The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, March 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Mac Davis, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Board member Angela Hunsucker was not present. 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 andRandi Hickman.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:33p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mac Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the February 12th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve HSR Student Insurance Quote; D) Approve Purchase Orders to DCS (eRate); E) Approve Purchase Order to Hackett Public School; F) Approve Purchase Order to ITSAVVY; G) Approve Purchase Order to Lexia Learning Systems, LLC; H) Approve Purchase Order to WinSupply. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Petition for Transfer of Students. Motion carried 4-0.
Each of the principals reported on the happenings at their buildings. Mrs. Dozier stated that Read Across America Weekwas a success at Pre-K. Mrs. Dozier and Mrs. Jeffery wanted to thank West Fraser for donating wood chips for the playgrounds at Pre-K and Elementary Schools. 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. All buildings have been taking the Atlas test the past week and the principals expressed that went well. Mr. Taylor stated that the 8thgraders completed their CAP Conferences last week. The Jr. High and Sr. High choirs performed at Solo and Ensemble with several students receiving Superior and Excellent ratings. He said that the Elementary Archery team competed and improved their score immensely from their first meet. Mrs. Solomonannounced important dates for the upcoming months. Reverse Job Fair will be April 16th. Seniors last day will be May 3rd. The Athletic Banquet will be held May 13th, Baccalaureate will be May 15th and Graduation on May 17th. Prom will be on April 27th. The High School will be having a Dog Day this Friday. She also informed the board members that Juniors and Seniors have been making college visits. Mr. Lipham stated that baseball and track are starting in full force. Cheer tryouts will be this week as well. Mr. Lipham will be interviewing coaching staff this week as well.
Superintendent Fielding informed the school board members that Emergency crews will be set up at the ALA building in order to prepare for the eclipse on April 8th. He also let the board know that the Legislative Audit reports have been mailed and they will be getting theirs as well.
Adjourned to executive session. Time dismissed: 6:51 Time returned: 7:23
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignations of: Rena’ Owens as WES Special Ed Paraprofessional as of the end of 2023/24 SY; Ramona Gail Sims as WES 2nd Grade Teacher as of the end of the 2023/24 SY; Savanna Johnson as WES Kindergarten Teacher as of the end of the 2023/24 SY; Dana Yandell retiring from WES Teacher as of the end of the 2023/24 SY; Desiree Bryan as WMS Special Education Teacher as of the end of the 2023/24 SY and Josh Bryan as WHS Math Teacher and Girls Basketball Coach as of the end of the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to accept the resignations of Alejandra Ozuna as Elementary Paraprofessional as of March 10, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation of Cain White as High School Teacher and Head Football Coach as of March 11, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Phylisa Millard for Food Service as of March1, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Katie Pennington as High School Math Teacher for the 2024/25 SY, providing she meets all requirements for licensure. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Sherri Moore as ABC Paraprofessional for the 2024/25 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
