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Blevins School Board

Special Meeting

September 25, 2008

Administration Building

Blevins , AR

 

Board members present: Joan Noesser, Carl McGill, Tim Estes, Danny Lauterbach.  Board members absent: Richard Snell, Jay Smith and Jimmy Rhoads

Others attending were : Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Pat Loe, Carla Narlesky, Tiffany Hastings and Shirley Treat.

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by President Joan Noesser, prayer by Danny Lauterbach and pledge said by all present.

The Budget for 2009-2010 was discussed.  Tim Estes made a motion to accept the budget as presented by Superintendent the motion was 2nd by Danny Lauterbach.  Motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

Mr. Treat reported that the student insurance was up for renewal with the Dwight Jones Ins. Agency at a cost of $6,542.43.  Tim Estes made the motion to pay the premium, Carl McGill 2nd.  The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to adjourn at 8:18 p.m.  Carl McGill second.  The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

The regular monthly meeting of the Blevins School District Board was held on Thursday, December 11, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Emmet Campus cafeteria, Joan Noesser, Danny Lauterbach, Tim Estes, Jimmy Rhodes and Richard Snell being present.  Board member Jay Smith arrived at 8:10 p.m.  The prayer was said by Jimmy Rhodes and the pledge was said by group.  The minutes of the November meeting were read and approved as corrected.

            Mr. Lauterbach moved “to approve the Blevins High School Senior trip” as presented.  After a second and discussion it was approved by a vote of 5 to 0.

            Mr. Estes moved to “adopt the Field Trip Participation and Legal Release on Liability and Emergency Treatment Release.”  After amendment and further debate, the motion was adopted with changes as follows:  Only out of state trips will need a notary seal.”  After a second and discussion it was approved by a vote of 5 to 0.

            Mr. Estes moved to renew “ASBA legal liability insurance policy.”  After a second and discussion it was approved by a vote of 5 to 0.

            The report of the Superintendent was received and placed on file.  (District Tutoring, Grants, On Site Standards Review)

            Mr. Lauterbach moved to adopt the changes for the handbook as proposed by Carla Narlesky.  After a second and discussion they were approved by a vote of 5 to 0.

            Mr. Estes moved to change the dates of the Blevins School Board meetings to the second Monday of every month.  After a second and discussion it was approved by a vote of 5 to 0.

            Mr. Lauterbach moved to raise the prices of lunches on both campuses as proposed by Mary Lou Hanson.  After a second and discussion they were approved by a vote of 5 to 0.

            Mr. Lauterbach gave short report on Budget Committee meeting last Monday night. 

            Board went into Executive Session at 7:54 p.m. and returned to regular meeting at 8:23 p.m.

            The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

Approved  w/corrections 01-12-09

 

Blevins School Board

Special Meeting

Jan 6, 2009

Administration Building

Blevins , AR

 

Board members present, Carl McGill, Tim Estes, Danny Lauterbach and Jay Smith.  Board members absent: Richard Snell, Jimmy Rhoads and Joan Noesser

Others attending were: Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Shirley Treat., Shirley Morrison and Deshun Cheatham.

Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Vice-President Tim Estes, prayer by Danny Lauterbach and pledge said by all present.

Tim Estes read a short statement to the board members and the guests present.  Parent was given choice of open or closed meeting.

Parent chose a closed meeting

  Mr. Treat made recommendation to expel student #291 for a period of 1 calendar year.

  Mr. Lee read statement.

  Parent and student #291 given chance to make statement.  None given.

Board went into closed session at 6:42 p.m. and returned at 6:46 p.m.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to expel student #291 for a period of 1 calendar year.  Discussion.  With a second the motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

No one present for student #338

Mr. Treat made recommendation to expel student #338 for a period of 1 calendar year.  

Mr. Lee read statement.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to expel student #338 for a period of 1 calendar year.  Discussion.  With a second the motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to adjourn at 6:57 p.m.  With a motion and second motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

 

 

  Blevins School Board Meeting

Jan 12, 2009

Blevins Cafeteria

Blevins , AR

 

Board members present, Joan Noesser, Carl McGill, Richard Snell, Tim Estes, Danny Lauterbach and Jay Smith.  Board members absent: Jimmy Rhoads  

Others attending were: Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Shirley Treat., Pat Loe, Carla Narlesky and a group of interested community and faculty members.

Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Joan Noesser, prayer by Danny Lauterbach and pledge said by all present. The minutes of the December meeting were approved as corrected.

Mr. Treat recognized and presented Ms. Jennifer Myrick with a Plaque for getting her National Teacher Certification.

The Board went into Executive session at 7:06 p.m.  The board came out of Executive session at 8:08 p.m.

Danny Lauterbach moved to extend superintendents contract for one year.  Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat read resignation of teacher, Karen Taylor from Emmet and recommended the board accept. Tim Estes moved to accept the superintendent’s recommendation.  Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat recommended the board hire 2 teachers of record for Science.  Kathleen Mitchell and Amanda Jester were hired for $750.00 for the spring semester.  Danny Lauterbach moved to accept the superintendent’s recommendation.  Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat gave the committee’s recommendation for savings in the school district.  Danny Lauterbach moved to accept the committee’s recommendation.  Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat gave a report of JBHM on campuses for 42 days to help test scores and the tutoring sessions.

