The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, October 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Konnor McKay, Stan Cottrell and Angela Hunsucker. Board member Mac Davis was absent. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Cheyenne Smith, Kim Solomon, Darla Jeffery, Toni Dozier, Tonya Cluck, Chris Lipham, Amanda Falconer, Kristi Sigman and Zack Taylor.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mrs. Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the September 9th and September 24th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Orders to ITSAVVY; D) Approve Proposal for Safe Fleet; E) Approve Invoices to Midwest Bus Sales; F) Approve Purchase Order for Pearson Virtual School. Motion carried 4-0.
Each of the principals spoke on things that are happening at their building. At ABC, Mrs. Solomon reported that the kids took a trip to the Pumpkin Patch and Bell Park. She also advised that there will be a Flu Clinic on October 28th. Atlas scores are out and each of the principals will be going to the Co-op to learn how to read the data since this is the first year this test has been taken. Mrs. Jeffery stated that Thursday, October 24th will be picture day at Elementary School. The Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 27th from 10:00 to 1:00 on Main Street. Mr. Taylor informed the board members that 8th graders have now completed the Hunter’s Education course in October. Red Ribbon week is next week and there will be a guest speaker. Mr. Atchley commented on the great turnout of Homecoming week and Future’s Day on October 9th. There will be a free ACT for Juniors coming soon. Band and Choir have had outstanding ratings and Band will be going to state competition on November 4th. Mr. Lipham stated that we need bus driver subs once again. Fall sports are winding down and basketball will be starting soon.
Superintendent Daniel Fielding reported that the school does not have anything to compare Atlas scores to this year being that this is the first time we have taken this test.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to accept the resignation of Alyssa Jones as FirstStep Paraprofessional as of 10-4-2024. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Ashton Parsons from First Step paraprofessional to ABC contracted paraprofessional as of December 1, 2024, providing she completes and maintains all required certifications for the position. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Bethlene Davenport for the ABC toddler paraprofessional as of November 1, 2024, providing she completes and maintains all required certifications for the position. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded byKonnor McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:03p.m.
