The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, April 14, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Board member Mac Davis was not present. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Kristi Sigman, Cheyenne Smith, Zack Taylor, Darla Jeffery, Chris Lipham, Toni Dozier, Tonya Cluck, Josh Atchley, Chelsea Ridenhour, Brittany Maine and Keith Brigance.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:29 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.
Waldron High School FFA/Agri Department gave a presentation to the board and invited everyone to their annual banquet on May 1st at 5:30.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the March 10th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures. Motion carried 3-1.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the audit report. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the rescinding of charter for Adventure Online Academy. Motion carried 3-1.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Resolution to allow Scott County Election Commission to conduct the annual election. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Maintenance Salary Schedule for 2025-26 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
The principals reported on what has been happening on their campuses. They each informed the board about testing that is will be underway in each building. Mrs. Solomon also informed the board that there will be an egg hunt this Thursday for ABC and Field Day on May 1st. ABC Graduation is also coming up. Mrs. Jeffery took her time expressing gratitude to the board, Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for all their support this past week during the chaos that the storms left. The Elementary School will be having Track and Field Day coming up. Mr. Taylor also wanted to give a huge shout out to staff, First Church of the Nazarene and First Baptist Church, and High School Principal Josh Atchley for all their help this week with giving the kids a safe place to go so that they could continue their education. CAP Conferences went well for 8th graders, there was an Art Walk that had great feedback. Jr. High Choir competed at Regionals with excellent superior ratings. Mr. Atchley commented on several activities that have taken place, some of which included; Draft Day at Peak Center, Junior’s ACT, Jr. Day at UARM, and CAP Conferences. He expressed that prom went great and gave Crystal Lipham and her prom decorating crew a huge thank you for the hours spent decorating. Blake Bingham was awarded All-State Band. Mr. Allen’s construction class attending a building expo where they expanded their knowledge of construction. Assistance Superintendent Chris Lipham let the board members know that Waldron will be hosting Sr. High District Track Meet on April 28th. Jr. High District will be April 21st in Clarksville. Softball and Baseball District will begin May 1st. 17 student athlete’s committed to the pathway to participate in college athletics. Nathan Canada placed 5th overall for boy’s high school division in Archery, making it to Nationals and receiving a $500.00 scholarship. National’s will be held in Salt Lake City on April 25th and 26th. Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham also informed the board that the Transportation Department is down 2 route drivers and a mechanic as of now.
Superintendent Fielding spoke about the damage at the Elementary and Middle School that resulted from the storms on April 5th. Middle School students will most likely not be back in their building until Monday, April 21st. Mr. Fielding also credited Keith Brigance for his quick response in getting the students and himself to safety during the bus fire. Plans for an open house at the Harrison House are still in progress. Superintendent Fielding presented Clay Woodall an award for ASBA Master Board Member.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to accept the resignation of Nancy Lynch from Food Service as of March 31, 2025. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to accept the resignations of Michael Wilmott as Bus Driver and Bus Mechanic as of the end of the 2024/25 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Lacey Rogers to MS Secretary as of April 1, 2025. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Nathan Underwood to Maintenance Foreman as of the 2025/26 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to transfer Scott Thompson to Level III Maintenance and retain his current status as lead custodian as of the 2025/26 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Erica Richardson to Assistant Elementary Principal as of the 2025/26 SY. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to re-hire the certified teacher from the re-hire lists attached. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
