BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING GREENE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 5413 WEST KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR 72450

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING GREENE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 5413 WEST KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR DATE: May 17, 2012 TIME: 6:00 pm GCT Administration Office Monthly School Board Meeting BOARD MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Baine, Brad Barnum, Tim Distretti, Jannie Faulkner, Chris Harris, Kyle Ritter, Lance Roswell, Tim Others present: Mr. Jerry Noble, Superintendent; Mrs. Amy Lucius, Assistant Superintendent; Christi Sims, Administrative Assistant; Chad Miller, Reporter for the Daily Press; and listed GCT Staff, Patrons, & Students on the attached sign in sheet.

2 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 17, 2012 Page #2 Lance Ritter, Board President, called the May 17, 2012 Monthly School Board Meeting to order before dismissing to go into executive session. (6:03 pm) Lance Ritter called the meeting back to order after executive session. (7:25 pm) Motion #1 Moved by Chris Fualkner and seconded by Tim Barnum to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the April 19 and May 7, 2012 School Board Meeting Minutes as printed. Motion #2 Moved by Jannie Distretti and seconded by Kyle Harris to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the District Financial Report as presented by Kelly Dunn, District Treasurer. Curriculum Report Mrs. Amy Lucius, Assistant Superintendent National Archery Winner Alex Robinson 6 th Grade Student Mrs. Lucius introduced Alex and stated that he placed 11 th in the National Archery Competition. Mr. Lance Ritter presented Alex with a certificate for his achievements. A video was shown of Alex participating in this competition. Quiz Bowl Mrs. Lucius introduced the Sr. High Quiz Bowl Team. Students introduced themselves and competed against board members. Mrs. Terry Johnson asked a variety of questions for the students and board members to answer. Construction Update David Dancer, Baldwin & Shell Construction Mark Enos, Stuck & Associates Mr. Dancer stated that they have about 2 weeks left of dirt work to do and the trailer where their office is housed will be moved to the back of the school next week. He stated that they are wrapping up the plans & bid information for the activity building and June 26 is the date that bids will go out. Mr. Enos stated that the bid information will be complete on June 25 th. He also stated that he has met with the Fire Chief. Mr. Harris asked why they were waiting a month to put it out to bid. Mr. Enos stated that they have to go through a process. Mr. Dancer stated that they have to have time to build a bid package & generate interest. Mr. Harris asked how long it would take to build the activity building. Mr. Dancer stated that it would take approximately 8 months, weather permitting. Dr. Baine asked if anything had changed considerably on the plans. Mr. Enos stated that they had put a small area corridor between the trainer room and lockers and that s the only thing that has changed.

3 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 17, 2012 Page #3 Personnel Policy Committee Donna Foster Ms. Foster stated that the PPC had no new business at this time. First Reading of Parent/Student Handbooks for the School Year Board Members were given a copy of the proposed revisions. A second reading will be held at next month s meeting. (See attached) First Reading of ASBA Policy Revisions Board Members were given a copy of the proposed revisions. A second reading will be held at next month s meeting. (See attached) Motion #3 Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Tim Roswell to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of (46) Incoming School Choice Petitions for the school year as listed below. Motion #4 Moved by Chris Faulkner and seconded by Tim Barnum to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval to appoint Kyle Harris as the Primary Board Disbursing Officer for the District for the school year. (This action will keep us in compliance with ACT 671 of 2003). (See attached) Motion #5 Moved by Tim Barnum and seconded by Kyle Harris to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the renewal of the contract (as specified on the contract) with Arkansas Methodist Medical Center to furnish Athletic Trainer Services for the school year, at a cost of zero dollars. (See attached) Motion Carried, 6 to 0 (Jannie Distretti stepped out and abstained from voting) Motion #6 Moved by Jannie Distretti and seconded by Kyle Harris to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the bid in the amount of $4, to renew the contract with Gym Masters to refinish the gym floors (old & new gyms) for the school year. (See attached)

4 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 17, 2012 Page #4 Motion #7 Moved by Tim Barnum and seconded by Chris Faulkner to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the Vendor Procurement Guidelines as presented by the Food Service Director. (See attached) Motion #8 Moved by Jannie Distretti and seconded by Kyle Harris to accept the Administration s recommendation for establishment & approval of the Parent Center Coordinator Salary Schedule & Job Description as presented. (See attached) Motion #9 Moved by Chris Faulkner and seconded by Tim Barnum to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval to TABLE the recommendation to partner with the Learning Institute until next month s board meeting. (See attached) Motion #10 Moved by Tim Barnum and seconded by Tim Roswell to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the purchase of Jr. High Keyboarding Lab Tables in the amount of $15, (plus tax) from Glen Jones & Associates. These will be placed at the new Jr. High School. (See attached) Motion #11 Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Tim Barnum to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of the purchase of (20) Intermediate Computers to be used for Interventions in the amount of $18, (plus tax) from Hewlett Packard. These will be paid from Title I, Part A 1003(a) School Improvement Grant. (See attached)

