A meeting of the Board of Education of Mansfield School District No. 76
At the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the School District aforesaid, at the Administration Building, on April 16, 2024, there being present Rick Nicodemus, Lesli Baggett, Steve Hattabaugh, Owen Edwards and Kylie Efurd; Absent: None.
All members of the board, the following business were transacted to wit:
(Minutes were recorded by Carol Reano)
STAFF PRESENT: Joe Staton, Carol Reano, Julie Ferguson, Joshua Brown, Justin Bond, Mary Jane Brewer, Kim Arnold
The meeting was called to order by Nicodemus, School Board President, at 6:11 p.m.
IN THE MATTER OF: Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Hattabaugh, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Academic Report
Academic Report, included with IV, section I.
IN THE MATTER OF: Change May Board Meeting Date
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett, to approve moving the May board meeting to May 14th, 2024 due to graduation.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Audit Approval
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett, to approve the 2022-23 audit.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: ESSA-IDEA Assurances GEPA Statement
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Hattabaugh, to accept Mr. Staton’s recommendation to approve the ESSA-IDEA Assurances GEPA Statement.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approval to Hire Summer Workers
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Edwards, to accept Mr. Staton’s recommendation to approve to hire 8 summer workers at minimum wage.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approve Occupational Therapy Contract – Heavenly Therapy Services, LLC
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Efurd, to accept Mr. Staton’s recommendation to approve contract services with Heavenly Therapy Services, LLC for occupational therapy services.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approve Physical Therapy Contract – Heavenly Therapy Services, LLC
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Nicodemus, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve contract services with Heavenly Therapy Services, LLC for physical therapy services.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approve Speech Therapy Contract – Therapy Connections
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve contract services with Therapy Connections for speech therapy services.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approve Medicaid Billing Contract – Bryannia Burke
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve speech Medicaid contract billing services with Bryannia Burke.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approval of Curriculum
Presentation on Curriculum and Academic Report
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Efurd, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the proposed literacy and math curriculum for 2024-2025 as presented.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
Executive session was requested at 7:08 pm.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:25 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Approval of Certified Salary and Stipend Schedule for 2024-2025
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the certified salary and stipend schedule as presented for the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Personnel
Resignations:
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Efurd, to approve Staton’s recommendation to accept the resignation of Addyson Marcotte effective 3/25/2024.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Edwards, to approve Staton’s recommendation to accept the resignation of Rhonda Bullard effective the end of the 2023-2024 contract year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Contract Renewals
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Edwards, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the presented list of classified staff for contract renewal for 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the presented list of certified staff for contract renewal for 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Edwards, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the presented list of certified and classified contract changes for the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Personnel
Hires:
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Edwards, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Kandis Howard as middle school counselor and e-school coordinator effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Efurd, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Ruth Schlinker as high school counselor effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Nicodemus, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Kim Arnold for federal programs and duties effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Efurd, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Karon Sterling as Special Ed Supervisor effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Trevon Moore as teacher and coach effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Hattabaugh, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Abby Cagle as teacher and coach effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the hire of Kimberly Redding as special education teacher effective the 2024-2025 school year.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Staton reported on the following:
Sept 5, 2024, the Coop will host an all day training in Fort Smith.
FFA Banquet is at 6pm, April 20, 2024.
Middle school has atlas testing next week, April 22-26.
High school testing starts in 2 weeks.
Graduation – May 13, 2024
Athletic Banquet – May 6, 2024
Academic Banquet – May 7, 2024
OTHER BOARD COMMUNICATION:
Bridges by the elementary have all been fixed.
Graduation: Recognize the graduating student that attended Mansfield K-12th grade.
Graduation: Recognize all the alumni graduates in attendance.
Bent/broken fence east side of football field near track.
IN THE MATTER OF: Adjournment
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Efurd, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Owens, Efurd
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0.
