Board Brief July 18, 2011

ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
July 18, 2011

The Board of Education of the Ashdown Public Schools held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 18, 2011 at Central Office.

Raymond Latson called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.

Ricky Ward called the roll. Rosa Bowman, Raymond Latson, Imogene Mize, and Ricky Ward, Chuck Davis, and Michael Turner were all present. Dorothy Henderson was absent.

Raymond Latson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The meeting began with prayer by Chuck Davis.

Mr. Walker presented a review of expenditures. Ricky Ward made a motion to approve the expenditures. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Walker presented the financial report.

Mr. Walker reported the enrollment as of 6-9-11 as 1478.

Mr. Walker gave a report on the District Services Department.

Old Business

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2011 board meeting and the special meetings on June 27, 2011 and July 11, 2011. Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

New Business

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to accept the low Milk bid from Borden’s for the 2011-2012 school year. The second bidder was Coleman. Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Chuck Davis seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to accept the low Bread bid from Interstate Brand Corporation for the 2011-2012 school year. The other two bidders were Flowers and Sara Lee.

Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Walker reviewed the calendar.

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to purchase Fire Alarm systems from TAPS vendor KLC Video Security for MDP, CDF, ALE and Targets building at a cost of $48,925.64. Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Chuck Davis seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to purchase food service equipment from TAPS vendor Kreb Brothers of North Little for $13,672.47 plus tax. Chuck Davis made a motion to accept the recommendation. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

There was no business from the CPPC.

There was no business from the PPC.

Other Business

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to accept the Disclosure Resolution for a contract with Jo Ann Walker contingent upon approval by the State Board of Education. Rosa Bowman made a motion to accept the recommendation. Imogene Mize seconded. Motion carried.

Michael Turner made a motion to go into Executive Session after a five minute break at 6:45 p.m. Chuck Davis seconded. Motion carried.

Michael Turner made a motion to return to open session at 7:35 p.m. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

No action taken during executive session.

Personnel

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to accept resignations from Lacy Nihiser as MDP Special Education Teacher and Jeremy Nihiser as MDP custodian. Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Imogene Mize seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to hire Christ turnser as 6th Grade Literacy Teacher.

Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Chuck Davis seconded. Motion carried.

Mr. Walker made a recommendation to transfer Ronnie Clay to Bus Route #37 and Brad Sullivan to Bus Route # 3. Michael Turner made a motion to accept the recommendation. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

Michael Turner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Rosa Bowman seconded. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

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Raymond Latson, President Ricky Ward, Secretary