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BEEBE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting February 10, 2014 MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Harold Davis, President Mr. Robert Jenkins, Secretary Ms. Brenda McKown, Member Mr. Clay Goff, Member Ms. Janet Hines, Member ALSO PRESENT Dr. Belinda P. Shook, Superintendent Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Rick Duff, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Hal Crisco, Assistant Superintendent for Maintenance and Transportation Mr. Jerry Jordan, Athletic Director Mr. Scott Jennings, Principal, High School 11-12 Mr. Mike Tarkington, Principal, High School 9-10 Mr. Chris Ellis, Principal, Jr. High School Ms. Brandy Dillin, Principal, Middle School Ms. Karla Tarkington, Principal, Badger Elementary Ms. Cathy Payne, Principal, Beebe Elementary Ms. Michelle Jenkins, Principal, Early Childhood Ms. Jennifer Naramore, Asst. Business Manager/Recorder of Minutes Visitors and Media The Beebe Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 10, 2014, in the Beebe School Board Meeting Room. I.
CALL TO ORDER Mr. Harold Davis, President, called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m., following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Brenda McKown and Invocation by Mr. Clay Goff. Ms. Janet Hines recited the Beebe School District’s Vision Statement and Mission Statement. Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Scott Jennings, who was named the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM) Administrator of the Year.
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II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda and requested that Action Item E, Legal Transfers, be added. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Agenda as changed and presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
III.
IV.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A.
Ms. Robyn Berner, Parent Request to Address Board regarding lockers at the Middle School – Ms. Berner informed the board that the students were carrying all their books in backpacks, making them too heavy, which might cause injury.
B.
Jessie Kloss Student, Report on Washington D. C. and attendance at State of the Union address – Jessie won an essay contest through Representative Tim Griffin from over 120 submissions.
C.
Options for Cafeteria, John McMorran, Architect - Mr. McMorran discussed the two possible locations for the cafeteria. The original location is on the Northeast end of the 9-10 building. The second location is located between the 9-10 building and the arena and would actually enlarge the arena, along with installation of air conditioning. This option is much more expensive and would require second lien bond funding. The state will pay $800,000 of the construction. The board is considering the options and will decide in March.
D.
Soccer Update, Jerry Jordan, Athletic Director – Mr. Jordan presented information about cost and interest. The board will take action on this in March.
E.
Beebe Elementary, Cathy Payne, Principal – Ms. Cathy Payne , Ms. Jennifer Vanaman, Ms. Tracy Cochran and Ms. Allison Shuttleworth gave a great presentation and shared how they are using technology for teaching, learning and professional development. Ms. Shuttleworth brought a student who demonstrated her narrative writing.
PERSONNEL A. Resignations – Jerry Jordan, Athletic Director/Custodial Supervisor, effective 06/30/2014; Danny Burnett, bus driver, effective 01/21/14; Tracy Cox, administrative assistant, effective 06/30/14. Page | 2
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Mr. Clay Goff made a motion to accept the resignations as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 B.
Employment – Jay Sullivan, 3-hour cafeteria, beginning 02/03/2014, 0 years experience; Ron Harvey, Maintenance, HVAC license stipend, $2,000 per stipend schedule, added to 2014-15 contract. Assistant Superintendents - Mr. Hal Crisco, Maintenance and Transportation; Dr. Rick Duff, Business; and Mr. Scott Embrey, Curriculum and Instruction, for 2014-15 school year. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the employment of staff as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
V.
CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Minutes of the January Regular Meeting and summarized the January 2014 Financial Report. Mr. Clay Goff made a motion to approve the Minutes of the January Regular Meeting and the January 2014 Financial Report as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
VI.
ACTION ITEMS A.
AFJROTC Contract Change for 2014-15 – Dr. Shook recommended continuing the eleven-month contract for Major Tim Jones, although the Air Force cut one month from instructor contracts. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the continuation of the AFJROTC eleven month contract of Major Tim Jones for 2014-15 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
B.
Errors and Omissions Insurance – Dr. Shook recommended continuing the insurance that covers the district if the board or staff do something in error, at a cost of $7,672.00. Mr. Robert Jenkins made a motion to approve the continuation of the errors and omission insurance at a cost of $7,672.00 as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 Page | 3
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C.
Teacher of the Year Program – A state program with legislation that allows an Arkansas teacher of the year to take a one-year sabbatical and work at ADE, with his/her job available after a year. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve development of a Teacher of the Year Program for Beebe, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
D.
