Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper,
Ginny Huckaba, Phil Moudy, and Theresa Palmertree
1. The meeting was called to order by President Tom May.
2. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the minutes of the
February 18, 2008 and February 19, 2008 board meetings.
4-0
3. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
4. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to rename the Administration building.
The building will now be the J.A. Moudy Administration building in honor of the
late J.A. Moudy, former Danville High School Principal.
4-0
5. No action taken on the Education Assistant lunches.
6. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed Pre-AP policy.
See attachment #1 4-0
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to adopt the proposed changes to the Cheerleader Constitution.
See attachment #2 4-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to grant a legal transfer to the following students to attend Western Yell County, effective
immediately:
Adrianna Hall Jordan Hall
4-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a legal transfer to Jenna Johnson to attend Western Yell County
Schools, effective immediately.
4-0
10. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to adopt the proposed 2008-09 calendar.
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 Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept letters of resignation from Randy Treat and Alana Smith for the
2008-09 school year.
4-0
12. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to rehire the certified staff for the 2008-09 school year.
4-0
13. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Minnie Wyatt as Pre-K assistant for the remainder of the
2007-08 school year.
4-0
14. President Tom May made the following appointments as “ Area Liaisons” :
Brad Reddin --- High School Liaison Celia Bell --- Middle School Liaison
Kim Sullivan --- Elementary Liaison Tom May --- Athletics
Lance Wilkins --- Buildings & Grounds
14. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
4-0
_______________________ _________________________
Tom May Kim Sullivan
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
embers Present: Tom May, Kim Sullivan, Brad Reddin, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham
1. Tom May called the meeting to order at 5:00p.m.
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
2. Motion by Brad, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to rescind the rollover portion of the
Superintendent’s contract voted on in the regular February Board meeting.
The Superintendent’s contract end date is now June 30, 2009
3-2
3. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to adjourn.
5-0
_________________________ ____________________________
Tom May Kim Sullivan
President Secretary / Treasurer
Danville Board of Education
February 18, 2008
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Superintendent’s Office
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper,
Bobby Redfern, Tony Derrick, Bill Donnell, Phil Moudy & support
group
1. The meeting was called to order by President Tom May.
2. Phil Moudy addressed the Board to request that the Middle School be renamed in
honor of his father, J.A. Moudy. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to
table the matter until the March meeting.
5-0
3. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the minutes of the
January 21, 2007 board meeting.
5-0
4. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a student transfer to Kelly Ward to attend Pottsville,
effective immediately.
5-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
6. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to rehire Mr. Cunningham as
Superintendent through the 2009-2010 school year.
5-0
7. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to rehire the Randy Treat, Nancy Barrick, and Steve Pfeifer for the
2008-09 school year. 5-0
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Ginny Huckaba,
Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Bobby Redfern, and Tony Derrick
1. The meeting was called to order by President Tom May.
2. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the minutes of the
December 18, 2007 board meeting.
5-0
3. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
4. Mr. Cunningham updated the Board on a meeting he attended with members of the
Facilities Department, and Cody Beene. Mr. Doug Eaton of the ADE Facilities
Department Spoke on the upcoming change in standards for school facilities. Mr.
Cunningham received partnership program participation figures from Mr. Eaton on
the proposed K-3 project.
see attachment # 1
5. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the ASBA policy revisions.
5-0
6. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the policy addendums to the 2007-08 student handbooks.
5-0
7. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a transfer from the Russellville School District for
Matthew and Scott Shatterley.
5-0
8. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a the letter of resignation from Sherry Poynter.
5-0
9. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Linda Sawyer as ELL/Enrichment teacher in the
Elementary effective 2/1/2008.
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
10. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to re-hire Mr. Cunningham as
Superintendent with the details of his contract to be completed on a later date.
5-0
11. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell to adjourn.
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, Lance Wilkins, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Ginny Huckaba,
Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Rocky & June McCleron,
and members of the parent group.
1. The meeting was called to order by President Tom May.
2. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the minutes of the
November 27 board meeting.
4-0
3. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
Celia Bell arrived.
4. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed resolution adopting the Facilities Master Plan
Volume I and II dated February 1, 2008. see attachment # 1
5-0
5. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a transfer to J.D. Williams to attend Western Yell County
effective immediately.
5-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a transfer to Trevor McCleron to attend Western Yell
County effective immediately.
5-0
6. Ray Beardsley appeared before the Board and presented various scenarios for the
proposed raise in millage to finance the new K-3 project. No action taken.
7. The Board discussed granting free lunches to the Educational Assistants.
No action taken. The matter will be re-visited in the January meeting.
