MINUTES Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Caruthersville School District No. 18 October 12, 2017 Administration Building 5:00 p.m. Board members present for the meeting: Lee Bethune Tom McCall Jimmy Lyons Pat Cagle Teresa Tidwell Dona Clark Staff members present for the meeting: JJ Bullington Superintendent Dr. Fred Czerwonka Director of School Services George Byers Financial Consultant Rita Jones Board Secretary Brad Gerling Misty Rhine Stacy Bradshaw Claire Jackson Guest present for the meeting: Rick Dittlinger with Dittronics Victoria Luniski Call to Order: Approval of Minutes: Revised Agenda: Approval of Bills: Financial Report: The meeting was called to order by President, Mr. Bethune, at 5:00p.m. Mr. Lyons made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark to approve the September 14, Board meeting minutes. The motion carried 6 yea 0 nay. Mr. Lyons made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark to approve the revised agenda. The Mrs. Tidwell made the motion to approve the transfer of sufficient funds from Fund 1 to Fund 2 to zero out any negative balances as bills and salaries are paid for the current month and to approve bills paid since the last board meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lyons and carried 6 yea 0 nay. Mr. Byers presented the Cash Journal Status & Bank Reconciliation Report as of September 30, 2017. Account balances were as follows: regular checking account: $1,755,649.74; debt service checking account: $62,614.03; CMS Athletic checking account: $1,131.83; CHS Athletic checking account: $21,398.64; and Safe Room/Admin account balance: $50,116.89. Ms. Bullington presented the Board with a listing of expenditures paid to date on the Safe Rooms and Administration Building.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 12, 2017 Page 2 Budget Amendments: Mr. McCall made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Tidwell to approve the budget amendments as presented. The Mrs. Cagle made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Tidwell, to approve an additional budget amendment of $4,000 to purchase the additional cameras for the elementary school. The Communications & Correspondence: Ms. Bullington provided the Board with the September 14, 2017 BOE report summary. Dr. Czerwonka provided the Board with the October 2017 OPAA newsletter. Ms. Bullington provided the Board with the DESE administrative memo. Recognitions: Ms. Bullington provided the Board with the program for the CMS academic awards celebration. Ms. Jackson provided the Board with the names of the Quad State Choir participants: Madilyn Pierce, Abigail Mason, Lane King, Kaleb Alley and Jacquan Dority. Ms. Bullington provided the Board with an email from Mrs. Bean, congratulating the Kennett delta fair winners: Chandler Trowbridge, Landon Hampton, Kyle Brandon, Riley Herron, Mason Fite, Deandre Davis, Kristi Mansfield, Jacob Underwood and Nick Davis. Administrative Reports: Mr. Gerling provided the Board with a written report. Areas noted Academic/professional development meetings held. 48 observations were completed in September. There were 55 office referrals submitted in September. 91.43% of students had at least 90% attendance PAT has made 41 visits this year to 26 children in 21 families. Baby and me newsletter. Mrs. McGraw provided the Board with a written report. Areas noted Academic/professional development meetings held. There were 65 office referrals submitted in September. 95.18% of students had at least 90% attendance A listing of student/parent/community events. Mrs. Jackson provided the Board with a written report. Areas noted What s happening at CHS. Fall into the Arts Delta Fair
Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 12, 2017 Page 3 Homecoming Powder puff football Focus school professional development Progress monitoring All juniors took the ASVAB Future events. Parent-teacher conference PD training with Jean West Mr. Bradshaw provided the Board with an athletic report for the High School, including schedules and win-loss records Dr. Czerwonka provided the Board with a written report. Areas noted Technology: James is working hard to make sure and address the technology needs of our teachers and students. James has worked with Socket to resolve the intercom issues at the elementary and middle school. James is working with Randy Guest to resolve the wireless access point issue. The antivirus and Deep Freeze has been updated and extended for 3 years. We will continue to utilize Wayne Smith when needed and definitely appreciate all of his help Maintenance: The LED project is complete and the final paperwork has been signed. We will anxiously await our rebate check of $24,843. Maintenance has completed over 100 work orders. The parking lot is finished and it looks great. We are working to put down some more chat to insure that the edges do not get damaged. We have received our new zero turn mower and will be putting it to work immediately as we finish up the mowing season. Transportation: The transportation department completed over 20 work orders this past month. We are preparing for bus inspections in a few months. We did receive some good news on Big Red- John was able to resolve the fuel issue without having to replace the fuel pump. Custodial: SG 360 is continuing to make sure our buildings and grounds are kept clean.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 12, 2017 Page 4 Superintendent s Report: Ms. Bullington provide the Board with a written report. Areas noted Enrollment: Pre-School 59 CES 454 CMS 314 CHS 297 Total Enrollment 1065. (Excluding pre-school) Attendance: CES 96.50% CMS 95.72% CHS 95.37% DISTRICT 95.96% Ms. Bullington provided the Board with a copy of the September 21, 2017 administrators meeting minutes. New Business: Mrs. Tidwell made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark, to approve the middle school strategic plan for 2017-2022. The motion carried 6 yea 0 nay. MPACT transition summit field trip request. The motion carried 6 yea 0 nay. JAG national student leadership conference field trip request. The quad state choir field trip request. The Per the recommendation of Dr. Czerwonka, Mr. Lyons made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Cagle, to approve of the sale of surplus property of 3 keyboards. The Mrs. Tidwell made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark, to approve the elementary and secondary education act finance self-assessment. The Ms. Clark made the motion, seconded by Mrs. Tidwell to approve the foster student program evaluation, as presented by Mrs. Rhine. The Mr. Lyons made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark, to approve the differentiated instruction program evaluation as presented by Mrs. Rhine for the special services and the 504 services. The motion carried 6 yea 0 nay.
Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 12, 2017 Page 5 Per the recommendation of Dr. Czerwonka, Mr. Lyons made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark, to approve the bid from Dittronics for the elementary school in the amount of $38,916.00. The motion carried 6 yea 0 nay. Other: Adjournment: Mr. Lyons made the motion, seconded by Ms. Clark, to appoint Misty Rhine the foster student coordinator, special services coordinator and 504 services coordinator. The Motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Lyons seconded by Mrs. Cagle and carried 6 yea 0 nay. Adjournment time: 5:42 p.m. Approved: Board President: Board Secretary: