LIMESTONE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD MEETING@ Career Tech Center

December 07, 2009 @ 6:00 p.m.

  1. Call to Order– The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
  1. Prayer –Mr. Moss led everyone in prayer.
  1. Pledge of Allegiance –Mr. Russell led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
  1. Roll Call - Those in attendance wereMr. Anthony Hilliard, Mr. Darin Russell, Mr. Earl Glaze, Mr. James Shannon, Mr. Bryant Moss, Mr. Charles Shoulders, Mr. John Wayne King, and Dr. Barry Carroll, Superintendent.

AGENDA

Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the agenda. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Glaze. The vote was unanimous.

  1. Approve Agenda

CONSENT AGENDA

Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Consent agenda. Mr. Glaze made a motion, seconded by Mr. King. The vote was unanimous.

2.Approval of Minutes

November 2, 2009

3.Use of Schools

  1. Ardmore Youth Football requests the use of the cafeteria for pizza party on December 13, 2009
  2. Elkmont –
  1. Youth League requests the use of the gym for basketball practice beginning December, 2009-Februrary, 2010
  2. 6th grade Girls Basketball requests the use of the gym for practice and tournament from December, 2009 – March, 2010
  1. Tanner – Tanner Youth Basketball requests the use of the gym for practices and games from November, 2009- February, 2010
  1. Overnight Trips

A. East Limestone – The Jr. Beta Club requests permission to attend the State Beta Convention in Mobile, AL on March 9-12, 2010

  1. Approval to Bid

East Limestone Gym

6.Approval – New Position

Principal@BlueSpringsElementary School

7.Approval – Contracts

A.Kathryn Adams – Special Education Homebound Teacher

B.Shelia Fields – Special Education Homebound Teacher

C.Amy Mason – Special Education Homebound Teacher

D.Limestone County/Athens City Special Education Cooperative Agreement

E.Imaging & Integration Services, Inc.

NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Personnel Report. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shannon. The vote was unanimous.

8.Approval – Personnel Report

  1. New Personnel

Sam Buchanan – Full-time Bus Utility Driver @ Bus Garage – effective December 8, 2009

  1. Transfer
  2. Toni Scarboro from a Bus Driver @ West Limestone to a Bus Driver @ Tanner – effective December 8, 2009
  3. Lisa Bedding field from a Part-time CNP worker/assistant @ Cedar Hill to a part-time CNP worker/assistant @ Owens – effective December 8, 2009
  1. Leaves of Absences

1.Margie Adams – Bus Driver @ Ardmore – retroactive to October 13, 2009 through approximately December 2, 2009

2.Rebecca Butler – Special Education Instructional Assistant @ Cedar Hill – effective January 6, 2010 through approximately April 30, 2010

3.Rhonda Mitchell – CNP Assistant Manager @ Creekside – retroactive to October 21, 2009 through approximately December 18, 2009

4.Harold Neely – Bus Driver @ Creekside – retroactive to November 14, 2009 through approximately January 6, 2010

5.Carlos Pressnell – Social Science Teacher @ East Limestone – effective January 4, 2010 for approximately 2-months

6.Beth Doucette – Elementary Teacher @ Tanner – effective January 4, 2010 for the remainder of the school year

7.Sharon Wallace – Bus Driver @ West Limestone – retroactive to November 18, 2009 through approximately January 5, 2010

8.LeAndrea Hobbs – Language Arts Teacher @ East Limestone – effective December 9, 2009 through approximately January 29, 2010 under the provisions of the Family Leave Act

9.Kathy Watkins – Custodian @ Cedar Hill – retroactive to October 19, 2009 through approximately December 18, 2009

  1. Leaves In-lieu of Sick Leaves

1.Marilyn Poarch – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Johnson – retroactive to October 6, 2009 for 0.5-day

2.Era Hall – CNP Worker/Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to November 13, 2009 for 2-days

3.Patsy Poole – Elementary Teacher @ Tanner – retroactive to October 14, 2009 for 2-days

  1. Resignations

1.Donna Harris – Library Assistant @ East Limestone – effective January

1, 2010

2.Angie Holt – School Nurse @ Johnson – retroactive to November 6, 2009

  1. Retirements

1.Hillary Kennemer – Elementary Teacher @ Creekside – effective January

1, 2010

2.Ronald Harris – AgriScience Teacher @ East Limestone – effective January

1, 2010

3.Susan Tucker – Special Education Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver @ Tanner – effective January 1, 2010

  1. Supplements – effective the 2009-10 season

1.Glenda Egbert – Softball Assistant Coach @ Ardmore

2.Kim Cooper – Boys/Girls Track Coach @ West Limestone

9.Discussion – First Reading– No Action Taken

A. Local Board Policy IHF-RAAA-GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

B. Local Board Policy IHEB – Substitute Academic Credit Policy

  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the third and final reading of the Local Board Policy GBDA – Certified Teachers Hired in Temporary or Substitute Status. Mr. Russell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shannon. The vote was unanimous.

11.Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Financial Statement for September, 2009. Mr. Hilliard made a motion, seconded by Mr. King. The vote was unanimous.

12.Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve thereceipt of QualifiedSchool Construction Bonds in the amount of $6,159,000 that will be sold by the Alabama Public and College Authority. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. King. The vote was unanimous.

  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve theComprehensive Course Offerings Booklet. Mr. Glaze made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shannon. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve theLimestone County Schools2010-2011 Calendar. Mr. Russell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shoulders. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve theArdmoreSchool Improvement Plan. Mr. Shannon made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hilliard. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Board Comments– The Board members thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
  1. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

NEXT BOARD MEETING

January 11, 2010

@ CareerTechCenter

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Barry L. Carroll, Superintendent Mr. Darin Russell, Board Chairman

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Mr. Anthony Hilliard, Board MemberMr. Earl Glaze, Board Member

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Mr. Charles Shoulders, Board Member Mr. John Wayne King, Board Member

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Mr. James Shannon, Board MemberMr. Bryant Moss, Board Member