The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, October 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Tammye Sherrill, Clay Woodall, Konnor McKay, Mac Davis and Angela Hunsucker. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kristi Sigman, Randi Hickman, Cheyenne Smith, Kim Solomon, Julie Woodral, Natalie Cadena, Ryan Walker, Darla Jeffery, Toni Dozier, Tonya Cluck, Josh Atchley and Zack Taylor.
President Sherrill called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer. Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by McKay and seconded by Davis to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the September 12th and September 27th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Orders for ITSavvy LLC; D) Approve Purchase Orders for Curriculum Associates (iReady); E) Approve Purchase Order for Pearson Virtual School. Motion carried 5-0.
The principals reported on the events happening at their buildings. Walker reported that ABC is at capacity with 107 students. Elementary School has implemented several reading events to help encourage reading. Jeffery wants to inform the community of the Fall Festival that will be held on Main Street on October 29th from 10:00 – 1:00. Taylor announced that “Socials” would be kicking back up at the Middle School next week along with Red Ribbon Week activities. He also let the board know that there is a Pep Rally on October 27th and a paint party on November 15th. Coach Atchley excitedly announced that “Be Proud Be Pro” will finally be here on Monday, October 24th. The Sr. High Band received Superior ratings at competition and will be heading to State on November 1st. Marvin Velazquez, Marshall Salmon and Korie Underwood received national recognition for their PSAT’s.
Superintendent Fielding wanted to make sure the board and community are informed of the celebration for Fritz Morales at half-time Friday night at Homecoming. Festivities will begin at 6:20 p.m. with the Homecoming coronation. He also let the board members know the number of training hours they have obtained and what they lack for the year.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Hunsucker to accept the resignation of Audrey Underwood as of 10-7-2022 from Middle School Attendance Clerk. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by Davis to accept the resignation of Tashina Helton as ABC Paraprofessional as of October 17, 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Hunsucker and seconded by McKay to transfer Andrea Ward to Middle School Attendance Clerk, 218-day salary schedule, retroactive back to October 11, 2022. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Woodall and seconded by McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:16p.m.