Pat Loe gave a report on the Emmet Campus.

Carla Narlesky gave a report on Blevins Elementary Campus.  Danny Lauterbach moved to approve the sleep over and Parents Night Out fund raiser for the Blevins Elementary.  Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.

Billy Lee gave a report on Blevins High School Campus

Jay Smith moved to adjourn at 8:18 p.m. Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.


BLEVINS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The monthly meeting of the Blevins School District was held on Monday, February 9. 2009 at 7:04 p.m. in the Emmet campus computer lab, with members Joan Noesser, Carl McGill, Tim Estes, Jay Smith, Richard Snell and Jimmy Rhodes present.  Jay Smith arrived at 7:45 p.m.

Prayer was led by Tim Estes and pledge was said by all present.  The minutes of the January 2009 regular meeting and the special meeting were read and approved.

The board went into executive session at 7:08 p.m. and returned to open meeting at 7:33 p.m.  Richard Snell made a motion to accept the resignation of Emmet custodian Kawana Jones as of January 13, 2009 as recommended by the superintendent.  Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to approve renewal of contracts for Billy Lee, Blevins High School principal, Carla Narlesky, Blevins Elementary principal and Pat Loe, Emmet campus principal.  Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to approve the student transfers for Alexis Bryant from Prescott, Taylor and Paige Dougan from Prescott to Blevins. Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to accept the Post Issuance Compliance as read by Mr. Treat.

Joan Noesser Yes, Carl McGill Yes, Tim Estes Yes, Jimmy Rhodes Yes, and Richard Snell Yes.

Jay Smith arrived at 7:45 p.m.

Richard Snell made a motion to accept bids on computer software from En Pointe

Motion passed with a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to accept the Classified Reduction in Force Policy 304-2.  Motion passed with a vote of 6-0

The Audit Report was given by the superintendent, Randy Treat.

The Background Check payment policy was discussed and decided to leave as is.

Carla Narlesky gave the Blevins Elementary report on the Standards review.

Pat Loe gave report on Emmet and Billy Lee gave a report on Blevins High School.

Superintendent reports:  The 2009-10 school can possibly begin on August 12th and all spring breaks through out state will likely be same week.  Also discussed Direct Instruction, May 5th CAP conferences and summer lawn care.

Tim Estes made a motion to adjourn at 8:28 p.m. Motion passed with a vote of 6-0

Approved 03-09-09  

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School District was held on Monday, March 9, 2009 @ 7:02 p.m. at the EAST classroom on the Blevins High School Campus. Members present were: Joan Noesser, Danny Lauterbach, Tim Estes, Carl McGill, Richard Snell and Jimmy Rhodes arrived late at 7:05p.m.  Jay Smith was absent.  Others present were Randy Treat, Shirley Treat, Pat Loe, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, and see list attached of other guests present.  Prayer was lead by Danny Lauterbach and all said pledge.

Tim Estes made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2009 meeting. Motion was approved with a vote of 4-0

(Richard Snell and Jimmy Rhodes arrived at 7:05p.m.)

Financial report was looked over.

Tim Estes made a motion to accept the Steed bid, out of three, for lawn care of the district.  Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to renew the ASBA Workmen’s Comp policy for $10,566.00

Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Board went into executive session at 7:54 p.m. and return to open session at 8:30 p.m.

Danny Lauterbach made a motion to accept the resignation of Shalon Crow.  Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Danny Lauterbach made a motion to accept the resignation of Martha Wilson.  Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to rehire the list of certified provided by the superintendent.

Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to hire Kathy Harrison as D. I. Coordinator.

Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Danny Lauterbach made a motion to change the wording on the Travel and Reimbursement form to read “meals not to exceed $55.00 per day”.

Danny Lauterbach made a motion to change the mileage back to the ADE recommended cost to .42 cents per mile.  Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0. 

The report of the Superintendent was received and placed on file.

The report of the Principals were received and placed on file.

Tim Estes made motion to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Minutes approved 04-13-09

The special meeting of the Blevins School District was held on Thursday, April 2, 2009 @ 6:03p.m. in the Superintendents’ office on the Blevins campus.  Members present were: Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Richard Snell, Jimmy Rhodes., and Danny Lauterbach. Others present were Randy Treat, Superintendent, Billy Lee, Blevins High School Principal and Shirley Treat. Prayer was lead by Tim Estes and all said pledge.

Mr. Treat made the recommendation to expel student #171 for a period of one year on the recommendation of Mr. Lee.  Mr. Lee explained the recommendation to the board.  Danny Lauterbach made a motion to accept the recommendation to expel student #171 for one (1) year.  Motion was approved with a vote of 5-0.

Tim Estes made motion to adjourn at 6:42p.m.  Motion was approved with a vote of 5-0. 

Minutes approved 04-13-09

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School District Board of Directors was held Monday, April 13, 2009 on the Emmet campus in the computer lab at 7:00 p.m.  Members present at the beginning of the meeting were Joan Noesser, Jay Smith, Carl McGill, Danny Lauterbach and Tim Estes.  Jimmy Rhodes arrived at 7:05 p.m.  Others present were Randy Treat, Shirley Treat, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe and list attached of others.

