BEEBE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 9, 2013

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1 BEEBE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 9, 2013 MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Harold Davis, President Ms. Lucy Mahoney, Vice President Mr. Robert Jenkins, Secretary Ms. Brenda McKown, Member Mr. Tommy Vanaman, Member ALSO PRESENT Dr. Belinda P. Shook, Superintendent Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Rick Duff, Assistant Superintendent for Business Mr. Scott Jennings, Principal, High School Mr. Mike Tarkington, Principal, High School 9-10 Ms. Brandy Dillin, Principal, Middle School Ms. Karla Tarkington, Principal, Badger Elementary Ms. Cathy Payne, Principal, Beebe Elementary Ms. Michelle Jenkins, Principal, Early Childhood Ms. Tammy Deaton, G/T Coordinator Ms. Jennifer Naramore, Asst. Business Manager/Recorder of Minutes Visitors and Media The Beebe Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 9, 2013, in the Beebe School Board Meeting Room. Prior to the September Board meeting, a reception was held to honor Ms. Lucy Mahoney and Mr. Tommy Vanaman for their service to the Beebe School District. I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Harold Davis, President, called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m., following the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Tommy Vanaman and Invocation by Mr. Robert Jenkins. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Agenda, changing the order of the Agenda to move the Breakfast in the Classrooms report to the Information Reports and removing Action Item H, Special 9-Sept

2 Education Assurances, due to the assurances being unavailable from ADE until next month. Mr. Tommy Vanaman made a motion to approve the agenda as presented with the changes, seconded by Ms. Lucy Mahoney. INFORMATION PRESENTATION 1. Insurance Changes - American Fidelity Dr. Shook recognized Mr. Jim Templeton with American Fidelity who gave the Board a report on changes in insurance, benefits and services provided by American Fidelity. Dr. Shook noted one item of discussion, discussed previously with the PPC, was whether to redistribute the $9.00 from fringe benefits to health insurance, requiring a vote of the staff. 2. PPC Report Dr. Shook recognized Ms. Toni Allgood, President, Licensed PPC. Ms. Allgood and Mr. Greg Stinnett gave a report on PPC and electronic election, as well as information gathered at the Joint Legislative Insurance and Commerce meeting they attended. 3. Breakfast in the Classroom Dr. Shook recognized Ms. Michelle Jenkins and Ms. Jackie Perry, who gave a report on the Breakfast in the Classrooms Program at Early Childhood. Ms. Perry reported an increase of about 45 students eating breakfast and gave the benefits to education from students eating breakfast. III. PERSONNEL A. Resignations - Kathy Byrd, second-grade teacher; Terri Vanderford, grounds and transportation; Heather Clemons, 3-hour cafeteria worker; Becky Neu, Early Childhood Secretary Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the resignations as presented, seconded by Mr. Robert Jenkins. B. Resignation of Board Member - Lucy Mahoney, Board Vice President 9-Sept

3 Mr. Tommy Vanaman made a motion to accept the resignation of Board Vice President, Lucy Mahoney, effective at the conclusion of the September Board meeting, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For 4 Against - 0 C. Employ New Staff Shelly Owens, second grade teacher, 16 years experience from Louisiana. Ms. Lucy Mahoney made a motion to approve 16 years experience for Ms. Shelly Owens as recommended, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. Jessica Bell, Paraprofessional at Badger Elementary, with 3 years experience and 2 additional the following year, as per policy; Emily Raney, first-grade teacher, one-year contract; Jennifer Totten, paraprofessional, High School 11-12; Tonya May, bus driver, effective 08/19/13; Judy Harmon, bus driver with one year experience, effective 08/26/13; Danny Burnett, bus driver, effective 08/26/13 Mr. Robert Jenkins made a motion to approve employment of new staff as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. D. Contract Change Kay Calvert, Media Specialist at Badger Elementary, $3,000 for Doctorate as listed on the administrative salary schedule Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the $3,000 increase as presented, seconded by Ms. Lucy Mahoney. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the Minutes of the August 12, 2013 Regular Meeting and summarized the August 2013 Financial Report. Ms. Lucy Mahoney made a motion to approve the Minutes of the August 12, 2013 Regular Meeting and August 2013 Financial Report, seconded by Mr. Robert Jenkins. 9-Sept

4 V. ACTION ITEMS A. PPC Administrators Representatives for Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mr. Chris Ellis, Principal, Junior High Ms. Michelle Jenkins, Principal, Early Childhood Mr. Tommy Vanaman made a motion to approve the PPC Administrator Representatives for as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. B Resolution for Employees Dr. Shook recommended resolutions for the following employees due to a personal interest with the company: Cyndi Matthews, CenterPoint Energy; Juli Hall, K-Mart; Julie Henry, Don s Auto Parts; Michelle Jenkins, Robert s Garage Doors; Jackie Martin, DG Martin and Associates; Kimberly Wallace, Scott s Lumber Company; Remona Moore, Shred It; Amy Thomas, Emergize Dance Studio; Tate Rector, Allen s Appliances; Tammy Jackson, Wal-Mart; Michelle Knab, Wal-Mart; Paul Moore, UPS; David Payne, Arkansas Signs and Designs; Shelma Winningham, Wal-Mart; Cari Rector, Allen s Appliances; Regina Haynes, UPS; Dorene Mellon, Mellon s BBQ; Cindy Jackson, Beebe Water and Sewer; Nikki Jolly, Bruce Oakley, Inc. Ms. Lucy Mahoney made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Employees as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. C 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; Clay Goff, First Security Bank. Mr. Robert Jenkins dismissed himself from the meeting at 7:31 p.m. for the vote. Ms. Lucy Mahoney made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Board Members for Robert Jenkins, Robert s Garage Doors, as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. VOTE: For 4 Against 0 Mr. Robert Jenkins returned to the meeting at 7:32 p.m. 9-Sept

5 Mr. Tommy Vanaman made a motion to approve the 1599 Resolution for Board Members for Clay Goff, First Security Bank, as presented, seconded by Mr. Robert Jenkins. D. District 504 Coordinator Dr. Shook recommended Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as District 504 Coordinator. Ms. Lucy Mahoney made a motion to approve Mr. Scott Embrey as District 504 Coordinator as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. E. District Equity Coordinator Dr. Shook recommended Mr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, as District Equity Coordinator. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve Mr. Scott Embrey as District Equity Coordinator as presented, seconded by Mr. Tommy Vanaman. F. Legal Transfers Dr. Shook recommended the approval of nine (9) legal transfers and denied four (4) legal transfers. Mr. Robert Jenkins made a motion to approve the legal transfers as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. G. Purchases over $10,000 Renaissance Learning, Inc. - $15, Ms. Lucy Mahoney made a motion to approve purchases over $10,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. H. Special Education Assurances removed until next month. 9-Sept

6 VI. SUPERINTENDENT S 32INFORMATIONAL REPORT A. Miscellaneous B. McRae Housing The board discussed making the house at McRae beside the school the place to hold all the McRae memorabilia. C. Early Voting The board was reminded that early voting would begin for the school election. VII. ADJOURN Mr. Tommy Vanaman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Ms. Lucy Mahoney. 9-Sept