January 14, 2008...
...Board Meeting Notes
by Randy Rivers
January 15, 2008
The Board met at 6:00 PM to continue discussion of its strategic planning process. During the discussion the Board began planning for meetings with the communities. Three meetings are tentatively being planned for March 3rd, 4th & 5th. The meetings will be in Arcadia, Mulberry and either Arma or Franklin. More details about these meetings will be finalized by the regular February Board meeting.
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. Board President Joe Broyles welcomed the visitors to the meeting.
PUBLIC FORUM
Renee Popejoy and two of her junior high school students shared information with the Board. They shared summaries of entrepreneurship projects the junior high business class had completed, along with a tasty plate of chocolate chip cookies.
Mr. Rivers congratulated Mrs. Popejoy on her outstanding performance on the Principles of Learning and Teaching Test she recently completed. She scored in the top 15% of all teachers taking the test last year.
The Board approved the CONSENT AGENDA that included:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 17th
Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 7th
Treasurer's Report
Bills submitted for Payment
Northeast Elementary Activity Fund Report
Northeast High School Activity Fund Report
INFORMATION ITEMS
The Principals shared reports on building activities and curriculum council activity.
Board member Ann Miss updated the Board on activity at the Special Education Interlocal #637.
Superintendent Rivers reported on the following:
Several curriculum related items.
The Board was informed of the need for a staff in service day to
discuss curriculum matters. An in service day was scheduled for
February 22nd.
Director of Network Technology, Steve Lechliter, provided
information to the Board about the potential cost of a 1 to 1
laptop program at Northeast High School. Mr. Roberts and Mr.
Lechliter are working to schedule staff and Board tours of area
districts already implementing laptop programs.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Board discussed budget priorities for 2008-2009 and how to use the new funds that are anticipated.
The Board further discussed a school calendar for 2008-2009. One more round of staff input will be sought. A final calendar proposal will be submitted to the Board at its regular February meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
The Board discussed six policies. They gave final approval to policies regarding 1) Use of Facilities and Equipment; 2) Interrogation of Students; and 3) Credit Card Use. They asked for further work on policies concerning 1) Sex Offender Access; 2) Background Checks and Physical Profiles for New Staff and 3) Bullying.
The Board took no action on the school calendar.
The Board took no action on appointing a Board member to the curriculum council.
The Board approved the creation of a second Title I aide position at the grade school. The position will be funded with funds previously used to provide Title I summer school.
The Board approved the creation of a full-time counselor position at Northeast Elementary and Junior High in addition to the current position that serves as both an elementary counselor and school nurse.
The Board entered into an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss professional negotiations.
The Board entered into an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss non-elected personnel.
The Board accepted the retirement of Marilyn Snider effective February 1, 2008 and the retirement of Danny Rhodes, effective July 31, 2008.
The Board accepted the resignation of Derek Scroggins effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.
The Board promoted Roger Horn from substitute bus driver to regular route driver.
January 14, 2008...
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