The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, September 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were TammyeSherrill, Clay Woodall, Konnor McKay and Angela Hunsucker. School Board member Mac Davis was not present. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Zack Taylor, Darla Jeffery, Ryan Walker, Lisa Allen, Keith Brigance, Toni Dozier, Kristi Sigman, Lance Stinson, Tonya Cluck, Cheyenne Smith, Ethan Millard and Kurt Banta
President Tammye Sherrill called the meeting to order at 6:32p.m. McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer. Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Hunsucker to add item F) Approve Invoice for Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative for 2022-23 K-6 Virtual Consortium, to the Consent Agenda items. Motion carried 4:0.
A motion was made by Hunsucker and seconded by McKay to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the August 8th and August 10th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Order for Nearpod, Inc; D) Approve Invoice for Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative for 2022-23 Professional Development Consortium; E) Approve Invoice for Guy FenterEducation Service Cooperative for 2022-23 Early Childhood Special Education Preschool Program; F)Approve Invoice for Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative for 2022-23 K-6 Virtual Consortium; Motion carried 4 -0.
Kurt Banta addressed the School Board and audience concerning strategies and possibilities to take to deter school shootings from happening.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Petition for Transfer of Students. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Hunsucker and seconded by McKay to approve the Active Educator Retention Incentive in the amount of $3000 for Certified and $1700 for classified employees paid out by the end of September, 2022. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Hunsucker to approve the Novice Teacher Mentoring Program. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Hunsucker and seconded by McKay to approve the Attendance Incentive Opportunity. Motion carried 4-0.
Ryan Walker, ABC/Adventure Online Academy Principal, reported to the Board that there are now 30 students enrolled in the virtual online school. Mr. Walker also stated that ABC and First Step are both almost at capacity. Mrs. Darla Jeffery informed the board that the Book Fair will be this week, as well as Grandparents Breakfast. Jeffery also stated that Elementary took their iReady assessments last week. Elementary will close this week off with a pep rally on Friday. Zack Taylor, Middle School Principal, reported that 388 parents attended “Meet the Teacher” night. Middle school is hosting the Book Fair this week. Mr. Taylor also wanted to thank Joe and Beverly Richmond for donating the volleyball net to the Middle School playground. Kim Solomon, High School Principal, stated that FFA had a huge turnout for the fair this year, she commented on the outstanding job that Laura Kitchens is doing with the program. Homecoming will be October 21st.
Superintendent Fielding reported to the board that Kristi Sigman secured a grant that would enable the school to purchase sensory items. He also discussed with the board members a date to approve the 2022-23 budget.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Hunsucker to accept the resignation from Kandace Espinoza as High School Paraprofessional, effective August 11, 2022. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded McKay to add 1 years’ experience to Amber Scott’s contract, retroactive back to August 11, 2022. Amber should have been given 7 years’ experience when hired instead of 6. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
