West Fork Public Schools

WEST FORK SCHOOLS

WEST FORK, AR 72774

School Board Minutes

October 10, 2006

There was a regular meeting of the West Fork School Board on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room. (The meeting was changed from Monday due to the

Regional Board meeting held on the 9th). Those present were Jerry Boyd, Tim Helder, Daryl Quinton and Deborah Harnish. Karen Daugherity was absent.

I. The meeting was called to order by President Jerry Boyd.

II. Pledge of Allegiance and prayer were led by Daryl Quinton.

III. The board followed policy and reorganized as follows: Karen Daugherity—President, Tim Helder—Vice President, Daryl Quinton—Secretary, Deborah Harnish—member, Jerry Boyd—member.

IV. (Tim Helder presided over the meeting in the absence of Karen Daugherity)

V. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Jerry Boyd to approve the minutes of the September meeting. Motion carried. (4-0)

VI. The board reviewed the financial statement and the 2005 audit.

VII. Old business -

- -The annual public meeting will be held as part of the regular board meeting on

- November 13, 2006

- -The Bond refunding bid opening will be October 24 at 11:00 in Little Rock

VIII. Mr. Thaler gave the principal’s report from the elementary

Mr. Karnes gave the principal’s report from the high school

Mr. Skelton was not at the meeting

IX. Mrs. Barrett gave the superintendent’s report. The following items were discussed:

-Enrollment is down 7 students from last year

-New board members workshop will be held October 17

-Basketball prices will be $4.00 for adults and $3.00 students for all games

-Report of staff infection

X. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Deborah Harnish to approve hiring Hight-Jackson

XI. Associates according to a fee schedule on an as-needed basis as consultants for Facilities Partnership application. Motion carried. (4-0)

XII. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Daryl Quinton to approve the addition of Unused Leave-Credit Policy to the Classified Handbook. Motion carried. (4-0)

XIII. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Daryl Quinton to approve the low bid of $6,317.00 plus tax from Lairamore for the purchase of a floor scrubber. Motion carried. (4-0)

XIV. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Jerry Boyd to approve the Application for the Provision of Special Education and Related Services for the 2006-07 school year. Motion carried. (4-0)

XV. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Deborah Harnish to approve the transfer of Shaylynne Halbrook from Greenland. Motion carried. (4-0)

XVI. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Daryl Quinton to approve salary schedule for the position of Custodial/Transportation Supervisor. Motion carried. (4-0)

XVII. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Deborah Harnish to approve salary schedule for the position of Licensed Mechanic. Motion carried. (4-0)

XVIII. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Jerry Boyd to accept the resignation of Robby Roebke as Custodial Supervisor. Motion carried. (4-0)

XIX. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Jerry Boyd to accept the resignation of Francis Harderson as Transportation Aide and Bus Driver. Motion carried. (4-0)

XX. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Daryl Quinton to accept the resignation of Chris Waterson as Custodian. Motion carried. (4-0)

XXI. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Deborah Harnish to hire Robby Roebke as Custodial/Transportation Supervisor. Motion carried. (4-0)

XXII. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Jerry Boyd to hire Alan McGaugh as Bus Mechanic and Bus Driver. Motion carried. (4-0)

XXIII. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Daryl Quinton to hire Chris Waterson as Transportation Aide and Bus Driver. Motion carried. (4-0)

XXIV. Other items discussed included:

- the possibility of a fence along the woods line behind the middle school

- possible buzzer entries for the schools

- re-examining procedures as specified in the Emergency Procedures Guide

XXV. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Deborah Harnish to adjourn. Motion carried. (4-0)