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant employee bonuses in the amount of $1,000 for certified
and $500 for classified, contingent on approval from the Arkansas Department of
Education.
5-0
9. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to add a personnel item to the Agenda.
5-0
10. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Cynthia Solis as Elementary Interpreter. Cynthia is an ATU
student and will work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
5-0
11. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin to adjourn.
5-0
November 27, 2007
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Superintendent’s Office
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, and Celia Bell
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Ginny Huckaba,
Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Rocky & June McCleron,
Michelle Shoptaw and members of the parent group.
1. The meeting was called to order by President Tom May. The Board agreed to hear
student matters in Executive Session with each parent individually.
The Board convened in Executive Session with Michelle Shoptaw.
No action taken.
The Board convened in Executive Session with Rocky & June McCleron.
No action taken.
2. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the minutes of the
October 11, 2007 board meetings.
4-0
3. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a transfer to Hope Hall to attend Western Yell County.
4-0
Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept Stephanie Gutierrez by transfer from Western Yell
County.
4-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Patsy Richards
effective November 11, 2007.
4-0
6. Mr. Cunningham provided the Board with some informational items including:
ASBA December conference, Professional Development at the Arch Ford
Cooperative, and the upcoming standards review by the ADE. No action taken.
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to add the proposed AIP Remediation Policy, the proposed
changes to the Professional Development and the Task Force Policy to the Agenda
4-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to adopt the proposed AIP Remediation Policy, the proposed
changes to the Professional Development and the Task Force Policy to the Agenda.
See attachments #1, #2, & #3
4-0
9. Kim Sullivan asked questions concerning: Employee Bonus, Free Lunches for the
Educational Assistants, Intercom for the outlying buildings, and student drug
testing. No action taken.
10. Brad Reddin voiced several concerns including: Cafeteria food problems and
cleaning out the new freezer. No action taken.
11. Celia Bell asked about the frequency of Edline being updated.
No action taken.
12. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to adjourn.
4-0
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, Celia Bell and Lance Wilkins
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Ginny Huckaba,
Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Steve Pfeifer, Janet Iracheta,
Gary McCourt, and members of the Parent Group
1. Jimmy Cunningham and Steve Pfeifer revisited the issue of recognizing the first
black graduate from Danville High School. The Board instructed Mr. Cunningham
and Mr. Pfeifer to organize a ceremony honoring Tom Gilkey, (1966 graduate),
during the Parents Night celebration on November 1, 2007.
2. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the minutes of the
September 10, 2007 board meetings.
5-0
3. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to elect Tom May as Board
President for the current year.
5-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, to elect Kim Sullivan as
Secretary/Treasurer for the current year.
5-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Muriel D. Blalock as Counselor; ½ time Elementary and ½
time High School.
5-0
6. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, to accept the bid on the third cutting
of hay on the Cowger school farm submitted by T.C. Keisling Farms.
5-0
7. Mr. Cunningham updated the Board of various items concerning the District
including:
an AARP worker (formerly Green Thumb) and Board Member training.
No action taken.
9. Brad Reddin voiced several concerns including: Golf Coach duties and the
Cafeteria food.
No action taken.
10. Celia Bell praised the W.A.T.C.H. Dog program and asked about the possibility of
expanding it into the High School. No action taken.
11. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to adjourn.
5-0
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, and Lance Wilkins
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Randy Treat, Ginny Huckaba,
Nancy Barrick, Anita Harper, Brad Gilkey and Parent Group
1. Trooper Bradley Gilkey appeared before the Board to ask that some recognition
of his father as the first black athlete to graduate from Danville High School.
Trooper Gilkey felt it would be in keeping with the anniversary of the desegregation
of Central High School. The Board asked Mr. Cunningham and Steve Pfeifer to
explore the matter and report back to them. No action taken.
2. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the minutes of the
August 9, 2007 and August 21, 2007 board meetings.
4-0
3. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins to approve the financial statements as
presented.
4-0
4. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the 2006-07 Annual Financial Report and the proposed
2007-08 Budget.
4-0
5. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to approve the 2007-08 Federal Grants applications.
4-0
6. Ginny Huckaba presented the Annual Report to the Public. Mrs. Huckaba
informed the Board of various matter including: testing, demographics, parent
involvement plans, and new and existing programs in both the Elementary and High
School.
7. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant a transfer to David Pettit to attend Two Rivers—Ola
campus.
4-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to grant transfers to the following students to attend Western Yell
County:
Raychel Spears Garrett Spears Brooklyn Sines Matthew Phothirath
4-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Brad Reddin, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a transfer from Western Yell County for Sadeidre Smith.
