July 25, 2013
A meeting of the Board of Education Annual Report to the Public Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Kind of Meeting: Regular
Date: July 25, 2013
Place: District Administration Office
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Members Present
Members Absent
A. Jan Thomas, Jr. Presiding Officer Steve A. Sutton Rev. Jeffrey Richardson Darrylee Arms Brian Proffitt Daryel Jackson Wm. Bart Turner A regular meeting of the Marion School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the District Administration Office, with A. Jan Thomas, Jr., Steve A. Sutton, Rev. Jeffrey Richardson, Darrylee Arms and Brian Proffitt in attendance. Also in attendance were Don Johnston, Superintendent; Jeff Altemus, Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Robin Catt, Director of Elementary Education; W.T. Duncan, Director of Facilities; Hugh Inman, Director of Secondary Education; Julie Coveny, Director of Federal Programs; and Peggy Cozart, Secretary to Superintendent. (See attached sign-in sheet for complete list.) Mr. Thomas called the meeting to order. The minutes of the regular board June 27, 2013, were approved with a motion Steve A. Sutton, second from Brian Proffitt, and passed with a unanimous vote. No patron participation requested. The board reviewed the monthly finance report and approved the transfer of 1.2 million from the operating fund to the building fund with a motion from Darrylee Arms, second from Steve A. Sutton and a unanimous vote. Rev. Jeffrey Richardson made a motion to approve a resolution requesting that the Election Commissioners open no polling places on school board election day so that the election can be conducted by absentee ballot and early voting only. Brian Proffitt seconded the motion which passed with a 5-0 vote.
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED Mr. Jeff Altemus presented a construction report. Steve A. Sutton made a motion to deed the fire station and sewer pumping station property to the city of Marion. The motion was seconded by Darrylee Arms and passed with a unanimous vote. The city will pay for the cost to prepare the paperwork. Mr. Johnston recommended approval of the following personnel recommendations: Resignations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ramona Pimentel, Paraprofessional, MES, effective July 15, 2013 Jeff Grinder, Social Studies teacher/coach, MMS, effective July 11, 2013 Matthew Roe, maintenance worker, effective June 19, 2013 Valerie Martin, Sr. cheerleader sponsor Amy Simmons, Jr. cheerleader sponsor Margaret Tabler, Instructional Assistant, MES, effective July 19, 2013
Employ: 1. 2. 3. 4.
David Morgan, maintenance worker, replacing Michael Johnson, effective July 22, 2013 Jason Johnson, cafeteria worker, replacing Katherine Jefferson Temple Robinson, adding parent facilitator, MIS (replacing Hannah Martin) Patricia Mullen, English/Jr. cheerleader sponsor, MJHS (replacing Betsy Long/Amy Simmons) Contract renewal requirements: Must meet annual requirements for APPEL Program for year one for secondary English. 5. Elaine Watkins, Plato Lab Facilitator, MHS (classified position), replacing Liz Kitsinger 6. Allyson Gunn, adding Sr. cheerleader sponsor, replacing Valerie Martin 7. Angela Page, adding 7th girls head basketball coach (replacing Jerome Mitchell) 8. Marsha Huber, Spanish teacher, MJHS (replacing Kristin Jayroe) 9. Sara Smith, 3rd grade teacher, MES (replacing Misty Burt) Requirement: Contract contingent upon receiving a standard teaching license in Elementary Education K-6 by August 22, 2013 10. Kristen Catt, Kindergarten teacher, AES (replacing Ali Weimer) One year position to fill the oneyear sabbatical for Arkansas Teacher of the Year 11. Brianne McAfee Mays, Special Education, MIS (replacing Michelle Ray)Requirement: Must obtain standard Arkansas teaching license in Special Education by August 22, 2013.
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED 12. John Fogleman, English, MHS/Alternative (replacing Patti Castle) Contract renewal requirements: Must meet annual requirements for APPEL Program for year one for secondary English. 13. Christina Carter, Special Education teacher, MHS (replacing Lara Bridges) Employment contingent upon ADE approval of ALP in Special Education for appropriate grade levels and contract renewal contingent upon meeting annual requirements for ALP in Special Education. 14. Mary Johnson, Study hall monitor, MJHS (replacing Felicia Robertson) 15. Sean Gray, adding Tennis coach 16. Andrea “Nikki” Burns, Bus driver 17. Michael Johnson, Bus driver 18. Neil Shrader, Bus driver 19. Randy Littlejohn, Bus driver
Transfer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
John Crossley from head coach Sr. & Jr. girls track to head coach Sr. & Jr. boys track Justin Williams from assistant track coach to head Sr. & Jr. girls track coach (replacing John Crossley) Jerome Mitchell, from 7th grade girls basketball coach to 7th grade boys basketball coach (replacing Jeff Grinder) Nancy Sparks from Special Education resource to 1:15 classroom, MIS (replacing Rhonda Linsky) Sandra Spence from Special Education teacher to Special Education resource, MIS (replacing Nancy Sparks) Michelle Ray, from Special Education Resource, MIS, to 5th grade teacher, MIS (replacing Elizabeth Pirani)
Other: 1. Patti Castle, English, Alternative School, rescind contract offer (Hughes School District would not release Ms. Castle from her contract.)
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED
The personnel recommendations were approved with a motion from Brian Proffitt, second from Darrylee Arms and a unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned with a motion from Steve A. Sutton, second from Darrylee Arms and passed with a unanimous vote.
