LIMESTONE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOARD MEETING @ Clements High School
September 2, 2008
A. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 6:07
B. Prayer – Mr. Hilliard led everyone in prayer.
C. Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. King led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Roll Call - Those in attendance were Mr. Anthony Hilliard, Mr. John Wayne King, Mr. Earl Glaze, Mr. James Shannon, Mr. Charles Shoulders and Dr. Barry Carroll, Superintendent. Mr. Darin Russell and Mr. Bryant Moss were absent.
AGENDA
Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the agenda. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shannon. The vote was unanimous.
1. Approve Agenda
2. Superintendents Report
A. Jan Tribble presented a Resolution to Mr. Michael Clem
B. Debbie Owens – AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress)
CONSENT AGENDA
Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. King made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hilliard. The vote was unanimous.
3. Approval of Minutes
A. May 28, 2008
B. June 30, 2008
4. Use of Schools
A. Ardmore–
1. Ardmore Police and Reserves to hold training with SRO team on September 3, 2008
2. Ardmore Booster Club requests the use of the gym for volleyball and basketball practice August 2008-March 5, 2009
3. Kim Walker requests the use of both gyms for Basketball Skills Clinic October 13-15, 2008
B. Cedar Hill Elementary – Girl Scout group requests the use of a classroom on Thursday afternoons for meetings, September, 2008-May, 2009
C. East Limestone Band Boosters request the use of the gym for a beauty walk on April 16-19, 2008 and the use of the football field for the Limestone County Night of Bands September 9 or 22, 2008
D. Elkmont –
1. Elkmont Cheerleaders request the use of the gym for a dance on September 19, 2008 to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association
2. Varsity and JV Cheerleaders request the use of three classrooms and the cafeteria for cheer clinic on September 15, 16, & 18, 2008
E. Owens Booster Club requests the use of the parking area and ball ground parking for yard sale for the Booster Club on September 13, 2008
5. Overnight Trips
A. Career Tech –
1. FCCLA members to attend Joint Leadership Conference in Montgomery, AL on September 29-30, 2008
2. HOSA members to attend Joint Leadership Development Conference in Montgomery, AL on September 29-30, 2008
3. BME (Business Management Education) Students to attend Joint Leadership Development Conference in Montgomery, AL on September 29-30, 2008
B. Clements – FFA members to attend National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 21-23, 2008
C. East Limestone –
1. Band members to participate in Competition at Six Flags on May 8-9, 2009
2. FFA members to attend National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 21-23, 2008
3. Band members to participate in Competition at Gordo High School in Gordo, Alabama on November 1-2, 2008
D. Elkmont FFA students to attend National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 21-23, 2008
E. Johnson – Fifth graders to visit Bear Creek Educational Center in Russellville, Alabama on October 6-8, 2008 to participate in outdoor educational activities
F. Owens sixth graders to visit Dauphin Island, AL on October 28-30, 2008 to observe marine life
G. Tanner – FFA members to attend National FFA convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 21-23, 2008
6. Acceptance of Bid
A. Network Maintenance – Bid #1156 in the amount of $280,000
B. Bus Cameras (10) – Bid #1155 with Seon in the amount of $20,400.00
7. Approval – Job Descriptions
A. Interpreter/Tutor for Hearing Impaired
B. SUCCESS Coordinator
8. Approval – New Positions – effective the 2008-09 school year
A. Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Creekside
B. Interpreter/Tutor for Hearing Impaired @ Tanner
C. Special Education Inclusion Assistant @Piney Chapel
D. Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Reid
9. Approval – Contracts
A. Brenda Barksdale – Special Education Homebound Teacher
B. Dena Bowman – Special Education Homebound Teacher
C. Sharon Bridges – Speech Pathologist
D. Catina Garrett – Special Education Parent Transportation
E. Wesley Kennedy – Special Education Homebound Teacher
F. Mary Beth McAllister – Special Education Parent Transportation
G. Sandra Simmons – Special Education Homebound Teacher
H. Cheryl Tregoning – Writing Instructor
I. Finatra – District-wide Reading Specialist
J. ALERT NOW Rapid Communication Service
K. Ada Owen – Special Education Achievement Testing
NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Personnel agenda. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Glaze. The vote was unanimous. Mr. Shoulders abstained from voting on A - #21. Mr. Glaze abstained from voting on H-#15. Mr. King abstained from voting on I - #44.
