Danville Board of Education
December 12, 2011
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Danville Cafetorium
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Michaelle Wilkins, Celia Bell, Brad Reddin, and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Miguel Hernandez, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Nolan Bryant, Doug Sanders,
Randy Isely, Danville Band and Band Parents, and Liz Wilson of the Yell County
Record
- President Robert Redfern called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
- Sheriff Bill Gilkey reserved his right of public comment on the Board re-zoning until after Mr. Hernandez’s presentation on the re-zoning issue.
- There was no old business.
- The Danville Band performed for the Board and other attendees. Mr. Bobby Redfern presented the Band and Mrs. Mikel with a certificate honoring their accomplishments earned at two different marching contests.
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Michaelle Wilkins to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2011
board meeting as presented. 5-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the financial statements as presented.
5-0
- Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. The report included: a big “Thank You” to Mrs. Mikel and the Band for their hard work, Data Wall Sessions, TLI Assessments, & the upcoming On-Site Review
Nolan Bryant presented the High/Middle School Principal’s report. The report included: OEP Awards—DMS the #2 most Improved in Northwest Arkansas. # 5 most improved in the state in Literacy. #5 most improved in the Region in Algebra (increased by 25%)
- Mr. Hernandez updated the Board on the hard work by the Administrative team and the faculty and staff in getting ready for the On-Site Review.
- Kim Sullivan gave the Board an update on the Administrative Council meeting held on November 29, 2011. Items discussed included: Parent Survey, Volunteer Night, Community Message System, Edline, and Facebook.
- Mr Hernandez presented maps of the proposed re-zoning of the School Board Zones.
Re-zoning was necessary due to the changes in the 2010 Census. Software from the Secretary
Of State’s office was used to balance the population in each zone.
Sheriff Gilkey asked what method of determining the census clusters for the maps was used—theMinneapolis method or the Clark County method. Mr. Hernandez explained that the software
used was created for the Secretary of State’s office and would be used by the majority of schools in Arkansas to draw their zone maps. Mr. Bill Turner asked why the District had to use the zone method. Mr. Hernandez explained that any district that had greater than 10% in any single minority
population was required by state law to have census zones for their school board member selection.
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adopt the proposed zone maps for the September 2012 School Board election.
See attachment # 1 5-0
- Mr. Hernandez updated the Board on the mandated price increase for the adults eating in the school cafeteria. Per the Child Nutrition Section, the price must be raised to the actual cost of the meal--$3.00. The cost of the student lunch must only be raised by $.05.
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Michaelle Wilkins to accept the letter of resignation from Mr. Gary Kuca for health reasons.
5-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn. 5-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
November 14, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Michaelle Wilkins, Celia Bell, and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Miguel Hernandez, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Nolan Bryant, Doug Sanders,
Randy Isely, and a host of staff and community members.
- President Robert Redfern called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
- Sheriff Bill Gilkey reserved his right of public comment on the Board re-zoning until after Mr.
Hernandez’s presentation on the re-zoning issue.
Dr. Shelley Banning Tippin spoke to the Board regarding the composition of the First Grade
Classrooms and expressed the community’s wish that the classes remain the same for the rest of the
school year.
- There was no old business.
- The Board recognized the following individuals with certificates of achievement :
Yell County, ARK/OK State Fair, ARK State Fair winners and the FFA Dairy Products
Judging Team.
Bethany Light Jenna Eggleton Sydni Tolliver Sadie Barnett
Tori Taylor Dalton Rial Jesse Gibbs Clayton Frick
Brooklyn Frick Jack Gray Joe Bell Justin Boyd
The ABC Pre-K Teachers for receiving their Better Beginnings Certification:
Lisa Knight Kendra Hubbard Blanca Ortiz LeaAnn Adair
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Michaelle Wilkins, to add an Executive Session to the Agenda.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the minutes October 17, 2011
board meeting as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Celia Bell 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to approve the financial statements as presented.
4-0
- Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. The report included: Common Core—
“Ahead of the game”, Pre-K Certification, and Cookie Dough Sales
- The Board appointed Kim Sullivan to the newly formed Danville Advisory Council.
Mr Hernandez presented maps of the proposed re-zoning of the School Board Zones.
Re-zoning was necessary due to the changes in the 2010 Census. Software from the Attorney
General’s office was used to balance the population in each zone.
Sheriff Gilkey asked if the County Clerk’s office would be responsible for notifying voters
of their correct zoning. Mr. Hernandez assured the audience that the Clerk’s office would be
notifying the voters and a bridge was in the works for the two software systems.
- The Board set 12/6/2011 at 1:00 pm for a Facilities Master Plan Workshop.
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
- Mr Hernandez updated the Board on the progress of the Cowger Farm barn.
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Michaelle Wilkins to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
October 17, 2011
Act 1747 Information
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, Michaelle Wilkins, and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Miguel Hernandez, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Nolan Bryant, Doug Sanders,
Randy Isely, Linda Sawyer, Tara Sanders, Sheila Trusty, Liz Wilson---YCR,
Jay Trusty, D J Crane, and Boyd Barrick
- President Robert Redfern called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments.
- There was no old business.
- The Board recognized the following individuals with certificates of achievement :
Tara Sanders---CGI Trainer
2011 Boys Golf Team---1st in District and 4th in State
Jay Trusty---Golf Brett Wilkins---Golf Jeffery Spikes---Golf
Peyton Powers--- Girls Golf
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to nominate and elect Robert Redfern as Board
President for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Michaelle Wilkins to nominate and elect Brad Reddin as Board
Vice-President for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
Motion by Michaelle Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to nominate and elect Kim Sullivan as Secretary
/ Treasurer for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to nominate and elect Celia Bell as Disbursing
Officer for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin to approve the minutes September 19, 2011
board meeting as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Brad Reddin, to approve the financial statements as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Michaelle Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a legal transfer for Natasha and Ryan Holliday from Two Rivers for the
school 2011-12 year, effective immediately.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Michaelle Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a legal transfer from Western Yell County for the
school 2011-12 year, effective immediately., on the following children:
Kandra Linan Andrea Barrera
Heavenly Carter Summer Carter Kountry Carter
4-0
- Mr. Hernandez, Randy Isely, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, and D J Crane presented the
Annual Report to the Public detailing programs changes, repairs and additions to facilities,
Technology, Athletics & Activities, and other changes during the previous year.
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
September 19 , 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, Lance Wilkins, Celia Bell and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Miguel Hernandez, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Nolan Bryant, Randy Isely,
Randee Gilkey, Haley Patterson, Boyd Barrick, Nancy Jones-YCR,
Rebecca Shewmake, Michaelle Wilkins, and Adam Sweeney-The Courier
- President Robert Redfern called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments.
- There was no old business.
- The Board recognized the following individuals with certificates of achievement :
Ethan Ellis---Top Summer AR Reader
Nancy Barrick, Randy Isely and Jenni Phomsithi---21st CCL grant writers
The Board presented Lance Wilkins with a certificate of appreciation for his service on the Board
Of Education for the years 9/19/2000 to 9/19/2011
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the minutes of the August 15, 2011 and
August 1, 2001 board meeting as presented.
5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell 2nd by Brad Reddin, to approve the financial statements as presented and
accept the proposed 2010-11 AFR and the 2011-12 Budget.
