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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
BERRYVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
April 20, 2009
3-5 Cafetorium
The Berryville Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the 3-5 Intermediate Cafetorium.
Members Present: Sharon Ary, Vonda Bailey, Jack Edens, Gordon Hale, Shannon Hill, Jack Newberry & Joe Ward
Members Absent: None
The minutes and financial reports were approved by the Board.
Student Recognitions:
Elementary – Mrs. Wright announced that the PTA donated one bicycle per grade K-2 to be used as a reward for perfect attendance for the third nine week period of school. Kindergarten had 37 students with perfect attendance, First Grade had 21, and Second Grade had 39. The following names were drawn: Kindergarten – Anthony Nino; First Grade – Alexis Splichal; and Second Grade Navi Romero.
Intermediate – Mrs. Osnes announced that the PTA donated two bicycles and 3 mini-Ipods as rewards for behavior and attendance rewards. The cafeteria staff also donated a bicycle to be used as a reward. The Ipods were used for attendance rewards and the bicycles were used as attendance rewards.
Mrs. Osnes also submitted a list of the K-5 Science Fair winners, the Farm Bureau Home Safety Poster Contest winners, and wanted to thank the Berryville PTA for donating $6,900 to the Intermediate School for various projects.
Mrs. Warren, Intermediate Media Specialist, submitted an Accelerated Reader report for the Board to review.
Mrs. Scheel, G/T Coordinator, has announced that Bryce Hostetler and Tori Gregory have been accepted to the Arkansas Governor’s School. Bryce will be emphasizing Natural Science and Tori Math.
Senior High Quiz Bowl – Suzanne Miner, Coach, submitted a Senior High Quiz Bowl Report for the Board to review.
Employee Recognitions:
Candy Phillips, 5th grade literacy teacher, was selected to present at the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project held at the U of A on April 4th. This is a yearly conference for elementary and secondary teachers, community college instructors, site administrators, and university interns.
The Board approved the following fundraiser and service project requests:
FBLA – “Kiss A Senior Goodbye”
Young Democrats – Penny Drop
FCA – Water Project for wells in Africa
The Board discussed the Buildings/Grounds/Facilities updates submitted by Doug Harris.
The Board approved the seeking of bids for Concrete work at various sites on campus. For most of the sites, Partnership Funds will be used. The total cost for concrete is $48,830.19.
The Board approved JC Dean Construction building cabinets for the High School PE Facility Coaches Offices at $34,000, with half being paid for with Partnership Funds and half from the Athletics Budget.
A member of Hight-Jackson Architect Firm presented the Board with a low bid of $25,500 from Jimmy Jones to extend the sewer line located at the Concession Building. The Board approved a proposal for Topographic Surveys for $2,750 from Caster & Associates Land Surveying, Inc. as presented by Hight-Jackson. The Board also discussed several facility projects that the architect had put in priority levels and agreed to have a project work meeting in the next two weeks. The Board approved sending out an RFP for turf in the HS PE Facility.
The Board accepted the bid submitted by Community First Bank to provide Checking and Money Market Accounts for the district. If there was a need for CD’s, each bank would be contacted at that time for current rates.
The Board approved Option 1 of the 2009-10 School Calendar as presented by the PPC.
The Board approved the ESL Program as presented.
The Board approved Nursing Agreement Renewals with Missouri State University, North Arkansas College, and Arkansas State University for the 09-10 school year.
The Board tabled discussion of a Driver’s Ed Car until a later time.
The Board approved Cheryl Howard’s request for the district to pay her expenses to Nashville in July with Professional Development money, and to allow the FCCLA to put a $200 deposit on a charter bus from their activity account. Mrs. Howard said that the district would not have to pay any money for this trip, the students were having fundraisers and their parents would make up the difference if necessary.
Dr. Byrd reported to the Board that as of April 10th, Student Enrollment is 1807, down 27 students from March.
Dr. Byrd reported to the Board that the Cheerleading Sponsor Stipend Comparison showed that Berryville currently pays the most for the position and is the only district that allows for extended contracts.
Dr. Byrd handed out copies of a letter from Shiloh Christian School regarding our Jr. High Athletic Program. The Board all agreed that our current policy would stand with no changes.
Dr. Byrd handed out copies of a Sex Ed/Character Ed program being proposed for the 2009-10 High School schedule. He asked the Board to review the program and be prepared to make a decision at the next monthly board meeting.
Dr. Byrd handed out copies of Paul Blume’s column regarding Court rulings-specifically allowing the Gideon Organization on campus. Mr. Blume is an attorney with Arkansas School Boards Association.
Dr. Byrd hand out copies of the TLI/AYP Projections.
The Board accepted the following resignations:
Jeramiah Pierce Custodian Effective 4-3-09
Luther Roberts Golf Coach
Missy Smith PE Aide/ISS
Christy Skelton Bus Driver
Jeanne Thompson Kindergarten
Cindy Williams 8th English
Niacole Williams First Grade
The Board added the following to the Substitute List for the 08-09 school year:
Jordin Brown 6-8
Amy Goins K-12
The Board approved hiring Melissa Davis as a Custodian retro-active to April 6th.
The Board approved rehiring the Classified Staff for the 2009-10 school year as recommended by the superintendent. Write Comment (0 comments) |
