Donnie Boothe

The meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of district warrants for various funds. A public hearing was conducted regarding a recommendation for expulsion, resulting in the board accepting the superintendent's recommendation to expel a student for the remainder of the 2010-11 school year. Action items included the approval of an updated Personnel Policy Handbook for the 2011-12 school year and the approval of a revised sick leave policy for school bus drivers, allowing them to accumulate up to 10 unused sick days. Personnel actions involved the hiring of a new Elementary Principal and a new High School Principal for the 2011-12 school year.

Key actions taken during the meeting included the approval of warrants, the superintendent's recommendation to approve the superintendent as Ex-officio Financial Secretary for the 2013-14 school year, and the approval of the budget of expenditures for the district for 2014-15. The board denied a student release request to the Carlisle School District and approved a resolution to conduct business with a vendor whose immediate family member is employed by the district. Other approvals covered entering into a tuition agreement with Monroe County Human Development Center, approving expenditures for flood damage restoration totaling $8,028.29, appointing Thelma Gray to the Prairie County Equalization Board, and multiple purchases of novels and classroom supplies using NSLA and other funds. Service renewals with The Learning Institute and Blackboard Engage/Edline were also approved. Personnel actions included approving the hiring of Kevin Wolfe as a teacher and accepting the resignation of Lindsey Loftin.

The Board of Education meeting addressed several action items, including the approval of the Wireless Security Policy, the purchase of 100 Chromebooks and 36 wireless Access Points and 3 switches, and the purchase of Legal Liability Insurance through the Arkansas School Board Association. The board also accepted the proposed calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. Additionally, the board discussed reports from the Elementary and High School Principals, as well as updates from the Superintendent regarding school illnesses, sewer line and refrigerator replacements, the completion of the auditor's exit report, and the potential addition of a third counselor. The board approved the hiring of a Title I Paraprofessional and extended the Superintendent's contract to 2018-2019 following an executive session.

The Board of Education convened to discuss and act on several key items. They approved the purchase of 30 Chromebooks and management licenses for Grades 3-8. An amendment to the Elementary handbook was approved, restricting cellphone use for 6-8 grade students during the school day. The board also approved an agreement to resolve an administrative proceeding under IDEA. Additionally, the board accepted the resignations of the High School nurse and a Paraprofessional, and approved the hiring of two Special Education paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year.

The Board discussed and approved several action items, including the Procurement Plan for the Child Nutrition Program, property and vehicle insurance renewals, a contract with Brain Spring for professional development training, and year-end bonuses for full-time staff. They also approved William Crowder as the Ex-officio Financial Secretary and authorized him and the Board President as authorized signers on deposit accounts. A petition for student transfer to Des Arc School District was discussed but did not pass. Additionally, the board accepted resignations from the High School Principal and Counselor, approved the transfer of an elementary Title I paraprofessional to a Pre-K paraprofessional, and hired an additional elementary counselor after an executive session. The Superintendent provided updates on school renovations.