5-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to adopt all Federal Fund budgets and approve the participation in all Federal programs for the
2011-12 school year.
5-0
- Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. The report included: Fair week
Activities, 21st CCL grant programs: Homework help, Chess, Quiz Bowl, Math Club, Cooking,
Photography, Glee Club, Drama, & “Let’s Get Fit”
Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. The report included: Parent /Teacher
Conferences, Credit earned through Distance Learning Lab and ATU Career, and the WYC band
and Danville Band performing together.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to accept Abbigale Sharp’s legal transfer from Western Yell County for the school 2011-12 year,
effective immediately.
5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell n, 2nd by Kim Sullivan,, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to adopt the proposed changes to the G / T handbook
5-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to
demolish the old red barn at the Cowger School Farm and to accept the low bid submitted by
Sunrise Truss for the construction of a pavilion.
5-0
- Mr. Hernandez updated the Board on the following informational items:
Danville School Organizational Chart---Chain of Command
Consolidate Fundraising Policy for the 2012-13 school year
High School Parking Lot
14. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
August 15, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, Lance Wilkins and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Miguel Hernandez, Nolan Bryant, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Doug Sanders
Randy Isely, Tara Sanders, T. J. Hare, and Adam Sweeney-The Courier
- President Robert Redfern called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments.
- There was no old business.
- Mr. Hernandez presented a certificate of achievement to T.J. Hare for his election as
Reporter for the Arkansas Chapter of USA Skills and receiving a trip to Washington D.C.
for leadership training.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2011
and August 1, 2011board meeting as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the financial statements as presented.
4-0
- Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. The report included summer
AR points, Art Camp, Test Scores,
Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. The report included Open
House, 1st Day of School, Test Scores, the High School being in School Improvement-
Year 2.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the legal transfer for Kaylee Barnes and Abby Barnes from
Perryville and the legal transfer for Robert Crawford from Two Rivers for the 2011-12
school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to continue to partner with Western Yell County for ALE services for the
2011-12 school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to set the regular school board meeting dates for the 2011-12 school year.
See attachment # 1 4-0
- Mr. Hernandez discussed the need for repairs to the big Cowger Barn as opposed to
tearing it down and replacing it with a metal building.
Mr. Hernandez discussed the Reduction in Federal Funds that has taken place in the 2011-
school year.
Mr. Hernandez thanked the staff for a good “1st day of school” and start to the new year.
12. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
Special Meeting
August 1, 2011
Danville FCCLA Classroom
Members Present: Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, Lance Wilkins, Brad Reddin,
and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Mike Hernandez , Anita Harper, Randy Isely, and
Dan Terry
- Robert Redfern, President, called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the bid submitted by Chambers Memorial Hospital for
PT /OT /Speech therapy services for the 2011-12 school year.
5-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve the 2011-12 Migrant application for the 2011-12 school year.
5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to NOT open a polling place for the September 2011 school election.
5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Gary Kitchens.
5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to appoint Doug Sanders as Director of Transportation on an 11 month contract.
5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to amend Daniel Melton’s to a 240 day contract. He will be the
Vo-Tech driver while school is in session and Transportation/Maintenance during the summer.
- Mr. Hernandez reported to the Board that a training date had been set for personnel and a Board Member for the re-zoning software. The date of August 30, 2011 has been selected.
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
5-0
__________________________ ____________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
July 18, 2011
Act 1747 Information
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, Lance Wilkins and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Miguel Hernandez, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Doug & Tara Sanders
and Adam Sweeney-The Courier
- President Robert Redfern called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments.
- There was no old business.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Lance Wilkins to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2011
board meeting as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid submitted by Hiland Dairy for dairy products for the
2011-12 school year.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid submitted by Interstate Brands for bread products for
the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid submitted by Delta Pest Control for pest control
services for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid submitted by Jerry’s FINA for transportation
products and services for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
See attachment #1
- Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. The report included summer
professional development, Instructional Leadership Team, and attending the Model School
Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the list of Freedom of Choice students submitted between June
20, 2011 and July 1, 2011. See attachment #2
4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to amend the wording on page 28, Rule 5, Item # 6 to read “ No food or
drink in the classroom with the exception of clear water bottles.”
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee Daniel Melton as an Vo-Tech bus driver for the 2011-2012
school year.
4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee Susan Walker, Leslie Avery, and Renee Vaughn as cafeteria
workers for the 2011-2012 school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Leah Roddy for the
2011-12 school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the resolution to request assistance from the Arkansas Secretary
of State in re-drawing the school zones for the school district.
See attachment # 3
4-0
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ ______________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Attachment # 1
Bid Results
Dairy Products
Vendor |
Product |
|
Bid |
Hiland Diary |
½ Pint Homogenized |
|
.3193 |
|
½ Pint 2% |
|
.3086 |
|
½ Pint Fruit Juices |
|
.1775 |
|
5lb Cottage Cheese |
|
11.7930 |
Coleman’s |
No route in this area |
|
|
Bread Products
Vendor |
Product |
|
Bid |
Flowers Baking |
24 oz Sandwich Loaf |
|
1.10 |
|
8ct. Hamburger Buns |
|
1.20 |
|
8ct. Hot Dog Buns |
|
1.20 |
|
6ct. Deli Buns |
|
1.52 |
|
Texas Toast |
|
.95 |
Interstate Brands |
24 oz Sandwich Loaf |
|
.98 |
(Hostess & Wonder) |
8ct. Hamburger Buns |
|
.98 |
|
8ct. Hot Dog Buns |
|
.98 |
|
6ct. Deli Buns |
|
1.12 |
|
Texas Toast |
|
.95 |
Monthly Pest Control
Vendor |
Product |
|
Bid |
Terminix |
Monthly Pest Control |
|
100.00 |
George Pest |
Monthly Pest Control |
|
125.00 |
Delta Pest |
Monthly Pest Control |
|
95.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transportation Products
Vendor |
Product |
|
Bid |
|
|
|
|
Jerry’s Fina |
Highway Diesel |
|
3.899 |
|
Off-Road Diesel |
|
3.449 |
|
Gasoline |
|
Pump price |
|
|
|
|
No other Bidders |
|
|
|
Transportation Products
Vendor |
Product |
|
Bid |
|
|
|
|
Jerry’s Fina |
Bus Tire Repair |
|
20.00 |
|
Truck Tire Repair |
|
8.00 |
|
Grease Job—Bus |
|
12.00 |
|
Grease Job—Truck |
|
4.50 |
No other Bidders |
|
|
|
Attachment #2
FREEDOM OF CHOICE
WYC TO DANVILLE
Name Date of Birth
Dylan Robinett 10-21-03
Alysa Robinett 07-03-96
Zoe Thompson 03-16-99
Nolan Gates 08-11-99
TWO RIVERS TO DANVILLE
Name Date of Birth
Dillon Payne 04-04-00
Forms received between June 20, 2011 and July 1, 2011
Attachment #3
Danville Board of Education
June 20, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Alan Love, Miguel Hernandez, Nolan Bryant, Anita Harper, Kim Foster,
Lattie Richardson, and Adam Sweeney-The Courier
1. Vice-President Brad Reddin, called the meeting to order at 5:35p.m.
2. There were no public comments.
3. There was no business.
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2011
and the June 2, 2011 board meetings as presented. 3-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the financial statements as presented.
