The following business was conducted at the GF School Board meeting:

January 18, 2010

Item I.  The board met in regular session on January 18, 2010.

President, Cheryl Howard, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  John Bailey was absent.

Item II.   A motion was made by Peggy James and seconded by Michael

Grigg to approve the previous minutes as mailed.  Motion carried 6-0.

Item III.  Mr. Williams and Dennis Hunt of Stephens, Inc. advised the Board on a couple of options in regard to restructuring the District's debt.  The Board will make a decision at the February meeting.

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

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

construction project.   The building is still currently on schedule.

The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2010.

Item VI.  A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Peggy James to approve the following student transfers:

Zachary Salberg from Berryville to Green Forest

Ethan Smart from Green Forest to Berryville

Ty Henderson from Green Forest to Berryville

Tessa Alford from Green Forest to Alpena

Dezirae Green from Green Forest to Alpena

Motion carried 6-0.

Item VII.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Susan Newberry to adopt a resolution in support of the proposed Ten-Year Academic Facilities Master Plan.  Motion carried 6-0.

Item VIII.  Discussion on naming the buildings was tabled until next month's meeting.

Item IX.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Jerry King to limit the rental of school facilities to civic and church organizations.  The facilities should not be rented for personal use (weddings, family reunions, etc.).  Motion carried 6-0.

Item X.  Mrs. Martin, K-7 Principal, and Mrs. Brasel, High School Principal, gave reports on their respective campuses.  Mr. Williams reported the legislative session is looking at school funding, which would mean approximately $83.00 more per student.  The third quarter has been extended to March 19, 2010.

Item XI.   The board entered into closed session at 7:32 p.m.

Item XII.  The board returned to open session at 9:32 p.m.

Item XIII.  A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Peggy James to accept the resignation of Jeff Williams, Superintendent, effective June 30, 2010.  Motion carried 6-0.

Item XIV.  A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Bud Phillips to employ the following:

Coyla Hill Migrant Aide to Title I Aide effective February 1,2010

Rebecca Iveson Migrant Aide effective February 1, 2010

Shelly Fultz Bus Driver for remainder of the 2009-2010 school year.

Motion carried 5-0.  Michael Grigg abstained from voting.

Item XV.  A motion was made by Peggy James and seconded by Susan Newberry to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m.  Motion carried 6-0.

Cheryl Howard                           Michael Grigg

President                                  Secretary