The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, August 12, 2024; at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Mac Davis, Konnor McKay and Stan Cottrell. Board member Angela Hunsucker was absent. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kristi Sigman, Darla Jeffery, Josh Atchley, Tonya Cluck, Kim Solomon, Toni Dozier, Cheyenne Smith, Chelsea Ridenhour Zack Taylor, Blake Bingham and Chris Lipham.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:35p.m.
Mr. Woodall welcomed everyone.
Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mr. Mac Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve
the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the July 8th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Order for zSpace; D) Approve Milk Bid for Food Service. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the policy updates. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the Petition for Transfer of Students. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to accept the Site Assessments presented by Superintendent Fielding. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the ABC, Elementary, Middle and High School Handbook changes. Motion carried 4-0.
Meet the Teacher Night was a success. Mrs. Solomon also commented that there are 26 babies and toddlers on the waiting list for First Step. She is still enrolling students in the on-line virtual academy at this time, with 22 currently enrolled. Mrs. Jeffery informed the board that there are 84 Kindergarteners enrolled as of now. She also reported that it looks like Elementary will be getting approved for the High Impact grant that will pay high school students to come tutor elementary students. Mr. Taylor announced that the FCA Back to School Bash will be Wednesday, August 14th at 5:00. School pictures will be Thursday at the Middle School. Coach Atchley extended a heart felt thank you to the community that helped in feeding the faculty and staff during PD week. He also talked about the upcoming opportunities with partnering with UARM, this brings many career options to students that they will be able to obtain here at Waldron UARM campus. Coach Atchley also stated that 325 students attended Meet the Teacher night.
Assistant Superintendent Mr. Lipham reported that the Transportation Department has all bus driver positions covered at this time. Superintendent Daniel Fielding expressed gratitude to the administrators, summer workers, maintenance and custodians for a job well done this summer.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to accept the resignation of Brooke Yandell as High School Paraprofessional as of the end of 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to accept the resignation of Norma Scantling, Amie Carpenter and Amber Scott from Food Service as of the end of the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Tesia Owens to Elementary Teacher, effective July 31, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Nancy Lynch and Tanesha Tull for Food Service effective August 8, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire David Carter as a Level 2 Bus Driver effective August 9, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Karley Thompson as High School ESLParaprofessional, pending she receives necessary credentials, effective August 5, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Sandra Garner as High School Paraprofessional effective August 5, 2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
