Bauxite School District

The meeting included a statement about board meetings not being public meetings, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Senior High Boys and Girls Track teams were recognized for their achievements. The board discussed and took action on several items, including monthly expenditures, superintendent updates on student count, Common Core preparations, Schools of Innovation, and the history of the school seal. The board approved the proposed 2014-2015 School Calendar, the audit, a one-to-one proposal, replacement computers, the Grounds Contract, and the NBCT Stipend. They accepted the retirement of Vanessa Stephens and the resignations of Greg Witonski, Annette Mencer, and Josh Harrison. Additionally, they approved the reassignment of Debbie Harrington and Heather Peters.

The board discussed the district's current enrollment count and its partnership with the Bailey Group using the Professional Learning Grant, which includes hiring a Director of Curriculum and Testing and a Director of Instruction to strengthen quality instruction and improve the curriculum. The board approved ASBA Policy Updates and the Bailey Group Proposal as part of the Professional Learning Grant. They also approved a New Salary Schedule and Retro Raise, along with improvements to make-up days. Personnel matters were addressed, including resignations and new hirings such as a Paraprofessional, Choir Director/Vocal Music, Director of Curriculum and Testing, and an 8th Grade Math Teacher/Assistant Volleyball/Assistant Softball coach. The board also approved the re-hiring of the Deputy Superintendent and Building Administrators Contract Renewal.

The document outlines the food service salary schedule for the 2017-2018 school year, detailing daily and hourly rates for various positions, including food service managers and directors, across different steps of experience. It includes the additional cell phone cost included in the Food Service Director salary.

The meeting included a review of the current enrollment count for the district and interim test data from building principals. The board members voted to deny a Board to Board transfer request. The board members approved the resignations of Sarah Pettit and Elaine Bienick as Food Service Workers. The board members approved hiring Crystal Kampbell as Part Time Paraprofessional.

The meeting included a review of the district's enrollment count and interim Atlas Scores for the Middle School. An update was provided on the baseball/softball field upgrades and the Science Building demolition schedule. The board approved an MOU with Dawson ESC Non-Traditional Education, the removal of AEDs from the inventory, the 2024 Audit, a custodial contract with Executive Services, Inc., and adjustments to the Salary Schedule. The board members entered and exited an executive session. The board approved the hiring of Bethany Smith as Associate Director of Curriculum and Testing and Jason Burks as Bauxite Middle School Principal.