CLINTON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CLINTON, ARKANSAS

 

-         DECEMBER  17, 2007  -

 

1.                  Call to Order.

 

The meeting of the Clinton School Board was called to order by Mr. Richard McCormac, Board President, at 6:06 p.m.

 

2.                  Roll Call.

 

Those Board members present for the meeting were:  Mr. Nick Gatliff,

Dr. Kyle Hensley, Mr. Randy McCaslin, Mr. Richard McCormac, Mr. Bobby Pack, Mr. Mickey Parish, and Mr. Kirk Pryor.

 

3.                  Approval of Minutes and Financial Report.

 

Mr. Mickey Parish motioned to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 19, 2007, and the financial report, as presented.  

Mr. Randy McCaslin seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously

(7 – 0).

 

4.                  Televised Games.

 

Mr. Ralph Blagg spoke to the Board concerning the games being televised.  Mr. Mickey Parish motioned to allow a negotiation to begin tape delay broadcasting all games.    Mr. Bobby Pack seconded the motion, and it passed (4 – 3).   Mr. Nick Gatliff, Mr. Randy McCaslin, Mr. Bobby Pack, and Mr. Mickey Parish voted for the motion.   Dr. Kyle Hensley, Mr. Kirk Pryor, and

Mr. Richard McCormac voted against the motion.

 

5.                  Student Transfers.

 

Mr. Mickey Parish motioned to allow the following students to transfer into the Clinton School District:

 

    Leah Corter                    Age  8              From Mountain View

    Mark Corter                   Age  6              From Mountain View

    Alexander Gaddy           Age  5              From Shirley

    Jonathan Porter              Age 15             From Shirley

    Stephanie Porter Age 13             From Shirley

    Rustin Reynolds  Age 15             From Shirley

    Brandon Scott                Age  6              From Greenbrier

 

Mr. Kirk Pryor seconded the motion , and it passed unanimously (7 – 0).

 

Mr. Randy McCaslin motioned to allow the follow student to transfer out of the Clinton School District and to deny the remainder of the transfer request:

 

      Dalton Brown               Age 17             Transfer to Wonderview

 

      Brieanna Esser  Age  8             

      Levi D. Hardaway        Age 17      TRANSFER DENIED

      Brandon Heston           Age 14

                                         

Mr. Nick Gatliff seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (7 – 0).

        

6.                  BANK BIDS.

 

Bids were presented to the Board for a three year term with the following criteria:

 

1.      Supply check and deposit slips for all accounts

2.      Supply a diskette for canceled checks

3.      Best interest rate on daily operating accounts

4.      Insurance on deposits in increments of $100,000

5.      Direct deposit capability

6.      Lock box and locking deposit bags

7.      Night deposit keys

8.      FDIC insured

9.      Two sided check imaging with watermark (auditor approved)

 

The Board carefully examined the bids from First Security Bank, Simmons First National Bank, First Service Bank, Greers Ferry Lake State Bank, and Bank of the Ozarks.  Regions Bank did not submit a bid.

 

Dr. Kyle Hensley reclused  himself from the meeting due to the fact that he is a member of the board at one of the banks.  Mr. Randy McCaslin also reclused himself from the meeting due to the fact that his mother is a member of the board at one of the banks.  Mr. Mickey Parish motioned to enter into a three year contract with First Service Bank for all school accounts.   Mr. Kirk Pryor seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (5 -0).

 

7.                  RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DISTRICT’S FACILITIES MASTER                 

PLAN.

 

Mr. Mickey Parish motioned to adopt the Facilities Master Plan Volume I and Volume II as presented.   Mr. Bobby Pack seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (7 – 0).

 

8.                  PERSONNEL.

 

The Superintendent reported to the Board that the district is in need of a Kindergarten aide, however, the aide will be filled from existing personnel.

 

The Superintendent gave an update on the State Department visit.   He informed the Board that the State has said “no more substitutes”.

 

The Superintendent identified the following reductions that could be made for the 2008-2009 school term:

                                   

                                    Cindy Freeman Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Sally Britton                  Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Betty Pack                   Change contract from 80% to 60% (FTE)

                                    Wanda Shannon           Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Debbie Merrill              Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Judy Medlock              Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Dewayne Sykes            Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Paul Maddox                Change contract from 250 days to 220 days

                                    Michael Holley Change contract from 250 days to 220 days

                                    Cheryl Smith                 Change contract from 205 days to 190 days

                                    Morgan Elliott               Change contract from 205 days to 190 days

                                    Cathy Williams Change contract from 205 days to 190 days

                                    Food Service                Change contract from 8 hrs. to 7 hrs. per day

                                    David Smith                  Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Mark Gammill              Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Elaine Treadaway         Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Hal Ward                     Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

                                    Deb Swink                   Change contract from 240 days to 220 days

 

The Superintendent identified that the following employees be changed to 190 days with no stipends included:

 

                        Kristen Hensley            Contract changed from 220 days

                        Cheryl Harper              Contract changed from 200 days

                        Sherrin Richardson       Contract changed from 210 days

                        Mary Jo Burnley           Contract changed from 210 days

                        Jamie Fisher                 Contract changed from 205 days

                        Becky Wood                Contract changed from 210 days

                        Robert Harkrider          Contract changed from 205 days

                        Chris Dufrene               Contract changed from 210 days

                        Ricky Cooper               Contract changed from 210 days

                        Mike Biggs                   Contract changed from 210 days

                        Quion Brock                Contract changed from 210 days

                        Vickie Gammill Contract changed from 210 days

                        Lisa Manos                  Contract changed from 210 days

                        Mike Maxwell              Contract changed from 210 days

                        Robert Prince               Contract changed from 210 days

 

The Superintendent identified to the Board to eliminate the following non-revenue generating sports:

 

                        Baseball

                        Softball

                        Tennis

                        Golf

                        Cross Country

                        Spring Track

 

The Superintendent identified to the Board to play only conference games (6 fooftball games and 14 basketball games), no holiday tournaments, provide no vehicles to summer camps or games.  The 7th grade team would play 10 games maximum with no tournaments.  Opposing teams within 50 miles only.

 

The potential realized savings is $191,009 not including matching requirements.

 

No action was taken.

 

9.                  Adjournment.

 

Mr. Mickey Parish motioned to adjourn at 9:20 p.m.   Mr. Kirk Pryor seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously (7 – 0).

 

 

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      Mr. Richard McCormac, Board President

 

   

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      Mr. Nick Gatliff, Board Secretary