Tim Estes made motion to approve the minutes for the regular board meeting on 03-09-09 and the special board meeting on 04-02-09. Minutes approved as mailed out, by a vote of 6-0.  The Financial statement was given by Superintendent Treat and Tiffany Hastings, the District Treasurer.

Mr. John King from the Co-op gave information on the portable Polycom (two way video) and information on the Virtual High School and Distance Learning.

Danny Lauterbach made a motion to accept the Board to Board transfers of 5 students into the Emmet school. Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Treat to approve the resolution to join the Taps program.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Richard Allen gave a report on the proposed changes to the Certified Personnel Policies (see attached).  Mr. Treat recommended the board accept the changes.  Danny Lauterbach made motion the accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Board went into Executive Session at 7:29 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:55 p.m.

Mr. Treat recommended the termination as of this date of Jamie Crabtree as Science teacher at Emmet.  Danny Lauterbach made motion the accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat recommended paying the Tutors for both campuses the hourly rate of $40.00 per hour from the Title 6 State money.  Danny Lauterbach made motion the accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made a motion to accept the resignations of Debra Langston, Pat Fulton, Kelly Barnett and Debbie Brannan.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made motion to hire Steve Kelly, Diana Davis, Edessa Walton and Stephanie Clark.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat recommended the rehiring of the attached list of classified personnel.  Danny Lauterbach made motion the accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Superintendent Treat gave a report and explanation on the ARRA funding meeting held last Friday in Little Rock .  Mr. Treat also recognized Mr. Lee as the Arkansas Association of Student Councils, Administrator of the Year.

Mrs. Narlesky gave a report on the Blevins Elementary: April 30th Spring Program at 7:00 p.m.

Mrs. Loe gave a report on the Emmet campus: Trip to Books-A-Million and Prom is May 9, 2009.

Mr. Lee gave a report on the Blevins High School : Sending 18 students to Magic Springs as a reward for attending 75% of the tutoring classes at Blevins High School .

Mr. Treat explained the Emmet Senior Trip and recommended the board approve it.  Danny Lauterbach made motion the accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0.

Tim Estes made motion to adjourn at 8:36 p.m.  Motion approved by a vote of 6-0

Approved Date   05-11-09 with corrections

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School District Board of Directors was held Monday, May 11, 2009 on the Blevins campus in the EAST classroom at 7:00 p.m.  Members present at the beginning of the meeting were Joan Noesser, Carl McGill, Danny Lauterbach, Richard Snell and Tim Estes.  Jimmy Rhodes arrived at 7:03 p.m.  Others present were Randy Treat, Shirley Treat, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe and list attached of others.  Danny Lauterbach made motion to approve the minutes for the regular board meeting on 04-13-09 with the correction of: in second paragraph word demonstration is changed to information. Minutes approved with correction by a vote of 6-0.  The Financial statement was given by Superintendent Treat and Tiffany Hastings, the District Treasurer.

Student recognition certificates were handed out to students from both Blevins and Emmet campuses. 

Mr. Davis and Mr. Bailey from BDA (architect) gave report on new building project.  Mr. Treat recommended that they be retained for the Blevins High School Science Lab project. Danny Lauterbach made motion to hire as architects.  Motion approved with a vote of 6-0.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to sell bus #7 at auction. Motion approved with a vote of 6-0.

Calendar from PPC was presented. Motion made by Tim Estes to accept the calendar (see attached).  Motion approved with a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Treat handed out information on the bus fleet for the Blevins School District .

David Chenault, an Emmet teacher resigned.  Mr. Treat recommended the board accept the resignation.  Motion made by Richard Snell to accept Mr. Chenault’s resignation.  Motion approved with a vote of 6-0.

Felisha Summers was recommended by Mr. Treat to be rehired as classified staff member.  Motion made by Tim Estes to rehire Felisha Summers.  Motion approved with a vote of 6-0.

Superintendent Treat gave a report on the stimulus plan and proposed way to use.

Principals’ reports:

Carla Narlesky- see attached.

Pat Loe- Graduation at Emmet on the 14th

Billy Lee- Graduation at Blevins on the 15th

Motion made by Tim Estes to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.

Minutes approved 06-08-06


A special board meeting of the Blevins School District Board of Directions was held Thursday, May 21, 2009 on the Blevins campus in the administration building at 7:00 p.m.  Members present at the beginning of the meeting were: Joan Noessor, Carl McGill, Tim Estes, Danny Lauterbach, and Jimmy Rhodes

Others present were Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe

Motion made by Danny Lauterbach to hire Glenda Stewart and Greta Hutchison for summer employment. 

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.

Motion made by Jimmy Rhodes to hire Deautann Stapp for indirect services consultant in Special Education on both campuses.  This will be a part time position: 2 days at Emmet; 1 at Blevins.  $27216 for salary and will pay mileage. 

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.

Motion made by Danny Lauterbach to approve the amended federal budget for Title I and Title IV-A.  See attached for budget allocations.

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.

Motion made by Tim Estes to approve the amended NSLA federal budget. See attached for budget allocations.   

