5:30 P.M. BOARD ROOM

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1 STUTTGART SCHOOL DISTRICT #22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M. BOARD ROOM The regular meeting of the Stuttgart School District s Board of Directors was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President, Mr. Henry Newby. Members present: Members absent: Administration present: Press present: Recorder: Pledge: Prayer: Cress, Davis, Morgan, Newby, Vose Gipson, Barnes Dr. Rick Gales Ms. Shea Higgerson The Daily Leader Dr. Rick Gales Led by Mrs. Cress Led by Mr. Napoleon Davis A: PPC REPORTS: There were no reports from either PPC for this meeting. B: LEGAL TRANSFERS: Dr. Gales stated there were two students that had been released by DeWitt School District that had requested a legal transfer into our district. He also stated there was one student that had applied for a legal transfer out of our district due to a shared custody issue with other students in the family attending the DeWitt School District Dr. Gales recommendation was to approve the transfer of the two students coming into our district and the one leaving our district. A motion was made by Dr. Morgan with a second by Mr. Davis to approve this transfer at 5:32 p.m. AYES: 5 VOTING FOR: Cress, Davis, Morgan, Vose, Newby C: FOOD BIDS: Mrs. Jennifer Euler, Food Service Director, has secured bids on bread, milk and food service products for the school year. The recommendation is to use the low bid from Bimbo Bakery for bread, Hiland Dairy is the recommendation for dairy as it is the only full service supplier in our area. In addition, other food vendor bids from Sysco, PFG, Ben E. Keith, and Tankersley are being reviewed and compared. These vendors will be awarded the most cost efficient quality items per company. Dr. Gales made a recommendation the board approve the bids ad presented.

2 Regular Meeting Page 2 A motion was made by Mr. Davis with a second by Dr. Morgan to accept the bids as presented at 5:36 p.m. AYES: 5 VOTING FOR: Davis, Cress, Vose, Morgan, Newby Motion passed D FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: Quotes have been received from Krebbs to upgrade the H.S. cafeteria equipment as part of the renovation to the building, In May, HS cafeteria equipment was approved for purchase by the board. At that time, correct quotes had not been obtained for the warmer and ice machine. Dr. Gayles recommendation is to purchase 3 new food warmers (proofer cabinet) $4, each and 1 ice machine for $3, from Krebbs for a total purchasing price of $17, for the equipment to include parts, labor and tax. Krebbs is a tip/taps vendor and items have been pre-bid. These items are needed to be purchased as soon as possible to have available for the renovation process. A motion was made by Dr. Morgan with a second by Mr. Vose to approve the purchases as presented at 5:37 p.m. AYES: 5 VOTING FOR: Davis, Cress, Morgan, Newby, Vose Dr. Gayles gave the board an update on the cafeteria project. E: ACT % SALAY INCREASE RESOLUTION: Pursuant to Act 1120 of 2013, board approval by written resolution is required for all salary increases greater than 5%. The resolution shall state reasons for the increases. The list compares 2017 salaries to 2016 salaries. Most increases were due to raises in FY 2017 in combination with step increases, degree increase, bonus and/or additional days/bus routes/hours. Dr. Gayles made a recommendation to accept the resolution as stated. A motion was made by Mr. Davis with a second by Dr. Morgan to approve the resolution as presented at 5:40 p.m.

3 Page 3 F: BUILDING FUND TRANSFER FOR ENERGY SAVINGS PROGRAM AMT: In April, 2016, the board voted to participate in an Energy Savings Program. Seyller Electric installed energy savings lights and equipment throughout most of the district. The installation and equipment for this project was paid for out of building funds. Funds in the amount of $37,598 are requested to be transferred to the building fund from operating. This is the amount saved over the course of the first year in electricity mostly due to the energy savings program and will assist in repaying the building fund in upfront cost for the program. Dr. Gayles made a recommendation this transfer be made. A motion was made by Mr. Vose with a second by Mr. Davis to approve the transfer as presented at 5:41 p.m. G: 2017/2018 BOARD POLICY MANUAL: Approved changes have been made to the 2017/2018 Board Policy Manual. A copy was submitted via to each board member on August 3, A vote is needed to accept the policy manual in its entirety for web posting and ADE requirements. Dr. Gayles made a recommendation the changes be approved as presented. A motion was made by Dr. Morgan with a second by Mr. Davis to accept the policy changes as presented at 5:42 p.m. H: PERSONNEL: RESIGNATIONS: Shonda Isbell FS Latoya Arnold Declined PAE Para job offer Katanya Conway - Pre K Para Dontrell Brown JH SS/Coach effective EMPLOYMENT NEW HIRES: Tara C ox PAE Para

4 Page 4 Natalie Carr PAE Para (Rescinded Recommendation) Shawntel Johnson SPED para Martina Romero FS cook Sana Bryant Counselor s Sec. - Contracted for 200 working days prorated to start date Elizabeth Vazquez Rodriguez ESL Clerk/Para/Interpreter Erica Reeves SPED Para Whitney Ishmon SPED Para Amanda Rice SPED Para Erica Bailey - Custodian STIPEND ADDITION/CHANGE: Laura Saranie Head JH Cheer Sponsor - $2,900 Josh Anderson Transfer from JH Football $2,400 to SH Head football $2,900 Resignation from Anderson as Asst. Sontreka Johnson Retro to 16/17 for both SH/JH girls track Dana Horowitz JH Student Council - $400 replacing Bullard Jimmy Castillejo JH Dept. Chair - $1,000 Replacing Sontreka Johnson Katherine Yancey HS Dept., Chair - $1,000 replacing Kathy Prislovsky Dr. Gales made a recommendation to approve all personnel items as presented. A motion was made by Dr. Morgan with a second by Mr. Davis to approve all personnel items as presented at 5:46 p.m. I: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from July 11, July 27, 2017 meetings Following review, a motion was made by Mr. Davis with a second by Dr. Morgan to approve the minutes of the July 11, July 27, 2017 meetings as presented at 5:48 p.m. J: FINANCIALS: Following review, a motion was made by Mr. Davis with a second by Dr. Morgan to approve the financial reports as presented at 5:49 p.m. Motion c

5 Regular Meeting Page 5 Dr. Gayles stated there was an estimated $836,000 to be transferred for fiscal year Discussion was held about the new law limiting ending balances. K: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT: Building principals present at this meeting gave a report of what was going on in their buildings. Mrs. Pam Dean was the only principal present at this meeting due to all other buildings having open house tonight. President Newby stated he had visited with the President of the Rotary Club and they have some ideas of how to get more parent involvement and he asked Mrs. Dean to meet with him after the meeting to discuss those ideas. President Newby stated he had been given a tour of PAE and he was amazed at what all had taken place at the building. He said Mrs. Dean had done a great job. Dr. Gayles stated we still needed a couple of employees to start the school year and that other than that it looked like we were ready to roll. President Newby stated a retreat needed to be held late in September once our new board member comes on and we will probably invite Ray Beardsley to do a presentation so board members could get a couple of hours there and possibly have a presentation from the ASBA so a few hours can be picked up there. Mr. Newby stated Mrs. Miller would be working on getting a date and he would have her send out an with all of the details. There being no further business, President Newby, adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. We certify the minutes and transcripts of the regular board meeting held, to be complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge. ATTEST: President: Superintendent:

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