The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office building on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Tammye Sherrill, Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Mac Davis and Konnor McKay. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Chris Lipham, Josh Atchley, Kim Solomon, Zack Taylor, Keith Brigance and Toni Dozier.
President Sherrill called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and welcomed everyone. Davis began the meeting with a word of prayer. Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Hunsucker and seconded by Woodall to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the June 21st and June 28th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve ASBA Invoice for Property and Vehicle Insurance; D) Approve Renaissance Learning Purchase Order for Federal Programs; E) Approve ADE Statement of Assurances for Programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Motion carried 5-0.
The principals reported on what is happening at each of their buildings to get ready for the upcoming school year. Lipham, Middle School Principal, reported that all positions are filled and that they will be continuing the extra precautions that were taken last year. Lipham also answered questions that the board members had about bus routes and drivers. Solomon reported that she still has one position to fill but applications have come in so that position should be filled soon.
Superintendent Daniel Fielding informed the board members that Waldron School District hosted substitute training, put on by ESS, and there were about 25 in attendance. This is a good sign that we will have more substitutes this school year.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Davis to accept the resignation of Josh Brown as Assistant Principal as of the end of 2021/21 SY. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Hunsucker and seconded by Woodall to hire Zakary Terwilliger for the high school math position and also for the head junior high, seventh-grade basketball coach, and senior high assistant coach, providing he obtains all the necessary licensure for the math position. He will be placed on an ALP of which he will have three years to fulfill providing he meets the state progress requirements each year. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Davis to hire Jo Ellen Dettra for the family and consumer science position. She will be participating in the APPEL program. APPEL candidates have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in other areas and are seeking licensure for education. They receive a provisional license upon acceptance into the program after being hired by a district. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Davis and seconded by Hunsucker to transfer Tonya Cluck’s contract to High School Assistant Principal. She has completed all requirements for educational leadership and is fully certified for the position. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Davis and seconded by Woodall to approve the Resolution to the Disclosure form for Hunsucker, who stepped out of the room during voting. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Hunsucker to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
