FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
The Franklin County Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, February 24,
2015at 5:15 p.m. at the Board’s office, 500 Coffee Avenue NE, Russellville, Alabama, with all
members present with the exception of Mr. Ralton Baker and Mr. Pat Cochran. Superintendent
Williams, Assistant Superintendent Borden and Attorney,Danny McDowell were also present.
Chairperson Shewbart called the meeting to order. Mr. Terry Welborn led in prayer and Mr. Shannon Oliver led the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Welborn made motion to approve the Agenda as prepared. Mr. Oliver seconded the motion and same was unanimously approved.
On motion by Mr. Oliver and second by Mr. Welborn the Minutes of the January 27, 2015 meeting were approved as written.
Superintendent Williams recommended rescinding the action of the January 27, 2015
Board Meeting concerning school board member compensation in the amount of $600 per month. This
amount should have been $550 per month. On motion by Chairperson Shewbart and second by Mr.
Welborn this action was approved by unanimous consent.
Recommendation was made by Superintendent Williams to accept payment of bills for the
period of January 21, 2015 through February 18, 2015. Mr. Oliver made motion to accept
payment as recommended. Chairperson Shewbart seconded motion and same was approved
by unanimous vote.
Superintendent Williams recommended approving the Financial Report, Bank Statement and
Reconciliation for January 2015. Chairperson Shewbart moved toapprove same and motion
seconded by Mr. Welborn and unanimously approved.
Superintendent Williams recommended approving school board member compensation in
accordance with Alabama Code 16-1-26 in the amount of $550.00 per month. Mr. Oliver made motion
to approve this compensation as recommended. Motion seconded by Mr. Welborn andapproved by
unanimous consent.
Recommendation was made by Superintendent Williams to approve the following out-of-state
trips:
a. Vina High School Softball Team to Tremont, Mississippi on March 16, 2015
b. Red Bay High School Golf Teams to Iuka, Mississippi on March 19, 2015
c. Red Bay High School Golf Teams to Iuka, Mississippi on April 14, 2015
d. Red Bay High School Golf Teams to Corinth, Mississippi on April 16, 2015
e. Phil Campbell High School baseball team to Collinwood High School in Collinwood,
Tennessee March 28, 2015
On motion by Mr. Welborn and second by Mr. Oliver these trips were approved
unanimously.
Superintendent Williams recommended approving homebound pay for Kevin Lacey, JAG
Specialist, at a rateof $20 per hour. (Hours may varybased on student workload.) On motion
by Mr. Welborn and second by Mr. Oliver this recommendation was approved by unanimous
vote.
Superintendent Williams recommended the following action be taken concerning personnel:
1. VOLUNTEERS
a. Ed Garcia, Volunteer Softball Coach – Red Bay High School
b. Jason Tiffin, Volunteer Softball Coach – Red Bay High School
c. Brad Ivy, Volunteer Baseball Coach – Red Bay High School
d. TeddyHumphres, Volunteer Baseball Coach – Red Bay High School
e. FredNetherly, Volunteer Baseball Coach – Red Bay High School
2. RETIREMENT
a. JudyFancher, Elementary Teacher – Red Bay School, effective February 1, 2015
3. RESIGNATION
a. Tommy Wells, School Custodian – Phil Campbell High School, effective retroactive to
January 20, 2015
4. EMPLOYMENT
a. Ginger Cole, Temporary Elementary Teacher – Red Bay High School, effective February 11, 2015
5. RESIGNATION IN SUPPLEMENT
a. Theresa Garrard, Junior High Cheerleader Coach – Phil Campbell High School
b. LorieDorroh, Varsity Cheerleader Coach – Phil Campbell High School, effective upon
replacement or July 1, 2015
6. NEW TEACHER SUBSTITUTE 2015
a. Ashley Motes
7. TRACKS PROGRAM RETRO-ACTIVE HIRELIST
** Hours are contingent on enrollment and funding **
Red Bay TRACKS
Brooke SenkbeilTeacher Aide
TRACKS PROGRAM RESIGNATIONLIST
Red Bay TRACKS
Ginger Cole Teacher
Mr. Oliver made motion to approve the personnel items as recommended. Motion
seconded by Mr. Welborn and approved by unanimous vote.
The next Board Meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2015 at 5:15 p.m. with the work
sessionscheduled for 5:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Board on motion by Mr. Oliver and
second by Mr. Welborn, the meeting adjourned.
FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Mike Shewbart, President
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Gary Williams, Superintendent