3-0
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to approve the proposed 2012-2013 budget.
3-0
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to appoint Miguel Hernandez as ex-Officio Financial Officer and Anita Harper as the
District Treasurer for the Danville School District.
3-0
8. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. The report included test scores
for the high school in Literacy and Math. Literacy grades for 6th , 7th & 8th are above the
state average. Math grades for 6th , 7th, & 8th are at or above the state average.
9. Mr. Love presented Superintendent’s report. The report included the accreditation status
for the district schools. Each school is fully accredited with no citations.
10. Motion by Celia Bell 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed policy changes to the ASBA certified personnel
policy manual. See attachment # 1
3-0
Motion by Celia Bell 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed policy changes to the ASBA classified personnel
policy manual. See attachment # 1
3-0
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed changes to the Elementary Student Handbook.
3-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed changes to the High School Student Handbook.
3-0
12. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the list of Freedom of Choice student submitted up to
June 20, 2011. 3-0
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter or resignation submitted by Kellie Bland for her
Pre-K directorship only. 3-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter or resignation submitted by Julie Rutherford for the
2011-12 school year. 3-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter or resignation submitted by April Nash for the
2011-12 school year. 3-0
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to rescind the Leave of Absence granted to Emily York, at her request.
Her son received a release from his doctors at the Mayo Clinic.
3-0
15. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell,, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee Doug Sanders as Assistant Principal for the 2011-2012
school year.
3-0
16. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell,, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee Brittany Blankenship as an Elementary Teacher for the
2011-2012 school year.
3-0
17. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell,, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to assign Blanca Ortiz as the Pre-K Director for the 2011-2012 school
year.
3-0
18. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
3-0
Robert Redfern
President
Celia Bell
Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
Special Meeting
June 2, 2011June 2, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members Present: Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, Brad Reddin, and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Alan Love, Miguel Hernandez, and Anita Harper
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:00p.m.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Andy Chisum,
effective for the 2011-12 school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to grant the Superintendent Elect the
authority to interview internally for an Assistant Principal.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Bell, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
4-0
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
May 16, 2011
Act 1747 Information
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Alan Love, Miguel Hernandez, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Andy Chisum, Randy Isely, Doug Sanders, Linda Sawyer, Tara Sanders,
Rickey Huckaba
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m. There were no public comments.
- Under Old Business: Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, to accept the low bid on
replacing the carpet in the Superintendent’s house submitted by Country Carpet.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2011, April
25, 2011, April 26, 2011, and the April 28, 2011 board meetings as presented.
4-0
2. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. The report included
Elementary Awards Assembly, Linda Sawyers hard work on the 1st grade reading contest,
Smokey the Bear to visit on May 17th , and Common Core.
Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. The report included Jr. & Sr.
Band Concert, NHS induction, Attorney General Rep, Sr. Breakfast, Sr. Awards
Assembly, Graduation Practice, Literacy Scores up, and next year’s math changes.
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve a one-time bonus of $500 for all full-time employees and $250
for half-time employees (excluding the Superintendent), a 1.12% COLA for the
Administrators (excluding the Superintendent), and a 1.5 COLA for the classified staff
(excluding Pre-K who have a 5% raise each year). See attachment # 1
4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letters of resignation submitted by Julie Gililland, effective
for the 2011-12 school year and Virginia Huckaba, effective May 22, 2011.
4-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to hire Randy Isely as Curriculum Coordinator, effective May 23, 2011.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Thomas Ahern as High School Math Teacher for the 2011-2012
school year.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a one year medical leave of absence to Emily York and hire a
teacher for one year to replace her in the classroom.
4-0
- Mrs. Nancy Barrick wished to thank Mr. Rickey Huckaba for helping provide the snack
for “Little John Day.”
15. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
April 11, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, Andy Chisum
Randy Isely, Anita Harper, Doug Sanders, Linda Sawyer, DJ Crane
Kevan Moore, Cynthia Hodges, Callie Ruiz, Ronnie Greer, Randy Byrd,
Liz Wilson, YCR
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments and no old business.
- Ronnie Greer & Randy Byrd from McPherson & Jacobson presented the Board with their
recommendations for superintendent interview candidates and their credentials.
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session.
No Action Taken.
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell to interview the following candidates:
- Charles Lee
- Heath Bennett
- Bradley Gist
- Dr. Richard Montgomery
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the March 14, 2011 minutes as presented. 4-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins to approve the financial statements as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the 2009-10 Audit Report .
4-0
- Mr. Alan Love presented information to the Board about the ATU Continuity of Operations
Plan (Disaster Recovery Plan), the used school bus purchased, student enrollment, Over-
Staffing and the 2010-11 declining balance in the Superintendent’s report.
- Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. K-2 Iowa Testing Benchmark
testing, Professional Development, and Common Core were items covered.
Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Special Ed Audit, Science
Museum bus visit for Mrs. Hatcher’s science classes, no penalty for grad inflator schools
announced, Alexis Hancock accepted to the Governor’s school in science, Legislative
aides served over Spring Break---Katie Frazier & Ashley Olsen were items covered.
- Nolan Bryant and Ginny Huckaba presented information on the need for a Math Facilitator.
No action taken.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to
approve the coaching assignment as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Cheerleader
Sponsors, to approve the design for the 2011-12 Cheerleader uniforms.
4-0
- No action taken of the maintenance items on the Superintendent’s house presented by
Mr. Love. The Board will visit the house and look at the carpet and paint needs.
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session.
No Action Taken.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letters of recommendation submitted by Dan Knake, the
Vo-Tech bus driver and Diedre Thurman, Secondary Math Teacher.
4-0
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to rehire the classified staff for the 2011-12 school year as listed on Attachment #1.
4 -0
15. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, to adjourn.
4-0
______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Attachment # 1
Danville Board of Education
March 14, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, Andy Chisum
Randy Isely, Anita Harper, Doug & Tara Sanders, Linda Sawyer, Deidre Thurman
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments and no old business.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the February 28, 2011minutes as presented. 4-0
Brad Reddin arrived.
- Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as presented.
5-0
5. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Pee Wee Basketball, After-school Benchmark prep and the April 4th
Academic Pep Rally.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Blood Drive,
Alexis Hancock’s 3rd place finish in Trig Competition and Adam Parrish qualified for
the state Geography Bee.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent to grant a transfer to WYC for LaTricia, Arlin and Sharon Essman, effective immediately.
5-0
7. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to expel David Blanco for the remainder of the 2011 spring semester.
5-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session.
No Action Taken.
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to rehire the certified staff for the 2011-12 school year as listed on
Attachment # 1, with the conditional re-hire of Holly Ross and Rachel McKibbin
and the tabling of any action on Amelia Turley.
5-0
9. 14. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
February 28, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Randy Isely, Anita Harper, Doug & Tara Sanders, Linda Sawyer, Bobby Lester,
Ronnie Greer, Pauletta Browning, Tom & Robin Schullinger, and Liz Wilson
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:32p.m.
- Bobby Lester and Ronnie Greer briefed the Board on the results of the Focus Group meetings and the public meeting held to discuss the Superintendent’s search. Sample interview questions are due back to the Admin Office by March 11, 2011.
