The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Tammye Sherrill, Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Mac Davis and Konnor McKay. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Kristi Sigman, Cheyenne Smith, Zack Taylor, Darla Jeffery, Ryan Walker, Chris Lipham, Toni Dozier, Tonya Cluck, Cathy Almon, Jim Almon and Keith Brigance.
Vice-President Mac Davis called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to add item E) Approve Purchase Orders to ITSavvy. Motion carried 4:0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Tammye Sherrill to add item F) Approve Invoice to Weatherproofing Technologies in the amount of $15,390.49. Motion carried 4:0.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to add item C) Discuss Sawyer Wright Field to New Business. Motion carried 4:0.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the March 6th and March 13th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy, PA Contract for 2023-24- SY; D) Approve Purchase Order for IXL Learning E) Approve Purchase Orders for ITSAVVY F) Approve Invoice to Weatherproofing Technologies. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the audit report. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve a CSSO program for Waldron School District. Motion carried 5:0.
After discussing the City of Waldron and Scott County Rodeo Club’s plan for the Sawyer Wright Field, the school board deliberated on the subject, reviewed the Deed and decided against the City allowing the Rodeo Club to take over the facility for this use.
The principals reported on what has been happening on their campuses. They each informed the board about testing that will be underway at each building and events such as pep rallies to motivate students to do their best. Mr. Walker also informed the board that there will be a luncheon on May 1st at the City Park for pre-k and parents. Mrs. Jeffery stated that Kindergarten registration was a success and the number of students enrolled has increased from years past. Mr. Taylor and Mrs. Solomon updated the board members on all the different activities that have been competing and all of their accomplishments. CAP Conferences were held at the High School on April 6th. Prom is scheduled for April 22nd with an accident simulation on April 21. Assistance Superintendent Chris Lipham let the board members know that Waldron will be hosting 2 Jr. High District Track Meets and a Sr. High District Track Meet. The 3a-4 district asked to have their district at Waldron’s facility. Also, the Transportation Department is in need of two full time bus drivers.
Superintendent Fielding spoke about the great efforts of our staff and facilities. He also informed the board members about the crisis training that he and SRO Ethan Millard attended last week.
A motion was made by Tammye Sherrill and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation of Cynthia Banta Corbin as Custodian as of April 5, 2023. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Tammye Sherrill to accept the resignation of Erica Dozier from Bus Driver as of the end of the 2022/23 SY. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to accept the resignation of Patricia Slade as HS Paraprofessional as of March 31, 2023. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Rena Owens as Elementary School Paraprofessional to begin 2023-24 SY. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Tammye Sherrill to hire Rylea Weaver, Ariana Gonzalez, and Leanna Harper as Elementary Teachers to begin 2023-24 SY. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
