LIMESTONE COUNTYBOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD MEETING @Courthouse Annex

October 6, 2008

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

AGENDA

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

  1. Approve Agenda
  1. Superintendents Report
  1. Reid Presentation – Dr. Lewis
  2. Ms. Zebbra Green presented Ms. Ruth Edge with the Teacher of the Year Resolution
  1. Old Business – Second Reading - No Action Taken

A. Amendment of Local Board Policy GCC – Limestone County Schools Substitute Personnel Salary Schedule and Policy DJEAA – Purchases Requiring Board Approval

CONSENT AGENDA

Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Hilliard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Moss. The vote was unanimous.

  1. Approval of Minutes
  1. September 2, 2008
  2. Special Called September 11, 2008
  1. Use of Schools
  1. Clements PTO request permission to use the baseball fields for a softball tournament on November 23, 2008
  1. East Limestone –
  2. Varsity Softball team is requesting the use of school for two fund raising activities. The first activity is to host a softball camp on October 16-17, 2008. The second event would be a chicken dinner held in the lunch room on October 25, 2008
  3. The Athletic Association requests the use of the cafeteria for a fundraising event on November 6, 2008

C. Elkmont – The Youth League requests the use of the gym for basketball practice and games for the 2008-09 season

D. Johnson Elementary -

  1. The Booster Club requests the use of the gym for basketball practices from October, 2008 – March, 2009
  2. The PTO requests the use of the school and grounds for the Harvest Festival on October 23, 2008

E. Owens -

1. The PTO requests the use of the lunchroom and hallways for a stew dinner on October 11, 2008

2. The PTO requests the use of the entire school to host a Harvest Festival on October 25, 2008

  1. West Limestone – The Youth League Basketball requests the use of the gym for practices and games October, 2008 – March, 2009
  1. Overnight Trips
  1. Ardmore – FFA to attend National Convention in Indianapolis, IN on October 21-23, 2008
  1. Career Tech – Sixth graders to visit Dauphin Island Sea Lab to study Marine Biology on October 12-15, 2008
  1. Creekside 5th graders to visit Nature’s classroom in Mentone, AL on April 20-22, 2009

D.West Limestone –

1. Band to attend competition in Orlando, FL on April 22-26, 2009

2. Students to attend National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN on Oct. 21-23, 2008

7.Approval – Contracts

1.Jackie Kimbro – Special Education Tutor

2.Brandi McRee – Homebound Teacher

3.Michele Penton – Homebound Teacher (2)

4.Julie Thompson – Special Education Parent Transportation

5.Sharon Wallace – Special Education Homebound

6.Amanda Wilson – Special Education Homebound

7.Vicki Williams – Data Entry Clerk @ Textbook Warehouse

NEW BUSINESS

Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Personnel Agenda. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shannon. The vote was unanimous. Mr. King abstained from voting on I- #3.

8.Approval – Personnel Report

A. New Personnel – effective the 2008-09 school year

1.John Bates – Assistant Principal @ Ardmore – effective October 20, 2008

2.Melissa Thacker – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Creekside – retroactive to September 3, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only

3.Stacy Moore – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Piney Chapel – effective October 7, 2008

4.Pam Marshall – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Reid – retroactive to September 22, 2008

5. Miranda Looney – Bus Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to September 11, 2008

B. Transfers

1.Vicki Stroud from a part-time CNP Worker/Assistant @ East Limestone to a full-time CNP Worker/Assistant @ East Limestone – retroactive to September 18, 2008

2.Bernice Young from a Title I Instructional Assistant @ Owens to an Elementary Teacher @ Owens – retroactive to September 3, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only

3.NancyShores from an Elementary Teacher @ Tanner to an ELL Teacher @ Tanner – effective October 7, 2008

C.Leaves in Lieu of Sick Leave

1.Rebecca Davis – CNP Worker/Assistant Manager @ Elkmont – retroactive to September 5, 2008 for 5-days

2.Gertie Smith – Custodian @ Career Tech – retroactive to July 30, 2008 for

1.75-days

D.Leaves of Absences

1.Beth Martin – Elementary Teacher @ Clements – retroactive to August 22, 2008 through September 26, 2008

2.Lois Bates – Part-time CNP Cashier @ Creekside – retroactive to September 5, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only

3.Jenea Poff – Elementary Teacher @ Creekside – effective approximately October 28, 2008 through approximately December 19, 2008 under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act

4.Jolanda Chaney – Bus Driver @ Elkmont – retroactive to August 8, 2008 through September 19, 2008