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.

Motion made by Tim Estes to approve $18860 from the 2009-2010 NSLA allocations for the learning institute to be used as the assessment program for the Blevins School District.   

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.

Motion made by Danny Lauterbach to expand the scope of BDA to work on the utilization of SFSF jobs for the Blevins School District .   

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0. 

Motion made by Tim Estes to hire Shirley Treat as the part-time data assistant to work with the ARRA Stimulus Funds.  Mrs. Treat will work 2 up to 3 days a week during the summer at the Superintendent’s discretion.  Mrs. Treat will work one period a day during the school year.  The job would run the length of the ARRA Stimulus funds.  Mrs. Treat will be paid her average daily rate of pay.  1/8 of her salary will come from SFSF funds during the school year.   

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0.

Motion made by Tim Estes to accept the resignation of Mary Lou Henson.

Motion approved by a vote of 5-0

Tim Estes motioned to adjourn at 7:52 pm.

Approved date: ___06-08-09__________________

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School District Board of Directors was held Monday, June 8, 2009 on the Emmet campus in the computer lab starting at 7:00 p.m.  Members present were Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Danny Lauterbach, Carl McGill, Richard Snell, Jimmy Rhodes, and Jay Smith. Others present were Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe, Shirley Treat and other guests on list attached.  Prayer was said by Jimmy Rhodes and pledge was said by all.

Danny Lauterbach made a motion to accept the May 11, 2009 meeting minutes as mailed out and to accept the Special Meeting of May 21, 2009 with corrections was approved by a vote of 7 to 0.

The financial report was given by Superintendent Randy Treat and Tiffany Hastings the District Treasurer.

Superintendent Treat gave a report on the stimulus money.

Superintendent Treat recognized Mary Lou Henson for 31 years service to the Blevins High School with a plaque.

Billy Lee handed out a rough copy of the new Blevins School District 2009 – 2010 Handbook and gave a report on the progress. 

Jay Smith made a wanted to bid out the professional services for the Blevins School District .  Superintendent Randy Treat will post.

A meeting with Delight School District was discussed and information handed out.

The board went into Executive Session at 8:28 p.m. / returned to open session at 8:42 p.m.

Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board accept the resignation of Coach Danny Walker from the Emmet campus.  Danny Lauterbach made motion to accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved by a vote of 7 to 0.

Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board hire Angela Cottingham as the Food Service Director for the District.  Tim made motion to accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved with a vote of 6 to 1.

Jay Smith made a motion to hire a replacement coach at Emmet.  Then Mr. Smith resigned from the Blevins School District Board of Directors.  Motion approved with a vote of 6 to 0.

ASBA insurance for 09-10 is due.  Tim Estes made motion to pay the premium.  Motion passed with a vote of 6 – 0.

Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board approve Mrs. Gentry’s request to change the Yearbook business to Jostens.  Danny Lauterbach made motion to accept Mr. Treat’s recommendation.  Motion approved with a vote of 6-0.

Carla Narlesky gave a report on what Blevins Elementary wanted to spent the money they got for being a #5 on the Annual School Rating System.  See attached list.

Declining student enrollment on the Emmet campus was discussed.

Tim Estes made motion to adjourn at 9:43 p.m.  Motion was approved with a vote of 6-0.

Minutes approved__July 20, 2009__________

 

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School District Board of Directors was held Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Blevins Administration building starting at 7:00 p.m.  Members present Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Richard Snell, and Carl McGill.  Administrators present Randy Treat, Billy Lee, and Pat Loe.  Others present Kim Cox, Jennifer Myrick, Tiffany Hastings, James Haliska, and Sabrina Aparicio.  Prayer was said by Richard Snell and pledge was said by all.

Richard Snell made the motion to accept the June8, June 11, June 22, and July7 meetings minuets as mailed with slight corrections, was approved by a vote of 4-0.

The final financial report for 2008-2009 was given by Superintendent Randy Treat and Tiffany Hastings the District Treasurer.

The Board went into executive session at 7:23 and returned to open session at 7:30.

Tim Estes made the motion to accept the resignations of Cindy Ward, as bus driver at Emmet and Edessa Walton as sixth grade math teacher. Passed 4-0

Richard Snell made motion to hire James Haliska as the coach at Emmet; He is to coach four teams and a spring sport.  Approved 4-0

Tim Estes made the motion to hire Blandi Brown as sixth grade math teacher. Approved 4-0

Tim Estes made the motion to approve the contract amendments for 2008-2009.  Passed 4-0

Mr. Treat made a report on the progress of the building projects and presented the first invoices from the architect’s.

Tim Estes made the motion to purchase cheerleader uniforms, 17 Girls and 1 Boy.  Passed 4-0

Tim Estes made the motion to accept the bid from Lyles for professional services for 2009-2010.  Passed 4-0

Carl McGill made the motion to pay the fees for NCA accreditation for Blevins Elementary.  Passed 4-0

Tim Estes made the motion to accept the bid from Jimmy White for remodeling the Fine Arts building.  Passed 4-0

Carl McGill made the motion to accept the bid from John Stallsworth for remodeling the Blevins Elementary office. Passed 4-0

Tim Estes made the motion to accept the bid from Jimmy White to erect a wall between the Blevins Cafeteria and the English room. Passed 4-0

Richard Snell made the motion to accept the bid from Southern Painting to paint the Blevins cafeteria.  Passed 4-0

Richard Snell made the motion to accept the bread bid from Flowers Bakery.  Passed 4-0

Carl McGill made the motion to accept the milk bid from Borden’s. Passed 4-0

The Emmet grant expenditures were explained by Pat Loe the board approved.

