ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
January 18, 2011
The Board of Education of the Ashdown Public Schools held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at the L. F. Henderson School campus.
Board President Raymond Latson called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Ricky Ward called the roll. Rosa Bowman, Dorothy Henderson, Michael Turner, Raymond Latson, Imogene Mize, Chuck Davis, and Ricky Ward were all present.
The meeting began with prayer by Michael Turner.
Kay York led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ricky Ward made a motion to suspend the agenda. Michael Turner seconded. Motion carried.
Keith Fricks dedicated a book, “The Best School Year Ever” to the L. F. Henderson school library in honor of the Ashdown School board in recognition of board appreciation month.
Mr. Walker presented a review of expenditures. Dorothy Henderson made a motion to approve the expenditures. Chuck Davis seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Walker presented the financial report.
Mr. Walker reported the enrollment as of 1-6-11 as 1495.
Mr. Walker gave a report on the District Services Department.
Old Business
Mr. Walker made a recommendation to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2010 board meeting. Dorothy Henderson made a motion to accept the recommendation. Imogene Mize seconded. Motion carried.
New Business
There was no business from the CPPC.
There was no business from the PPC.
Mr. Walker reviewed the calendar.
Chuck Davis made a motion to send the calendar back to the PPC to consider a change of the April 22, 2011 snow day to be voted on at the next board meeting. Dorothy Henderson seconded. Motion carried.
Other Business
Michael Turner discussed the district’s internet presence. Mr. Walker and Michael Turner will check on the website’s update and expansion.
Michael Turner made a motion at 6:50 p.m. to go into executive session after a five minute break. Dorothy Henderson seconded. Motion carried.
Raymond Latson called the meeting back to order at 7:49 p.m.
Dorothy Henderson made a motion to return to open session. Ricky Ward seconded. Motion carried.
No action was taken during executive session.
Personnel
Mr. Walker made a recommendation to accept the resignation of Elaine Hill effective February 2, 2011. Dorothy Henderson made a motion to accept the recommendation. Michael Turner seconded. Motion carried.
Mr. Walker made a recommendation to accept the resignation of Jo Ann Walker effective January 31, 2011. Dorothy Henderson made a motion to accept the recommendation. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.
Rosa Bowman made a motion to extended Superintendent Mike Walker’s contract one year for a three year contract. Chuck Davis seconded. Motion carried.
Dorothy Henderson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m. Imogene Mize seconded. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Raymond Latson, President Ricky Ward, Secretary
