WHAT WHEN MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT OTHERS PRESENT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Russellville School District Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at 7:00 pm Wesley White, Chris Cloud, Jeff Phillips, Jami Mullen, Morgan Barrett Breanne Davis, Allan George Randall Williams, Superintendent; Alene Bynum, Assistant Superintendent, central office staff and others The meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm by Board President White. Addenda Items Added to Agenda The board approved adding addenda items to the agenda. The motion was made by Davis The motion was seconded by George Persons Wishing to Address the Board on an Agenda Item Board President White asked if anyone wished to address the board. There was no response. Students of the Month The board recognized the following December students of the month: Elijah Roach Crawford Rachel Eastman Dwight Gracelynn Mullins London Evelyn Mateos Oakland Addison Turner Sequoyah Macy Cooper Center Valley Kaylee Morrison UE5G Marvin Montoya RMS Korey Heath RJHS Andy Campbell RHS Jake Vickers - RHS Blanca Mendez SLC
Persons Wishing to Discuss PPC Policy Proposals Amber Casey discussed PPC proposed Board Policy 3.25R; Grievance. Information Mr. Williams recognized Board Members Allan George and Wesley White for being recipients of the 2014 ASBA Boardsmanship Award which was presented to Mr. George at the Annual Conference December 10-12, 2014, in Little Rock, AR. The Annual Legislative Audit process began Tuesday, December 2, 2014, and is expected to be completed by mid-january. Sheila Jacobs gave a power point presentation about Career and Finance Education at RHS. There will be a Finance Committee meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The board approved the following CONSENT AGENDA and It Is So Recorded: CONSENT AGENDA Approved the minutes of the November 18, 2014, Regular Meeting Approved the minutes of the December 8, 2014, Called Meeting Approved the 9 th grade choir trip to Branson, MO, on May 1 or May 2, 2015 Approved the paraprofessional position which will allow licensed teacher planning time and will be funded through the Child Care Development Fund Quality Preschool Voucher account. Approved the legal petitions for transfer of the following students: Bethany Beasley from Russellville to Lamar Vanessa Chronister from Russellville to Pottsville Authorized administration to enter into a participation/acceptance agreement for the computer energy saving management software application through Entergy s CitySmart program partner Autonomic Software, Inc., to provide an estimated $4,000.00 monthly energy savings, plus a $25,000.00 rebate incentive at no cost to the district. Supporting documentation for all CONSENT AGENDA is on file with official
RJHS Gym HVAC Addition The board approved Change Order #1 for the RJHS gym HVAC addition in the amount of $5,850.00 for additional charges for labor, materials, and installation of an extra drain and for additional insulation around the old and new heater vent pipes, decreasing the original contract with Bunting Electric Heating & Air of Dardanelle from $239,500.00 to $235,350.00. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was made by Phillips The motion was seconded by George Contract for Construction to RJHS HVAC Addition Phase II The board awarded a contract to Williamson Construction Co., Inc., of Russellville for Phase II of the RJHS HVAC gym addition (masonry screen addition) for the low bid price of $57,572.00 to be paid from Building Fund 3007. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was made by Cloud Replacing 51 Roof Top HVAC Units at RJHS The board declared an emergency situation and approved the replacement of 51 HVAC units at RJHS, and for work to begin immediately during the Christmas break at a projected cost not to exceed $450,000.00 to be paid from Building Fund 3100. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was seconded by Barrett Finance The board approved the Financial Report as presented by Mr. Williams in Mr. Barber s absence. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was made by Cloud The motion was seconded by Mullen
Policy 3.1.2.1R The board approved Board Policy 3.1.2.1R; Weighting for Licensed Personnel with Extra Duties. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was seconded by Cloud Policy 4.56R The board approved Board Policy 4.56R; Extracurricular Activities. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was seconded by Cloud Policy 3.8R There was no motion for Board Policy 3.8R; Licensed Personnel Sick Leave. The PPC wanted to include brother-in-law or sister-in-law to item E in the policy. The motion died. Policy 3.33.1R The board approved Board Policy 3.33.1R; Special Assignments. This policy adds Quiz Bowl for 6 th grade at a.010 index and Quiz Bowl for grades 7-9 at.023 index. Supporting documentation is on file with official Policy 3.25R The board approved Board Policy 3.25R; Grievance, with wording changed in paragraph Level Two, which reflects our district s practices. Supporting documentation is on file with official Policy 7.16R The board approved Board Policy 7.16R; Information Technology Security. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was seconded by Mullen
Executive Session The board entered Executive Session at 8:20 pm to discuss personnel matters. The board re-entered Public Session at 8:35 pm. Classified Staff Resignations, Transfers and Employment The board approved all classified staff resignations, transfers, and employment, including addendum, as listed. Supporting documentation is on file with official Licensed Staff Resignations, Transfers, and Employment The board approved all licensed staff resignations, transfers, and employment, including addendum, as listed. Supporting documentation is on file with official The motion was made by Phillips Board member Barrett abstained Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Wesley White, President Chris Cloud, Secretary December 16, 2014 Date December 16, 2014 Date