Tim Estes made the motion to accept the soft drink contact from Coke. Passed 4-0

Tim Estes made the motion to approve the resolution to vote in the up-coming school election by early voting and absentee ballots only.  Passed 4-0

Meeting adjourned 8:19

 August 10, 2009

The regular meeting of the Blevins School District Board was held on August 10, 2009 at 7:00p.m. in the computer lab on the Emmet Campus.  Members present were: Joan Noesser, Carl McGill, Tim Estes and Danny Lauterbach.  Others present were Superintendent Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Pat Loe, Carla Narlesky, Malone Ford and Shirley Treat.

Prayer was led by Carl McGill and pledge was said by all. The minutes of the July 16th meeting were approved.

Mr. Bailey of BDA explained the blueprints of the Science Lab and Head Start building for the Blevins campus.

Student transfers- Ramona Block requested a Board to Board transfer for her son Roman Block from Emmet to Prescott.  Joan Noesser made motion to approve transfer.  Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0.

Personnel- Board went into executive session at 7:40 p.m. and returned at 7:48 p.m.  Resignation of Candice Hanson from Blevins Elementary was read.  Tim Estes made a\motion to accept her resignation.  Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0.  Danny Lauterbach made a motion to hire Jillian Sanders as an aide at Blevins Elementary. Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0,.  Tim Estes made motion to hire Debra Sims as a 5/6 Literacy teacher.  Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0. Carl McGill made a motion to hire Cindy Ward as a bus driver for Emmet campus.  Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0.

ALE agreement with Hope Public Schools was discussed.  Danny Lauterbach made a motion to agree to the same proposal as last year.  Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0.

Renewals for the NSBA magazine for the board were discussed.  Tim Estes made motion to not renew.  Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0.

Mr. Treat gave a report on the AYP for each school in the district.

Principals had nothing to report.

Joan Noesser complimented Mr. Treat on the way he was getting things done around the campuses and how nice they looked.

Tim Estes mad a motion to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Motion passed with a vote of 4 to 0.

Minutes approved _09-14-09________

August 24, 2009 

The special meeting of the Blevins School District Board was held on August 24, 2009 in the Superintendents office on the Blevins Campus at 7:00 p.m.  Members present were Joan Noesser, Danny Lauterbach, Carl McGill and Richard Snell.  Others present were Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe, Malone Ford, and Shirley Treat.  See list for others.

The budget for the coming year was discussed.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to adjourn at 7:52 p.m.

Minutes approved _09-14-09________

September 14,2009

The regular monthly meeting of the Blevins School Board was held on Monday, September 14, 2009at 7:00 p.m., at the Blevins High School gymnasium.  Members present were, Joan Noesser, Danny Lauterbach, Tim Estes and Jay Smith. (Board member Carl McGill arrived at 7:10 p.m.)  Others present were Superintendent Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe and Shirley Treat.  See list for others present.  Danny Lauterbach said the prayer and the pledge was said by all present. The minutes of the August 10, 2009 regular meeting and the August 24, 2009 special meeting were approved. 

Personnel: Board went into executive session at 7:04 p.m. and returned at 7:09 p.m.  Superintendent, Randy Treat recommended the board accept the resignation of Sherry Schroder from the Blevins High School campus.  Jay Smith made motion to accept recommendation. Motion approved with a vote of 4 to 0.  Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board accept the resignation of Linda Herr for ½ time cafeteria on the Emmet campus.  Tim Estes made motion to accept recommendation.   Motion approved with a vote of 4 to 0.  Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board hire Pam Hash as personal aide at the Blevins Elementary campus.  Tim Estes made motion to accept recommendation.   Motion approved with a vote of 4 to 0.  (Board member Carl McGill arrived at 7:10 p.m.) Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board hire Dawn Mills at the Emmet campus. Tim Estes made motion to accept recommendation.   Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0.

Tim Estes made motion to accept agreement with Prescott for “Mr. Plyler, Emmet Agriculture teacher to instruct students from their high school”. A discussion was held on the matter.  Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0.

Danny Lauterbach made motion to approve the Fire Alarm system at the Blevins Fine Arts and Agriculture buildings also, purchase security cameras and locks for the buildings. Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0.

Tim Estes made motion to purchase student insurance for a period of 2 years at a fixed cost.  Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0. 

Danny Lauterbach made motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation to sell the beds from the FEMA trailers and the old stove from Blevins cafeteria. Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0.

Budget: Carla Narlesky gave a finalized report on the Federal portion of the budget.  See attached.  Superintendent Randy Treat gave a report on the Operating portion of the budget.  Danny Lauterbach made a motion to close the Emmet campus at the end of the 2009-2010 school years. Joan Noesser seconds the motion. There was a discussion. Motion approved with a vote of 4 to 1. (Joan Noesser/yes, Danny Lauterbach/yes, Carl McGill/yes, Tim Estes/yes, and Jay Smith/no.)