A. Jan Thomas, Jr.
Date
Rev. Jeffrey Richardson
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED
Date: July 25, 2013
Place: District Administration Office
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Members Present
Members Absent
A. Jan Thomas, Jr. Presiding Officer Steve A. Sutton Rev. Jeffrey Richardson Darrylee Arms Brian Proffitt Daryel Jackson Wm. Bart Turner A regular meeting of the Marion School Board was held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the District Administration Office, with A. Jan Thomas, Jr., Steve A. Sutton, Rev. Jeffrey Richardson, Darrylee Arms and Brian Proffitt in attendance. Also in attendance were Don Johnston, Superintendent; Jeff Altemus, Deputy Superintendent; Dr. Robin Catt, Director of Elementary Education; W.T. Duncan, Director of Facilities; Hugh Inman, Director of Secondary Education; Julie Coveny, Director of Federal Programs; and Peggy Cozart, Secretary to Superintendent. (See attached sign-in sheet for complete list.) Mr. Thomas called the meeting to order. The minutes of the regular board June 27, 2013, were approved with a motion Steve A. Sutton, second from Brian Proffitt, and passed with a unanimous vote. No patron participation requested. The board reviewed the monthly finance report and approved the transfer of 1.2 million from the operating fund to the building fund with a motion from Darrylee Arms, second from Steve A. Sutton and a unanimous vote. Rev. Jeffrey Richardson made a motion to approve a resolution requesting that the Election Commissioners open no polling places on school board election day so that the election can be conducted by absentee ballot and early voting only. Brian Proffitt seconded the motion which passed with a 5-0 vote.
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED Mr. Jeff Altemus presented a construction report. Steve A. Sutton made a motion to deed the fire station and sewer pumping station property to the city of Marion. The motion was seconded by Darrylee Arms and passed with a unanimous vote. The city will pay for the cost to prepare the paperwork. Mr. Johnston recommended approval of the following personnel recommendations: Resignations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ramona Pimentel, Paraprofessional, MES, effective July 15, 2013 Jeff Grinder, Social Studies teacher/coach, MMS, effective July 11, 2013 Matthew Roe, maintenance worker, effective June 19, 2013 Valerie Martin, Sr. cheerleader sponsor Amy Simmons, Jr. cheerleader sponsor Margaret Tabler, Instructional Assistant, MES, effective July 19, 2013
Employ: 1. 2. 3. 4.
David Morgan, maintenance worker, replacing Michael Johnson, effective July 22, 2013 Jason Johnson, cafeteria worker, replacing Katherine Jefferson Temple Robinson, adding parent facilitator, MIS (replacing Hannah Martin) Patricia Mullen, English/Jr. cheerleader sponsor, MJHS (replacing Betsy Long/Amy Simmons) Contract renewal requirements: Must meet annual requirements for APPEL Program for year one for secondary English. 5. Elaine Watkins, Plato Lab Facilitator, MHS (classified position), replacing Liz Kitsinger 6. Allyson Gunn, adding Sr. cheerleader sponsor, replacing Valerie Martin 7. Angela Page, adding 7th girls head basketball coach (replacing Jerome Mitchell) 8. Marsha Huber, Spanish teacher, MJHS (replacing Kristin Jayroe) 9. Sara Smith, 3rd grade teacher, MES (replacing Misty Burt) Requirement: Contract contingent upon receiving a standard teaching license in Elementary Education K-6 by August 22, 2013 10. Kristen Catt, Kindergarten teacher, AES (replacing Ali Weimer) One year position to fill the oneyear sabbatical for Arkansas Teacher of the Year 11. Brianne McAfee Mays, Special Education, MIS (replacing Michelle Ray)Requirement: Must obtain standard Arkansas teaching license in Special Education by August 22, 2013.
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED 12. John Fogleman, English, MHS/Alternative (replacing Patti Castle) Contract renewal requirements: Must meet annual requirements for APPEL Program for year one for secondary English. 13. Christina Carter, Special Education teacher, MHS (replacing Lara Bridges) Employment contingent upon ADE approval of ALP in Special Education for appropriate grade levels and contract renewal contingent upon meeting annual requirements for ALP in Special Education. 14. Mary Johnson, Study hall monitor, MJHS (replacing Felicia Robertson) 15. Sean Gray, adding Tennis coach 16. Andrea “Nikki” Burns, Bus driver 17. Michael Johnson, Bus driver 18. Neil Shrader, Bus driver 19. Randy Littlejohn, Bus driver
Transfer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
John Crossley from head coach Sr. & Jr. girls track to head coach Sr. & Jr. boys track Justin Williams from assistant track coach to head Sr. & Jr. girls track coach (replacing John Crossley) Jerome Mitchell, from 7th grade girls basketball coach to 7th grade boys basketball coach (replacing Jeff Grinder) Nancy Sparks from Special Education resource to 1:15 classroom, MIS (replacing Rhonda Linsky) Sandra Spence from Special Education teacher to Special Education resource, MIS (replacing Nancy Sparks) Michelle Ray, from Special Education Resource, MIS, to 5th grade teacher, MIS (replacing Elizabeth Pirani)
Other: 1. Patti Castle, English, Alternative School, rescind contract offer (Hughes School District would not release Ms. Castle from her contract.)
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED
The personnel recommendations were approved with a motion from Brian Proffitt, second from Darrylee Arms and a unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned with a motion from Steve A. Sutton, second from Darrylee Arms and passed with a unanimous vote.
A. Jan Thomas, Jr.
Date
Rev. Jeffrey Richardson
A Meeting of the Board of Education of Marion School District No. 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, CONTINUED