- There were no public comments.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin to approve the January 24, 2011 and February 17, 2011 minutes as presented. 3-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as presented. 3-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Quiz Bowl Team success, Enrollment decline, and NCEA Award
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Grade Inflator Calculation
7. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent to
accept adopt the Personnel Policy Committee’s proposals: Reimbursement of Certificate Fee, Reimbursement for Unused Sick Days, and 2011-12 Calendar
See Attachments # 1 & #2 3-0
8. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent to
accept the transfer from Russellville for Clayton and Brooklyn Frick, effective immediately.
3-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent to
accept the transfer from WYC for Jaden Perry, effective immediately.
3-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
adopt the proposed rental property guidelines. See Attachment #3
3-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
adopt the changes to the 2010-11 calendar to attend school on Saturday, June 4, the last student
day.
3-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session.
No Action Taken.
11. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
re-hire the following administrators for the 2011-12 school year:
Nancy Barrick---Elem Principal Nolan Bryant---High School Principal
Ginny Huckaba---Curr Coordinator Andy Chisum---Asst High School Principal
3-0
12. Ginny Huckaba presented a Power Point presentation on Common Core and its adoption.
13. Nolan Bryant presented information on his position that the District needs to hire a
Math Facilitator/Math Teacher. No action taken.
14. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to adjourn.
3-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Attachment #1
These proposals were discussed and passed unanimously by
the PPC. When presented to the teachers, they passed
unanimously also.
Proposal 1
That the District will make reimbursement for standard five-year teacher licensure renewal in August following the December renewal if the employee is still employed by the Danville School District.
Proposal 2
Employees will be compensated for unused sick leave each year. Unused sick days will be compensated at a rate of $25.00 per day, $30.00 for each unused accumulated days over 90 days. The staff member does not lose unused compensated days except for those outlined in A.C.A. 6-17-1205.
Danville Board of Education
January 24, 2011
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, Celia Bell, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, Andy Chisum,
Randy Isely, Anita Harper, Deidre Thurman, Doug & Tara Sanders, Lori Green,
Michael Manes, Linda Sawyer, Sue Wagner, Ganell Treece, Bobby Lester,
Ronnie Greer, Randy ByrdPresident Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- Ganell Treece and Sue Wagner complained about the Cowger rent house being rented to someone other than Ms Treece.
2. Deidre Thurman requested that the District hire an additional High School Math Teacher.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent to hire McPherson & Jacobson to conduct the Superintendent search. 5-0
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins to approve the December 13, 2010 minutes as presented. 5-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as presented. 5-0
5. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Benchmark Prep and Peewee Basketball.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the High School
include: Prom, Graduation on the Football Field, Common Core. Kim Sullivan asked about
adjusting the 90%-10% homework policy in the Middle School. Mr. Bryant explained that it was
not a policy, but a practice adopted by some teachers.
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation by the Superintendent to
accept the transfer from Two Rivers for Cheyenne and Angel Baker, effective immediately.
5-0
7. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to
to approve the purchase of a used school bus for $65,000 or less.
5-0
8. No action taken on the results of the Football concession stand. When final expenditures are paid,
the funds will be disbursed to participating clubs or classes.
9. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
adopt the amended Public Comment Policy. See Attachment #1 5-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session.
No Action Taken.
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, to adjurn. 5-0
Attachment #1
1.141--PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURE AT BOARD MEETINGS
The Danville Board of Education recognizes the importance of members of the public having an opportunity to address the Board. In order to provide an orderly method for this to occur, the following procedures will apply:
1. Each person desiring to address the Board will sign the list provided for this purpose prior to the beginning of the meeting, indicating the topic that they wish to address.
2. Each person will be limited to a maximum of five minutes, with no more than fifteen minutes devoted to all persons, unless extended by vote of the Board.
3. Due to federal and state privacy act considerations, persons addressing the Board may not discuss staff members or students by name.
4. The Board will take all comments under advisement. Any action of the Board resulting from any comments will occur at a future meeting, if the issue has been properly placed on the agenda for consideration.
5. School employees may address the Board as parents or citizens, but will not be allowed to comment on
working conditions, staffing or other issues that should be addressed through the normal
chain-of-command or grievance procedures already in place.
Danville Board of Education
December 13, 2010
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, Randy Isely
Anita Harper, Deidre Thurman, Doug Sanders,
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- No Public Comments
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin to approve the
November 15, 2010 minutes as presented.
3-0
Celia Bell arrived.
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Kim Sullivan to approve the financial statements as presented.
4-0
5. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Christmas Program, Yell For Toys Penny Drive, On Sight, and
Enrollment.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the High
School include: Football season, Basketball season, and a Band Concert.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation by the
Superintendent to approve the contract disclosure forms submitted by Deidre Thurman doing business as “Mountain Valley Plumbing”.
4-0
7. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to
implement a High School summer school for credit recovery for students.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to Grant a $1,000 bonus for all full time employees to be paid from the ARRA Educational Jobs Program funds. Employee less than full time will be paid an amount proportional to their FTE. 4-0
December 13, 2010 contd.
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- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to Jessica Bradshaw as High School Speech / Drama teacher for the 2010-11 Spring Semester.
4-0
10. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd byKim Sullivan to accept the letter of resignation by Alan Love,
effective June 30, 2011.
4-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
- Kim Sullivan raised a question about the math tutoring in the Middle School. Mrs.
Sullivan asked if a student could come in for general help or did they have to have a specific question to ask. Mr. Bryant assured her that a student could come by for any type help needed and did not have to have a specific problem,
12. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
November 15, 2010
Act 1747 Information
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Celia Bell, Kim Sullivan, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Andy Chisum
Anita Harper, Linda Sawyer, Doug & Tara Sanders, Belinda Madding
Lori Green, Ray Beardsley, and Butch Tackett
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- No Public Comments
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell, to adopt the resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of the $1,375,000.00 Danville School District No.36 of Yell County, Arkansas, Refunding bonds dated December 1, 2010 and other documents pertaining thereto as prepared by the Friday, Eldredge & Clark Law Firm.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to employ First Security Beardsley Public Finance as the District’s Financial Advisor for the period of Three(3) years.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the October 18, 2010 minutes as presented.
4-0
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as presented.
4-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Cookie Dough Sales and 2nd Grade Standards Based Report Cards
7. Mr. Love presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Arkansas State School funding Matrix
Mr. Love informed the Board of the receipt of the FRED Grant applied for by Randy Isely.
Information on the ASBA December conference was given to the Board.
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve 2010—11 ACSIP plan for the District
4-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the contract disclosure forms submitted
by Doug and Tara Sanders doing business as “The Spotted Dot”.
4-0
10. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to hire Brian Harris as a Personal Health Care Aide for the Middle School, effective immediately.
4-0
October 18, 2010 contd.
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11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to accept the letter of resignation by Josh Richards,
effective November 26, 2010.
4-0
12. Kim Sullivan raised a question about the 90% test score-%10% homework score grading system
in the 7th -12th grade math classes. Mr. Love was instructed to gather additional information and
report back to the Board.
13. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / TreasurerDanville Board of Education
October 18, 2010
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Celia Bell, Lance Wilkins, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Andy Chisum
Nolan Bryant, Linda Sawyer, Michael Manes, Doug Sanders, Randy Isely,
Bill Turner, Deidre Thurman, Christy Papasan, Teri Garner, Krista Guerian,
Kimberley Johnston, and Shelley Tippin
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- Deidre Thurman requested Public Comment time. Mrs. Thurman spoke to the Board about the
size of the High School Math classes. Mrs. Thurman presented a petition to hire an additional
Math Teacher to reduce class sizes.
- Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, to nominate and select Robert Redfern as Board of Education President for the 2010-11 school year 3-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, to nominate and elect Brad Reddin as Board of Education Vice-President for the 2010-11 school year
3-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to nominate and elect Celia Bell as Board of Education Secretary for the 2010-11 school year
3-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to nominate and elect Kim Sullivan as
Board of Education Disbursing Officer for the 2010-11 school year
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to nominate and elect Robert Redfern as
Board of Education Alternate Disbursing Officer for the 2010-11 school year
3-0
4. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins to approve the September 20, 2010 minutes as
presented.
4-0
October 18, 2010 contd.
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- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Cookie Dough Sales, Flu Shots, End of 1st Quarter, After-School
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: End of 1st Quarter, Grades
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to give each year’s seniors the option of the
Football Field or the Gym as the graduation location. 4-0
8. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant the following student transfers, effective immediately:
Quinton Pettit to Two Rivers Shawn Pettit to Two Rivers
Dalton Harris to Western Yell County Kalynn Holcomb to Western Yell
Kenley Holcomb to Western Yell County
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the transfer for Dylan Covey from Two Rivers to Danville,
effective immediately
4-0
9. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Amanda Gordon, effective
immediately.
4-0
10. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
September 20, 2010
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Andy Chisum
Nolan Bryant, Linda Sawyer, Michael Manes, Doug Sanders, Randy Isely,
Bill Turner, and Deidre Thurman,
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- There were no public comments or Old Business.
3. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the minutes of the
August 16, 2010 meeting as presented.
4-0
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the 2009-10 Annual Financial
Statements and the 2010-11 Budget as presented.
4-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin to approve the 2010-11 Migrant Application as
presented.
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin to approve the 2010-11 Federal Fund
Applications and the Federal Program Assurances.
4-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Student Assessment. Parent/Teacher conferences and the beginning
of school
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: Fair participation, test scores, placing of the Middle School on the
“Highest Achieving Schools” list. Way to go 2009-10 Sixth Grade!
7. Mr. Love presented the Board with ASBA information on the Regional Board Meeting in
October on the Two Rivers campus.
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to continue participation the WYC Alternative Learning School for
grades 7-12 for the 2010-11 school year.
4-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a legal transfer from Two Rivers School District for
Hannah and Jeffery Yandell for the 2010-11 school year effective immediately.
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a legal transfer to the Dardanelle School District to
Brittany Smith for the 2010-11 school year effective immediately.
4-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the position of Personal Health Care Aide for a
Middle School Special Needs child.
4-0
11. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
4-0
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
August 16, 2010
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, Lance Wilkins and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Andy Chisum
Linda Sawyer, Michael Manes, Tara & Doug Sanders, Shelly Banning,
Randy Isely, Melissa Tatum, and Deidre Thurman,
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- A representative from the Entergy “City Smart” program presented the District with a check for $1,091.72 for participation in their energy saving program.
- There were no public comments or Old Business.
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the minutes of the
July 19 & 20, 2010 meetings as presented.
5-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
6. Mrs. Ginny Huckaba presented a Power Point presentation on the District test results and a
new website available to view the data in many different formats.
7. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Enrollment figures, School Improvement Status, and the Fresh Fruit
and Vegetable Grant for 2010-11.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: Test results and the High School/Middle School Improvement
Status.
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed list of Board Meeting dates for the 2010-11
school year.
See attachment # 1 5-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve accept a legal transfer from Two rivers School District for
Cassidie Cooper for the 2010-11 school year effective immediately. 5-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve accept a legal transfer from Pottsville School District for
Cole Tate & Caden Tate for the 2010-11 school year effective immediately.
5-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee a Personal Health Care Aide for an Elementary Special
Needs child.
5-0
11. Motion Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Gina Gower as the Elementary Personal Health Care Aide. 5-0
12. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Lou King as the Personal Health Care Aide for a High School
Special Needs child.
5-0
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _______________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
July 19, 2010
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, D.J. Crane
Linda Sawyer,
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
- Linda Sawyer, Lattie Richardson, Lori Green and Belinda Madding were allowed time to each address their concerns with overcrowded classrooms in the Elementary School during the Public Comment time. No action taken.
3. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to approve the minutes of the
June 21, 2010 meeting as presented.
4-0
4. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Kim Sullivan to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent to accept the bids submitted for bread products, dairy products, pest control,
and transportation products and services:
Dairy-----Hiland Dairy Pest-----------------Terminix
Bread----Flowers Baking Transportation-----Jerry’s Fina
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the Freedom of Choice applications received through 7/1/2010.
See Attachment # 1
4-0
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a legal transfer to Robert Walker, Marcos Delgado, Teresa Wade
to attend Western Yell County Schools.
4-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the coaching assignments presented by D.J. Crane
4-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation from Deanna Yandell, effective July 3, 2010.
4-0
10. Motion Celia Bell, 2nd Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Jake Hastings and Zachary Cooper as High School Custodian
and High School Gym Custodian 4-0
11. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to raise the daily rate for substitutes to $75 for certified and $60 for
non-certified.
4-0
12. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to allow Mrs. Barrick to hire an
additional teacher for the 2010-11 school year.
4-0
13. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
June 21, 2010
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Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, Celia Bell, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick,
Ray Beardsley, Randy Isely, Terri Garner, Linda Sawyer, Sheila Trusty,
Randy Gilkey, Belinda Madding, Doug Sanders, Tara Sanders, Lattie Richardson, Amber Riedel, Lori Green, ATU Student observer.
- President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
Linda Sawyer presented public comments to the Board. Mrs. Sawyer read a prepared statement outlining her concerns with overcrowded classrooms in the Elementary School. No action taken.
- Mr. Ray Beardsley appeared before the Board to outline various financing options.
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to adopt the resolution requesting the voters allow the refunding of bond issues 7/1/03 and 4/1/05 with the issuance of $1,385,000 in new bonds and extend the existing 6.0 of debt service mills through 2030. See Attachment # 1 5-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to adopt the resolution with the attached proposed budget of expenditures with the tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and to and including June 30, 2012 as printed.
See Attachment # 2 5-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to submit an application for a permit to issue bonds, with related document, for $1,385,000 in refunding bonds to the State Department of Education and to employ First Security Beardsley Public Finance as Fiscal Agent.
See Attachment #3 5-0
- Tara Sanders gave a presentation on Standards Based Report Cards for Second Graders.
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adopt standards based report cards for the second grade for the 2010-11 school year. 5-0
5. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the minutes of the
May 17, 2010 and June 7, 2010 meetings as presented.
5-0
6. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
7. The Board considered the hay bids. Celia Bell left the room.
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent to accept the low bid submitted by Tom May to custom bale the first
cutting of hay on the Cowger FFA Farm.
4-0 with 1 abstention
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed changes to the High School Handbook with
one exception.
The fees for car parking and lockers on page # 34 will be deleted.
5-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, expand the ¾ time custodian position to a full time 1.0 FTE for the
2010-2011 school year.
5-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the Freedom of Choice applications received through
6/21/10.