Superintendent Randy Treat read a letter of resignation from Danny Lauterbach.  Tim Estes made a motion to accept the resignation. Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0.

Superintendent Randy Treat presented Mr. Lauterbach with a plaque of appreciation.

There will be a special Board meeting next Monday (Sept 21, 2009) evening at 6:00 p.m. in the district office in Blevins, AR., to appoint a new board member to fill the remaining term for Mr. Lauterbach.

Superintendent Randy Treat handed the board some new rules and regulations from the Arkansas Department of Education to look over and they will be discussed later.

Superintendent Randy Treat announced that the October 13, 2009 will be at Blevins cafeteria and is the Report to the Public

Tim Estes made a motion to adjourn at 8:02 p.m. Motion approved with a vote of 5 to 0.

Minutes Approved ________________

Special Board Meeting 09-21-09 

Blevins School Board

Special Meeting

September 21, 2009

Administration Building

Blevins , AR

Board members present: Joan Noesser, Carl McGill, Tim Estes, Jimmy Rhodes.  Board members absent: Richard Snell, Jay Smith.

Others attending were: Randy Treat, Shirley Treat, Paul Noesser and Melony Ford.

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Joan Noesser, prayer by Jimmy Rhodes and pledge said by all present.

Tim Estes made motion to appoint Melony Ford for a term of 1 year to replace Danny Lauterbach.  The motion passed by a vote of 4-0.

Reorganization of Blevins School Board. 

Melony Ford made motion to elect Joan Noesser as President of the Blevins School Board. Jimmy Rhodes seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

Joan Noesser nominated Tim Estes as Secretary of the Blevins School Board.  Jimmy Rhodes seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-0.

Tim Estes nominated Richard Snell as Vice-President of the Blevins School Board.  Jimmy Rhodes seconded the motion.  Richard Snell elected by acclamation.

Mr. Treat announced that there needs to be another Special Meeting of the Blevins School Board prior to Oct 2nd, in order to have 30 days before the State Board of Education meeting.  The Blevins School Board Special meeting was set for October 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Blevins School District Office. 

Next regular meeting of the Blevins School Board will be Oct 12, 2009 at Blevins campus; it is the Report to the Public meeting.

Tim Estes made motion to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Motion passed 5-0.

 

BLEVINS SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING

10-02-09

 

The special board meeting of the Blevins School Board was held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 6:01 p.m., in the Superintendents office.  Members present were: Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Jimmy Rhodes, Carl McGill and Melony Ford. Those board members absent from the meeting were Jay Smith and Richard Snell.   Others present were Superintendent Randy Treat, Paul Noesser and Shirley Treat.   Carl McGill said the prayer and the pledge was said by all present. 

 

Superintendent Randy Treat explained the petition to close the Emmet campus that will be submitted to Dr. Kimbrell and the State Board of Education at their November meeting in Little Rock , AR.    Tim Estes made motion to authorize Superintendent Randy Treat to send petition, there was discussion.  Carl McGill seconded the motion.  The motion passed with a vote of 5 to 0.

 

Tim Estes made motion to adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Motion passed with a vote of 5 to 0.

 

Approved______________

 

  

BLEVINS SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

OCTOBER 12, 2009

Blevins High School Cafeteria

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School Board was held on Monday, October 12, 2009m at 7:00 p.m., at the Blevins High School Cafeteria. Those board members present were: Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Carl McGill, Jay Smith and Melony Ford. Members absent were: Jimmy Rhodes and Richard Snell. Others in attendance were Superintendent Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Carla Narlesky, Pat Loe and Shirley Treat. See list attached of others present. Tim Estes led the prayer and the pledge was said by all present.

The Report to the Public was give:

Blevins School District Report – Superintendent Randy Treat

Emmet Campus – Pat Loe

Blevins Elementary – Carla Narlesky

Blevins High School – Billy Lee

Tyler Gentry presented his Child Identification project for EAST to the board and received the board’s endorsement.

 

Carl McGill made the motion to adopt the Roberts Rules of Order as the standard for the Blevins School Board meetings. Motion was seconded with discussion. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

Tim Estes made the motion to approve ADE Assurances for programs covered under NCLB and Public Law 107-110. Motion was seconded with discussion. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

Superintendent Randy Treat reminded the board of the Regional Board Meeting in Texarkana on Oct 19, 2009. Joan Noesser, Tim Estes and Superintendent Randy Treat will be attending. Also there is another meeting at the Co-op on Nov. 3rd 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. worth 3 professional hours.

Tim Estes made the motion to accept the Annual Risk Policy. Motion was seconded with discussion. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

Jay Smith made the motion to appoint Melony Ford as the alternate distribution officer for the board. Motion was seconded with discussion. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

The minutes of the September 14th meeting were approved as sent out. The minutes of the special board meetings on Sept. 21 and Oct. 2, 2009 were read. Tim Estes made motion to approve minutes for both special meetings. Motion was seconded with discussion. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Minutes approved__________________________

  

BLEVINS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

November 09, 2009

Emmet Campus/Computer Lab

 

The meeting of the Blevins School Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joan Noesser, President of the board. Others present were Melony Ford, Tim Estes, Richard Snell, Jimmy Rhodes and Jay Smith. Carl McGill was absent. Prayer was lead by Melony Ford and the pledge was said by all. Minutes of the October 12, 2009 meeting were approved as presented.

