The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Mac Davis, Stan Cottrell, Angela Hunsucker and Konnor McKay. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Chris Lipham, Kristi Sigman, Josh Atchley, Mike Galinato, Darla Jeffery, Zack Taylor, Toni Dozier, Cheyenne Smith, Chelsea Ridenhour, Tonya Cluck, Misty Mitchell, Keith Brigance, Brittany Maine and Alex Maine.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the February 10th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Orders to ProMAS, LLC (eRate); D) Approve Purchase Orders to Safari Micro; E) Approve Agreement for Speech and Language Services Jana Pschier, SLP; F) Approve Contract for Occupational and Physical Therapy Services with Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to add Item A) Approve Purchase Order to American First Response to New Business. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to approve the purchase order to America First Response. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Resolution Adopting the Scott County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to approve entering into to a business agreement with Lewis Architects Engineers for the elementary school roof. Motion carried 5-0.
Each of the principals reported on the happenings at their buildings. Mrs. Solomon stated that Read Across America Week was a success at Pre-K. She also informed the board that there will be a family picnic coming up the first part of April. Mrs. Jeffery also stated that Literacy Week was a success and they had many activities for the students, she expressed her gratitude for all those that donated their time to come and read to the students. The GT program is working on an Art Walk this year and also have parent night scheduled for this Thursday night at 5:00. All buildings are gearing up for testing in the coming weeks. Mr. Taylor stated that the 8th graders will be completing their CAP Conferences soon, the 8th graders will also be touring some
college campuses. Archery teams competed at State, FBLA State is coming up soon. Mr. Taylor had a long list of 8th grade students that made 1st Division Superior rating and 2nd Division Excellent rating in the band competition. Mr. Atchley announced that “Be Pro Be Proud” truck has invited Mrs. Atchley to be a liaison for them when visiting other schools. The CNA program visited UARM. Juniors will take the ACT on March 11th. Mr. Lipham stated that Sr. High Track Boys are the 4A State Indoor Champions.
Superintendent Fielding informed the school board members that he is planning an open house for the Eddie Harrison house as it will soon be put on the market to sell. Communities Unlimited has come and did an interview for a magazine article featuring the Harrison House. Mr. Fielding also let the board members know that the school received a $125,000 Safety Grant to pay for AED’s.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker seconded by Mac Davis to accept the resignations of Amy Huffmaster as ES Sped Paraprofessional effective May 19, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation from Julie Biggs as MS Secretary as of May 1, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to make Joe Powers a contract from July1, 2025, to August 29, 2025, for the 2025/26 SY at which time he will then retire as Maintenance Foreman. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation from Tracie Adams as Bus Driver as of the end of the 2024/25 SY. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation from Darla Jeffery as ES Principal as of June 30, 2025. Motion carried 4-1.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to promote Cheyenne Smith to ES Principal from Assistant Principal for the 2025/26 SY. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