See Attachment # 4 5-0
11. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to renew the student insurance, K-12, for the 2010-11 school year.
5-0
12. Motion Lance Wilkins, 2nd Celia Bell, to reduce Coach D. J. Crane’s number of
contracted days to 229 for the 2010-11 school year.
5-0
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Amy Bruce.
5-0
14. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire the following personnel for the 2010-2011 school year:
Emily Willard Tammy Moore Holly Ross
15. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Veronica Laster as the IT Technician for the 2010-11
school year. 5-0
16. The Field House committee has committed to tearing down the old field house.
The Board convened in Executive Session
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
17. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to keep Andy Chism as the
Assistant High School Principal and appoint Coach D. J. Crane as the Athletic
Director with a stipend of $5,000 for the 2010-11 school year.
Yea – Reddin, Sullivan, Wilkins; Nay – Bell, Redfern
3-2
18. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
Special Meeting
June 7, 2010
Danville Family & Consumer Science Room
Members Present: Brad Reddin, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell and
Robert Redfern
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper Randy Isely
- Robert Redfern, President, called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
- No Public Comments.
- No Old Business.
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the bid submitted by Southern Roofing of Arkansas for the repair of the Pre-K roof for $14,500.00
5-0
- Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, , upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the letters of resignation submitted by the following employees: Chris Watson, Richard Morton, Ryan Meyers, Paula Wiley, Brittany Blankenship, and Denice Wilson
5-0
- The Board convened in Executive Session.
- The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
- Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to hire the following people for the 2010-2011 school year:
Michael Manes---Secondary Math Amelia Turley---M S Math
Jessica Whitlow Carroll---FCS/ Softball Co Holly Ross---H S Sp Ed Teacher
April Nash---Elem Sp Ed Teacher
5-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to hire Andy Chism as Asst. H S Principal/AD for the 2010-2011 school year.
3-2
- Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to grant Mr. Alan Love a raise of $12,000.00 bringing his total salary to $100,000.00 plus benefits, housing allowance, actual utilities, membership dues, and actual travel reimbursements.
5-0
- Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
5-0
__________________________ ____________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
May 17, 2010
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Chris Watson, Randy Isely, Terri Garner, Linda Sawyer, Krista Geurian,
Randy Gilkey, Lattie Richardson, and Lori Green
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. There was no old business.
4. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to approve the minutes of the
April 19, 2010 meeting as presented.
3-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
3-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include G/T trip to Renaissance Fair, 1st Grade Reading Project,
summer school, EOY field trips, Elementary Awards night.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: High School Handbook changes and the % increase in the
High School Literacy scores.
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding II.
See attachment # 1 3-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed changes to the Elementary and Pre-K handbook. 3-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letters of resignation from the following employees:
Rebecca McVay---Elem S/C Sp Ed Teacher
Betty Smith---Gym Custodian Shelli White---H S Math
Rebecca Gustin---Elem Teacher
3-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Dan Knake as the Vo-Tech bus driver for the 2010-2011
school year.
3-0
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the textbook adoptions for the 2010-2011 school year.
3-0
12. Mr. Love presented the Superintendent’s report. Updates include: All 3 schools
being fully accredited with no comments, 3rd Quarter attendance average, Pre-K
roof repair, the track, City Smart funds from Entergy of $1,091, Bond refund,
re-issue and restructuring, and the high jump pit area.
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
3-0
_______________________ ______________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
April 19, 2010
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan
Bryant, Chris Watson, Randy Isely, Christy Dumas and
Shelley Tippin
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. Old business consisted of discussion on Section III. # 2 page 6 of the revised
Cheerleader Handbook tabled at the previous board meeting.
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the changes to Section III, #2
page 6 of the Cheerleader Handbook.
4-0
See attachment
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to approve the minutes of the
March 15, 2010 meeting as presented.
4-0
5. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Benchmark Testing, Art Awards-Duck Stamp & Fish Art
Awards, 1st Grade Reading Contest, Bec-O, Red Cross Safety, Progressive
Ag Safety, Proposed Changes to Elementary & Pre-K Handbooks.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: Benchmark testing.
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a student transfer to Jonathan, Dalton and Travis Essman to
attend Western Yell County, effective immediately.
4-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid of $31,116.72 by Burris, Inc. for installation of lockers in the new Field House.
4-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to establish the last day of the 2009-10 school year as June 3, 2010,
due to inclement weather during the winter. 4-0
10. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation as the 21ST Century Grant
Administrator from Randy Isely, effective the 2010-2011 school year.
4-0
The Board convened in Executive Session
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Nancy Barrick as the 21ST Century Grant Administrator for
the 2010-2011 school year only.
4-0
12. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to renew the contracts for Linda Sawyer, Kay Palmer, and
Rebbecca McVay , for the 2010-11 school year.
4-0
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to renew the contracts for the classified staff for the 2010-11
school year.
4-0
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a $750 for all full time personnel, $563 for all ¾ time
personnel, and $375 for all ½ time personnel for the 2009-10 school year.
4-0
15. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to add an additional step to the 2010-11 certified salary schedule.
4-0
16. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to table the proposed multiplier changes to the certified salary
schedule until the May meeting. 4-0
17. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to discontinue the suspension of the employee dental benefits for the 2010-11 school year.
4-0
18. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the proposed High School scheduling change for 7th & 8th
Grade for the 2010-11 school year, even if additional personnel are required.
4-0
19. Kim Sullivan conveyed the appreciation of the Fourche Valley patrons for the new
school bus on the FV route and in general for the way the Fourche Valley children had been welcomed into the Danville District.
4-0
20. Brad Reddin asked that Mr. Love convey a hearty “thank you” to the faculty and
staff for their hard work and their help with the fiscal management for the 2009-10 school year.
4-0
21. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
March 15, 2010
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Chris Watson, Randy Isely, Kelly Klober, Callie Ruiz, Deidre Thurman, Christy Dumas and Tony Derrick
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. Old business consisted of discussion on the Harris Property.
No action taken
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the minutes of the
February 15, 2010 meeting as presented.
4-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates form the
Elementary include: Benchmark Testing, Peewee Basketball Uniform Buy-back,
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant, Belinda Madding being asked to serve on the State
Textbook Adoption Committee and Elementary Report Cards.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: CAP Conferences, Mid-Winter Dance, Little John Relays, and
EOC Literacy Test.
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a student transfer to James Duvall to attend Western Yell County,
effective immediately.
4-0
8. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, approve the proposed changes to the Personnel Policy handbook for the
2010-11 school year. 4-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, approve the proposed policy change to the Cheerleader Handbook for the
2010-11 school year with the exception of Section III Number 2, page 6.
4-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve a Vocational Bus Driver position to establish a route to
the Area Vo-Tech in Russellville for the 2010-11 school year. The driver will make
two trips per day.
4-0
11. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve doing business with Laster Computer Service and accept the Financial Disclosure Form submitted by Ronald Laster, Owner.
4-0
The Board convened in Executive Session
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
12. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to renew the certified staff as presented by the building principals, for the
2010-11 school year.
4-0
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
4-0
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
February 15, 2010
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Randy Isely, and Randy Gilkey
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. Old business consisted of discussion on the Harris Property.
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to authorize Mr. Love to negotiate
for the purchase of the Harris Property.