Randy Treat, Superintendent recommended the board approve the selection from PPC on Option 1 of the RIF policy from the ASBA. Tim Estes made motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Discussion. The motion was second and approved with a vote of 6-0.

Superintendent Randy Treat explained the withdrawal of the petition from the State School Board agenda to close Emmet school. Emmet is not an isolated school and no affidavits were ever filed to that effect for closure. Closure by a vote of the majority of the board is all it takes to close that campus according to the mandates from the State and the school attorneys.

Superintendent Randy Treat explained some stimulus money expenditures.

Superintendent Randy Treat asked for a special board meeting on November 23, 2009 to be held in the superintendents’ office for bid selection on the new buildings for the district. Bids on the new buildings will open on the 19th. There is a pre-bid meeting on November 12th at the superintendents’ office. Also, there is a discipline issue for the board to address.

Mr. Jay Smith asked for an itemized list of Instructional Staff Services expenses for

08-09 and 09-10. Mr. Tim Estes wanted it to start with the 07-08 school year. Superintendent, Randy Treat will get those figures to the board.

Motion to adjourn was made by Joan Noesser. Motion was approved 6-0.

Minutes approved _12-14-09___________

 

 

 

BLEVINS SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

November 23, 2009

 

 

The Blevins School District called a special board meeting to order at 7:05p.m. on November 23, 2009 at the district office in Blevins, AR. Prayer was lead by Carl McGill and pledge was said by all. Board members present were: Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Carl McGill, Jimmy Rhodes and Richard Snell. Absent were Jay Smith and Melony Ford. Others present were Shirley Treat, Billy Lee, Pat Loe and Mark Bailey of BDA, Inc.

Bids on building project were explained by Mark Bailey of BDA, Inc. Tim Estes made motion to accept the bid from Harrington Construction Co., 1034 Village Drive, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 for $493,800.00. Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Personnel: Mr. Treat read a letter of resignation from Susan Stone and recommended the board accept. Richard Snell made motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Mr. Treat then read a letter of resignation from Patricia Bailey and recommended the board accept for the end of the 2009-2010 school year. Tim Estes made motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation.

Board went into executive session at 7:30 p.m. and returned at 7:35 p.m.

Tim Estes asked to be excused from the vote for personal reasons and exited the board room at that time. Motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Mr. Billy Lee presented a purposed list of guidelines for Homecoming. Discussion. Tim Estes made motion to approve with changes. Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Mrs. Loe explained the reason for expulsion for student #1310. Superintendent Randy Treat recommended expelling. Discussion. Tim Estes made motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Motion passed with a vote of 5-0.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by President Joan Noesser.

Approved __12-14-09_______

 

 

 

 

BLEVINS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

December 14, 2009

Blevins Campus/ District Office

 

 

The meeting of the Blevins School Board was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Joan Noesser, President of the board. Others present were Melony Ford, Tim Estes, and Carl McGill. Richard Snell, Jimmy Rhodes and Jay Smith were absent. Prayer was lead by Tim Estes and the pledge was said by all. Minutes of the November 23, 2009 special meeting were approved as presented. The minutes for the November 9, 2009 were approved with a motion from Tim Estes with the s removed from the word years. Motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Superintendent Treat read a letter of resignation from Carla Narlesky as principal of the Blevins Elementary School, effective on December 31, 2009, but remains as a consultant for the month of January 2010 during the transition period. Superintendent Treat recommended the board accept the resignation with her being retained as a consultant for the month of January 2010 during the transition period. Tim Estes made the motion to accept the Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Joan Noesser made motion to renew the Legal Liability Policy with current company represented by Ramsey, Crew, Farrell, & Lindsey and recommended by the ASBA. Carl McGill made motion to renew with current company. Motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Tiffany Hastings, District Treasurer explained the financial report.

Superintendent Randy Treat reported that all building contracts had been signed and sent to Little Rock for second approval. Construction should begin shortly after the approval is received.

Tim Estes made motion to hire Jones Environmental of Van Buren to do the fuel tank clean up required by the ADEQ. Motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Principals report none had anything to report.

Superintendent Treat explained the Race to the Top program. Tim Estes made motion to let Mr. Treat and Joan Noesser the right to analyze program and sign for it. Motion passed with a vote of 4-0.

Superintendent Treat showed the board M.I. Solutions offering to employees. This is not an insurance policy; it is only a discount card. It will not cost district anything; he only wanted to make the board aware of the program.

Superintendent Treat must send in a report of school board member hours by Friday.

Tim Estes 11 hrs.

Melony Ford 6 hrs.

Carl McGill 11 ½ hrs

Joan Noesser 20 ½ hrs

Jimmy Rhoads 00

Jay Smith 00 should have 6 showing after last wks meeting.

