REGULAR BOARD MEETING OZARK, ALABAMA June 9, 2015

The Dale County Board of Education met in regular session Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the CreelRichardsonBuilding. Braxton Bell, Board President, presided over the meeting with members Larry Ezell, Don Williams, Dale Sutton, Bill McSween, Attorney James Tarbox, and Superintendent Donny Bynum present.

  1. The meeting was called to order by President Braxton Bell.
  1. Approval of Agenda

Motion – Don Williams, Second – Dale Sutton, carried.

  1. Approval of Minutes
  1. Regular Board Meeting – May 13, 2015

Motion – Dale Sutton, Second – Bill McSween, carried.

  1. Visitors

There were several visitors present.

  1. Bills and Accounts

The Superintendent recommended all bills and accounts be paid.

Motion – Larry Ezell, Second – Don Williams, carried.

  1. Financial Statements/Bank Reconciliations

The Superintendent presented the recent financial statement to the Board and announced all accounts have been reconciled through April.

No action required.

  1. Personnel 2013 – 2014/2014 -2015

The Superintendent made the following recommendations pending certification and background searches as required by the State Department of Education.

Personnel 2013-14

Certified

Transfer

Stephanie Sidnacyz – Teacher, Ariton School to Midland City Elementary School

Abby Saunders – Business Teacher to At Risk Coach, Dale County High School

Maternity/Catastrophic Leave

Sherri Miller – Band Director, Dale County High School, approximately August 3 – Sept

8, 2015,

Resign

Drew Lee – PE Teacher, Midland City Elementary School

Employ

Brooke Campbell – Teacher, G W Long Elementary School

Felicia Ward – Techer, G W Long Elementary School

Caroline Rockwell – Teacher, Midland City Elementary School

Contract Services

Vanessa Gill – Speech services for V B Adams summer students, $30.00 per hour plus

mileage, retroactive to June 1, 2015

Support

Resign

Brandon Brown – ISS Aide, Dale County High School

Retire

Grady Byrd – Bus Driver, effective August 1, 2015

Robert Crittenden – Mechanics Helper, effective July 1, 2015

Employ

Chase Merritt – ISS Aide, Dale County High School

Michelle Sasser – Lunchroom 7- hour Worker, G W Long High School

Substitutes

Leticia PilarFrankie McDanielAlicia PescodGordon Jennings

Motion –Dale Sutton, Second – Larry Ezell, carried.

  1. Board Policy 5.95 – Service Animals

The Superintendent recommended Board Policy 5.95lie on the table for thirty days.

Motion – Don Williams, Second –Bill McSween, carried.

  1. Board Policy Revision 5.83 – Cellular Phones/Electronic Devices

The Superintendent recommended a revision to Board Policy 5.83 lie on the table for thirty days. A work session was scheduled for July 14, 2015 at 4:30 to address any changes necessary on the two policies placed on the table.

Motion – Don Williams, Second –Bill McSween, carried.

  1. Field Trips

The Superintendent recommended the following out of state field trip be approved:

SDMS Jr Beta Club – National Convention, Nashville, TN, June 25-29, 2015

Motion – Bill McSween, Second – Don Williams, carried

  1. Board of Equalization

The Superintendent spoke to the Board regarding the nomination of three individuals to be presented to the Board of Equalization.

No action required.

  1. CNP Meal Prices

The Superintendent recommended the CNP breakfast meal prices be increased to $1.25 for students and $1.75 for staff.

Motion – Dale Sutton, Second – Don Williams, carried.

  1. SIR Report

The Superintendent presented the 2014-15 End of Year SIR Report for Board review.

No action required.

  1. Adjourn

With no other business to be presented, President Bell adjourned the meeting.

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Secretary

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President