The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, September 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Stan Cottrell and Angela Hunsucker. School Board members Mac Davis and Konnor McKay were not present. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Zack Taylor, Darla Jeffery, Toni Dozier, Kristi Sigman, Josh Atchley, Chelsea Ridenhour, Chris Lipham and Cheyenne Smith.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:32p.m.
Mr. Stan Cottrell began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mrs. Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the August 12th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Order for Pearson Virtual School; D) Approve Invoices to Guy Fenter Education Service Cooperative. Motion carried 3 -0.
Tremco Roofing representatives spoke on hail damage that the Elementary School sustained. They presented the board with quotes to repair the roof, which they deem a complete loss, and a quote from ASBA’s insurance adjuster that only covered a very small portion of the damage. The board recommended hiring an insurance consultant for the wide difference between the two quotes.
Superintendent Fielding and the board members discussed a date for the annual budget meeting, Mr. Fielding decided to get with the two members that were absent before selecting a date.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the Contract Disclosure Form and Resolution for River Valley Feed and Metal. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the three Petitions for Transfer of Students. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the Resolution for the Superintendent to approve Petitions for Transfer of Students, while still presenting to the board at the following meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the banquet pay increase to $100.00 for cooks and $115.00 for Food Service Manager, the board wants to revisit this topic in the near future.
Kim Solomon, ABC/Adventure Online Academy Principal, reported to the Board that there are now 33 students enrolled in the virtual online school and that there are 82 students attending ABC and 61 at First Step. Mrs. Darla Jeffery, Elementary Principal, informed the board that the Book Fair will be this week, as well as Grandparents Breakfast. Mrs. Jeffery also stated that after school tutoring will begin on September 23rd. Zack Taylor, Middle School Principal, reported that the 8thgraders are participating in the Hunter’s Education course this week. Middle school is also hosting the Book Fair this week. Mr. Taylor also added that the FBLA Conference is coming up. Josh Atchley, High School Principal, informed the board about Homecoming this Friday, with the parade starting at 1:40 followed by the pep rally at 2:20. The Waldron High School Band was invited to play at the Naturals Baseball game on August 27th. Mr. Atchley also gave a shout-out to the bus drivers that shuttled kids to and from the fair all week, they did an excellent job. Parent Teacher Conference will be September 17th from 2:00-7:00. Every one of the principals bragged on the excellent Bee Presentation given at the fair this year, sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee!
Superintendent Fielding wanted to extend a huge “thank you” to Tyson Foods for the box trailer they are interested in purchasing for the band.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
