March 2018

Lakeside Board of Education

Regular Meeting

March 12, 2018

Staff Development Room

5:30 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by the president. The following members were present: Mr. Collins, Mrs. Green, Ms., Griffin, Mr. Livingston, Mr. McJoy, Mr. Mosley and Mr. Williams,

The February 12, 2018 minutes and financial report were approved as presented.

Cathy Nash, Eudora Reads director presented the Eudora parent mentor program which is funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.

The superintendent presented 2018-19 proposed school Calendar (#2) which was approved by certified teachers. A motion was made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mrs. Green to approve school calendar #2 for 2018-19 school year. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mr. McJoy to accept the bid of Randy Withers Construction Company to build a 30 X 40 metal building to house lawn mowers, tractors and sports equipment for $19,200.00. The motion carried.

The superintendent requested that bids be solicit for roof repairs for Lakeside Elementary and Middle School building, track field and high school intercom system.

The Lakeside Middle School Robotics Team qualified to compete in the Worlds Robotics competition in Louisville, Kentucky on April 28-May 4, 2018. A motion was made by Mr. Collins and seconded by Mrs. Green to allow the Lakeside Robotics Team to compete in the Worlds Robotics competition in Louisville, Kentucky. The motion carried.

The superintendent discussed school safety plans with the Lake Village Police Department, Panic Button Training with JP French, State Panic Button Trainer, IBLA performance for community (May 3, 2018 from 6:00-8:30) and school performance (May 4, 2018 from 9:00 to 12:00). Also, the superintendent discussed NSBA Conference which will be held from April 6th-9th in San Antonio, Texas.

The president requested that the board go into executive session for the purpose of employment, appointment, discipline, promotion, or resignation of personnel. After the discussion, the public was allowed to return.

A motion was made by Mrs. Green and seconded by Ms. Griffin to renew the contracts of all teachers recommended (on the list) on behalf of Mr. Maiden, by Mrs. Stone, Mr. Gray and Ms. Armour. Also, renew the contracts of the ALE Teachers, director (Charles Bradly), Audrey Brown (Federal Coordinator), Ross Sims (Technology Coordinator), Teressa Stinson (LEA and 504 Supervisor), Joyce L. Vaught (Adm. Asst.) and principals. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. McJoy and seconded by Mr. Williams to accept the resignations of Cherretia Pope (School Nurse), Virginia Sherland (Kindergarten Teacher), and Jane Graham (Third Grade Teacher). The motion carried. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.