The following business was conducted at the Green Forest monthly board

meeting:

July 19, 2010

Item I.  The board met in regular session on July 19, 2010.  President, Cheryl Howard, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.  All members were present. 

Item II.   In opening remarks by the Superintendent, Mr. Calaway

thanked the Board for giving him the opportunity to serve as Green Forest School Superintendent.  Mr. Calaway is looking forward to working with the Board, staff and community to help all students be successful.

Item III.  A motion was made by Peggy James and seconded by John Bailey to approve the previous minutes as mailed.  Motion carried 7-0.

Item IV.  The Board welcomed Jerry Carlton to the meeting.  He was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board, due to Susan Newberry moving out of state.

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

Item VI.  Mr. Calaway updated the Board on the many construction projects.  Ownership of the new middle school will most likely be given to the District at the end of this month.  The intermediate school roofing project is in the process of getting the final figures together after the architect's review.  Other projects discussed were the HVAC project, the athletic complex and the Fred Grim Gym roofing project.

Open house for the new middle school is currently scheduled for Tuesday, August 17th.  The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m.

Item VII.  A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Jerry King to approve the transfer of Mason Dunham-McCreary, Age 8, and Zachary Doran, Age 6, from the Green Forest School District to the

Berryville School District.  Motion carried 7-0.  

Item VIII.  A motion was made by John Bailey and seconded by Peggy James to accept the bid from Flowers Baking Company, for bakery goods for the 2010-2011 school year.  Motion carried 7-0.

Item IX.  A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Bud Phillips to accept the bid from Anderson's Gas & Propane, Inc., to provide fuel for the 2010-2011 school year.  Motion carried 7-0.

Item X.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by John Bailey to approve raising the minimum hourly wage to $7.60 to meet the new wage law requirements.  Motion carried 7-0. 

Item XI.  A motion was made by John Bailey and seconded by Jerry King to approve the 2010-2011 homeless grant application.  Motion carried 7-0. 

Item XII.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Michael Grigg to approve American Fidelity as the District's Section 125 cafeteria plan administrator.  Motion carried 7-0.

Item XIII.  A discussion was held on students transferring into the District and out of the District via the Arkansas School Choice Act of 1989.

Item XIV.  A discussion was held on purchases from stimulus funds that will be purchased through the TAPS program. 

Item XV.  Mr. Calaway provided information to the Board on the upcoming annual school election.  The annual school election will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. 

Item XVI.  Under the superintendent's report, Mr. Calaway informed the Board regarding new technology for the school, trainings and two grants the District received this summer.  Mr. Calaway provided EOC Geometry and Algebra percentages for students performing at proficient/advanced.  Mr. Calaway has been to numerous meetings and conferences.  Mr. Calaway has been invited to participate in the Arkansas Leadership Institute and received the Board's unanimous approval for participation in the training.

Item XVII.  The board entered into closed session at 7:00 p.m.

Item XVIII.  The board returned to open session at 7:58 p.m.

Item XIX.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by John Bailey to accept the resignation of Ashton Thurman, Science Teacher.

Motion carried 7-0.

Item XX.  A motion was made by Bud Phillips and seconded by Jerry King to employ the following for the 2010-2011 school year:

            Drew Ray                                  Teacher/Coach

            Vanessa Eddings                       Teacher

Motion carried 7-0.

Item XXI.  A motion was made by Jerry King and seconded by Jerry Carlton to employ Jennifer Bassett-Bailey for the 2010-2011 school year.  Motion failed 2-5.  John Bailey, Michael Grigg, Cheryl Howard, Peggy James and Bud Phillips voted no.

Item XXII.  A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Jerry King to transfer the following:

            Gayla Newberry                         Intermediate Secretary to Central Office

Secretary

            Susan Delozier              Aide to Intermediate Secretary (ten

month position)

Motion carried 7-0.

Item XXIII.  Michael Grigg left the meeting.  A motion was made by Jerry Carlton and seconded by John Bailey to leave Jaretta Grigg on the administrative secretary salary scale.  She will be retaining the administrative duties of SIS Coordinator and Fixed Assets Bookkeeper.

Motion carried 6-0.  Michael Grigg re-entered the meeting.

Item XXIV.  A motion was made by John Bailey and seconded by Bud Phillips to approve the following coaching assignments for 2010-2011:

                        Jay Martin                     Head Sr. High Football Coach

                        Tony Coffey                   Head Jr. High Football Coach

Motion carried 7-0.

Item XXV.   A motion was made by Michael Grigg and seconded by Jerry

Carlton to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.  Motion carried 7-0.

Cheryl Howard                           Michael Grigg

President                                  Secretary