March 2024 Board Minutes

Lakeside Board of Education
Regular Meeting
March 11, 2024
Administration Building Cafeteria
5:30 P.M.

The meeting was called to order by the president. The following members were present: Rev. Green, Mr. Lane, Mr. Livingston, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Sykes, Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Williams.

The minutes and financial reports for February 12, 2024 were approved as presented.

The principals gave an update on student data to determine if students were making progress toward performance goals based on the LEARNS ACT requirements.

The superintendent gave the board an update on the newly revised school calendar for 2024-25 school year with spring break falling on March 24-28, 2025 (38 week) which is required by Arkansas Code Annotated 6-10-106 (see attached). A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Rev. Green to adopt the newly revised school calendar for 2024-25 school year. The motion carried.

The superintendent discussed the itinerary for Carnegie Hall; Attorney General Griffin guidance on potential surges in lodging rates for solar eclipse and Gov. Sanders proposed budget of expenditures.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Ms. Sykes to renew the contracts of all teachers recommended (on the list) by Mr. Sims, Dr. Goins, Dr. Wright, Mr. Brady and accept the letter of retirement from Ms. Carrie Martin (Middle School Math) and Alexis Risper (Middle School Secretary). The motion carried.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.