November Narrative
BEEBE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 14, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Robert Jenkins, President Ms. Brenda McKown, Vice President Ms. Janet Hines, Member Mr. Harold Davis, Member ABSENT Mr. Clay Goff, Secretary ALSO PRESENT Dr. Belinda Shook, Superintendent Dr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Rick Duff, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Scott Jennings, Principal, High School 11-12 Mr. Michael Tarkington, Principal, High School 9-10 Mr. Chris Ellis, Principal, Jr. High School/Athletic Director Ms. Brandy Dillin, Principal, Middle School Ms. Karla Tarkington, Principal, Badger Elementary Ms. Michelle Jenkins, Principal, Early Childhood Ms. Jennifer Rial, Assistant Business Manager/Recorder of Minutes Visitors and Media The Beebe Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2015, in the Beebe School Board Meeting Room. I.
CALL TO ORDER Mr. Robert Jenkins, President, called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Brenda McKown and Invocation by Mr. Harold Davis. Ms. Janet Hines recited the Beebe School District’s Mission Statement.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda with no changes.
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Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Mr. Chris Ellis, Athletic Director, provided information to the Board and Ms. Heather Healy addressed the Board concerning the gym use policy. Ms. Healy requested the board consider breaking down the rental cost for facilities to allow a shorter time to be rented for a smaller cost. The policy currently allows Beebe students to use the facility without cost. Private organizations and for-profit groups are charged a rental fee. All groups, except school district activity groups, are charged a custodial fee for cleanup. III.
PERSONNEL A. Resignations – Brittney Allinder, Migrant Instructional Assistant; Debra Williams, Custodian; Jody Hughes, Bus Driver. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the resignations as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 B.
Employ New Staff
Kevin Watson, Technology, 0 years’ experience, one-year contract effective August 31, 2015; Minnie Banks, Bus Driver, 3 years’ experience, effective August 31, 2015; Hollie Scheeler, Bus Driver, 0 years’ experience, effective August 31, 2015; Ida Golden, Cafeteria, increase from 3 hours to 6.25 hours, 181 days, effective August 31, 2015; Paula Pineiro, Cafeteria, 3 hours per day, 181 days, effective August 31, 2015; Marion Downes, Custodian, 0 years’ experience, effective August 31, 2015; John Kong, Custodian, 0 years’ experience; effective September 8, 2015; Jordyn Murray, Paraprofessional, Jr. High School, 1 year experience, effective September 15, 2015.
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Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to employ all new staff as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against - 0
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the minutes from the August 10, 2015 Regular Meeting and summarized the August 2015 Financial Report. Dr. Shook noted that we would not need to add the additional third grade position previously discussed. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
V.
ACTION ITEMS A. Approve Sunshine School Tuition – Dr. Shook presented the Sunshine School Tuition Agreement for two students to attend Sunshine School @ $7,850 each for the semester, with our bus to deliver them each day. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the tuition agreement as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 B. Approve Act 1120 Employees 5% Increase in Salary - Dr. Shook presented a list of 105 employees who received more than a 5% increase in pay due to step increases, overtime, and other reasons. New law requires a resolution approving the increases. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the Act 1120 Resolution as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 C. Badger Rebranding – In regard to the presentation at the August board meeting, Dr. Shook recommended the formation of a committee to look into rebranding of the Beebe Badger logo. The committee would include alumni, current students, staff, community and board members. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the formation of a committee as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
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D. PPC Administrators for 2015-16 – Dr. Shook recommended the approval of the following for a two year term: Licensed Committee – Dr. Scott Embrey, Ms. Brandy Dillin, Mr. Travis Barrentine. Classified Committee – Dr. Rick Duff, Mr. Hal Crisco Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the PPC Administrator Representatives for 2015-16 as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 E. 1599 Resolution for Employees – Dr. Shook recommended resolutions for the following employees due to a personal interest with the company: Stephen Underwood, Underwood’s Shaved Ice; Doreen Mellon, Catering and Book Sales; Michelle Jenkins, Robert’s Garage Doors. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Employees as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 F.
1599 Resolution for Board Members - Dr. Shook recommended resolutions for the following Board members, due to a personal interest with the company: Robert Jenkins, Robert’s Garage Doors and Clay Goff, First Security Bank. Mr. Robert Jenkins dismissed himself from the meeting at 6:05 p.m. for the vote, at which time Ms. Brenda McKown presided. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Robert Jenkins, Robert’s Garage Doors, as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 3 Against – 0 Mr. Robert Jenkins returned to the meeting at 6:07 p.m. and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Clay Goff was absent from the meeting. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Clay Goff, First Security Bank, as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
G. District 504 Coordinator – Dr. Shook recommended Dr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as District 504 Coordinator. ______________________________________________________________________________________ September 14, 2015 Page 4 “The Beebe School Community, Preparing Every Student for Success!”
Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve Dr. Scott Embrey as District 504 Coordinator as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 H.
District Equity Coordinator - Dr. Shook recommended Dr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as District Equity Coordinator. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve Dr. Scott Embrey as District Equity Coordinator as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
I.
Legal Transfers – Dr. Shook recommended the approval of ten (10) legal transfers. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the legal transfers as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
J.
Special Education Assurances - Dr. Shook recommended the approval of Special Education Assurances for 2015-16. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the Special Education Assurances for 2015-16 as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
K. Approve Purchases over $10,000 –
Cimarron Trailers - $28,352.98; Dell - $57,723.67; Educators Book Depository – $10,373.70; Renaissance Learning - $19, 223.65; Heinemann - $15,140.87
Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
VI.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION REPORT A. Miscellaneous
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VII.