10. Approval – Personnel Report
A. New Personnel – effective the 2008-09 school year
1. Kasey Vining – Library Assistant @ Ardmore – retroactive to August 6, 2008
2. Brandi Ball – Counselor Clerk @ Clements – effective September 3, 2008
3. Mari Beth Smith – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ East Limestone – retroactive to August 6, 2008
4. Bradley Willis – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Elkmont – effective September 4, 2008
5. Marlis Vermillion – Special Education Pre-K Teacher @ Johnson – retroactive to August 25, 2008
6. Kristie Putman – Special Education Pre-K Instructional Assistant @ Johnson – retroactive to August 25, 2008
7. Bernice Young – Title I Instructional Assistant @ Owens – effective September 3, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only
8. Deborah Craft – Title I Instructional Assistant @ Piney Chapel – September 3, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only
9. Larissa Dison – Title I Instructional Assistant @ Piney Chapel – September 15, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only
10. Melissa Hall – Mathematics Teacher @ Tanner – retroactive to August 13, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only
11. Christy Johnson – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to August 11, 2008
12. Susan Mitchell – Bus Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to August 6, 2008
13. Amanda Pylant – Bus Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to August 25, 2008
14. Sally Stanford – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to August 4, 2008
15. Christine Ake – Mathematics Teacher @ West Limestone – retroactive to August 25, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only
16. Melissa Taylor –– Language Arts Teacher @ West Limestone - retroactive to August 4, 2008
17. Reba Towe – Special Education Instructional Assistant @ Career Tech – effective September 3, 2008
18. Barry Berryhill – Welding Instructor @ Career Tech – effective September 3, 2008
19. Emily Gatlin – Full-time Bus Utility Worker @ Bus Garage – effective September 3, 2008
20. Charles Hood – Full-time Bus Utility Worker @ Bus Garage – effective September 3, 2008
21. Lonnie Shoulders – Full-time Bus Utility Worker @ Bus Garage – effective September 3, 2008
B. Transfers
1. Tammy Moss from Counselor Clerk @ Clements to Tech Specialist @ Clements – effective September 3, 2008
2. Carole Davidson from a Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Ardmore to a Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to August 6, 2008
3. Debra Barron from a Bus Assistant @ Tanner to a Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Tanner – effective September 3, 2008
4. Sarah Meals from a Full-time Bus Utility Worker @ Bus Garage to a Bus Driver @ Tanner – retroactive to August 6, 2008
5. Natalia Dooley from an ELL Teacher @ Tanner to the SUCCESS Coordinator @ Central Office – effective September 15, 2008
C. Leaves of Absences
1. Mandy Phillips – Mathematics Teacher @ Ardmore – effective approximately September 22, 2008 for approximately 6-weeks
2. Kniambi Jones – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Creekside – retroactive to August 19, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only
3. Chasity Legg – Middle School Science Teacher @ East Limestone – effective approximately October 28, 2008 for approximately 6-weeks
4. Pam Hammock – Reading Coach @ Elkmont – effective approximately September 26, 2008 for the remainder of the 1st semester under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act
D. Extended Leave of Absence
Odell Shoulders – CNP Worker/Assistant @ Tanner retroactive to September 3, 2008 through approximately October 1, 2008
E. Leaves in-Lieu of Sick Leaves
1. Brian Anderson – Maintenance Worker @ Bus Garage – retroactive to July 29, 2008 for 4-days
2. Joe Nave – Textbook Clerk @ Book Warehouse – retroactive to July 28, 2008 for 5-days
F. Resignations
1. Dana Jackson – Jr. Scholar’s Bowl Sponsor only @ Clements – retroactive to
August 1, 2008
2. Teresa Wade – Volleyball Assistant Coach only @ Clements – retroactive to August 25, 2008
3. Tim Springer – Welding Instructor @ Career Tech – retroactive to August 29, 2008
4. Charlie McMeans – Full-time Bus Utility Worker @ Bus Garage – effective August 6, 2008
5. Darrell Long – Assistant Principal @ Ardmore- effective September 5, 2008
G. Substitute
Laura Beth Smith to sub for a Business Education Teacher @ Ardmore – effective approximately September 10, 2008 for approximately 12-weeks
H. Supplements
1. Andrew Gentry – Jr. Scholar’s Bowl Sponsor @ Clements
2. Mark Newsome – Assistant Football Coach @ East Limestone
3. Jeff Pugh – Assistant Baseball Coach @ East Limestone
4. John Zirbel – Assistant Softball Coach @ East Limestone
