The Waldron School Board moved through a full agenda Monday night, appointing a new Zone 4 member, approving cell phone policy changes for middle and high school students, and hearing campus updates that included academic events, student honors, and upcoming activities.
Board President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office. Members present were Woodall, Konnor McKay, Mac Davis, and Angela Hunsucker. Superintendent Daniel Fielding and a host of administrators, staff, and community members also attended. McKay opened with a prayer and Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board actions
- Consent agenda approved (4–0): September 8 and September 23 minutes; financial reports and expenditures.
- Student device policy (4–0): Changes to the Middle School and High School Cell Phone Policy were approved.
- Personnel: Following an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of Lauri Glumm as food service cook, effective Sept. 18, 2025 (4–0). The board also approved transferring Ashli Hutchens to District Business Manager, effective July 1, 2026 (4–0).
- Zone 4 appointment: After hearing remarks from Toni VanDeWiele and Joy Carmean about their interest in serving, members submitted individual recommendations. With support from McKay, Hunsucker, Davis, and Woodall, Toni VanDeWiele was appointed to fill the Zone 4 seat.
Campus and activities highlights
Principals reported on recent and upcoming events across the district:
- Districtwide: Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21.
- ABC Program: Director Kim Solomon noted upcoming visits to Dalton’s Place, The Springs Nursing Home, and participation in the Oct. 31 Homecoming parade.
- Elementary School: Principal Cheyenne Smith recapped recent field trips and reminded families of the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., on Main Street.
- Middle School: Principal Zack Taylor said seventh graders visited Queen Wilhelmina State Park and invited board members to experience the energetic middle-school pep rallies. He recognized Jr. High All-Region Choirhonorees: Layla Balkcom (9th chair), Jenna Opray (8th), Abby Rincker (11th), Gracie Stockton (14th), Lilly Perez (15th), and Russell Nutley (19th).
- High School: Principal Josh Atchley outlined a packed Oct. 21 that includes Bulldogs Future Day and FAFSA filing night during conferences. Some students toured Rheem’s engineering department led by WHS alum Caden Fuller. He thanked Marcus Richmond for selecting WHS to observe the Sky Dome program. Ajay Cherry earned silver at the Greenwood High School Chess Tournament.
- Athletics & Activities: Athletic Director Chris Lipham reported a continuing need for bus drivers and reviewed the slate of events: Volleyball Senior Night this Thursday; golfers Evan Owens and Harlow Dickens advanced to the State Golf Meet; the homecoming football game on Oct. 31 will feature the naming of the track in honor of former coach Gaile Hainley at halftime; the first home cross-country meet is Saturday, Oct. 18; and the WHS Band placed third at the Dale Bumpers Invitational in Charleston.
Facilities update
Superintendent Daniel Fielding reported steady progress on roof repairs districtwide, noting the Elementary Schoolproject is near completion. At the Middle School, crews are conducting tear-offs at night and repairs during the dayto reduce disruptions. He also said all buildings with metal roofs are being inspected for potential hail damage.
The board entered executive session at 7:04 p.m., returned to open session at 7:17 p.m., and adjourned at 7:19 p.m. on a motion by Davis, seconded by McKay.
