Regular School Board Meeting May 17, :15 P.M. Striving for Educational Excellence

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1 Regular School Board Meeting May 17, :15 P.M. Striving for Educational Excellence The May meeting of the Directors of the Searcy School District was held at the administration office with board members Linda Benson, Dr. Brent Blakely, Jimmy Simpson, Philip Williams, and Dr. Michael Liles present. Superintendent Diane Barrett was also in attendance. Disposition of Minutes of Previous Meeting on April 26, 2017 A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Brent Blakely, to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2017, regular board meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Lion Pride EAST Program Kay Carpenter, Teacher EAST students presented information on two projects they are trying to develop: a Miracle League field near the city baseball complex and a butterfly garden at Searcy High School. Swim Team and Individual State Title l- Chad Price, Coach Mr. Price recognized the swimming accomplishments of Erin McGuirt including being named an All-American. Searcy High School Yearbook Shannon Holeyfield, Sponsor Yearbooks were presented to the board members by members of the yearbook staff. Financial Report A motion was made by Dr. Michael Liles, seconded by Jimmy Simpson, to approve the financial report as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Proposed Budget of Expenditures Together With Tax Levy For Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2018, To And Including June 30, 2019 PROPOSED BUDGET OF EXPENDITURES TOGETHER WITH TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018, TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 30, 2019

2 The Board of Directors of Searcy Special School District of White County, Arkansas in compliance with the requirements of A.C.A. # and Amendment 74 of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas, has prepared, approved, and does hereby make public a proposed budget of expenditures for the district in together with supporting tax rate as follows: 1. Salary Fund Expenditures $16,897, Instructional Expense $ 5,385, Maintenance & Operation Expense $ 4,694, Pupil Transportation Expense $ 1,718, Other Operating Expense $ 4,343, Non-bonded Debt Payment Bonded Debt Payment $ 2,323, Building Fund Expense Dedicated Maintenance and Operation $ 75, To provide for the foregoing proposed budget of expenditures, the Board of Directors proposes a total school tax rate (state and local) of mills on the dollar of the assessment value of taxable property located in this School District. The total tax levy proposed above includes the current Uniform Rate of Tax of 25.0 mills to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer. This is pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution and is to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. The total proposed school tax levy of mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted for general maintenance and operation and mills for debt service. The debt service mills will be a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. Surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 35.7 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. Given this day of, 2017 Board of Directors of Searcy Special School District of White County, Arkansas Searcy Special School District White County, Arkansas

3 , President of Board, Secretary of Board A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Michael Liles, to approve the budget of expenditures together with tax levy for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, to and including June 30, The motion passed unanimously. Athletic and Voluntary Student Insurance A motion was made by Brent Blakely, seconded by Philip Williams, to continue the district s student and athletic insurance with Benchmark Insurance for the school year. The motion passed unanimously. Science Textbook Adoption A motion was made by Dr. Michael Liles, seconded by Philip Williams, to approve the following books for adoption. The motion passed unanimously. Searcy School District Science Textbook Adoption for Grades School Year ISBN Number Grade/Subject Textbook/Instructional Material Title Publisher th Grade Grade 4 Interactive Science Pearson th Grade Grade 5 Interactive Science Pearson th Grade Grade 6 Interactive Science Pearson th Grade Grade 7 Interactive Science Pearson th Grade Grade 8 Interactive Science Pearson Personnel Policies Change in Dates or Law A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Jimmy Simpson, to approve that policies be updated to reflect changes in dates or changes required by law. It is appropriate that all dates in the personnel policies that reflect the current year , shall be change to reflect their

4 application to the coming school year. If changes are made in the rules and regulations by the Arkansas Department of Education or state and federal law, the necessary changes will be made to become consistent with state and federal law, rules and regulations. The motion passed unanimously. Accreditation Report Superintendent Diane Barrett reported that all schools are fully accredited. End of School Dates Last day of school is scheduled for May 24 th and May 25 th being a teacher work day. PERSONNEL Certified Retirement Resignation Kay Lawson First Grade Teacher Sidney Deener Elementary School A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Michael Liles, to accept the retirement resignation of Kay Lawson. The motion passed unanimously. Jenny O Brien - Literacy Intervention Westside Elementary A motion was made by Dr. Michael Liles, seconded by Philip Williams, to accept the retirement resignation of Jenny O Brien. The motion passed unanimously. Certified Resignations Nicole Hughey K-3 Self Contained Teacher Sidney Deener Elementary School Clay McCammon Assistant Principal Westside Elementary School Lorianne May Special Education Teacher Southwest Middle School Carrie Parsley Assistant Principal Southwest Middle School A motion was made by Dr. Michael Liles, seconded by Brent Blakely, to accept the listed certified resignations. The motion passed unanimously. Bart McFarland Social Studies and Physical Education Teacher/7 th Grade Football and 7 th Grade Basketball Ahlf Junior High School

5 Anne Lehman Counselor McRae Elementary School A motion was made by Dr. Michael Liles, seconded by Philip Williams, to accept the resignations of Bart McFarland and Anne Lehman as listed. The motion passed unanimously. Certified Recommendations Clay McCammon Assistant Principal Searcy High School Debbie Riley Webmaster Sidney Deener Elementary School Megan Hunt Yearbook Sponsor Sidney Deener Elementary School Andres Chris Eubanks Principal Ahlf Junior High School Carrie Parsley Principal Southwest Middle School Jennifer Grady Art Teacher Sidney Deener Elementary School A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Brent Blakely, to approve the listed recommendations for the school year. The motion passed unanimously. David Landers Assistant Principal Grades Five and Six Southwest Middle School Bart McFarland College and Career Readiness Teacher Searcy High School/Seventh, Eighth, Ninth Grade Assistant Football, Assistant High School Girl s Soccer A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Brent Blakely, to approve the listed recommendations for the school year. The motion passed unanimously. Classified Personnel Resignation Lauren Williams Simpson Paraprofessional Sidney Deener Elementary School A motion was made by Dr. Michael Liles, seconded by Dr. Brent Blakely, to accept the resignation of Lauren Williams Simpson. The motion passed unanimously. Classified Recommendations Rebecca VanWinkle Nurse Searcy High School A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Brent Blakely, to hire Rebecca VanWinkle for the school year. The motion passed unanimously.

6 Scott Peters Full time Bus Driver A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Michael Liles, to hire Scott Peters for the school year for the position listed. The motion passed unanimously. Classified Retirement Resignation Carroll Elmore Bus Driver A motion was made by Philip Williams, seconded by Dr. Brent Blakely, to accept the retirement resignation of Carroll Elmore. The motion passed unanimously. Reassignments: Angela Willibey From Fourth Grade Teacher to Fifth Grade Teacher at Southwest Middle School Shelley Yeakley From Fifth Grade Teacher to Sixth Grade Teacher at Southwest Middle School A motion was made by Dr. Brent Blakely, seconded by Dr. Michael Liles, to approve the reassignments as listed. The motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Philip Williams to adjourn at 5:43 P.M. The motion was seconded by Dr. Michael Liles and passed unanimously. President of Board Recorder Secretary of Board