Richard Snell 6 hrs

President Joan Noesser adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m.

Minutes approved 01-11-10

 

 

 

 

 

BLEVINS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

January 11, 2010

Emmet Campus/ Computer Lab

 

The meeting of the Blevins School Board was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Joan Noesser, President of the board. Others present were Melony Ford, Tim Estes, and Carl McGill, Jimmy Rhodes and Richard Snell. Jay Smith was absent. Prayer was lead by Jimmy Rhodes and the pledge was said by all. The minutes for the December 14, 2009 board meeting were approved with a motion from Tim Estes with corrections. Motion passed with a vote of 6-0. Superintendent Randy Treat & Tiffany Hastings, District Treasurer explained the financial report.

Board went into Executive Session at 7:07p.m., and then returned to open session at 8:20p.m.

Tim Estes made motion to rescind the resignation of Patricia Bailey made in November 2009. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Tim Estes made motion to provide spring semester stipend to Mrs. Thurman for $500.00, Mr. Lee for $750.00 and Mrs. Lee for $1250.00 for services due to additional duties with the resignation of Carla Narlesky. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Tim Estes made motion to extend Superintendent Randy Treat’s contract 1 year.

Motion passed with a vote of 5 for and 1, Jimmy Rhodes against.

Cindy Lee did a presentation to the board about The Learning Institute and the advantages it has for the teachers and students of the district.

Superintendent Randy Treat gave a construction update. Construction started today.

Superintendent Randy Treat and Joan Noesser gave a report on the Race to the Top program they attended and signed off on.

Superintendent Randy Treat gave a report on the Facilities Master Plan. There is a public meeting to be held on Jan 25 at 7:00p.m. in the cafeteria of the Blevins campus.

Superintendent Randy Treat explained the Grade Inflation Report. Then he explained the failure grades on the Emmet campus. Joan Noesser made motion to pay Annette Campbell overtime to keep the Emmet computer lab open for 1 hour 1 day a week, after school for students needing to catch up with work. Motion passed 6 to 0.

Tim Estes made motion to only allow Blevins School District busses to be used for school sponsored activities. (Peewee Basketball not being one of them) Motion passed with a vote of 5 to 1.

Principals had nothing to report.

President Joan Noesser adjourned meeting at 9:11 p.m.

Minutes approved __________

 

BLEVINS SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

February 8, 2010

Superintendent’s office/Blevins Campus

 

The regular meeting of the Blevins School Board was held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m., at the Blevins Superintendent Randy Treat’s office. Those board members present were: Joan Noesser, Tim Estes, Carl McGill, Melony Ford, Jimmy Rhodes, and Richard Snell. Member absent was Jay Smith. Others in attendance were Superintendent Randy Treat, Billy Lee, Pat Loe and Shirley Treat. See list attached of others present. Carl McGill led the prayer and the pledge was said by all present.

Minutes to the 01-11-10 regular meeting and the special meeting of 01-25-10 were approved. Financial report was given.

Mark Bailey of BDA gave a report on the construction. Ground is wet, forced to wait for ground to dry out. Jimmy Rhodes made motion to spend $3300.00 to have soil tested. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Personnel-Board went into executive session at 7:35 p.m. and returned to open session at 7:45 p.m.

Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board hire Billy Lee as the Blevins High School Principal and Pat Loe as the Blevins Elementary Principal for the 2010-2011 school year. Tim Estes made a motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Superintendent Randy Treat recommended the board pay teachers $100.00 per day for tutoring and bus drivers $30.00 per day for tutoring transportation. Tim Estes made a motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Superintendent, Randy Treat read of intending retirement from Jewel Allen of Emmet and Ron Sweat (40 years) of Blevins and recommended the board accept the retirement resignations. Richard Snell made motion to accept Superintendent Randy Treat’s recommendation. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Student Transfers-

Ashley Jackson from Murfreesboro. Tim Estes made motion to accept the transfer. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Request to transfer to Prescott for Courtney Scroggins, Cassidy Scroggins, Nickolas Rodriguez, and José Rodriguez. Tim Estes made motion to deny the request. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Basketball camp for summer was discussed. Item tabled until March meeting so Coach Banister can be available to answer questions.

Gregg did a Bus Camera demonstration for the board.

Lawn Care for 2010-2011 – need bids, and requires liability insurance. Questions as to how much to mow was discussed. Leave as is. (about every 10 days as last year)

Report on tutoring: 18 students at Emmet and 30 at Blevins.

Other Business-

Request to sell old bus #9 at Don Honea’s farm sale & other old or unusable agri department equipment. Carl McGill made motion to sell. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Building site discussed.

Summer help-need WIA 4 to 6 male students. Mr. Kelley, Computer tech as needed. Two librarians for 10 working days to combine libraries. Ag teachers and principals on contract until June 30th. Clifford Heagwood for 80 hours to redo science @$17.00/hr. Tim Estes made motion for Mr. Treat to hire Mr. Kelley, 2 librarians for 10 days and Glenda & Greta as custodians for cleaning and Clifford for summer and closing campus. Motion passed with a vote of 6 to 0.

Adjourned at8:45 p.m.

 

 

 

Minutes approved__________________________