REGULAR BOARD MEETING OZARK, ALABAMA April 15, 2015
The Dale County Board of Education met in regular session Wednesday, April 10, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Dale County Government Building. Dale Sutton, Board Vice President, presided over the meeting with members Bill McSween, Larry Ezell, Don Williams, Attorney James Tarbox, and Superintendent Donny Bynum present. Braxton Bell was absent.
1. The meeting was called to order by Board Vice President Dale Sutton.
2. Approval of Agenda.
Motion – Don Williams, Second – Bill McSween, carried.
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting – March 10, 2015
Motion – Bill McSween, Second – Larry Ezell, carried.
4. Visitors
There were no visitors on the agenda.
5. AdvancED Accreditation Review
The Superintendent turned the floor over to Dr. David Gullatt, Lead Evaluator, to present the Accreditation Review. He presented the review and announced the recommendation of the Team of approval for accreditation of the Dale County School System.
No action required.
6. Approval of Bills and Accounts
Motion – Bill McSween, Second – Don Williams, carried.
7. Financial Statement
The Superintendent presented the recent financial statement to the Board with all bank accounts reconciled through February.
No action required.
8. Personnel 2014-2015/2015-2016
The Board Vice President opened the floor for renewal of the CSFO contract.
CSFO Renewal for three (3 years) at the same rate of pay.
Motion – Don Williams, Second – Larry Ezell, carried.
The Superintendent made the following personnel recommendation pending any necessary background searches and/or certification as required by the state of Alabama:
Personnel 2014-15
Certified
Retire
Connie Baker – Teacher, Opportunity Academy, effective August 1, 2015
Donna Sanders – Teacher, Ariton School, effective October 1, 2015
Lisa Johnston – Counselor, South Dale Middle School, effective July 1, 2015
Regular Board Meeting April 15, 2015
Support
Retire
Bobby Thompson –Instructional Aide, Dale County High School, effective June 1, 2015
June Thompson – Secretary, Dale County High School, effective, June 1, 2015
Glenda Woodham – Lunchroom Worker, Midland City Elementary School, effective
June 1, 2015
Resign
Wanda Hanners – Bus Driver, effective April 6, 2015
Personnel 2015-16
Coming Off Probation Renewals
Christine Till - Custodian, Ariton School
Keith Toft – Bus Driver
Beverly Windham – Bus Driver
Mickey Outlaw – Transportation Supervisor
Ashley Jenkins – Mechanic
Richard Berry – Mechanic
Diane Tharpe – Transportation Secretary
Probationary Renewals
Ariton School Dale County High School Long Elementary
Wendy Silavent Don Carpenter Angie Ledford
Kelsey Prestwood Wade Williams
Teresa Leggett Amanda Skinner Bus Drivers
Billie Jean Webb Abby Castle Tauheed Abdullah
Jennifer Miller Chris Hartzog
Central Office Jazmin Harper Jeff Watson
Karen Goodson Melinda Campbell
Jared Jernegan Newton Elementary School Kristy Langford
Jennifer Griggs Mary German
Kristie Johnson Gail Holland
Long High School George Sheffield
Taylor Herring Taliah Williams
Logan Dunlap David Paden
Alecia Williams Tracey Coursey
Motion – Larry Ezell, Second – Bill McSween, carried. Abstained – Don Williams
9. Out of State Field Trip Requests
The Superintendent recommended the following out of state field trips be approved:
a. Long Elementary School 3rd Grade – Westville, Lumpkin, Georgia, April 24, 2015
b. Long High School Jr. Beta Club – Wonderworks, Panama City Beach, Florida, May 12, 2015
c. Newton School 3rd grade – Caverns, Marianna, Florida, May 14, 2015
Motion –, Second – Dale Sutton, carried.
Regular Board Meeting April 15, 2015
10. CNP Equipment Bids – Serving Line at Dale County High School
The following bids were received on or before April 15, 2015
Moore-Warren Equipment $72,151.00
The Superintendent recommended Moore-Warren.
Motion –Bill McSween, Second – Don Williams, carried.
11. Financial Request
a. MCES Copier Lease – Muller Communications, 60 month lease at $345.00 per month
b. Contract with Stormwood Technologies network/Wireless Project 2015-2020, pending e-rate funding.
Motion – Don Williams, Second – Larry Ezell, carried.
12. Executive Session
The Superintendent informed the Board of the need for an executive session to discuss possible character and good name of an employee. Board Attorney James Tarbox certified this was a viable reason for an executive session.
Motion – Bill McSween, Second – Larry Ezell, carried.
Vice President Sutton entertained a motion to return to regular session with no action being taken in executive session.
Motion – Bill McSween, Second – Don Williams, carried.
13. Other
a. May Meeting
The Superintendent requested to re-schedule the May meeting from May 12 to may 13, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
No action required.
b. Recognition of Valedictorians/Salutatorians
The Superintendent introduced Mr. Jason Steed and Mr. Matt Humphrey to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from their schools.
No action required.
14. Adjourn
With no further business, Vice President Sutton then adjourned the meeting.
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Secretary
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President