On Motion by Sue O Neal, Seconded by Danny Turner, the Board Voted to Approve the Agenda

The business meeting of the Lamar County Board of Education was held at the LCBOE and was called to order by Chair Horace Hightower on April 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Other members present were: Danny Turner-Vice Chair, Sue O’Neal, Susan Byars, and Ron Smith.

On motion by Sue O’Neal, seconded by Danny Turner, the Board voted to approve the agenda.

Recognition – Employees of the year; Region Leadership Conference (FBLA); HOSA; JGG; Laws of Life; HS Region 4AA Literary; 2015-2016 LCMS Academic Team; 2016 Regional Winner-ES Young GA Authors Writing Competition; and 2016 Regional Winner-Young GA Authors Writing Competition PS.

On motion by Ron Smith, seconded by Horace Hightower, the Board unanimously voted to approve the minutes for March 8, 2015 & March 15, 2015.

On motion by Ron Smith, seconded by Danny Turner, the Board voted 4-0 with Mrs. Byars abstaining to approve the consent agenda.

1.FACILITIES USE:

Location Date(s) Requested Person/Group Requesting Use Purpose

2.OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS:

Group Person Overnight Trip Dates

3.FLYER DISTRIBUTION:

Group/Person Making RequestEvent Dates Info

4.FUND RAISERS:

Activity School Sponsor Spending Plan Date of Activity

Bed SheetsVarsity/JV Cheer Erica TylerIndividual Cheerleader’s Balance June 2016 – Dec. 2016

Rent a cheerleader (post & preplanning)Varsity/JV CheerErica TylerIndividual Cheerleader’s BalanceMay & July 2016

Flip FlopsVarsity/JV CheerErica Tylercamp, uniforms, accessories, & equip.May 2016-June 2016

Jr. Cheer CampVarsity/JV CheerErica Tylercamp, uniforms, accessories, & equip.May 8, 9, 10th, 2016

Spirit items-tshirts, bows, etc.Varsity/JV CheerErica Tylercamp, uniforms, accessories, & equip. All Season – Dec. 2016

World’s Finest Chocolate BarsVarsity/JV CheerErica Tylercamp, uniforms, accessories, & equip. Aug. 2016 – Oct. 2016

5. RECOMMENDATIONS:

NamePositionJob SiteComments

McCoy, VickiePT CustodianLCHSEffective 4/13/2016

Estes, RebeccaNurseLCMSEffective 7/28/2016; replaces Rhonda Miller

Traylor, DontauneiaTeacherLCHSEffective 7/25/16; Replaces Teresa Senechek

Owens, TerroneTeacherLCHSEffective 7/25/16; replaces John Donahue

Cole, AndraTeacherLCHSEffective 7/25/16; replaces Lori Gordy

Grant, JamiTeacherLCHSEffective 7/25/16; replaces Ashley Long

Owens, JamedaAsst. PrincipalLCHSEffective 7/1/2016

Pitman, JosephTeacherLCHSEffective 7/25/16; replaces Marian Smith

Branon, ElizabethTeacherLCMSEffective 7/25/2016; replaces Heidi Horne

Jones, MarionSub SNPSNPEffective 4/13/2016

Benning, ChristySub SNPSNPEffective 4/13/2016

Fambro, AllahnesihaSub SNPSNPEffective 4/13/2016

Zellner, ShannonSub SNPSNPEffective 4/13/2016 Summer Feeding Program

Bloodser, EssieSub SNPSNPEffective 4/13/2016 Summer Feeding Program

George, LuisTeacherLCHSEffective 7/25/2016

Wrye, Sarahlyn Teacher LCPSEffective 7/25/2016; replaces Veronica Hester; Current paraprofessional

RESIGNATIONS

NamePositionJob SiteComments

Senechek, TheresaTeacherLCHSEffective end of 15-16 school year; release from contract

Smith, JessieSPED AssistantCentral OfficeEffective 5/31/2016

Brown, RachelTeacherLCPSEffective end of 15-16 school year

Shurling, SummerTeacherLCHSEffective end of 15-16 school year; release from contract

Stewart, BrettMaintenanceMAINTEffective 4/13/2016

Perkins, ReginaParaprofessionalLCPSEffective end of 15-16 school year

Holcomb, DebraSNP AssistantLCMSEffective end of 15-16 school year

Burke, DawnTeacherLCMSEffective end of 15-16 school year

RETIREMENT

NamePositionJob SiteComments

Crawford, ChristineTeacherLCESEffective end of 15-16 school year

OTHER (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

NameAction Job SiteComments

Templeton, Carmen LCCCA Director LCCCA replaces Rich Williams

Public Comments-BOE policy requires advanced notice via a meeting with the Superintendent.

Superintendent’s Reports – Dr. Wilson gave an update on enrollment on students and staff.

Discussion & Action Items:

1. On motion by Ron Smith, seconded by Sue O’Neal, the Board unanimously voted to approve the SNP bid from Citisco Food Service Equipment for a Tilt Skillet for the Primary School in the amount of $14,983.81.

1. Sue O’Neal volunteered to be the Delegate and Ron Smith volunteered to be the Alternate for the 2016 GSBA conference in Savannah, GA.
2. On motion by Danny Turner, seconded by Sue O’Neal, the Board unanimously voted on the Resolution to phase out the Lamar County High School facility.
3. On motion by Danny Turner, seconded by Sue O’Neal, the Board unanimously voted to repair the HS intercom, camera & lightning funded 100% with ESPLOST. There will be no bid, it is under contract.

On motion by Danny Turner, seconded by Ron Smith, unanimously voted to adjourn.

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Chair – Horace Hightower Superintendent, Dr. Jute Wilson