3-0
4. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the minutes of the
January 21, 2010 meeting as presented.
3-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
3-0
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the proposed distribution of the Football Concession Stand
net proceeds: High School 9% Elementary 21%
Athletics 45% Jr. Class 25%
3-0
7. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the proposal for the asbestos abatement in the Elementary
submitted by Snyder Environmental for $3,995.00.
3-0
8. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to extend the Superintendent’s contract for an
additional year. The ending date now being June 30, 2012.
3-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a transfer to: Raymond Robinette, Dylan Robinette, and
Alyssa Robinette to attend Western Yell County effective immediately.
3-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the proposed 2010-2011 calendar.
See Attachment # 1 3-0
The Board convened in Executive Session
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Lori Shockley, Desiarae Hefner, and Sue Baxter as full time cafeteria workers.
3-0
12. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to renew the Administrators’ contracts: Nolan Bryant, Nancy Barrick
Virginia Huckaba and Chris Watson.
3-0
13. President Robert Redfern added the proposed Disaster Recovery Plan to the Agenda.
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed Disaster Recovery Plan.
3-0
15. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Family Literacy Night, Benchmark Prep-including alternative times for
children with afternoon transportation difficulties.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the High
School include: Alternative solutions to the Grade Inflation problems.
16. Ginny Huckaba gave the Board an update on the ACT prep sessions that she was
conducting with students wishing to re-take the ACT to improve their scores to qualify for
the Arkansas Lottery Scholarship.
17. The meeting was adjourned.
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
January 21, 2010
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, Tara
Sanders, Krista Geurian, Randee Gilkey, and Shelley Tippin.
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. There was no old business.
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the minutes of the
January 7, 2010 and December 14, 2009 meeting as presented.
4-0
5. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates form the
Elementary include: Family Literacy Night, Peewee Basketball, Elementary Quiz
Bowl, Parent Teacher Conferences and the “Just For Kids Campaign Award.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: Band Concert FBLA Teams in competition, D.J. Crane---
District Coach of the Year, Grade Inflator School.
7. Mr. Alan Love presented the Superintendent’s report. Updates from the
Superintendent include: ARRA Un-funding, Pre-K roof, Mold Inspection report and
the Harris property appraisal.
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to appoint Anita Harper as the
Ex-officio Secretary authorized to sign checks along with a school board member in
the District’s Disaster Recovery Plan.
4-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to adopt the District’s Facilities
Master Plan Volume I and Volume II.
4-0
10. Mr. Love reminded the Board of the January 31, 2010 deadline to submit their
Statement of Financial Interest forms to the County Clerk.
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to set February 8, 2010 for the date
of the February board meeting.
4-0
12. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
Special Meeting
January 7, 2010
Danville Administrative Offices
Members Present: Brad Reddin, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Ginny Huckaba
1. Robert Redfern, President, called the meeting to order at 12:05p Alan Love informed the Board of the competitive grant being sought by the Arkansas Department of Education entitled “the Race to the Top”. In order to participate in this grant, if the State is awarded one, the District must adopt and sign a Memorandum of Understanding. The deadline for participation with the State is January 8, 2010.
Mr. Love explained some of the pros and cons of participation in the grant.
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the Danville School District and the Arkansas Department of Education.
4-0
2. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to adjourn. 4-0
__________________________ ____________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
December 14, 2009
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Celia Bell, Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Ginny Huckaba, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant, Chris Watson, Shelley Tippin.
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:00p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. There was no old business.
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the minutes of the
November 16, 2009 meeting as presented.
4-0
Celia Bell arrived,
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report.
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell set the January board meeting date as
January 21, 2010 at 5:30p.m.
5-0
8. Mr. Love informed the Board of the January 4, 2010 Public Comment on the
Facilities Master Plan meeting beginning at 5:30p.m. in the cafetorium.
9. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
November 16, 2009
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Members present: Robert Redfern, Celia Bell and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Ginny Huckaba, Anita Harper, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Chris Watson, Shelley Tippin.
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. There was no old business.
4. Motion by Brad Reddin , 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the minutes of the October
19 and November 2, 2009 meeting as presented.
3-0
5. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
3-0
6. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: Cookie Dough Fundraiser, After-School Program, Levelized
Readers, Enrichment Program, Gain Index Award.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: “A day in the life of Mr. Bryant”
7. The Board set December 14, 2009 for the December meeting date. The meeting
will begin at 5:00pm due to a home basketball game.
8. The Board reviewed the Legislative Audit report the 2007-08 school year.
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Athletic
Director, to adopt the 4 year uniform rotation. See Attachment #1
3-0
10. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon written recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee a part-time counselor shared with Western Yell
County for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year to meet the Arkansas
Standards for Accreditation. 3-0
11. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
3-0
_______________________ _________________________ Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
Special Meeting
November 2, 2009
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members Present: Brad Reddin, Celia Bell, and Robert Redfern
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Chris Watson, Nancy Barrick,
Nolan Bryant, Jim Ray Holbrook, and Ginny Huckaba (late arrival)
1. Robert Redfern, President, called the meeting to order at 5:35pm.
2. No Public Comments or Old Business.
3. Mr. Love went over the existing Facilities Master Plan. The Board decided to remove the approved K-4 Elementary Project from the Master Plan due to lack of funding to complete the project.
4. Mr. Love presented the Board with a list of possible projects for the updated Facilities Master Plan. No action taken. See attachment #1
5. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to approve Phase II of the HVAC project and accept the low bid submitted by Yates Heating & Air. The project will be partially funded with stimulus funds. 3-0
6. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Brad Reddin to adjourn.
3-0
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October 19, 2009
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Members present: Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, Robert Redfern, Celia Bell and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Anita Harper, Nancy Barrick, Nolan Bryant,
Chris Watson, Tony Derrick, Bill Turner, and ATU students.
1. President Robert Redfern opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. There were no public comments requested.
3. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the minutes of the
September 21, 2009 meeting as presented.
5-0
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
5. Mrs. Nancy Barrick presented the Elementary Principal’s report. Updates from the
Elementary include: The Elementary working their way OFF of school
improvement and gaining the designation as an “Achieving School”, Cookie Dough
Fundraiser, U of A group naming the Elementary in their “Top Schools” list of 20,
Dollar General Grant, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Grant, Eye Exams, and Flu Shot
Day.
Mr. Nolan Bryant presented the High School Principal’s report. Updates from the
High School include: Arkansas Lottery Scholarship, the Band’s excellent
performance in a recent H S Band competition and an advance copy of the DHS
Times.
6. Mrs. Ginny Huckaba presented the District’s Annual Report to the Public. Mrs.
Huckaba presented the report with a PowerPoint slide show that featured new
programs in the Elementary, Middle School and High School, test scores, and other
statistics from each school. A public release of the Annual Report to the Public will
be published in the Yell County Record.
7. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed Annual Risk Assessment Policy.
See Attachment #1 5-0
8. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins, to appoint Kim Sullivan as the Official
Delegate to the annual Arkansas School Board Association convention in
December.
5-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the resolution to convey the old CDI property on Hwy 27 to the
Trinity United Methodist Church.
See Attachment # 2 5-0
10. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the legal transfer of Savanh Vongphahdy from Western Yell
County to attend Danville Schools effective immediately.