Early voting begins September 8th. The School Board Election is September 15th Region 6 Fall Meeting on October 22st at Batesville. School Board Training – Tuesday, October 13 and Monday, November 16 at Wilbur Mills. 5:30 – 8:30. School board members must have at least 6 hours of training each year. When can we have a special meeting for budget? September 21st or September 23rd? Delegate for ASBA
ADJOURN Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 p.m., seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against - 0
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CALL TO ORDER Mr. Robert Jenkins, President, called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Brenda McKown and Invocation by Mr. Harold Davis. Ms. Janet Hines recited the Beebe School District’s Mission Statement.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda with no changes.
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Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Mr. Chris Ellis, Athletic Director, provided information to the Board and Ms. Heather Healy addressed the Board concerning the gym use policy. Ms. Healy requested the board consider breaking down the rental cost for facilities to allow a shorter time to be rented for a smaller cost. The policy currently allows Beebe students to use the facility without cost. Private organizations and for-profit groups are charged a rental fee. All groups, except school district activity groups, are charged a custodial fee for cleanup. III.
PERSONNEL A. Resignations – Brittney Allinder, Migrant Instructional Assistant; Debra Williams, Custodian; Jody Hughes, Bus Driver. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the resignations as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 B.
Employ New Staff
Kevin Watson, Technology, 0 years’ experience, one-year contract effective August 31, 2015; Minnie Banks, Bus Driver, 3 years’ experience, effective August 31, 2015; Hollie Scheeler, Bus Driver, 0 years’ experience, effective August 31, 2015; Ida Golden, Cafeteria, increase from 3 hours to 6.25 hours, 181 days, effective August 31, 2015; Paula Pineiro, Cafeteria, 3 hours per day, 181 days, effective August 31, 2015; Marion Downes, Custodian, 0 years’ experience, effective August 31, 2015; John Kong, Custodian, 0 years’ experience; effective September 8, 2015; Jordyn Murray, Paraprofessional, Jr. High School, 1 year experience, effective September 15, 2015.
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Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to employ all new staff as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against - 0
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the minutes from the August 10, 2015 Regular Meeting and summarized the August 2015 Financial Report. Dr. Shook noted that we would not need to add the additional third grade position previously discussed. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
V.
ACTION ITEMS A. Approve Sunshine School Tuition – Dr. Shook presented the Sunshine School Tuition Agreement for two students to attend Sunshine School @ $7,850 each for the semester, with our bus to deliver them each day. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the tuition agreement as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 B. Approve Act 1120 Employees 5% Increase in Salary - Dr. Shook presented a list of 105 employees who received more than a 5% increase in pay due to step increases, overtime, and other reasons. New law requires a resolution approving the increases. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the Act 1120 Resolution as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 C. Badger Rebranding – In regard to the presentation at the August board meeting, Dr. Shook recommended the formation of a committee to look into rebranding of the Beebe Badger logo. The committee would include alumni, current students, staff, community and board members. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the formation of a committee as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
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D. PPC Administrators for 2015-16 – Dr. Shook recommended the approval of the following for a two year term: Licensed Committee – Dr. Scott Embrey, Ms. Brandy Dillin, Mr. Travis Barrentine. Classified Committee – Dr. Rick Duff, Mr. Hal Crisco Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the PPC Administrator Representatives for 2015-16 as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 E. 1599 Resolution for Employees – Dr. Shook recommended resolutions for the following employees due to a personal interest with the company: Stephen Underwood, Underwood’s Shaved Ice; Doreen Mellon, Catering and Book Sales; Michelle Jenkins, Robert’s Garage Doors. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Employees as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 F.
1599 Resolution for Board Members - Dr. Shook recommended resolutions for the following Board members, due to a personal interest with the company: Robert Jenkins, Robert’s Garage Doors and Clay Goff, First Security Bank. Mr. Robert Jenkins dismissed himself from the meeting at 6:05 p.m. for the vote, at which time Ms. Brenda McKown presided. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Robert Jenkins, Robert’s Garage Doors, as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 3 Against – 0 Mr. Robert Jenkins returned to the meeting at 6:07 p.m. and presided over the remainder of the meeting. Mr. Clay Goff was absent from the meeting. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Clay Goff, First Security Bank, as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
G. District 504 Coordinator – Dr. Shook recommended Dr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as District 504 Coordinator. ______________________________________________________________________________________ September 14, 2015 Page 4 “The Beebe School Community, Preparing Every Student for Success!”
Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve Dr. Scott Embrey as District 504 Coordinator as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0 H.
District Equity Coordinator - Dr. Shook recommended Dr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as District Equity Coordinator. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve Dr. Scott Embrey as District Equity Coordinator as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
I.
Legal Transfers – Dr. Shook recommended the approval of ten (10) legal transfers. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the legal transfers as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
J.
Special Education Assurances - Dr. Shook recommended the approval of Special Education Assurances for 2015-16. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the Special Education Assurances for 2015-16 as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
K. Approve Purchases over $10,000 –
Cimarron Trailers - $28,352.98; Dell - $57,723.67; Educators Book Depository – $10,373.70; Renaissance Learning - $19, 223.65; Heinemann - $15,140.87
Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 4 Against – 0
VI.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION REPORT A. Miscellaneous
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VII.
Early voting begins September 8th. The School Board Election is September 15th Region 6 Fall Meeting on October 22st at Batesville. School Board Training – Tuesday, October 13 and Monday, November 16 at Wilbur Mills. 5:30 – 8:30. School board members must have at least 6 hours of training each year. When can we have a special meeting for budget? September 21st or September 23rd? Delegate for ASBA
ADJOURN Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 p.m., seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 4 Against - 0
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