Subject: Board Meeting, December 14, 2009

The following business was conducted at the Board meeting Monday, December 14th:

December 14, 2009

Item I.  The board met in regular session on December 14, 2009.

Vice-President, Peggy James, called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Cheryl Howard arrived at 6:06 p.m.  John Bailey and Michael Grigg were absent.

Item II.  A public meeting on the facilities master plan was conducted.  The public was asked if they had any comments, questions or input.  The plan will require action by the Board at the January meeting.

Item III.  A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Susan Newberry to approve the previous minutes as mailed.  Motion carried 5-0.

Item IV.  In student recognitions, the 2009-2010 Lady Tiger Basketball Team, Baltazar Lemus and the State Special Olympics Team were introduced to the Board.  Information regarding their achievements was shared with the Board.

Item V.  Mr. Williams gave the Board a brief overview of the district's financial report. 

Item VI.  Mr. Williams gave the Board a brief overview on the

construction project.   The building is still currently on schedule.

Item VII.  A motion was made by Peggy James and seconded by Jerry King to approve the following student transfers:

             Austin and Kayla Armstrong from Green Forest to Berryville

            Mahala Lee and Bennie Burleson from Green Forest to Berryville

            Joe and Ryan Logan from Green Forest to Berryville

            Chelsea and Conrad Murray from Green Forest to Berryville

            Kaylin Snow from Green Forest to Berryville

            Anthony, Lusby and Jonathan Castillo from Berryville to Green Forest

            Bailey Singletary from Green Forest to Alpena

            Branden Renly from Green Forest to Harrison

Motion carried 5-0.

Item VIII.  A motion was made by Susan Newberry and seconded by Peggy James to approve the legal liability insurance with BancorpSouth Insurance Services in the amount of $5,411.00.  Motion carried 5-0.

Item IX.  A motion was made by Peggy James and seconded by Susan Newberry to rename the Tiger Gym to the Fred Grim Gymnasium.  Motion carried 5-0.

MINUTES

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December 14, 2009

X. A discussion was held on putting names on the district buildings.  A decision was tabled until next month's meeting.

Item XI.  A motion was made by Peggy James and seconded by Jerry King to approve the superintendent's goals and objectives as follows:

1)         Student Achievement;

2)         Improve Administrative Relationships with Faculty and

Community;

3)         Guidance on Construction.

Motion carried 5-0.

Item XII.  A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Susan Newberry to approve the District Leadership Committee as presented.

Motion carried 5-0.

Item XIII.  Mrs. Martin, K-7 Principal, and Mrs. Brasel, High School Principal, gave reports on their respective campuses.  Mrs. Brasel also asked the Board to approve fundraisers for her campus.

Item XIV.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Peggy James to approve the following fundraisers for the high school:

                        Geckler Brochure Sales for FBLA

                        Lollipop Sales for the Beta Club

Beauty Review, T-Shirt Design and Sales, Donations to win a flat screen T.V. and laptop computer for the Sophomore Class Motion carried 5-0.

Item XV.   The board entered into closed session at 7:20 p.m.

Item XVI.  The board returned to open session at 9:00 p.m.

Item XVII.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Cheryl Howard to accept the resignation of Larry Mathis, Bus Driver, effective December 18, 2009.  Motion carried 5-0.

Item XVIII.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Cheryl Howard to accept the resignation of Jennifer Shaw, Aide, effective December 10, 2009.  Motion carried 5-0.

Item XIX.  A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Bud Phillips to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.  Motion carried 5-0.

Cheryl Howard                                        Michael Grigg

President                                              Secretary