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LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT 19148 COMMISSION ROAD LONG BEACH, MS 39560 |
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 6:00 P.M. – April 19, 2004 |
Meeting will be held at Long Beach School District Administration Building located at 19148 Commission Road, Long Beach, Mississippi.
CALL TO ORDER
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. March 8, 2004
2. March 22, 2004
3. March 25, 2004
4. March 29, 2004
B. Adoption of Agenda
C. Recognitions
We will recognize the following people
1. Daniel Sween – State National Geographic Bee
2. Caitlin Johnson – State Science Fair
3. Caitlin Ruby – Regional Reading Fair
4. Middle School Math Team
5. Middle School Choir
6. State Skills USA Championships
7. Devan Cockrell – Star Student
8. Donna Ladner – Star Teacher
9. Lil Jobe – Outstanding Educator Award from Mississippi Association of Vocational Education Special Needs Personnel
D. Discovery Class to Present Project Citizen Research on “Making School Buses Safer”
Carol Paola’s 5th Grade Discovery Class will make a ten minute presentation on “Making School Buses Safer”
E. John Tuepker, representing AFT
Mr. Tuepker will address the board concerning the proposed school calendar for the 2004-05 school year
F. Ratify Phone Poll of School Board taken on 3/24/04 to Accept Donation and Issue Purchase Order for Playground Equipment
The Superintendent recommends ratifying a phone poll to accept a donation from Quarles PTO and issue a purchase order for playground equipment for Quarles
G. Business
1. Consent Agenda
The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent agenda which includes the following items
a. Approval of the claims docket
b. Payment of substitutes
c. Financial Report
d. Trip Approvals
(1) Rebecca Cullifer, Gina Montana and five students to National Association of Student Councils Convention in Las Vegas, NV on June 26-30, 2004
(2) LBHS Tennis Team to Jackson, MS on April 25-27, 2004 for state tennis tournament
(3) Bethany Spayde, Christine Kayes, Gail Donald and AP Calculus & Physics students to Six Flags in New Orleans on April 30, 2004 to attend Physics Festival – ratify poll vote taken on April 14, 2004 to cut a check: Holder yes, Leatherwood yes, Pruitt yes
(4) LBHS Cheerleading Squad to Panama City, FL on July 26-29, 2004 to attend cheerleading camp
(5) Fifth grade teachers and students from Reeves School to Exploreum in Mobile, AL on May 10, 2004
(6) Fifth grade Quarles Discovery students to the Challenger Learning Center located at the Louisiana Arts and Science Center in Baton Rouge, LA on May 11, 2004
(7) Donna Ladner to New Orleans, LA on July 11-16, 2004 for Cisco Networking Academy Conference
(8) LBHS Varsity Dance Team to Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA on June 15-18, 2004 for summer dance camp
(9) Jr. Historical Society to D-Day Museum in New Orleans, LA on May 5, 2004 to tour historical museum
(10) LBHS Marine Science students to Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, LA on May 12, 2004
(11) Mrs. Vivian Ward and three Forensics students to Boston, MA on May 27-31, 2004, for national forensic competition
(12) Voluntary Showchoir students to Milliken University in Decatur, Illinois on June 19-26, 2004 for annual showchoir camp
(13) 5th grade students at Harper McCaughan to New Orleans zoo, riverboat ride and tour of Aquarium of Americas on May 14th
(14) Anne Ladner’s 4th grade class at Harper McCaughan to New Orleans to Aquarium of Americas and river boat ride on May 13th
e. Disposal of surplus equipment
f. Acceptance of grant in the amount of $1,000 from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
H. Budget Amendments
The Superintendent recommends approval of budget amendments to the FY’04 budget.
I. Proposed Fee for Technology Discovery and Theater Classes
The Superintendent recommends approval to charge a fee of $10 for Technology Discovery and $5.00 each for Theater I, II; Theater Production and Dramatic Criticism
J. Re-Direct Use of Athletic Funds
The Superintendent recommends the Athletic Coordinator be allowed to use funds originally designated to re-sod baseball infield for improvements to visitor side dressing room at football field.
K. Request Payment for Professional Services from Montgomery Barnett
The Superintendent recommends payment to Montgomery Barnett of $622.90 for professional services on $150,000 note issue
L. Personnel
1. Rescind Resignation
The Superintendent recommends the board rescind the following resignation:
- Sybil Cheek has changed her mind about retiring at the end of this school year. She is a Food Service Assistant/Level 10 at Reeves.
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2. Change Effective Date of Employment
The Superintendent recommends the board change the effective date of employment for Elizabeth Vawter (teacher assistant at Harper McCaughan) from February 16, 2004 to February 17, 2004, as recommended by Principal Holmes.
3. Employment Recommendations
The Superintendent recommends employment of the following personnel for the remainder of the 2003-04 school year:
Non-Certified
· Pamela Scarborough from the position of receptionist to the position of payroll clerk (D-salary schedule, level 2, D1 at a salary of $21,635.00, effective April 15, 2004.
· Dana Black as food service assistant/Level 0 $6.17 per hour at Reeves Elementary, effective March 23, 2004, replacing Ellen Rawls.
· Morina Jacobs as food service assistant substitute at $5.75 per hour, effective March 16, 2004
· Kimalayn Dunning as food service assistant substitute @ $5.75 per hour, effective March 16, 2004
· James Forrester as substitute bus driver
· Alex Moringstar as a part time bus driver
The Superintendent recommends employment of certified staff for the 2004-05 school
year at Long Beach High School, Long Beach Middle School, Quarles Elementary School, Harper McCaughan Elementary School, Reeves Elementary School, Department of Student Services, and Alternative School.
4. Resignation
Amy Landers, teacher at Long Beach Middle School, is resigning for the 2004-05 school year.
M. Adoption of School Calendar for 2004-05
The Superintendent recommends the board adopt the school calendar for the 2004-05 school year.
N. Request Approval of Off-line Checks for Prom Expense and AP Scholars Tests
The Superintendent recommends approval to off line a check not to exceed $1,500 for a band for prom and to off line a check for AP Scholars tests.
O. Student Release Request
The Superintendent recommends that Samuel Tucker be released from Long Beach Schools to attend Biloxi
Schools for the 2004-05 school year.
P. Payment for Limestone and Dirt for Reeves Parking Lot
The Superintendent recommends paying this additional bill to the claims docket in the amount of $6,693.30 for limestone and dirt for the Reeves parking lot.
Q. Donation of Board Gavel to School District
President Leatherwood received a gavel from MSBA which she will present to the school district.
R. MSBA School Board Meetings Manual
President Leatherwood will recommend the school board use the MSBA handbook as a guideline.
S. Request by YMCA to Use School Facilities for their Summer Camp
The Superintendent recommends letting the YMCA use school facilities for their summer camp.
T. Points of Information/Discussion Items
1. Average daily attendance report
2. Attorney update on liability in keeping track open for public use
3. Update on golf and tennis team traveling to golf course and tennis court in their own vehicles
U. Adjourn