SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
704 East Church
Morrilton,
Arkansas 72110
6:00 P.M., September 8, 2003
The Board of Education of the
South Conway County School District, State of Arkansas, met in Regular Session in the Board Room of the
Superintendent’s Office in Morrilton.
President Mark Stobaugh called the meeting to order.
Roll Call
Present: Marlin
Boyle, Dr. Stephen Carter, David Cawein, Doyle McDonald, Patty Shipp, Mark
Stobaugh, Superintendent Douglas Adams.
Absent: Elaine Sullivan
EXECUTIVE SESSION
034-050 A
motion was made by Dr. Carter with a second by Mrs. Shipp that the board be
in an executive session
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp,
Stobaugh,
Nays: None
034-051 A
motion was made by Dr. Carter with a second by Mrs. Shipp that the board be out
of an executive session.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp,
Stobaugh
Nays: None
i. MEETING
OPENING
Mr. Stobaugh excused himself for the
rest of the meeting.
Mr.
Cawein opened with a prayer.
II. Delegates/Visitors
Mr.
Adams welcomed the Civics class students.
III. MINUTES/FINANCIAL
034-052 A motion was
made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Dr. Carter to accept the minutes and financial
by consent.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
IV. OLD BUSINESS
PPC
Recommendations - Mary Oates presented the board with
proposed policy
changes.
034-053 A motion
was made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Mr. Boyle to accept the policy proposal
regarding Posting open job positions. (see
attached)
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
034-054 A motion was
made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Dr. Carter to suspend the rules and vote on
a proposed PPC policy tonight.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
034-054 A motion was
made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Dr. Carter to approve the revised facility dress code to include Spirit Casual Day.
(see attached)
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
V. new business
Geothermal
presentation –
Mr.
Barry Ferguson gave a presentation on Geothermal. The board requested that Mr. Adams obtain an accurate estimate to
integrate Geothermal into the Fine Arts Building instead of regular HVAC.
Elementary Site
Discussion –
Mr. Owens updated the board on the status of the
elementary site selection.
No Action Taken
2nd
Grade Report Card Design –
034-055 A
motion was made by Mr. Boyle with a second by Dr. Carter to adopt the proposed 2nd grade report card design.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
Anti-Bullying Policy –
034-056 A
motion was made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Dr. Cawein to adopt the proposed
elementary Anti-Bullying policy. (see
attached)
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
Transportation Contract –
034-057 A
motion was made by Dr. Carter with a second by Mr. Boyle to accept the Transportation contract between South Conway County and
Faith Care Transportation. (see attached)
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
2003-2004 Budget –
034-058 A
motion was made by Mr. Cawein with a second by Mr. Boyle to accept the 2003-2004 Budget as presented. The budget reflects a $412,000 reduction in
the prvious year’s ending balance.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
Long Term Substitute Policy –
Mr. Adams recommended that
the policy be clarified to state that the current substitute rate of pay is $55
per day. If a substitute subs for twenty (20) consecutive days in the same
position they would be considered a long-term substitute and be paid a
retroactive rate of $85 per day. (see
attached)
034-059 A
motion was made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Dr. Carter to accept the Long-Term Substitute
policy clarification.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
V. Personnel -
Resignations
034-060 A
motion was made by Dr. Carter with a second by Mr. Boyle to accept the
resignation of Dale Bettis as Fieldhouse
janitor and Juanita Chambers as Reynolds
cook.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
PERSONNEL - Elections
Substitute Teachers
034-061 A motion
was made by Mr. Cawein with a second by Dr. Carter to elect Substitute Teachers as listed for the 2003-2004
school year.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
MHS Math Lab -
034-062 A motion was
made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Mr. Cawein to elect Tommy Hunt as MHS Math Lab teacher for the
2003-2004 school year, paid from federal funds.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
Half-time Fieldhouse Janitor
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034-063 A motion was
made by Mr. Cawein with a second by Dr. Carter to elect Elaine Hill as Half-time fieldhouse janitor for
the 2003-2004 school year.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
Auto Mechanics Aide -
034-064 A motion was
made by Mr. Boyle with a second by Dr. Carter to elect Dean Douglas as Auto Mechanics teacher’s aide for
the 2003-2004 school year.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
ADAP/After School Personnel
034-065 A motion was
made by Mr. Cawein with a second by Mrs. Shipp to elect ADAP/After-school Personnel for the 2003-2004 school year. (see attached)
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
PERSONNEL - OTHER
Leave of Absence
034-066 A motion was
made by Dr. Carter with a second by Mr. Cawein to allow Christie Toland maternity leave of absence.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
Adjournment
034-067 A motion
was made by Mrs. Shipp with a second by Mr. Boyle that the meeting be adjourned
at 8:50 p.m.
Yeas: Boyle, Carter, Cawein, McDonald, Shipp
Nays: None
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President
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