The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, December 12, 2022; at 7:00 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Mac Davis, Tammye Sherrill and Konnor McKay. Board member Angela Hunsucker was not present for the meeting. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Ryan Walker, Kristi Sigman, Darla Jeffery, Tonya Cluck, Zack Taylor and Toni Dozier.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 7:04p.m.
Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mac Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Tammye Sherrill to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the November 14th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to set May 9th as the School Board member election date. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Petition for Transfer of Student from Lavaca to Waldron. Motion carried 4-0.
Each of the principals reported on what is happening at their school. Mr. Walker reported that there were 100 people in attendance at ABC’s family night. He also informed the board that Gerri Biggs will be retiring after 7 years at First Step and there will be a reception Friday at 11:00 celebrating her retirement. Mrs. Jeffery was excited to say how awesome the 4thgraders and Ms. Hobbs did at their Christmas program, there was a great turnout for it. She also bragged on Tina Pickens for putting in the hard work and becoming a National Board Certified teacher. Mrs. Jeffery gave a shout-out to Mrs. Shrum’sAP English class for writing books and coming to Elementary School and reading them to the classrooms. The books were on display for the board members to look at and read. Mr. Taylorreported that Chelsea Ridenhour is also now a National Board Certified teacher. He also informed the board of the upcoming Spelling Bee on January 6th at 1:30. Mrs. Solomon reported to the board members that three students received All Conference in Cross Country; Landon Defoor, Emily Defoor and Eli Connelly. One student received All Conference in Volleyball; Alize Lee. WorkKeys certifications increased from last year with 91 seniors getting certified and 3 scoring perfectly. Waldron Sr. High Boys Basketball team is 12-0 this season and have gone 704 days since a loss in the WAC!
FFA had a great turn out and a great time at the HO HO HODown.
Superintendent Fielding took his time to express his gratitude to the board members for their hard work and the time they give, always keeping the school’s best interest in mind.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Mac Davis to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
