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MINUTES BOARD MEETING

April 14, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

At 7:00 p.m. on April 14, 2014, Mr. Hartsfield convened a regular meeting of the district Board of Education. Board members present were Mr. Reynolds, Mrs. Boone, Mr. Jones, Mr. Culclager, and Mrs. Barker. Mr. Holcomb was absent. School administrative personnel present were Mr. Hazelwood, Ms. Melton, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Sanders, Mr. Branch, Mr. Webb, Mrs. Metcalf, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Walker, and Mrs. Willis.

OLD BUSINESS

Minutes. The minutes of the March 10th regular meeting were unanimously approved on a motion by Mr. Reynolds and a second by Mrs. Barker.

Financial Statement. Mr. Hazelwood presented the financial statement for the month of March, reporting $1,720,015.62 in revenue and expenditures of $2,043,862.03 in the non- activity funds, leaving an ending balance of $5,775,882.75. On a motion by Mrs. Boone and a second by Mr. Jones, the board voted unanimously to approve the district financial statement for the month of March as presented.

NEW BUSINESS

Discussion. Mr. Hazelwood opened discussion on the need to change the bereavement leave policy to require employees to provide documentation of attending funeral services or a letter from the funeral home. Several board members questioned the persons that employees can be excused for. Mr. Hazelwood ended the discussion with a proposal to gather information from other districts to compare policies and revise ours in the future.

PPC REPORT

No report.

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS

Mrs. Boone reported that Watson Chapel had four board members to attend the National School Board conference in New Orleans, April 5-7. She said that the conference was quick paced and provided many sessions on timely subject matter that benefited all that attended. She thanked the School District for allowing her to participate.

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Mr. Hazelwood announced he had received the resignation from Leigh Eggleton. He also listed the following that turned in letters of retirement; Eursalen McDonley, Linda Thompson, Tom Cogbill, George Shelton and Brenda Sharpmack. We need to consider employing the certified teaching staff and one Substitute Bus Driver. The board retired to executive session to consider these employment openings.

After returning to open session, Mr. Hazelwood recommended renewal of all currently employed certified staff members except those who have retired or resigned and the following;

1. Bob Smith as a Substitute Bus Driver.

On a motion by Mr. Jones and a second by Mr. Culclager the Board voted 5-1 to accept Mr. Hazelwood’s recommendation, with Mrs. Boone voting “Nay” to hiring:

1. June “Beth” Vilches as an Junior High teacher for 2014-2015.

Adjournment

Respectfully submitted by, Danny Hazelwood and Brenda Melton recorder.

Ronnie Reynolds, Board Secretary

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