Riverview School Board Meeting February 11, 2016 Riverview ...
Riverview School Board Meeting February 11, 2016 Riverview Administration Building 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: JoAnn Coyle, Robyn Roach, Jeremy Ramsey, Scotty Andrews, Josh Havener, Keith Baker Members Absent: Shane Sellers Others Present: Jamie Williams, Jeff Meeds, Stuart Parsons, Katie Holmes Parson, Cory Cooperwood, David Rutledge, Judy Ballard, Sandra Knight Robyn Roach opened the meeting with prayer. The meeting was called to order by Scotty Andrews at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the January 12, 2016, special board meeting and the January 14, 2016, regular board meeting were presented. At 7:01 pm, motion was made by Robyn Roach to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2016, special board meeting and the January 14, 2016, regular board meeting as presented with no additions or amendments. Second by Keith Baker. Motion carried, 6-0. Board President, Scotty Andrews, turned the meeting over to Superintendent, Mr. Rutledge. Financial Report The January 2016 financial report was given by Sandra Knight. At 7:01 pm, Jeremy Ramsey made the motion to accept the January 2016 financial report as presented, second by JoAnn Coyle. Motion carried, 6.0. Citizen Participation Community members Mr. Stuart Parsons and Mrs. Katie Holmes Parsons addressed the board regarding the use of our Riverview Kensett and Judsonia gyms by traveling basketball teams. The teams that do not have all Riverview students on the team have been charged the $200.00 per night price for the gym use. Stuart and Katie Parsons would like to see the board reevaluate the policy to lower the cost for the gym use. Board President, Scotty Andrews, responded that the board would take their concerns under consideration and would table this issue for further discussion at this time. Item 1- Report Item: Mid-Year Financial Report for the Riverview School District Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the Summary Revenue Status Report and the Summary Expenditure Status Report through 02/10/16. Mr. Rutledge shared that the budget seems to be on track for mid-year. Mr. Rutledge did share that our funding is based on the average of the third quarter ADM. Our student enrollment could possibly be down between 15-20 students and our projected funding for next school year could be less by approximately $100,000 or so. Item 2- Report Item: Present Proposal for the Riverview School District 1:1 Technology Initiative Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the attached proposal to implement our 1:1 initiative with Apple products. The proposal is for each student in grades K-2 to have an iPad they will work with daily. Each student in grades 3-12 will be issued a 13” MacBook Air. Also, each teacher will receive a MacBook Pro to use as their primary computer. The 105 teacher computers will be purchased for approximately $133,830.90. This amount is not included in the lease purchase proposal from Apple Inc. financing. Funds being used for the technology initiative to purchase student computers will be paid from federal and state categorical funds (primarily Title I and NSLA). Also included, is the $1 Purchase Option lease proposal from Apple Inc for financing. The amount quoted to finance the student computers for the 1:1 Technology initiative is $986,567.63 for 4 years with the annual advance payment of $253,648.33.
Riverview Board Meeting February 11, 2016 Page 2 With the $1 Purchase Option, a school that owns their equipment at term’s end may seek to trade in that equipment for credit toward new systems or for cash. After board discussion, the board agreed to go ahead and to make the proposal for the 1:1 Technology Initiative an action item and to approve all purchases as stated in the attached proposal. At 9:17 pm, Keith Baker made the motion to accept and to approve the 1:1 Technology Initiative as presented, second by Josh Havener. Motion carried, 6-0. Item 3- Consider Declaring All Light Fixtures Removed During the LED Lighting Project and All Aerohive Wireless Access Points as Surplus Inventory Mr. Rutledge recommended to the board to declare the lights and wireless access points from our completed LED lighting upgrade project and the wireless access points upgrade as surplus inventory. At 9:19 pm, motion was made by Jeremy Ramsey to declare the lights and wireless access points from our completed LED lighting upgrade project and wireless access points upgrade as surplus inventory. Second was made by Robyn Roach. Motion carried, 6-0. Item 4 – Consider Renewing Contracts for Occupational and Physical Therapy Providers Mr. Rutledge presented the attached contracts for our Occupational Therapy provider – Kidz Kan, LLC and our Physical Therapy provider – Progressive Pediatrics- for renewal. At 9:20 pm, motion was made by Josh Havener to renew the occupation therapy contract from Kidz Kan, LLC and the physical therapy contract from Progressive Pediatrics as presented. Second was made by Keith Baker. Motion carried, 6-0. Superintendent’s Report 1. Update on Construction Projects A. Riverview Judsonia Safe Room The footings have been poured and the precast concrete is still scheduled for delivery around February 15, 2016. B. Riverview Fine Arts Center We have started having bi-weekly meetings with the architect. At the last meeting, the teachers and Mr. Lucas met with the architect and shared their input for the project. Several plans from different schools were presented to see if we would like to visit them and see if we would like to include any of their components into our project. The Beebe School District and the Southside Batesville facilities were mentioned to go visit. At 9:33 pm, the board went into executive session. At 10:48 pm, the board came out of executive session where personnel matters were discussed. Personnel A. Hiring Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the recommendation to make Jessica Crossen the Assistant Softball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. At 10:49 pm, Jeremy Ramsey made the motion to approve Jessica Crossen as the Assistant Softball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year as presented, second by Josh Havener. Motion carried, 6.0. Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the recommendation to hire Shon Hastings as the Technology Assistant. At 10:49, JoAnn Coyle made the motion to approve the hiring of Shon Hastings as the Technology Assistant as presented. Second by Keith Baker. Motion carried, 6.0.
