November Narrative
BEEBE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting August 10, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Robert Jenkins, President Ms. Brenda McKown, Vice President Mr. Clay Goff, Secretary Ms. Janet Hines, Member Mr. Harold Davis, Member ALSO PRESENT Dr. Belinda Shook, Superintendent Dr. 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. Travis Barrentine, Assistant 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, August 10, 2015, in the newly constructed Beebe High School 9-10 Cafeteria.
CALL TO ORDER Mr. Robert Jenkins, President, called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Harold Davis and Invocation by Mr. Clay Goff. Ms. Janet Hines recited the Beebe School District’s Mission Statement.
I.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A.
Bookmobile Recognition - The bookmobile is “Blazing a Reading Trail!”
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Dr. Shook recognized those who have worked to make the bookmobile possible, including our maintenance team. Dr. Kay Calvert and Ms. Kaye Finley, media specialists, shared information and also recognized Ms. Lenita Blasingame and Doc Abington who were present, and who have made contributions to the bookmobile. She also recognized Ms. Dorothy Bell and Mr. Lee Hayes for contributions. The district has received a request from ADE about spotlighting the bookmobile as a means for promoting reading. The Board members were invited to tour the bookmobile.
II.
B.
5A Football Coaching Staff of the Year – Dr. Shook recognized the football staff as being selected the 5A Football Coaching Staff of the year. Coach Shannon and his assistants were recognized and congratulated by the Board.
C.
Jack Truemper, Stephens, Inc. – Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Jack Truemper with Stephens, Inc. who distributed and discussed the district financial analysis for the year.
D.
Eric Lancaster, ERI Advertising and Chris Ellis, Athletic Director - Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Eric Lancaster and his company who had approached Mr. Ellis with regard to marketing the “Badger” mascot logo. The Board heard the presentation by Mr. Lancaster and ERI Advertising associates.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda with no changes. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
III.
PERSONNEL A. Resignations – Krystal Peters, Paraprofessional for Special Education; Remona Moore, Special Education Teacher; Heather Clemons, Custodian; Kevin Figley, Bus Driver; Amber Price, Kindergarten Teacher; Tammy Ballard, Paraprofessional for Special Education; Samantha McDonnel, Pre-K Teacher; Shannon Fisher, Cafeteria Worker;
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Angela Redmond, Cafeteria Worker; and Cynthia Schoof, Paraprofessional, Jr. High School.
Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the resignations as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 B.
Termination of Contract
Shirley VanDuren, Custodian, effective July 22, 2015.
Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve termination of Ms. VanDuren’s contract as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0 C.
Employ New Staff
Brittany Gunter, Special Education Paraprofessional, Beebe Elementary, 0 years’ experience; Samantha Rodgers, Paraprofessional, Middle School, 1 year of experience, $2,000 stipend for BA; Emily Chapman, Kindergarten Teacher, Early Childhood, 0 years’ experience; Kerri Wright, Pre-K Teacher, 0 years’ experience; Sara Burke, Special Education Paraprofessional, Beebe Elementary, 0 years’ experience; Nathan Stigler, .50 Computer Engineering Teacher, Beebe High School, 0 years’ experience. Full-time Tech classified contract will be reduced to .50, 10 days of vacation; Dr. Shook requested that a 3rd grade teaching position be approved if needed, based on the number of students as of August 17, 2015.
D.
IV.
Transfer of Staff - None
CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the minutes from the July 2015 Regular Meeting and summarized the July 2015 Financial Report.
Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 ______________________________________________________________________________________ August 10, 2015 Page 3 “The Beebe School Community, Preparing Every Student for Success!”
V.
ACTION ITEMS A. Legal Transfers – Dr. Shook presented 13 legal transfers for approval. 10 transferring into the district and 3 transferring out of the district. *included Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the legal transfers as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 B. Resolution for State Superintendent Mentor Program – Dr. Shook was asked by AAEA to mentor the new superintendent from Des Arc, which requires approval by the Board and adoption of a Resolution. *included Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the appointment and resolution as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 C. Food Service Bids – Dr. Shook presented the Fall 2015 Bids Summary and Recommendation for approval. Sysco Food Service of Arkansas was chosen in all areas based on bids submitted. *included Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the bids summary and recommendation as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 D. Approve Purchases over $10,000 –
Scholastic Online – Books for classroom libraries - $13,030.72; Great American Opportunities – Early Childhood Fundraiser (Activity) - $15,000.00
Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0 VI.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION REPORT A. Open House, August 13th B. Miscellaneous – Act 950 from the 2015 legislative session that requires we implement a panic button system. The law says it must be implemented by September 1st. Ms. Leah Carroll gave a brief overview. C. New Trailer for FFA – information.