4-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a transfer from Western Yell County for Kathy Holstein.
4-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept a transfer from Western Yell County for Erika Vang.
4-0
8. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to adjourn.
4-0
Members present: Kim Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, Celia Bell, and Lance Wilkins
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Anita Harper, Randy Treat, Ginny Huckaba and
Nancy Barrick, Parent Group
1. A parent group appeared before the Board requesting an update on the Elementary
Pre-Advanced Placement classes. Mr. Cunningham informed the parents that the
classes were still in the information gathering and planning stage, but it was too late
to have such a class in the 2007-08 school year. No action taken.
2. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Kim Sullivan to approve the minutes of the
July 16, 2007 board meeting. 5-0
3. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Celia Bell to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
4. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
to accept the bid of $10,140.30 on the walk-in freezer submitted by US Foodservice.
5-0
5. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid of $74,356.00 on a new bus, submitted by
Merl’s Bus Sales.
5-0
Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the high bid of $5.00 per bale on the 2nd cutting of hay on
The Cowger Farm, submitted by Rick Williamson.
5-0
5. Motion by Brad Reddin, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letters of resignation submitted by the following staff
members:
Cheryl Hogue---Sp Ed Assistant Ana Canales---Interpreter
Guadalupe Lugo---Cafeteria
5-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular Session. No action taken.
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire the following staff members for the 2007-08 school year:
Cheryl Seay---H S Social Studies
Phil Collins---Part Time Assistant FB Coach
Yetta Edwards---Cafeteria
Leah Roddy---Health Care Aide—Handicapped Child
Callie Woodard---Elemenatary Assistant
Jennifer Tucker---HS Sp Ed Assistant
5-0
7. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to appoint Russell Morris Custodian Supervisor with a stipend of
$1,500.00
5-0
8. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by Lance Wilkins, to adjourn.
5-0
July 16, 2007
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Administrative Offices
Members present: Kim
Sullivan, Tom May, Brad Reddin, Celia Bell, and Lance
Wilkins
Others Present: Jimmy Cunningham, Anita Harper, Randy
Treat, and Kay Dixon and
Nancy Barrick, Parent
Group
1. Motion by Brad Reddin,
2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid
submitted by Flowers Baking Company for
Bread products for the 2007-08 school year.
5-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd
by Celia Bell, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid
submitted by Hiland Dairy Company for
Dairy products for the 2007-08 school year.
5-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd
by Kim Sullivan, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid
submitted by Jerry’s Fina for
transportation
products for the 2007-08 school year.
5-0
Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd
by Celia Bell, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid
submitted by Jerry’s Fina for
transportation
services for the 2007-08 school year.
5-0
Motion by Brad Reddin,
2nd by Celia Bell, upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the low bid
submitted by Terminix for
Pest Control for the 2007-08 school year.
5-0
Action on the Walk-in Freezer bids
tabled until the August meeting.
2. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by
Kim Sullivan to approve the minutes of the
June 18, 2007 board
meeting.
5-0
3. Motion by Celia Bell, 2nd by
Lance Wilkins to approve the financial statements as
presented.
5-0
July 16,
2007 contd.
4. Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd by
Celia Bell, to adopt the resolutions to appoint
Jimmy Cunningham as ex-Officio
Financial Officer and Anita Harper as District
Treasurer.
See attachments #1 5-0
5. Motion by Brad Reddin,
2nd by Lance , upon the recommendation of
the
Superintendent, to accept the proposed
list of Freedom of Choice students with the
exception of
Cody Gist from
would have made the District have to add additional
personnel.
5-0
5. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by
Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of
resignation submitted by Sandi Tuttle as First
Grade Teacher for 2007-08. 5-0
Motion by Brad Reddin,
2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to accept the letter of
resignation submitted by Ben Stang as
High School Teacher/Coach for 2007-08.
5-0
The Board convened in Executive Session.
The Board re-convened in Regular
Session. No action taken.
6. Motion by Kim Sullivan, 2nd by
Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Josh Richards
as High School English teacher for
2007-08
5-0
Motion by Brad Reddin,
2nd by Lance Wilkins, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Lucien Welch as
High School Social Studies Teacher for
2007-08.
5-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd
by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to hire Harold Pyle and
the ISS proctor and ˝ time bus driver
for the
2007-08 school year.
5-0
July 16,
2007 contd.
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd
by Kim Sullivan, upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, to
hire Belinda Madding as an Elementary Teacher for 2007-08.
5-0
Motion by Lance Wilkins, 2nd
by Celia Bell, upon the recommendation of the