June 2024 Board Minutes

Lakeside Board of Education
Regular Meeting
June 10, 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 May 23, 2024 meeting were approved as presented.

The board recognized Ms. Mary Dorsey with a plaque for 45 years of Service to Public Education, Ms. Carrie Martin with 25 years of Service and Ms. Alexis Risper with 39 Years of Service to Public Education.

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Mr. Williams to authorize the superintendent and district treasurer to move any amount above $1,750,000 ending balances in funds 2000 to the building fund which is funds 3000 after categorical and restricted funds are first deducted from the ending balance.  The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Rev. Green to approve the 2024-2025 Assurances and GEPA statement which is used in their process of requesting district funds for covered programs under the Elementary and Secondary ACT of 1965 (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds ACT of 2015 (ESSA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT (IDEA).  The motion carried.

The principals presented proposed changes to be made to the student handbooks for the 2024-25 school year.  A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Rev. Green approved the students handbooks for all schools with an exception, a portion of 9th -12th dress code, a data report will be provided to the board every nine weeks to see how this policy is working.  The motion carried.

The superintendent discussed ASBA Policy Guidance with changes or addendums. Attorney Lucas Harder was called during regular session to clarify Policy 4.63 (Student Religion Expression).  Also, the superintendent gave the board an update on Merit Teacher Incentive Fund, quote from Carrier for an ALE classroom unit, and Mainline Yearly Report.

The president requested that the board go into executive session for the purpose of employment, appointment, promotion, discipline and resignation of personnel.

After the discussion, the public was allowed to return.  A motion was made by Mr. Livingston and seconded by Rev. Green to approve the contracts of Vivian Brown (Elementary Physical Education/Health), Miranda McCoy(Middle School – 6th Grade Science), Darren Toney (Middle School – Physical Education/Health and Coach) and pay Brandon Bolden $1900.00 stipend for coaching soccer.  Also, approve all summer school teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, custodians, and all addendum to existing contracts for 2023-2024 school year.  The motion carried.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.