RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS
A special meeting of the Board of Education of Mansfield School District No. 76
At the special meeting of the Board of Education of the School District aforesaid, at the Administration Building, on June 27, 2023, 7:00pm., there being present Rick Nicodemus, Lesli Baggett, Michael Gipson, Steve Hattabaugh; Absent: Owen Edwards
All members of the board, the following business were transacted to wit:
(Minutes were recorded by Joe Staton)
STAFF PRESENT: Joe Staton
The meeting was called to order by Rick Nicodemus, School Board President, at 7:00 p.m.
IN THE MATTER OF: Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 7:02 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Personnel
Executive session was requested at 7:03 p.m. for personnel matters.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:17 p.m.
Mr. Staton notified the board that Amber Williams declined her contract offer.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Hattabaugh , to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to accept Madeline Rose’s resignation effective June 30, 2023.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh,
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 9:18 pm.
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Gipson, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to hire Tara King for High School Teacher pending certification.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh,
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 9:18 pm.
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Gipson, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to give a one time non-recurring recruitment and retention bonus to all regular employees based on their FTE on August 1st, 2023 in the amount of $1,500.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh,
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 9:18 pm.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Hattabaugh, to amend Mr. Staton’s contract as Superintendent to give a 4% increase and a $750 per month vehicle allowance effective July 1, 2022.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh,
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 9:19 pm.
Superintendent’s Report:
Student and coach participation in the High School All-Star games .
Other Board Communication:
Mr. Hattabaugh thanked the district for having a representative of the school attend Dr. Austin’s funeral. Mr. Hattabaugh also expressed he had been in communication for Legislators to push for Arkansas’ participation in enticing National Student organizations to bring their National Conventions to our state. Beta was noted specifically.
Mike Gipson announced his resignation from the board effective immediately.
IN THE MATTER OF: Adjournment
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Hattabaugh, to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Gipson, Hattabaugh
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 9:28 pm.