Riverview Board Meeting February 11, 2016 Page 3 B. Contract Renewals Mr. Rutledge recommended to the board to renew the contracts for the Principals, Assistant Principals, and the Special Education Supervisor as per the attached list:
Wes Rowland – Riverview Judsonia Elementary Principal Christy Bremer – Riverview Kensett Elementary Principal Stuart Hill – Riverview Junior High Principal/Athletic Director Steve Lucas - Riverview High School Principal Justin Luttrell – Riverview Judsonia and Kensett Elementary Assistant Principal Mark Rush – Riverview High School Assistant Principal/Transportation Director Tracy Massey – Riverview School District Special Education Supervisor (LEA) At 10:50 pm, motion was made by Robyn Roach to renew the contracts for the Principals, Assistant Principals, and Special Education Supervisor as presented. Second was made by Scotty Andrews. Motion carried, 6.0. There were no resignations at this time. Board President, Scotty Andrews, declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 pm.
______________________________________ Scotty Andrews, Board President
______________________________________ Shane Sellers, Board Secretary
Date__________________________________
Members Present: JoAnn Coyle, Robyn Roach, Jeremy Ramsey, Scotty Andrews, Josh Havener, Keith Baker Members Absent: Shane Sellers Others Present: Jamie Williams, Jeff Meeds, Stuart Parsons, Katie Holmes Parson, Cory Cooperwood, David Rutledge, Judy Ballard, Sandra Knight Robyn Roach opened the meeting with prayer. The meeting was called to order by Scotty Andrews at 7:00 pm. The minutes of the January 12, 2016, special board meeting and the January 14, 2016, regular board meeting were presented. At 7:01 pm, motion was made by Robyn Roach to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2016, special board meeting and the January 14, 2016, regular board meeting as presented with no additions or amendments. Second by Keith Baker. Motion carried, 6-0. Board President, Scotty Andrews, turned the meeting over to Superintendent, Mr. Rutledge. Financial Report The January 2016 financial report was given by Sandra Knight. At 7:01 pm, Jeremy Ramsey made the motion to accept the January 2016 financial report as presented, second by JoAnn Coyle. Motion carried, 6.0. Citizen Participation Community members Mr. Stuart Parsons and Mrs. Katie Holmes Parsons addressed the board regarding the use of our Riverview Kensett and Judsonia gyms by traveling basketball teams. The teams that do not have all Riverview students on the team have been charged the $200.00 per night price for the gym use. Stuart and Katie Parsons would like to see the board reevaluate the policy to lower the cost for the gym use. Board President, Scotty Andrews, responded that the board would take their concerns under consideration and would table this issue for further discussion at this time. Item 1- Report Item: Mid-Year Financial Report for the Riverview School District Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the Summary Revenue Status Report and the Summary Expenditure Status Report through 02/10/16. Mr. Rutledge shared that the budget seems to be on track for mid-year. Mr. Rutledge did share that our funding is based on the average of the third quarter ADM. Our student enrollment could possibly be down between 15-20 students and our projected funding for next school year could be less by approximately $100,000 or so. Item 2- Report Item: Present Proposal for the Riverview School District 1:1 Technology Initiative Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the attached proposal to implement our 1:1 initiative with Apple products. The proposal is for each student in grades K-2 to have an iPad they will work with daily. Each student in grades 3-12 will be issued a 13” MacBook Air. Also, each teacher will receive a MacBook Pro to use as their primary computer. The 105 teacher computers will be purchased for approximately $133,830.90. This amount is not included in the lease purchase proposal from Apple Inc. financing. Funds being used for the technology initiative to purchase student computers will be paid from federal and state categorical funds (primarily Title I and NSLA). Also included, is the $1 Purchase Option lease proposal from Apple Inc for financing. The amount quoted to finance the student computers for the 1:1 Technology initiative is $986,567.63 for 4 years with the annual advance payment of $253,648.33.
