Minutes of the June 22, 2006 Regular Meeting
The meeting convened at 5:00PM in the
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.
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
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
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