<p> Dermott Special School District Regular Session March 12, 2009</p><p>The Dermott Special School District met in regular session on March 12, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the board room of the administration building.</p><p>Call to Order – Charlie Branch</p><p>Prayer – William Freeman</p><p>Establish a Quorum: Charlie Branch, William Freeman, Thomas Williams, Walter Donald and Lexa McMickle.</p><p>Board Minutes: Motion made by Thomas Williams, seconded by William Freeman to accept the minutes as presented for February 12, 2009. Passed 5-0</p><p>Mrs. Strickland arrived at the meeting at 5:40</p><p>Superintendent’s Report – Warrants & Balances: Motion made by William Freeman, seconded by Thomas Williams to approve the warrants and balances as presented. Passed 6-0</p><p>Principals’ reports: 6:05-6:25 Reports were given by Mr. Brown and Mr. Swilley. Mrs. Murry was absent from meeting, and no report was given.</p><p>Executive Session – 6:25 p.m. Returned - 7:55 p.m.</p><p>Mr. Freeman left meeting at 7:10</p><p>New Business: Motion made by Walter Donald, seconded by Thomas Williams to extend contracts for 1 year for the following individuals: Kleeman O’Leary, Pam Stephenson, Arneice Gardner, Carole Harper, Toni Scucchi, and Debbie Jones. Passed 5-0 Motion made by Walter Donald, seconded by Lexa McMickle to extend contracts for certified personnel for 1 year as listed on attached pages as recommended by principals’ for the 2009-2010 school year. (Adult education pending funding.) Passed 5-0 Motion made by Thomas Williams, seconded by Walter Donald to accept the bid for a mower from Estelle Farm Equipment, Inc. Kubota Tractors, model #Z03265-60 for $11,200 plus taxes. Passed 5-0 Motion made by Thomas Williams, seconded by Lexa McMickle to approve a grant bonus for the following individuals each receiving $265.00. Shawnya Everett, Brenda Beasley, and Mary Boatner. To be paid from ABC funds. Passed 5-0 Motion made by Matthew Strickland, seconded by Thomas Williams to pay the following individuals for attending a workshop on February 28, 2009, each receiving $75.00. Linda McDaniel, Jean Burnett, and Craig Grantham. To be paid from Title II-A funds. Passed 5-0 Motion made by Lexa McMickle, seconded by Thomas Williams to pay the following individuals for attending a PRS System Training on March 2, 2009, each receiving $50.00. Carole Harper, Berneice Donald, Ann Offutt, Jean Burnett, Craig Grantham, Sandra Jordan, and Missy Adams. To be paid from Title II-A funds. Passed 5-0 Motion made by Thomas Williams, seconded by Matthew Strickland to approve Charlotte Mosby as female chaperone for girls’ spring sports with a stipend of $700.00. Passed 5-0 Motion made by Thomas Williams, seconded by Matthew Strickland to approve calendar number 1 as presented for the 2009-2010 school year. Passed 5-0</p><p>Information for the board: Items 1-4 were discussed.</p><p>Next school board meeting will be April 9, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room of the administration building.</p><p>Motion made by Thomas Williams, seconded by Lexa McMickle to adjourn. Passed 5-0</p><p>Adjourn 8:07 p.m.</p><p>President</p><p>Secretary</p>