LIMESTONE COUNTY BOARD of EDUCATION Board Meeting @ 203 North Marion St. November 1, A. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. B. Those in attendance were Mr. Anthony Hilliard, Mr. James Shannon, Mr. Charles Shoulders, Mr. Marty Adams, Mr. Earl Glaze, Bret McGill, Mr. Darin Russell and Dr. Barry Carroll, Superintendent. C. Mr. Shoulders led everyone in prayer. D. Mr. Shannon led everyone in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. AGENDA Mr. Shoulders requested the board go into executive session to discuss an employee. Mr. Russell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous, board members went into executive session. No action was taken. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Russell made a motion, seconded by Mr. Adams. The vote was unanimous. 2. Approval of Minutes October 11, 3. Use of Schools A. East Limestone The East Limestone Athletic Association requests the use of the old gym for youth basketball practices from October 24, - March 7, 2012 B. Elkmont The Elkmont Youth League requests the use of the old gym for youth league basketball games and practices from August 22, - February, 2012 C. Piney Elkmont Youth League requests the use of the gym for practices from November 2, February, 2012 D. West Limestone- Big Brothers, Big Sisters requests the use of the cafeteria from October 20, - May, 2012 for after school program
4. Overnight Trips A. Clements 1. Band students to attend performance of the U.A.B. High School Honor Band in Birmingham, AL on December 8-10, 2. Senior Beta Club to attend Officer Leadership Summit in Gatlinburg, TN on November 19-21, B. East Limestone 1. Jr. High Band to attend performance in Pigeon Forge on May 3-5, 2012 2. Students with the Marching Band to attend NYC Veteran s Day Parade from November 7-13, C. TRAIL (DEKKO Students) from various schools to attend Youth Pod Retreat in Iowa on November 4-6, 5. Approval Contracts effective the -12 school year only A. Patsy Nash Title I Parental Involvement Liaison @ Tanner B. Rachel s Challenge Character Education Program @ Tanner C. Deanne McCart Special Education parent transportation D. Phyllis Gill Special Education parent transportation NEW BUSINESS Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Personnel Report. Mr. Hilliard made a motion, seconded by Mr. McGill. The vote was unanimous. 6. Approval Personnel Report A. New Personnel 1. Crystal Brazell Part-time CNP Worker/Assistant @ Ardmore retroactive to August 15, 2. Matthew Smith Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Blue Springs/Creekside Schools effective November 2, 3. Dawn Yarbrough Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Clements effective November 2, for the remainder of the -12 school year only 4. Rebecca Turner Special Education Inclusion Assistant @ Elkmont retroactive to October 3, 5. Jerry Smith Custodian @ Piney Chapel effective November 2, 6. Kandye Gates Title I aide @ Piney Chapel - effective November 2, for remainder of -12 school year only
B. Retirements 1. Janet King CNP Worker/Assistant @ Blue Springs effective December 1, 2. David Wilbanks AgriScience Teacher @ Clements effective December 1, 3. Mary Alice Abercrombie Library Assistant @ Creekside effective December 1, 4. Elise Hickman Business Education Teacher @ Elkmont effective December 1, 5. Cindy Witt Elementary Teacher @ Elkmont effective December 1, 6. Evelyn Stanley Elementary Teacher @ Johnson effective November 1, 7. Lynn Abernathy Elementary Teacher @ Owens effective December 1, 8. Harold Robinson Custodian @ Owens effective December 1, 9. Keith Turberville AgriScience Teacher @ Tanner effective December 1, 10. Diane Noles Elementary Teacher @ West Limestone effective December 1, 11. Barry Carroll Superintendent of Education effective December 1, C. Resignations 1. Bobby Dison Custodian @ Cedar Hill retroactive to October 10, 2. Deana Hollaway Guidance Counselor @ Tanner effective November 3, 3. Lloyd Birdwell Custodian @ Tanner High School, effective November 1, 4. Jason Black Athletic Director position only at Clements High School, effective November 1, D. Leaves of Absence 1. Katie Wilkerson English Teacher @ Clements effective approximately January 10, 2012 for approximately 8-weeks under the provisions of FMLA 2. Laurie Evans English Teacher @ East Limestone retroactive to October 17, through December 21, under the provisions of FMLA 3. Janie Smith Mathematics Teacher @ East Limestone retroactive to October 3, through November 22, under the provisions of FMLA 4. Katie Clark Elementary Teacher @ Piney Chapel effective the 2 nd semester of the -12 school year only 5. Larissa Dison Elementary Teacher @ Piney Chapel effective November 7, through December 21, under the provisions of FMLA 6. Courtney Keeton Elementary Teacher @ Piney Chapel effective the 2 nd semester of -2012 school year only 7. Susan Harrell Special Education Teacher @ Tanner effective November 9, through December 20,
E. Substitutes 1. David Jones to sub for a Bus Driver @ Clements from October 1, through approximately November 30, 2. Roger Bobst to sub for an English Teacher @ East Limestone retroactive to October 17, through approximately December 21, 3. Daniel Smith to sub for a Mathematics Teacher @ East Limestone retroactive to October 3, through approximately November 22, 4. Linda Cooper to sub for an Elementary Teacher @ Piney Chapel effective November 7, through December 21, F. Temporary Help effective the -12 school year only 1. Ericka Zirbel After School Detention Teacher @ Blue Springs 2. Laura Root Extended Day Assistant @ Creekside 3. Pearlie Booker Part-time Title I Tutor @ Johnson 4. Ashton McCaig DIBELS Title I Teacher @ Tanner 5. Holly Roberts Supplemental Educational Service (SES) Facilitator @ Tanner G. Volunteer effective the -12 school year only Clay McMeans Boys Basketball Assistant Coach @ Tanner H. Transfers 1. Sherry Mashburn from Full Time Utility Worker to Owens/West Limestone Bus Driver effective October 13, 2. Wayne Hardiman from School Bus Driver at Owens/West Limestone to Owens effective October 13, 7. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve Local Board Policy File: MFC-2, also IDCE- 2 UA Dual Enrollment agreement/policy. Mr. Shoulders made a motion, seconded by Mr. Adams. The vote was unanimous. 8. Mr. McGill made a motion to nominate Ms. Zebbra Green as the Interim Superintendent. Mr. Adams seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 9. Discussion/Approval - Nomination of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman. Mr. Adams nominated Mr. Darin Russell as Board Chairman, seconded by Mr. Shannon. Mr. Shoulders nominated Mr. McGill as Vice Chairman of the Board, seconded by Mr. Shannon seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. 10. Dr. Carroll recommended the Board approve the Purchase of Property in Ardmore. Mr. Shannon, Mr. Adams, Mr. Glaze and Mr. Shoulders opposed. Motion passed.
11. Board Comments 12. Adjournment 6:57 Mr. Shoulders asked to go into executive session to discuss an employee. Mr. Glaze seconded the motion. Mr. Shannon opposed. Motion passed. Meeting resumed at 6:55 p.m. No action taken from executive session. Next Board Meeting December 5, @ 6:00 p.m. @City Hall