5. Brittney Green – Assistant Softball Coach @ East Limestone
6. Erica Baker – Sr. Scholar’s Bowl Sponsor @ East Limestone
7. Jennifer Gresham – Jr. Scholar’s Bowl Sponsor @ East Limestone
8. Joy Yost – 6th Grade Scholar’s Bowl Sponsor @ East Limestone
9. Greg Sutton – 6th Grade Scholar’s Bowl Sponsor @ Elkmont
10. Laron White - Varsity Football Coach @ Tanner
11. Bobby Greene - Football Assistant Coach @ Tanner
12. Austin Marsh - Football Assistant/Varsity Baseball Coach @ Tanner
13. Terrence Galloway - Football Assistant/Girls Track Coach @ Tanner
14. Thomas Harris - Football Assistant/Boys Track Coach @ Tanner
15. Chris Whitt - Varsity Boys Basketball/Boys/Girls Golf Coach @ Tanner
16. Kyle Owens - Boys Basketball Assistant Coach @ Tanner 17. Andy King - Boys Basketball/Baseball Assistant Coach @ Tanner
18. Larry Greene - Varsity Girls Basketball Coach @ Tanner
19. Pat Greene - Girls Basketball Assistant Coach @ Tanner
20. Johnny Stephens - Varsity Softball Coach @ Tanner 21. Deshanda Peoples – Softball/Volleyball Assistant Coach @ Tanner 22. Robin Sanders – Varsity Volleyball Coach @ Tanner 23. Regina Bailey - Volleyball Assistant Coach @ Tanner
24. Reagan Rhone - Boys Soccer Coach @ Tanner 25. Staci Donahoo - Band Director @ Tanner 26. Harriett Mitchell – Certified Asst. Band Director @ Tanner
27. Tracy Tucker - Varsity Football/Basketball Cheerleader Sponsor @ Tanner 28. Pam Arnold - JV Football/Basketball Cheerleader Sponsor @ Tanner 29. Vince Green - Athletic Director @ Tanner
30. Eric McGee – Sr. Scholar Bowl/Sr. Beta Club Sponsor @ Tanner
31. Melody Etheredge - Jr. Beta Club/Yearbook Sponsor @ Tanner
32. Lydia LaGrone - Jr. Scholar Bowl Sponsor/ Local Competitive Technology Advisor
33. David Howse – 4th/5th Elementary Scholar Bowl Sponsor @ Tanner
34. Patsy Poole – 6th Elementary Scholar Bowl Sponsor @ Tanner 35. Tonia Wilburn - Special Olympics Coordinator (County-wide)
36. Natalie Hampton - Local School FCCLA Advisor
37. Jill Adams – Sr. Beta Club Co-Sponsor @ Career Tech
38. Brian Terry – Sr. Beta Club/Robotics Advisor Co-Sponsor @ Career Tech
39. Glennis Black – Career Tech Student Advisor @ Career Tech
40. Anthony Mitchell – Career Tech Skills USA Advisor @ Career Tech
41. Debbie Wilson – Career Tech FBLA Advisor/Robotics Advisor Co-Sponsor @ Tech
42. Monica McConnell – Robotics Advisor Co-Sponsor @ Career Tech
43. Mike Rainey – Robotics Advisor Co-Sponsor @ Career Tech
44. Gayle Black – Non-Certified Designated Assistant Director @ Career Tech
I. Temporary
1. Tom Stevenson – After School Detention Teacher @ Ardmore
2. Suzy Carter – After School Detention Teacher @ Creekside
3. Erica Hall – Extended Day Teacher @ Creekside
4. Erica Wagnon – In-School Suspension Supervisor @ Creekside
5. Rachel King – Part-time Receptionist @ Johnson
6. Hollie Long – Part-time Title I Tutor @ Johnson
7. Matt Taylor – After School Detention Teacher @ Reid
8. Julie Meals – After School Detention Teacher @ Tanner
9. Cindy McKee – After School Detention Teacher @ Tanner
10. Patsy Poole – After School Detention Teacher @ Tanner
11. Drew Turberville – High Hopes Student Tutor @ Tanner
12. Mollie Malone – High Hopes Student Tutor @ Tanner
13. Dustin Bowen – High Hopes Student Tutor @ Tanner
14. Matthew Craig – Student Office Assistant @ Textbook Warehouse
15. Luke Nicholson – Student Office Assistant @ Central Office
J. Volunteers
1. Heath Marks – Assistant Girls Basketball Coach @ Clements
2. Jeff Bridges – Assistant Football Coach @ Clements
3. Matthew Humphries – Assistant Football Coach @ Clements
4. Julian Owens – Assistant Track and Cross Country Coach @ Clements
5. Brad Brazeal – Assistant Football Coach @ Elkmont
6. Michael Carter – Assistant Football Coach @ Elkmont
7. Joy McChristian – Auxiliary Band Assistant @ Elkmont
8. Chris Holt – Assistant Middle School Baseball Coach @ West Limestone
9. Jason Laxson – Assistant Varsity/JV Baseball Coach @ West Limestone
10. Tom Little – Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach @ West Limestone
11. Chris Sherrill – Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach @ West Limestone
11. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Financial Statement for the month of July, 2008. Mr. Shannon made a motion, seconded by Mr. King. The vote was unanimous.
12. Discussion – First Reading – No Action Taken
Amendment of Local Board Policy GCC – Limestone County Schools Substitute Personnel Salary Schedule and Policy DJEAA – Purchases Requiring Board Approval
13. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Alabama Boys and Girls Club presentation of a Tobacco Awareness program to 6th graders at Ardmore High School. Mr. Hilliard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shoulders. The vote was unanimous.