5-0
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to employee Dusty Wright, Morning Route, and Lisa Knight, Afternoon
Route, as bus driver for a Sp Ed route that has recently become necessary.
5-0
12. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________
Robert Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
September 21, 2009
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Members present: Kim Sullivan, Lance Wilkins, Bobby Redfern, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Anita Harper, Richard Gash, Ruthanne Gash,
Jim Ray Holbrook, Hillary Hawks, and Bill Turner
1. President Kim Sullivan opened the meeting at 5:30p.m.
2. Mr. Richard Gash spoke to the Board about amending the policy in the student handbook
regarding students being allowed to have bottled water in the classroom. Mr. Gash
presented research supporting the link between good hydration and learning.
No action taken
3. Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to amend the personnel policy to grant
10 days of sick leave to employees contracted for 190 days.
See attachment # 1 4-0
Celia Bell arrived.
4. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to elect Bobby Redfern as President of the
Danville Board of Education for the current year.
5-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, to elect Brad Reddin as Vice-President of the
Danville Board of Education for the current year.
5-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to elect Celia Bell as Secretary/Treasurer of
the Danville Board of Education for the current year.
5-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to elect Bobby Redfern as Disbursing
Officer for the school district.
5-0
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the minutes of the August 17,
2009 meeting as presented.
5-0
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve 2008-09 Annual Financial Report, the 2009-10 Budget, and the
2009-10 Federal Fund Applications.
5-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the 2009-10 ACSIP plan in its working form with the
approval to allow the District staff to complete the plan with any necessary changes.
5-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the District’s Statement of Assurances.
See attachment #2
5-0
11. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid on the Point Source Ventilation and the Dust
Collection Project for the Agri Building submitted by Yates Heating and Air. ($30,350)
The project is funded by ARRA Stimulus funds.
5-0
12. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid on the Handicapped equipped bus submitted by
Diamond State Bus Sales. ($86,325) The project is funded by ARRA Stimulus funds.
5-0
13. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed addendum to the High School Student Handbook.
See attachment #3 5-0
14. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed “Public Comment Procedure” Policy.
See attachment #4 5-0
15. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Billy Minnie as Full Time Custodian.
5-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Deanna Yandell as Part Time Custodian.
5-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Romona Reddin as Educational Assistant.
4-0
Due to family connections, Brad Reddin excused himself and left the room during the discussion and vote on the hiring of Romona Reddin.
16. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________ Bobby Redfern Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
August 17, 2009
Act 1747 Information
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, Lance Wilkins, Bobby Redfern, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Chris Watson, Nolan Bryant, Anita Harper, Nancy
Barrick, Jim Ray Holbrook, Shelley Tippin, and Bill Turner
1. President Kim Sullivan opened the meeting at 5:01p.m.
2. Bobby Redfern asked about the sick leave policy moving from 9 days to 10 days.
Mr. Love will explore options and report back to the Board. No action taken.
3. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2009 and the July 20,
2009 minutes as presented.
5-0
4. Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the financial
statements as presented.
5-0
5. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed policy for the disposal of surplus property.
5-0
6. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the 2009-10 certified salary schedule
See attachment # 1 5-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the 2009-10 classified salary schedule
See attachment # 2 5-0
7. Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to purchase 25 site licenses from Odyssey Ware for use in the
ALE program and for remediation.
5-0
8. Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed football concession stand proposal.
See attachment #3 5-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, to approve the expenditure of up to
$5,000.00 for a school car for the FV bus route and up to $8,000.00 o a truck to
replace the school maintenance truck.
5-0
10. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the bid on the 2nd cutting of hay submitted by Bobby Gray
For $1.75 per bale. See bid forms. 5-0
11. Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letters of resignation submitted by:
Beth George Rebecca Track
5-0
12. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Daniel Morris as ½ time bus driver.
5-0
13. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Shannon Rose as Migrant Clerk.
5-0
14. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
5-0
_______________________ _________________________
Kim Sullivan Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
Special Meeting
August 10 2009
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members Present: Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, Celia Bell, and Bobby Redfern
Others Present: Alan Love, Anita Harper, Chris Watson, Nancy Barrick,
Nolan Bryant, Jim Ray Holbrook, and Ginny Huckaba (late arrival)
- Kim Sullivan, President, called the meeting to order at 5:05pm.
- Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the student transfer for Jayln Ester from Two Rivers for the 2009-10 school year. 4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the student transfer for Zoe Thompson from Western Yell County for the 2009-10 school year. 4-0
- Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd by Brad Reddin , upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to hire Shelley White as High School Math Teacher for the 2009-10 school year. 4-0
Motion by Bobby Redfern, 2nd by Brad Reddin , upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to hire Holly Ross as High School Personal Health Care Assistant for the 2009-10 school year.
The position is contingent on the student remaining in the District. 4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Jackie Catlett.
4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to hire Billy Ray Hill and Dan Terry as bus drivers for the 2009-10 school year; Jerry Graham as bus driver on a trial basis. All positions are contingent on passing all CDL, background, and testing requirements.
4-0
- Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Bobby Redfern, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, to enter into a partnership with Western Yell County for Alternative Learning Environment services for the 2009-10 school year.
WYC will supply the room and computer hardware. Danville will supply the teacher and software.
4-0
7. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Brad Reddin to adjourn.
4-0
__________________________ ____________________________
Kim Sullivan Celia Bell
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
July 20, 2009
Act 1747 Information
Danville Family & Consumer Science Classroom
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Celia Bell, Lance Wilkins, and Brad Reddin
Others Present: Alan Love, Ginny Huckaba, Chris Watson, Nolan Bryant,
Anita Harper, Jim Ray Holbrook, Lecia Reddin, and Bill Turner
1. President Kim Sullivan opened the meeting at 5:00p.m.
2. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid for dairy products for the 2009-10 school year
submitted by Hiland Dairy.
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid for bread products for the 2009-10 school
Year submitted by Interstate Brands (Wonder Bread)
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid for pest control for the 2009-10 school year
submitted by Terminix.
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid for transportation products and service for the
2009-10 school year submitted by Jerry’s FINA.
4-0
3. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
4. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, accept the Freedom of Choice students who submitted forms
between June 24, 2009 and June 30, 2009 and had not been previously accepted.
See attachment # 1
4-0
5. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to run a Fourche Valley bus route if there is a minimum of
10 students who ride. The bus will stay on Hwy 28 and pick up any students on the
highway or at the school or stores along the way.
4-0
6. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid submitted by Yates Heating & Air on the
HVAC project for modernization of the Elementary under the ARRA stimulus
funding.
4-0
7. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to reject all bids submitted on the Point Source Ventilation system
for the Agri building and to employ Darrell Odom to draw plans and specs before
rebidding the project.
4-0
8. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the proposed ARRA stimulus funding expenditures
listed on
Attachment #2. 4-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid submitted by Dwight Jones Agency on the
student accident insurance for the 2009-10 school year.
4-0
10. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, set the minimum spending limit per item without Board approval
to match the State of Arkansas amount of $10,000.
4-0
11. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed changes to the SIP program and pay a
certified employee $25 per hour to teach the SIP class.
See Attachment # 3 4-0
12. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the 2009-10 Migrant application. 4-0
13. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Marcia Tramel as the Foodservice Director for the
2009-10 school year. 4-0
14. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to share our music teacher with Western Yell County. The
teacher will be divided by periods per day.
4-