5 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 17, 2012 Page #5 Motion #12 Moved by Tim Barnum and seconded by Chris Faulkner to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of a 5 year lease with Pitney Bowes for a DM475 Digital Mailing System at a cost of $ per month (plus tax). Motion #13 Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Brad Baine to accept the Administration s recommendation for approval of personnel as listed. Resignations 1. Jimmy Hammon Resigns from his Bus Driving position, effective May 8, Tammy Pelkey Resigns from her Food Service position, effective at the end of the school year. 3. Vicki Cordell Resigns ONLY from her Parent Involvement Facilitator position at the Elementary, effective July 1, Brent Taylor Resigns ONLY from his Soccer Coaching position, effective at the end of the school year. 5. Eric Marsh Resigns ONLY from his Head Boys and Girls Soccer Coaching position, effective at the end of the school year. 6. Leah Michaels Resigns from her Special Education Teaching position at the Intermediate, effective May 23, Leave of Absence 1. Gail Sims Requests a Leave of Absence, effective through the end of the school year. 2. Jean Hyde Requests a Medical Leave of Absence, effective May 31, 2012 through July 12, Robin Williams Requests a Leave of Absence, effective May 14, 2012 and lasting through the remainder of the school year. 4. Jerry Shearer Requests a Leave of Absence, effective April 12, 2012 lasting through the end of the school year. Contract Adjustment 1. Robin Pindell Assign duties of Boy s & Girl s Swim Team Coach, effective for the school year. She will receive a stipend in the amount of $1, Devon Rogers Assign duties of Assistant High School Dance Team Sponsor, effective for the school year. She will receive a stipend in the amount of $ Change of Assignment 1. Betty McDonald Transfer from her current Food Service Position at the Jr. High to Food Service Manager at the Jr. High, effective for the school year. Her number of working hours will increase from 7 hours per day to 8 hours per day. 2. Amber Lenderman Transfer from her current position as Computer Lab Manager at the Primary to Media Aide at the Primary, effective for the school year. 3. Amber Hill Transfer from her current position as a Paraprofessional at the Primary to Computer Lab Manager at the Primary, effective for the school year. 4. Gail Joiner Transfer from her current Paraprofessional position at the Intermediate to a 12 Month Secretarial position at the Intermediate, effective for the school year.

6 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 17, 2012 Page #6 5. Doretta Scott Transfer from Food Service Manager at the Intermediate (this was approved at the April 19 board meeting) to Food Service Manager at the Middle School, effective for the school year. Classified Employment 1. Selena Poynor Employ as a 10 Month Secretary at the Intermediate, effective for the school year. She will be placed on Step 1 of the less than 12 months secretarial salary schedule ($9.23 per hour). 2. Pam Salehi Employ as 10 Month Gifted Programs Secretary, effective for the school year. She will be placed on Step 1 of the less than 12 month secretarial salary schedule ($9.23 per hour). Certified Employment 1. Jerry Malone Employ as PE/Health Teacher at the Jr. High and Assistant High School Football Coach, effective for the school year. He will be placed on Step 32 of the Certified Salary Schedule with a BSE and will receive a stipend in the amount of $2, He will be placed on a 210 day contract. 2. Virginia Sturgeon Employ as AP English Teacher at the High School, effective for the school year. This is contingent upon her receiving her Arkansas Teachers License. She will be placed on Step 9 of the Certified Salary Schedule with a Masters. 3. Michelle Aaron Employ as a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, effective for the school year. She will be placed on Step 3 of the Certified Salary Schedule with a MSE. Re-Employment of Classified Staff 1. Amber Lenderman Motion Carried, 6 to 1 (Lance Ritter) Superintendent s Update Mr. Jerry Noble, Superintendent June Events May 29-June 8 Summer ACT Boot Camp 4 Summer Day Camp Begins 4-22 Summer School 9 ACT Tour of New High School for 50 Year Class Reunion 14 Administrator s Meeting 21 Monthly School Board Meeting Graduation is tomorrow night at ASU. Board Members need to be there by 6:30. June 20 th the swat team will have an emergency drill at the new high school. The public will be notified. A bid was awarded to Adams Nursery in the amount of $9, for an irrigation system to be installed on the band practice field (the northwest corner of the new high school building) in order to keep it watered. The grass is a separate cost. This was in the original plans but was cut and needs to be taken care of now. This area needs to be ready for practice in the fall. Dr. Baine asked if this was the only practice facility what we have there and Mr. Noble said yes, for now. Mr. Noble invited board members to attend the end of year celebration for staff on Monday beginning at 4:15.

7 BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES May 17, 2012 Page #7 With no other business to be addressed, Lance Ritter adjourned the meeting. (8:45 p.m.) Board President Board Secretary