Fayetteville Board of Education

Minutes of the February 26, 2009 Regular Meeting

 

The meeting convened at 5:00pm in the Adams Leadership Center with President Susan Heil presiding.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from Fayetteville High School.

 

Roll Call

The roll was called and board members Jim Halsell, Howard Hamilton, Tim Kring, Susan Heil, Tim Hudson and Becky Purcell were present.

 

Recognition

Jan Clark, McNair social studies teacher, and Cheryl Moore, Ramay Junior High counselor, received Above & Beyond awards.

 

David Tate, maintenance director, received an Impact Award of Excellence for his work during the days following the ice storm.

 

Tyson Foods was recognized for providing freezer trucks to the district when the power was out during the ice storm, which saved the district approximately $100,000.  Eugene Nash, received the award for Tyson, as he was the person who made the arrangements for the freezer trucks.

 

Consent Agenda

Becky Purcell made a motion to add wording to the February 16th minutes.  There was not a second to the motion, therefore the motion failed.

 

Tim Kring made a motion to approve the consent agenda.  Tim Hudson seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.

 

Executive Session

Tim Kring made a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss the superintendent search.  Becky Purcell seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.  The Board adjourned to executive session at 5:17pm.  The Board reconvened in open session at 5:32pm.  Howard Hamilton made a motion to offer the superintendent’s position to Vicki Thomas effective July 1, 2009 for a three-year term, subject to contract terms being approved by the Board and Ms. Thomas.  Tim Kring seconded the motion, which passed by a 6-0 vote.

 

Audit Report

The Board voted 6-0 to approve the audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008.  Dr. Lisa Morstad introduced Natalie Brunell of the Frost CPA firm who reported that they issued an unqualified opinion with no significant findings or deficiencies.  She also complimented the business office staff on their hard work throughout the year and during the audit process.  Howard Hamilton made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Kring.

 

Land Purchase

The Board voted 6-0 to enter into negotiations subject to Board approval for the purchase of land for a new Happy Hollow Elementary School.  Dick Johnson, assistant superintendent, reported that the 33 acre site is adjacent to the existing Happy Hollow site and includes a road easement for an entrance/exit to highway 265.  The proposed site would not require any changes to the Happy Hollow attendance zone.  In addition, the site has the support of school staff, parents, architects and central administration.  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Becky Purcell.

 

Architect Contract for Happy Hollow

The Board voted 6-0 to approve the contract with Crafton, Tull, Sparks & Associates for the Happy Hollow Elementary School project.  Dick Johnson noted that Rudy Moore, Jr., school district attorney, has reviewed the contract.  Tim Hudson made the motion, which was seconded by Tim Kring.

 

Budget Revisions

The Board voted 6-0 to approve the 2008-09 budget revisions.  Dr. Lisa Morstad, chief financial officer, presented information regarding the changes on both revenues and expenditures.  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Jim Halsell.

 

2008-09 Calendar Revisions

The Board voted 6-0 to ratify the 2008-09 school calendar for Asbell Elementary, to approve the revised 2008-09 school calendar for Happy Hollow Elementary and to approve the changes in the regular school calendar for the district to reflect the make-up days due to inclement weather.  John L Colbert, associate superintendent for elementary, discussed the changes to the calendars.  Tim Kring made the motion, which was seconded by Becky Purcell.

 

Jefferson Building Use Update

Dick Johnson presented information regarding the plans for the use of available space at the Jefferson School site.  The school district entities that are currently housed at Jefferson are adult education, school resource center and FPS Outback.  Discussions are being held with non-profit or governmental groups which have a working relationship with the school district programs that are located at Jefferson.  A lease agreement will be presented for approval at the March board meeting.

 

Visio 2012

Board president Susan Heil recommended postponing plans to revise the current strategic plan and vision until the new superintendent is in place.  She added that the administrative staff has been asked for their input on how to incorporate 21st century learning into the new vision.

 

 

 

 

 

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Susan W. Heil, President                                              Tim Kring, Secretary