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VII.
ADJOURN Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m., seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
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CALL TO ORDER Mr. Robert Jenkins, President, called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Harold Davis and Invocation by Mr. Clay Goff. Ms. Janet Hines recited the Beebe School District’s Mission Statement.
I.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS A.
Bookmobile Recognition - The bookmobile is “Blazing a Reading Trail!”
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Dr. Shook recognized those who have worked to make the bookmobile possible, including our maintenance team. Dr. Kay Calvert and Ms. Kaye Finley, media specialists, shared information and also recognized Ms. Lenita Blasingame and Doc Abington who were present, and who have made contributions to the bookmobile. She also recognized Ms. Dorothy Bell and Mr. Lee Hayes for contributions. The district has received a request from ADE about spotlighting the bookmobile as a means for promoting reading. The Board members were invited to tour the bookmobile.
II.
B.
5A Football Coaching Staff of the Year – Dr. Shook recognized the football staff as being selected the 5A Football Coaching Staff of the year. Coach Shannon and his assistants were recognized and congratulated by the Board.
C.
Jack Truemper, Stephens, Inc. – Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Jack Truemper with Stephens, Inc. who distributed and discussed the district financial analysis for the year.
D.
Eric Lancaster, ERI Advertising and Chris Ellis, Athletic Director - Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Eric Lancaster and his company who had approached Mr. Ellis with regard to marketing the “Badger” mascot logo. The Board heard the presentation by Mr. Lancaster and ERI Advertising associates.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda with no changes. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0
III.
PERSONNEL A. Resignations – Krystal Peters, Paraprofessional for Special Education; Remona Moore, Special Education Teacher; Heather Clemons, Custodian; Kevin Figley, Bus Driver; Amber Price, Kindergarten Teacher; Tammy Ballard, Paraprofessional for Special Education; Samantha McDonnel, Pre-K Teacher; Shannon Fisher, Cafeteria Worker;
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Angela Redmond, Cafeteria Worker; and Cynthia Schoof, Paraprofessional, Jr. High School.
Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the resignations as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 B.
Termination of Contract
Shirley VanDuren, Custodian, effective July 22, 2015.
Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve termination of Ms. VanDuren’s contract as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0 C.
Employ New Staff
Brittany Gunter, Special Education Paraprofessional, Beebe Elementary, 0 years’ experience; Samantha Rodgers, Paraprofessional, Middle School, 1 year of experience, $2,000 stipend for BA; Emily Chapman, Kindergarten Teacher, Early Childhood, 0 years’ experience; Kerri Wright, Pre-K Teacher, 0 years’ experience; Sara Burke, Special Education Paraprofessional, Beebe Elementary, 0 years’ experience; Nathan Stigler, .50 Computer Engineering Teacher, Beebe High School, 0 years’ experience. Full-time Tech classified contract will be reduced to .50, 10 days of vacation; Dr. Shook requested that a 3rd grade teaching position be approved if needed, based on the number of students as of August 17, 2015.
D.
IV.
Transfer of Staff - None
CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the minutes from the July 2015 Regular Meeting and summarized the July 2015 Financial Report.
Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 ______________________________________________________________________________________ August 10, 2015 Page 3 “The Beebe School Community, Preparing Every Student for Success!”
V.
ACTION ITEMS A. Legal Transfers – Dr. Shook presented 13 legal transfers for approval. 10 transferring into the district and 3 transferring out of the district. *included Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the legal transfers as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 B. Resolution for State Superintendent Mentor Program – Dr. Shook was asked by AAEA to mentor the new superintendent from Des Arc, which requires approval by the Board and adoption of a Resolution. *included Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the appointment and resolution as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 C. Food Service Bids – Dr. Shook presented the Fall 2015 Bids Summary and Recommendation for approval. Sysco Food Service of Arkansas was chosen in all areas based on bids submitted. *included Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the bids summary and recommendation as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For – 5 Against – 0 D. Approve Purchases over $10,000 –
Scholastic Online – Books for classroom libraries - $13,030.72; Great American Opportunities – Early Childhood Fundraiser (Activity) - $15,000.00
Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0 VI.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATION REPORT A. Open House, August 13th B. Miscellaneous – Act 950 from the 2015 legislative session that requires we implement a panic button system. The law says it must be implemented by September 1st. Ms. Leah Carroll gave a brief overview. C. New Trailer for FFA – information.
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VII.
ADJOURN Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m., seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For – 5 Against - 0
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