5.Darlene Gatlin – Special Education Instructional Assistant @ Tanner – retroactive to August 6, 2008 through approximately October 24, 2008

6.Diane Luna – Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ West Limestone – retroactive to August 6, 2008 through September 26, 2008

E. Extended Leave of Absence

1.Amanda Hulsey – Language Arts Teacher @ Tanner – retroactive to September 4, 2008 for the remainder of the 1st semester under the provisions

of the Family Medical Leave Act

2.Christy White – Elementary Teacher @ Tanner – retroactive to August 14, 2008 through approximately October 10, 2008 under the provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act

F. Resignation

Charles Hughes – Assistant Baseball Coach only @ Elkmont – effective September

8, 2008

G. Substitutes

1.Tim Jones to sub for a Mathematics Teacher @ Ardmore – retroactive to September 22, 2008 for approximately 6-weeks

2.Cathy Jolly to sub for a Part-time CNP Worker/Assistant @ Creekside – effective October 6, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only

3.Amy Phillips to sub for a Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Creekside – retroactive to August 19, 2008 for the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only

4.Kristen Ball to sub for a Middle School Teacher @ East Limestone – effective approximately October 28, 2008 for approximately 6-weeks

5.Lori Appleton to sub as a Title I Instructional Assistant @ Owens – retroactive to September 15, 2008 for approximately the remainder of the 2008-09 school year only

6.Kelly Isbell to sub for a Language Arts Teacher @ Tanner – retroactive to September 29, 2008 for the remainder of the 1st semester

7.Emily Corder to sub for a Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ West Limestone – retroactive to August 8, 2008 through September 26, 2008

H.Supplements

1.John Bates – Athletic Director @ Ardmore

2.Beverly Henley – Theatre Sponsor @ Elkmont

3.Bradley Willis – Assistant Boys Basketball/Baseball/Volleyball Coach @ Elkmont

4.Sonya Berzett – Girls Golf Coach @ West Limestone

5.Jamie Patrick – Local School Competitive Technology Team Advisor @ West

I. Temporary Help

1.Morgan Early – High Hopes Student Tutor @ Clements

2.Alex Kelley – High Hopes Student Tutor @ Clements

3.Austin White – High Hopes Student Tutor @ Clements

4.Shirley Counter – High Hopes Adult Tutor @ East Limestone

5.Sharon Berzett – Reading Intervention Tutor @ Reid

J.Volunteers

1.Bobby Dison – Softball Assistant Coach @ West Limestone

Rodney Nave – Softball Assistant Coach @ West Limestone

  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Financial Statement for the month ofAugust, 2008. Mr. King made a motion, seconded by Mr. Moss. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the EVault Backup and Recovery Services to backup all STI student databases and accounting databases in compliance with our Technology Disaster Relief Plan. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Moss. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Request to borrow $25,000 for Smartboard Project at Creekside Elementary. The loan will be repaid on a yearly basis over a five year period. Mr. Hilliard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Russell. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Discussion/Approval –AASB Delegate Selection- Mr. Glaze recommended Mr. Russell and Mr. Shoulders. Mr. King seconded. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Local Agency At-Risk Non-Profit Community Service Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Alabama, The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Limestone County, The Retired Seniors Volunteer Program and the Limestone County NAACP. Mr. Moss made a motion, seconded by Mr. King. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Early Pay Date for December 19, 2008. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. King. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the CNP Job Description. Mr. Russell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Moss. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approveLeasingLand for Parking at Tanner. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Russell. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approvethe Copier Lease with Berney, Inc. at Tanner. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Moss. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approvethe MusIQprogram at Creekside for the 2008-09 school year. Mr. Glaze made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hilliard. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approvethe New Gym for East Limestone. Mr. Glaze made a motion, seconded by Mr. Shoulders. Mr. Moss opposed the vote, motion passed.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approveDavis Architects for the New Gym at East Limestone. Mr. Shannon made a motion, seconded by Mr. Glaze. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approval` to bid the demolition of old gym at East Limestone at atime that will correspond with the building of the new gym facility. Mr. Shannon made a motion, seconded by Mr. Russell. The vote was unanimous.
  1. Board Comments – The Board members thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
  1. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

NEXT BOARD MEETING

November 3, 2008

@ Courthouse Annex

Barry L. Carroll, Superintendent Mr. Earl Glaze, Board Chairman

Mr. Anthony Hilliard, Board Vice Chairman Mr. Darin Russell, Board Member

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

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