Purchases over $10,000 – Space Camp Purchase Order - $28,397.00; Bus Bids – Central States Bus Sales - $104,468.00 (two buses). Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
E.
Legal Transfers - One legal transfer from Cabot. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the legal transfer of John Howard as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
VII.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A.
Future District Technology Plans – Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, discussed our recently updated our District Technology Plan.
B.
The High School 11-12 has been approved for two start-up grants for Career and Technical Education. One for Health Science Technology for $32,248.15 and one for Culinary Arts for $56,525.00.
VIII. ADJOURN Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m., seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
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CALL TO ORDER Mr. Harold Davis, President, called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m., following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Brenda McKown and Invocation by Mr. Clay Goff. Ms. Janet Hines recited the Beebe School District’s Vision Statement and Mission Statement. Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Scott Jennings, who was named the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media (AAIM) Administrator of the Year.
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II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda and requested that Action Item E, Legal Transfers, be added. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Agenda as changed and presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
III.
IV.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A.
Ms. Robyn Berner, Parent Request to Address Board regarding lockers at the Middle School – Ms. Berner informed the board that the students were carrying all their books in backpacks, making them too heavy, which might cause injury.
B.
Jessie Kloss Student, Report on Washington D. C. and attendance at State of the Union address – Jessie won an essay contest through Representative Tim Griffin from over 120 submissions.
C.
Options for Cafeteria, John McMorran, Architect - Mr. McMorran discussed the two possible locations for the cafeteria. The original location is on the Northeast end of the 9-10 building. The second location is located between the 9-10 building and the arena and would actually enlarge the arena, along with installation of air conditioning. This option is much more expensive and would require second lien bond funding. The state will pay $800,000 of the construction. The board is considering the options and will decide in March.
D.
Soccer Update, Jerry Jordan, Athletic Director – Mr. Jordan presented information about cost and interest. The board will take action on this in March.
E.
Beebe Elementary, Cathy Payne, Principal – Ms. Cathy Payne , Ms. Jennifer Vanaman, Ms. Tracy Cochran and Ms. Allison Shuttleworth gave a great presentation and shared how they are using technology for teaching, learning and professional development. Ms. Shuttleworth brought a student who demonstrated her narrative writing.
PERSONNEL A. Resignations – Jerry Jordan, Athletic Director/Custodial Supervisor, effective 06/30/2014; Danny Burnett, bus driver, effective 01/21/14; Tracy Cox, administrative assistant, effective 06/30/14. Page | 2
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Mr. Clay Goff made a motion to accept the resignations as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 B.
Employment – Jay Sullivan, 3-hour cafeteria, beginning 02/03/2014, 0 years experience; Ron Harvey, Maintenance, HVAC license stipend, $2,000 per stipend schedule, added to 2014-15 contract. Assistant Superintendents - Mr. Hal Crisco, Maintenance and Transportation; Dr. Rick Duff, Business; and Mr. Scott Embrey, Curriculum and Instruction, for 2014-15 school year. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the employment of staff as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
V.
CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Minutes of the January Regular Meeting and summarized the January 2014 Financial Report. Mr. Clay Goff made a motion to approve the Minutes of the January Regular Meeting and the January 2014 Financial Report as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
VI.
ACTION ITEMS A.
AFJROTC Contract Change for 2014-15 – Dr. Shook recommended continuing the eleven-month contract for Major Tim Jones, although the Air Force cut one month from instructor contracts. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the continuation of the AFJROTC eleven month contract of Major Tim Jones for 2014-15 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
B.
Errors and Omissions Insurance – Dr. Shook recommended continuing the insurance that covers the district if the board or staff do something in error, at a cost of $7,672.00. Mr. Robert Jenkins made a motion to approve the continuation of the errors and omission insurance at a cost of $7,672.00 as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 Page | 3
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C.
Teacher of the Year Program – A state program with legislation that allows an Arkansas teacher of the year to take a one-year sabbatical and work at ADE, with his/her job available after a year. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve development of a Teacher of the Year Program for Beebe, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
D.
Purchases over $10,000 – Space Camp Purchase Order - $28,397.00; Bus Bids – Central States Bus Sales - $104,468.00 (two buses). Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
E.
Legal Transfers - One legal transfer from Cabot. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the legal transfer of John Howard as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
VII.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A.
Future District Technology Plans – Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, discussed our recently updated our District Technology Plan.
B.
The High School 11-12 has been approved for two start-up grants for Career and Technical Education. One for Health Science Technology for $32,248.15 and one for Culinary Arts for $56,525.00.
VIII. ADJOURN Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m., seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
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