The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, December 9, 2024; at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Board member Mac Davis was not present for the meeting. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Kim Solomon, Kristi Sigman, Darla Jeffery, Tonya Cluck, Zack Taylor, Josh Atchley, Chris Lipham and Toni Dozier.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the November 11th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to allow Mr. Fielding to draft a contract to allow Manna Ministries to use the old weight room at Sawyer Wright Field, as long as Manna Ministries continue. Motion carried 4-0.
Each of the principals reported on what is happening at their school. Mrs. Solomon reported that Cookies with Santa will be December 10th. She also informed the board that ABC students will be going to Dalton’s Place next week to sing carols. Mrs. Jeffery announced that there will be behavior rewards at the end of this week. The PTO is planning Photos with Santa on December 17th. Mr. Taylor reported that the Christmas choir concert was awesome, with the band and choir both performing again next week. Archery competed at Charleston last Friday and did very well. Both Middle and High Schools are gearing up for semester tests next week. Mr. Atchley reported that both Jr. High and Sr. High Choir will be attending the State Capitol next week to sing. FBLA students toured Chamber’s Bank and learned about interest rates and how to open an account among other important information. Basketball Homecoming will be this Friday night, December 13th. There is also a Chess Club competition coming up in the near future.
Athletic Director, Chris Lipham, reported that the Arvest Invitational is underway this week. The State Cheer competition is this Saturday, December 21st. Zoey Richardson placed 1st overall at the Archery competition, with Jaron Howell placing 2nd and Natalie Woodhull placing 3rd.
Superintendent Fielding took his time to congratulate the choir on an outstanding performance at the choir concert. Mrs. Joanna Hale has done an excellent job on building the program.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
