MINUTES
February 15, 2010

Item XIII. A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Michael Grigg to approve the fundraisers as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

Item XIV. The board entered into closed session at 7:24 p.m.

Item XV. The board returned to open session at 9:24 p.m.

Item XVI. A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Peggy James to renew the contract of Larry Newberry, Maintenance Supervisor, for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion carried 4-0. Cheryl Howard and Susan Newberry abstained from voting.

Item XVII. A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Peggy James to renew the following contracts as listed for the 2010-2011 school year:

Stephanie Rogers LEA Supervisor

Diann Fancher Curriculum Dir/G-T & Testing Coord.

Barry Hardin High School Principal

Andrea Martin Director of Instruction/Federal Programs

Chandra Anderson Int. Principal/.50 Inst

Fac./K-12 Tech.

Rebecca Brasel Int. Principal/.50 Inst

Fac./7-12 Literacy

Danette Chaney Elementary Principal

Bill Gotto Teacher/Coach/Athletic Director

Jerry Kuster Transportation Supervisor

Shelly Fultz Food Service Director

Motion carried 6-0.

Item XVIII. A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Peggy James for employ John Calaway, as Superintendent, for a three year contract at a salary of $96,313.00. Motion carried 6-0.

Item XIX. A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Bud Phillips to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.

Cheryl Howard - Secretary
Michael Grigg -President       

The following business was conducted at last night's Board meeting:

February 15, 2010

Item I. The board met in regular session on February 15, 2010.

President, Cheryl Howard, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. John Bailey was absent. Jerry King arrived at 7:15 p.m.

Item II. A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Susan

Newberry to approve the previous minutes as mailed. Motion carried 5-0.

Item III. In student recognition, Clayton Watson, FBLA Students that qualified for State and Baltazar Lemus were introduced to the Board.

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 Bud Phillips and seconded by Michael Grigg to accept a resolution and proposed budget for a special election to be held on June 22, 2010. Motion carried 5-0.

Item VII. A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Peggy James to approve the low bid for a tractor, including aftermarket bucket, backhoe attachment, box blade and pallet fork from Berryville Equipment in the amount of $25,145.00. Motion carried 5-0.

Item VIII. A motion was made by Susan Newberry and seconded by Michael Grigg to approve a contract with the ASBA Model Policy. Motion carried 5-0.

Item IX. A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Michael Grigg to approve a resolution that the Board intends to seek elector approval for bond or tax measure to have the resources to meet the school's share of financial participation in the gym roof project.

Motion carried 6-0.

Item X. Mrs. Martin shared information with the Board on the Consolidated School Health program. The Board is very supportive on the continuance of this program and grant writing.

Item XI. Mrs. Martin, K-7 Principal, and Mrs. Brasel, High School Principal, gave reports on their respective campuses.

Item XII. A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Susan Newberry to approve the following changes to the school calendar due to inclement weather:

1) School will be in session on Good Friday, April 9, 2010;

2) School will be in session on the first day of Spring Break,

March 22, 2010;

3) If any additional school is missed and school is in session on

Friday of that week, school will automatically be in session on that Saturday. Motion carried 6-0.