The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, January 22, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Mac Davis, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Cheyenne Smith, Toni Dozier, Chris Lipham, Kristi Sigman, Darla Jeffery, Tonya Cluck, Josh Atchley, Randi Hickman and Zack Taylor.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Superintendent Fielding informed everyone that January is School Board Member Appreciation month, and he recognized the school board members for their service to our school.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to add item H) Approve Bid for the Purchase of Jerseys for the Football Team for the Upcoming School Year. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the December 11th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Orders to Amazon; D) Approve Purchase Orders to Great Minds; E) Approve Purchase Order to Lexia Learning System, LLC; F) Approve Purchase Order to National Institute for Excellence in Teaching; G) Approve Purchase Order to Saied Music Company; H) Approve Bid for the Purchase of Jerseys for the Football Team for the Upcoming School Year. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to add Item A) Authorization for the District to Request a Waiver to New Business and move the original itemsdown. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to Authorize the District to Request a Waiver to start school on August 12th. Motion carried 5-0.
Superintendent Fielding informed each of the school board members of the number of training hours they received for 2023.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Gate Keeper Pay. Motion carried 5-0.
The principals reported on each of their schools. Mrs. Dozier reported that Adventure Online Academy currently has27 students enrolled. Mrs. Jeffery informed the board members that ten 4th Graders participated in the Spelling Bee. She also stated that iReady testing is underway. Mr. Taylor informed the board members of the Spelling Bee winners, they are as follows: Ajay Cherry, 1st place, Kayla Tedford, 2nd place, and Alounpaphay Dala, 3rd place. Mr. Taylor announced that theBook Fair will be at Middle School starting February 2nd. Mrs. Solomon reported that the Juniors will be taking the ACT in February. There will be a Reverse Job Fair on April 16th. The date for Prom has not been determined yet. Coach Atchley reported that FCA has grown so much that the classroom they are meeting in is overflowing.
Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham informed the board that Jr. High Basketball District will begin February 5th in Pottsville and Sr. High District will begin February 12th in Clarksville. Volleyball will be in the 4A Conference next school year. Mr. Lipham also reported that 7 band students tried out for All-Region Band and Ben Crump will go on to try out for All-State Band. Indoor Track at UA will be February 3rd.
Superintendent Fielding wanted to give a shout out to the maintenance crew during the freezing temperatures for all their work and dedication.
Executive Session Start: 7:16 Executive Session Returned: 8:14
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to accept the resignation from Sarah Gouthro from Food Service as of 12-22-2023. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to accept the resignation from Jeremy Hall as Custodian, as of 12-29-2023. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Caleb Smith as Custodian effective January 16, 2024. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to extend Superintendent Fielding’s contract for one more year starting July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