Riverview Board Meeting February 11, 2016 Page 2 With the $1 Purchase Option, a school that owns their equipment at term’s end may seek to trade in that equipment for credit toward new systems or for cash. After board discussion, the board agreed to go ahead and to make the proposal for the 1:1 Technology Initiative an action item and to approve all purchases as stated in the attached proposal. At 9:17 pm, Keith Baker made the motion to accept and to approve the 1:1 Technology Initiative as presented, second by Josh Havener. Motion carried, 6-0. Item 3- Consider Declaring All Light Fixtures Removed During the LED Lighting Project and All Aerohive Wireless Access Points as Surplus Inventory Mr. Rutledge recommended to the board to declare the lights and wireless access points from our completed LED lighting upgrade project and the wireless access points upgrade as surplus inventory. At 9:19 pm, motion was made by Jeremy Ramsey to declare the lights and wireless access points from our completed LED lighting upgrade project and wireless access points upgrade as surplus inventory. Second was made by Robyn Roach. Motion carried, 6-0. Item 4 – Consider Renewing Contracts for Occupational and Physical Therapy Providers Mr. Rutledge presented the attached contracts for our Occupational Therapy provider – Kidz Kan, LLC and our Physical Therapy provider – Progressive Pediatrics- for renewal. At 9:20 pm, motion was made by Josh Havener to renew the occupation therapy contract from Kidz Kan, LLC and the physical therapy contract from Progressive Pediatrics as presented. Second was made by Keith Baker. Motion carried, 6-0. Superintendent’s Report 1. Update on Construction Projects A. Riverview Judsonia Safe Room The footings have been poured and the precast concrete is still scheduled for delivery around February 15, 2016. B. Riverview Fine Arts Center We have started having bi-weekly meetings with the architect. At the last meeting, the teachers and Mr. Lucas met with the architect and shared their input for the project. Several plans from different schools were presented to see if we would like to visit them and see if we would like to include any of their components into our project. The Beebe School District and the Southside Batesville facilities were mentioned to go visit. At 9:33 pm, the board went into executive session. At 10:48 pm, the board came out of executive session where personnel matters were discussed. Personnel A. Hiring Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the recommendation to make Jessica Crossen the Assistant Softball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year. At 10:49 pm, Jeremy Ramsey made the motion to approve Jessica Crossen as the Assistant Softball Coach for the 2015-2016 school year as presented, second by Josh Havener. Motion carried, 6.0. Mr. Rutledge presented to the board the recommendation to hire Shon Hastings as the Technology Assistant. At 10:49, JoAnn Coyle made the motion to approve the hiring of Shon Hastings as the Technology Assistant as presented. Second by Keith Baker. Motion carried, 6.0.
Riverview Board Meeting February 11, 2016 Page 3 B. Contract Renewals Mr. Rutledge recommended to the board to renew the contracts for the Principals, Assistant Principals, and the Special Education Supervisor as per the attached list:
Wes Rowland – Riverview Judsonia Elementary Principal Christy Bremer – Riverview Kensett Elementary Principal Stuart Hill – Riverview Junior High Principal/Athletic Director Steve Lucas - Riverview High School Principal Justin Luttrell – Riverview Judsonia and Kensett Elementary Assistant Principal Mark Rush – Riverview High School Assistant Principal/Transportation Director Tracy Massey – Riverview School District Special Education Supervisor (LEA) At 10:50 pm, motion was made by Robyn Roach to renew the contracts for the Principals, Assistant Principals, and Special Education Supervisor as presented. Second was made by Scotty Andrews. Motion carried, 6.0. There were no resignations at this time. Board President, Scotty Andrews, declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 pm.
______________________________________ Scotty Andrews, Board President
______________________________________ Shane Sellers, Board Secretary
Date__________________________________
