BEEBE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES Regular Meeting September 25, 2017 MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Clay Goff, President Mr. Harold Davis, Vice President Ms. Janet Hines, Secretary Ms. Brenda McKown, Member Dr. Kathy Pillow-Price, Member ALSO PRESENT Mr. Jason Smith, Board Member Elect Dr. Belinda Shook, Superintendent Dr. Scott Embrey, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction/Transportation Dr. Rick Duff, Assistant Superintendent for Business/Facilities Mr. Mike Tarkington, Director of Human Resources Ms. Theresa Gilliam, Director of Instruction Ms. Brandy Dillin, Principal, Beebe Middle School/Director of Special Programs Ms. Karla Tarkington, Principal, Beebe High School Mr. Travis Barrentine, Principal, Beebe Jr. High School Mr. Mark Bivens, Principal, Beebe Elementary School Ms. Michelle Jenkins, Principal, Beebe Early Childhood Ms. Jennifer Rial, Assistant Business Manager/Recorder of Minutes Visitors and Media A reception was held prior to the meeting in honor of Ms. Brenda McKown. Ms. McKown was recognized and congratulated for 22 years of dedicated service on the McRae and Beebe School Boards, as well as her service with the Arkansas School Board Association. The Beebe Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, September 25, 2017, in the Beebe School Board Meeting Room. I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Clay Goff, President, called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Kathy Pillow Price and invocation by Ms. Janet Hines. Ms. Brenda McKown recited the Beebe School District s Mission Statement. September 25, 2017 Page 1
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the August Agenda with the following changes Remove Action Item A and move student recognition to October meeting. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Agenda with changes as presented, seconded by Dr. Kathy Pillow Price. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Dr. Shook introduced Ms. Carla Choate, counselor, and Ms. Karla Tarkington, high school principal, who recognized Jaycee Hall and Gwendolyn Daniels as National Commended Scholars for their efforts on the SAT exam. Mr. Clay Goff, Board President, presented the students with board recognition medals. Dr. Shook and the Board recognized Ms. Amy Elliott, Culinary Arts Teacher, and three of her students for their outstanding work on the reception for Ms. McKown. Mr. Joe Lamb, Farmers Insurance, will present Ms. Elliott with $100 for teaching materials. III. PERSONNEL A. Resignations Mary Hommrich, Cafeteria Worker, effective September 15, 2017; Marci Jordan, HIPPY Paraprofessional, effective September 20, 2017. Dr. Kathy Pillow Price made a motion to approve the resignations as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. B. Employ New Staff Baleigh Newton, Kindergarten Teacher, effective September 5, 2017; Chyrl Henson, First Grade Teacher, effective September 5, 2017; Elizabeth Rush, HIPPY Paraprofessional, effective September 26, 2017. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve new staff as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. September 25, 2017 Page 2
C. Contract Changes Terminate contract with Charles Scotty Baker, Maintenance, effective September 25, 2017. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the contract change as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. IV. CONSENT AGENDA Dr. Shook presented the minutes from the August special and regular meetings and summarized the August 2017 Financial Report. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. V. ACTION ITEMS A. Approve Budget for 2017-18 Action removed. Budget approved at 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting. B. Dispose of Pallets Dr. Shook recommended the disposal of wooden pallets by publishing them as free of charge to the public. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the action as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. C. ARTRS Surcharge Dr. Shook presented information on the new surcharge passed by legislature regarding outsourcing and teacher retirement. This year we will be required to pay 0.5% and this could increase each year until 2022, at which time it may be up to 4.0% as determined by the Arkansas Teacher Retirement Board. Dr. Shook recommended that the district pay the surcharge to keep down the costs. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve election of the ARTRS Surcharge as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. D. Kiwanis Organizational Membership Dr. Shook recommended that the annual dues for Kiwanis be changed to organizational dues, allowing more employees to participate. September 25, 2017 Page 3
Dr. Kathy Pillow Price made a motion to approve the payment and change to the Kiwanis dues as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. E. Sunshine School Tuition Beebe has three students that are transported for a total cost of $29,058.00. Dr. Shook recommended approval of the agreement. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the agreement as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. F. Act 1120 Employees 5% Increase in Salary A list of employees with a 5% or more increase in salary as required by Act 1120 was presented to the Board. Dr. Shook recommended approval of the list. *included Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the Act 1120 list as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis G. Participation in Superintendent Mentor Program Dr. Shook requested approval of $1,500 compensation for her participation as mentor to the Bald Knob superintendent. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve compensation as presented, seconded by Dr. Kathy Pillow Price. H. PPC Administrator Representatives for 2017-18 Dr. Shook presented the following Licensed PPC representatives Dr. Scott Embrey, Ms. Shelma Winningham and Mr. Mike Tarkington and Classified PPC representative Dr. Rick Duff. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the PPC representatives as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. I. 1599 Resolution for Employees Dr. Shook presented Resolutions for Ms. Michelle Jenkins (Robert s Garage Doors); Mr. Matt Jenkins (Robert s Garage Doors) and Ms. Doreen Mellon (Mellon BBQ and book author). Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the Resolutions as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. September 25, 2017 Page 4
J. 1599 Resolution for Board Members Dr. Shook presented a Resolution for Clay Goff and First Security Bank, which is to be submitted to the Commissioner of Education every two years for approval. Interest rates are checked every six months to ensure the district is receiving the best deal. First Security is currently providing the best interest rate. Mr. Clay Goff dismissed himself from the meeting at 6:50 p.m. to allow for the discussion and vote. Ms. Brenda McKown made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VOTE: For 4 Against 0 Mr. Clay Goff returned to the meeting at 6:54 p.m. K. District 504 Coordinator Dr. Shook recommended Ms. Brandy Dillin as District 504 Coordinator. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. L. Minority Recruitment Plan Dr. Shook presented the Minority Recruitment Plan for approval, which is required to be updated annually. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve the plan as presented, seconded by Ms. Brenda McKown. M. District Equity Coordinator Dr. Shook recommended Ms. Brandy Dillin as District Equity Coordinator. Ms. Janet Hines made a motion to approve the recommendation as presented, seconded by Mr. Clay Goff. N. Legal Transfers Dr. Shook presented seven (7) legal transfers for approval. Five coming to the district and two leaving. Mr. Clay Goff made a motion to approve the transfers as presented, seconded by Mr. Harold Davis. O. Purchases over $20,000 September 25, 2017 Page 5
Walker Therapy, Occupational Therapy Services - $72.00/hour for O/T Therapist and $58.00/hour for assistant; Pryor Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Services - $72.00/hour for therapist and $60.00/hour for assistant. Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to approve purchases over $20,000 as presented, seconded by Ms. Janet Hines. VI. SUPERINTENDENT S INFORMATIONAL REPORT A. Miscellaneous a. Jr. High G/T Field Trip to Heifer International (overnight trip) and Middle School G/T Field trip to Washington State Park (overnight trip). b. Information regarding legislation mandating schools to display In God We Trust, if outside funds are available. c. The Baby Saver inventors have been invited to Orlando to the National Project Lead the Way Convention to present. d. Enrollment shows the District is currently up about 30 students. At 6:55 p.m., Mr. Clay Goff moved to adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing employment. The Board reconvened in Open Session at 7:08 p.m. and no action was taken. VIII. ADJOURN Mr. Harold Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m., seconded by Dr. Kathy Pillow Price. September 25, 2017 Page 6