July 14, 2008 Board of Education Meeting

The U.S.D. Board of Education held a regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School board room. Members present were: Terry Daniel, Melanie Bingham, Kim Wilson, DeAnne Binns, Brandon Williams and Joseph Skye. Also present were: Larry Cannon, Robert Womack, David Jackson, Rev. Jim Bowles, Dennis Burke and Jo Ann Thomasson.

President Binns called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Terry Daniel led the board and guests in the flag salute and Rev. Jim Bowles had a word or prayer.

President Binns requested a motion to add an item #4, resignations, to the agenda under reports from board President.

Joseph Skye made a motion to add resignations under president reports as requested by DeAnne Binns. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.

Deputy clerk, Jo Ann Thomasson asked the board for nominations for Board President for the 2008‐2009 School term.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to nominate DeAnne Binns as Board President for the 2008‐2009 School term. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.

President DeAnne Binns requested a nomination for Board Vice‐President for the 2008‐2009 School term.

Joseph Skye nominated Melanie Bingham for Board Vice‐President for the 2008‐2009 School term.

Kim Wilson made a motion to elect Melanie Bingham for Board Vice‐President for the 2008‐2009 School term. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.

President Binns requested a volunteer to represent the board as Governmental Relations Contact. It was the consensus of the board that Joseph Skye would remain the board’s representation in this position.

Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the Amended Consent Agenda as presented. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6‐0.

DeAnne Binns presented information/proposal for the districts Apple Lease Agreement for approval.

Joseph Skye made a motion to accept the Apple Lease proposal as presented. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.

DeAnne Binns expressed her pride in the school district and employees who participated and worked so hard to help make the Sesquicentennial Celebration a success.

DeAnne Binns opened the floor for a volunteer to replace Chuck Sweeton, who resigned as the Interlocal #637 Board Representative . Kim Wilson volunteered to serve as Interlocal #637 Board Representative for the remainder of this year.

DeAnne Binns asked the board to look over the KASB handout that outlines the recommended policy changes and that these recommendations be considered at a later date.

DeAnne Binns presented letters of resignations from Robert Younger as custodian at Lincoln elementary as of July 31, 2008 and from Mandy Bingham as district band para, effectively immediately.

Kim Wilson made a motion to accept the resignations from Robert Younger and Mandy Bingham as presented. Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6‐0.

Dennis Burke presented the year‐ end fiscal report to the board as well as updating the board on building/maintenance projects.

Dennis Burke discussed the need for three new copiers in the district and outlined the monthly cost and maintenance agreements for the new and current copiers.

Melanie Bingham made a motion to allow Mr. Burke to proceed with the district copier updates/needs as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.

Robert Womack presented enrollment dates and information to board members and discussed his projected rise in student numbers for next year based on the current enrollment at Lincoln Elementary.

David Jackson presented enrollment dates and information to board members and reminded the board that sixth grade students only would attend classes on August 13 at the middle school.

Larry Cannon presented enrollment dates and information to board members. Mr. Cannon reminded the board that freshman only would attend classes on the first day, August 13. Mr. Cannon informed the board there would be an addition Science class at BHS and because of this additional class several other classrooms would be relocating within the building.

Larry Cannon presented information in the high school curriculum which would include offering honors classes. It was the consensus of the board to take these curriculum changes under consideration to be decided on at a later date.

Brandon Williams made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of twenty minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include the board members and the superintendent. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6‐0.

6:35 p.m. Enter executive session
6:55 p.m. Resume regular session

Joseph Skye made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include the board members and the superintendent. Brandon Williams seconded.

Carried 6‐0.

6:55 p.m. Enter executive session
7:05 p.m. Resume regular session

Kim Wilson made a motion to enter into executive session for a period of ten minutes to discuss personnel matters of nonelected personnel and to protect the privacy interests of the individual(s) to be discussed. This executive session shall include the board members and the superintendent. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.

7:05 p.m. Enter executive session.
7:15 p.m. Resume regular session

David Jackson recommended hiring Janelle Iley as a middle school Language Arts teacher.

Brandon Williams made a motion to hire Janelle Iley as middle school Language Arts teacher as presented. Joseph Skye seconded. Carried 6‐0.

Larry Cannon recommended hiring Michael Stice as high school Head Baseball Coach.

Joseph Skye made a motion to hire Michael Stice as high school Head Baseball Coach as presented.Terry Daniel seconded. Carried 6‐0.

Dennis Burke made a recommendation on raises for the Administrative and Classified Staff .

Kim Wilson made a motion to approve the recommended raises for Administrative and Classified Staff as presented by Dennis Burke. Melanie Bingham seconded. Carried 6‐0.

Terry Daniel made a motion to adjourn. Brandon Williams seconded. Carried 6‐0.

7:18 p.m. Meeting adjourned.