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 June 12, 2023, there being present Lesli Baggett, Mike Gipson, Steve Hattabaugh (entered the meeting at 6:20pm), Owen Edwards, and Rick Nicodemus attended remotely; 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, Joshua Brown, Donnie Eveld, Susan Martin
The meeting was called to order by Gipson, School Board Vice President, at 6:08 p.m.
IN THE MATTER OF: Consent Agenda Items
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Baggett, to approve the consent agenda items as presented.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 3-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: Reorganization of the Board
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Edwards, to appoint Rick Nicodemus as Board President for 2023-2024.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 3-0.
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Baggett, to appoint Owen Edwards as Board Vice President for 2023-2024.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 3-0.
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Edwards, to appoint Lesli Baggett Board Secretary for 2023-2024.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 3-0.
IN THE MATTER OF: School Board Disbursing Officer
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Edwards, for President Rick Nicodemus to be School Board Disbursing Officer for 23-24.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 3-0 at 6:11 pm.
Steve Hattabaugh entered the meeting at 6:20 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Resolution to set Year End Balance – Act 1105
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Edwards, to approve to adopt the attached resolution to comply with Act 1105 of 2017 regular legislative session regarding the 20% carryover balance. The board authorizes the superintendent and district treasurer to move an amount above $765,000 ending balance in the 2000 funds to the building fund after categorical and restricted funds are first deducted from the ending balance.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 6:21 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: 2023-24 TARRP PLAN
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Edwards, to approve the 2023-24 TARRP plan.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 6:24 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Resolution to appoint Guy Fenter Coop board member.
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Hattabaugh, to adopt the attached resolution to appoint Superintendent Staton as the Mansfield School representative board member to the Guy Fenter Coop.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0. 6:22 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: ASBA Policy Updates
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Hattabaugh, to accept Staton’s recommendation to adopt the attached list of ASBA policy updates.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 6:27 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: 2023-24 Student Handbooks
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Edwards, to approve the presented changes to the 23-24 Student Handbooks.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 6:35 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Student Transfer
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Gipson, to approve the student transfer for Adleigh Barr and Presley Barr to the Greenwood School District.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Edwards
Voting against the motion: Hattabaugh
Motion passed 3-1 at 6:37 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: 23-24 amended Stipend Table
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Baggett, to approve the presented amended 2023-24 personnel stipend table.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 6:41 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Personnel
Executive session was requested at 6:42 pm for personnel matters.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:43 pm
RESIGNATIONS:
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Hattabaugh, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the resignation of Becky Vanelli.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 7:43 pm.
HIRING:
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Hattabaugh, to accept Staton’s recommendation to approve the voluntary reassignment of Donnie Eveld to Facilities Maintenance/Transportation/Athletic Director and continue as Softball Coach effective July 1, 2023.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 7:44 pm.
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Gipson, to accept Staton’s recommendation to hire Brittany Feimster for 23-24 Cheer coach.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 7:45 pm.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Discussion on the cheerleaders wearing uniforms on game day.
Prom will be April 12, 2024.
Graduation will be May 13, 2024.
Guy Fenter MOU for special education evaluator.
Update on the $10,000 school based health clinic grand for a telehealth room.
HVAC update: getting quotes on the HS cafeteria and ms gym unit.
ADE Compliance – audit building and fixtures to make sure the district is in compliance.
Safety Grant – window film should start next week and the hardware project around the end of the month.
OTHER BOARD COMMUNICATION:
No other board communications
IN THE MATTER OF: Adjournment
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Hattabaugh, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Voting for the motion: Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 4-0 at 7:55 pm.
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 19, 2023, 7:00pm., there being present Rick Nicodemus, Lesli Baggett, Michael Gipson, Steve Hattabaugh and Owen Edwards; Absent: none.
All members of the board, the following business were transacted to wit:
(Minutes were recorded by Joe Staton)
STAFF PRESENT: Joe Staton, Josh Brown
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 Gipson, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 7:00 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Personnel
Executive session was requested at 7:01p.m. for personnel matters.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:18p.m.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Baggett to approve the transfer of Aspen Seajack to the Greenwood School District.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:20 pm.
A motion was made by Gipson, seconded by Hattabaugh, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to accept Hannah Brown’s resignation effective June 19, 2023.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:21 pm.
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Baggett, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to hire Justin Bond for High School Principal.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:21 pm.
A motion was made by Nicodemus, seconded by Hattabaugh, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to hire Kaleb Pike for teacher, Assistant Football Coach and Assistant Baseball coach.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:22 pm.
A motion was made by Hattabaugh, seconded by Gipson, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to hire James Whitaker for ALE teacher.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:23 pm.
A motion was made by Baggett, seconded by Edwards, to approve Mr. Staton’s recommendation to hire Shelby Carballo for teacher.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Gipson, Baggett, Hattabaugh, Edwards
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:23 pm.
IN THE MATTER OF: Adjournment
A motion was made by Edwards, seconded by Hattabaugh, to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m.
Voting for the motion: Nicodemus, Baggett, Gipson, Edwards, Hattabaugh
Voting against the motion:
Motion passed 5-0 at 8:24 pm
