The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, July 10, 2023; at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Mac Davis, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Board member Angela Hunsucker was not present. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Chris Lipham, Kim Solomon, Zack Taylor, Keith Brigance, Randi Hickman, Ryan Walker, Tonya Cluck, Darla Jeffery and Kristi Sigman.
President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
Mr. Woodall welcomed everyone.
Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mr. Mac Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the June 12th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Order to zSpace; D) Approve Purchase Order to Wilson Language; E) Approve Contract for Private Pay ABA Services. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to add items B) Discuss Bank Proposals and C) Approve ASBA Insurance Invoice. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the ASBA policy recommendations and updates. The following policies are recommended for approval: 1.9, 1.14, 1.17, 1.21,1.22, 1.24, 3.0, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.19, 3.25, 3.32, 3.32.1, 3.36, 3.40, 3.54, 3.54F, 3.57, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.5F, 4.5F2, 4.5F3, 4.5F4, 4.7, 4.8, 4.13, 4.25, 4.31, 4.35, 4.37, 4.40, 4.45, 4.45.1, 4.45.2, 4.55, 4.56, 4.56.2, 4.61, 4.62, 4.63, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.11, 5.18, 5.19, 5.20, 4.21, 5.27, 5.29, 6.4, 6.5, 6.11, 6.12, 7.3, 7.5, 8.0, 8.13, 8.19, 8.23, 8.23.1, 8.30, 8.31, 8.34, 8.44, 8.47.
Discussion was made on the Bank Proposal results and a vote will be made in the August board meeting.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the ASBA Insurance Invoice. Motion carried 4-0.
Kristi Sigman spoke to the board members about three grants that the school will be receiving. The first grant will be in the amount of $160,000.00 for a School Based Mental Health Specialist for a time frame of three years. The school has also received grants for performance attire for the choir and one that will help to purchase band instruments.
Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham informed the school board members that the district is still short two bus drivers. Also, this weekend will be the 1st Annual Dog Days of Summer. Athletes will compete against each other in friendly competitions and on Saturday there will be a huge fundraising event with a car show, vendors and food trucks.
Superintendent Daniel Fielding stated that July is here which means we are all gearing up for the new school year to start. He mentioned that several had participated in the CSSO program and that the feedback of the experience was very positive.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the corrected Special Education Supervisorsalary schedule. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the resignation of Jody Woodard as High School English Teacher as of the end of 2022/23 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Madison Allen, Crystal Gaines, and Levi Woodard as Food Service cooks for the 2023-24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire Peyton Clark as Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2023-24 SY, pending the receiving of a provisional license. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Kristy Yarbrough for Middle School Science Teacher for the 2023/24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire Sarah Brown as 9th Grade Literacy Teacher for the 2023-24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Soribel Baza to High School Special Education Teacher for the 2023-24 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Mac Davis to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
