work, the public for attending the meetings, and the Arkansas School Board Association for providing facilitators.  The Board heard presentations from two community organizations interested in using the Jefferson Elementary School building. 

 

Bus Bids

The Board voted 5-0 to purchase two special needs buses at $66,989 each and four route buses at $64,166 each from Diamond International Trucks, Inc.  The money for the purchases will come from carryforward funds and the 2006-07 budget.  Christine Bell made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Hudson.

 

Policy Revisions

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 5.10 (Promotion/Retention/Acceleration of Pupils).  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Christine Bell.

 

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 5.35 (Student Health).  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Howard Hamilton.

 

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 5.17 (Student Discipline).  Christine Bell made the motion, which was seconded by Howard Hamilton.

 

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 5.19 (School Bus Passenger Safety & Conduct).  Tim Hudson made the motion, which was approved by Howard Hamilton.

 

Student Handbook Approval

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the elementary and secondary student handbooks for the 2006-07 school year.  Christine Bell made the motion, which was approved by Howard Hamilton.

 

Professional Development Policy

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 4131 (Professional Development Policy).  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Hudson.

 

Library Materials Selection Policy

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 6.15 (Library Materials Selection Policy).  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Hudson.

 

Certified Leave Policy & Classified RIF & Non-Renewal Policies

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the changes to Policy 4150 (Certified Leave Policy) that were proposed by the Leave Committee and recommended by administration.  Tim Hudson made the motion, which was seconded by Christine Bell.

 

The Board voted 5-0 to approve Policy 4510 (Classified Reduction in Force).  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Christine Bell.

 

The Board voted 5-0 to approve Policy 4520 (Classified Non-Renewal Policy).  Tim Hudson made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Kring.

 

2006-07 District Budget

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the 2006-07 district budget as presented by Dr. Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer.  Christine Bell made the motion, which was seconded by Howard Hamilton.

 

Construction Update

Gordon Knetzer from Nabholz Construction reported that the Owl Creek School construction project remains on schedule and under budget.  Mr. Knetzer noted that the building will be turned over to the district in July. 

 

Executive Session

The Board adjourned to Executive Session at 6:53PM to discuss a resignation.  The Board reconvened in open session at 7:25PM.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35PM.

 

 

 

 

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Stephen M. Percival, President                                                 Christine Bell, Secretary