The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, June 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Konnor McKay and Stan Cottrell. Board member Mac Davis was not present. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Chris Lipham, Darla Jeffery, Tonya Cluck, Cheyenne Smith, Zack Taylor, Randi Hickman, Keith Brigance, Josh Atchley and Kristi Sigman.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Mr. Woodall welcomed everyone.
Mr. McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mrs. Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the May 8th and May 9th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve SHI Purchase Order for Annual Microsoft EES Agreement; D) Approve Invoices to Plumb Construction; E) Approve Statement of Assurances for Programs Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; F) Approve School Improvement Plans for Elementary, Middle and High Schools for the 2023/24 School Year; G) Approve Dyslexia Program Guidelines; H) Approve ESOL Program Guidelines. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to appoint Superintendent Daniel Fielding for Education Service Cooperative Representative and adopt the Resolution. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the resolution to comply with ACT 1105 of the 2017 regular legislative session regarding 20% carryover balance. The Board authorizes the Superintendent and district treasurer to move any amount over the 20% ending balance to the building fund. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to act on the repair of the bleachers in the Waldron Athletic Complex, going with the bid from SOPA. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to add Item D; Request for Proposal Banking Services. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve sending the Request for ProposalBanking Services to the three banks in Waldron. Motion carried 4-0.
Mrs. Jeffery reported that there is an average of 60 students attending summer camp. Keith Brigance spoke about the AR Motor Vehicle Commission Grant that the school was awarded in the amount of $14,000. Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham informed the board that the AAA classifications came out this week and Waldron will remain in the 4A class. He reminded the board members of the Dog Days of Summer, with several events happening at the football stadium on July 15th.
Superintendent Daniel Fielding reported on the Attendance Incentive results with 894 less days used this school year than in 2019, prior to Covid.
Adjourned to executive session. Time dismissed: 7:09 Time returned: 7:42
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation of April Nelson, Food Service as of the end of 2022/23 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation of Dillon Ward, Bus Driver as of the end of 2022/23 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation of Kristen Atchleyfrom Waldron School District as of the end of 2022/23 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to accept the resignations of Charles Barnett, Brandon Suttles and Jolene Yother as teachers as of the end of 2022/23 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire Keven Poor as Custodian with 1-yearexperience beginning July 3rd, 2023. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Perry Ross as a Level 1 Bus Driver with 1-year experience for the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Shelley Hunt as Elementary Teacher for the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Jennifer Opray as MS Math Teacher, pending her getting her provisional license, for the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire Becky Vanelli as Middle School English Language Arts Teacher as of the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Hawkins Hutson as High School Science Teacher, Head Sr. Boys Track, Assistant 7th/Jr High Track, Assistant Football Coach as of the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Victor Shores as High School Chemistry Teacher as of the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
