Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the March 16, 2006 Regular Meeting

The meeting convened at 5:00 PM in the Adams Leadership Center with President Steve Percival presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from Asbell Elementary School.

Roll Call

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

Recognition of People, Events and Programs

Linda Clay, DECA faculty advisor introduced Fayetteville High School DECA students Zac Ritter, Amanda Rosen, and Allie Seward who received Recognition of Outstanding achievement awards for winning first places in the 2006 state DECA competition. Fayetteville High School DECA student Jacqueline Lockhart was recognized for being elected the 2006-07 Arkansas DECA president.

Sallie Langford, broadcast journalism instructor at Fayetteville High School, introduced students Catherine Brelan, Steward Mahler, and Brian St. Clair who received Recognition of Outstanding Achievement awards for winning first place in the “Stamp Out Smoking” commercial competition. Another video produced by Fayetteville High school students won second place in the state competition.

Susan Cromwell, district technology director, demonstrated SchoolCenter and the web applications that have been developed in-house.

Consent Agenda

Howard Hamilton made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the slip sheet. Laura Underwood seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

2006-07 District and Happy Hollow Calendars

Ginny Wiseman, assistant superintendent, introduced Susan Hunt, certified PPC representative. Ms. Hunt reported that the vote on the make up day for the teacher inservice day was 234 for April 14 and 240 for the day after the last student day at the end of the year. She also reported that the certified employee vote for district calendar was 220 for Calendar A and 257 for Calendar B. Ms. Wiseman also introduced Susan Lane from Happy Hollow who reported that the staff at Happy Hollow voted to use the continuous learning calendar B, which coincides with the district calendar B. Christine Bell made a motion to approve June 5^th as the day to make up the inservice day that was cancelled. Laura Underwood seconded the motion. Christine Bell amended the motion for the inservice day to be added to the calendar after the last student day. Tim Kring seconded the amended motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Greg Mones, interim human resources director, introduced Roy Wilson, classified PPC representative. Mr. Wilson reported that the classified employee vote for the district calendar was 39 for calendar A and 102 for calendar B.

Susan Heil made a motion to adopt Calendar B as the 2006-07 district calendar. Laura Underwood seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-1 vote. Laura Underwood made a motion to adopt Calendar B as the Happy Hollow 2006-07 Continuous Learning Calendar. Tim Kring seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Reimbursement Resolution

Dr. Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer, asked for approval of a reimbursement resolution, which would allow the district to reimburse itself for approved purchases with QZAB funds when they become available. Howard Hamilton made a motion to approve the reimbursement resolution for QZAB funds. Christine Bell seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote.

Food Service Update

Lisa Jenkins, food service director, reported that the food service program has experienced a net loss due to new state nutrition guidelines. Ms. Jenkins also noted that expenditures have increased due to higher costs for fuel and paper goods and providing fresh fruits and vegetables everyday. She also reported that the Farm to School program at Washington was a huge success and that the program will be expanded to Leverett this spring and to Asbell for the 2006-07 school year. Ms. Jenkins also proposed an increase in meal prices for the 2006-07 school year, which would be the first increase in three years.

Facility Use Policy

Mike Gray, associate superintendent, presented the proposed changes to the district’s facility use policy. In addition to the policy changes, the administrative regulations will also be updated.

Construction Update

Mike Gray and Fred Turrentine, maintenance director, gave an update on the construction of the K-7 school at Rupple Road. All bids have come in within budget and on time.

Adjournment

Tim Hudson made a motion to adjourn. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10PM.

Closed Session

The Board convened in closed session at 6:15PM to discuss student expulsion matters. The Board convened in open session at 7:33PM. Ginny Wiseman, assistant superintendent, recommended that Student A be expelled for the rest of the 2005-06 school year. Christine Bell made a motion to accept the recommendation to expel Student A for the rest of the 2005-06 school year. Susan Heil seconded the motion, which passed by 7-0. Ms. Wiseman recommended that Student B be expelled for the rest of the 2005-06 school year. Tim Kring made a motion to accept the recommendation to expel Student B for the rest of the 2005-06 school year. Howard Hamilton seconded the motion, which passed by a 7-0 motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:34PM.

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Stephen M. Percival, President Christine Bell, Secretary