Fayetteville Board of Education
Minutes of the March 8, 2004 Special Meeting

 

 

The meeting convened at 5:00 PM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding.

 

Closed Session

The Board convened in closed session for a termination hearing.

 

Open Session

The Board reconvened in open session at 5:45 PM.  Roll was called and board members Shannon McCuin, Laura Underwood, Howard Hamilton, Steve Percival, Susan Heil, and Malcolm McNair were present.

 

Architect Contract Approval

Mike Gray, associate superintendent, reported that Rudy Moore, attorney for the school district, has been working on final revisions of the contract with Crafton, Tull & Associates.  Several items have been moved from additional services to basic services, which will result in no additional charges.  The architect’s fee is 6% of the cost of construction for the new elementary/middle school and 7% for any additional construction projects.  Mr. Gray recommended that the Board approve the contract with Crafton, Tull & Associates.

 

Malcolm McNair made a motion to approve the contract between the Fayetteville School District and Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc.  Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.

 

Search for School Sites

Mike Gray updated the Board on several sites that could be considered suitable for the new K-7 school.  Mr. Gray noted that several factors such as anticipated student growth, infrastructure of the land, and transportation are being considered when looking at possible construction sites.  Board member Malcolm McNair requested that administration research properties that are for sale around the Cato Springs and Razorback Road area.  Mr. Gray assured the board that administration would follow up on this request. 

 

Adjournment

Howard Hamilton made a motion to adjourn.  Laura Underwood seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.  The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM.

 

 

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Stephen M. Percival, President                                     Christine Bell, Secretary