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LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
19148 COMMISSION ROAD
LONG BEACH, MS. 39560
AMENDED AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
6:00 P.M. – March 8, 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. February 9, 2004
B. Election of School Board Officers
C. Swear in New Board Member
Attorney Jim Simpson will swear in new board member, Mr. James Stubbs
D. Adoption of Agenda
The Superintendent recommends we amend the agenda as follows:
(1) after Item E. add: Mike Pruitt – Address Board on Future Fiscal and Physical Needs of the District
(2) after Item O. add: Drug Free Communities Support Grant Presented by Fred Walker
E. Recognition
We will recognize the following people
1. School Board Members for School Board Member Recognition Week
F. 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. Accept donations
(1) Donation of $1,261.56 from Harper McCaughan PTO to be deposited into their library activity account for purchase of Accelerated Reader materials
(2) Donation from Reeves PTO of 2 televisions, 7 DVD’s 10 Encarta computer encyclopedias, 1 TV cart, $2500 to update non-fiction section of the Reeves library, and additional Accelerated Reader tests
(3) Donation from Scholastic Products (Taylor Publishing) for the specific purpose of purchasing a new computer to be used by the annual staff.
e. Accept Grant from State Department of Education not to exceed $12,755.84 for salary and benefits for one behavioral facilitator
f. Trip Approvals
(1) Third grade classes at Quarles Elementary to travel to Mobile, AL on March 15, 2004 to attend Science Museum and I-Max theatre.
G. Budget Amendments
The Superintendent recommends approval of budget amendments to the FY’04 budget.
H. Safety and Health Policy
The Superintendent recommends the board adopt a revised safety and health policy. Lorene Aldrich will do a short presentation.
I. Amendment to Meal Count Procedure
The Superintendent recommends an amendment to the meal count procedure policy.
J. Ratify Action of Board to Off-Line Two Checks
The Superintendent recommends the board ratify action taken in a telephone poll on March 8, 2004
(1) to get permission to off-line a check to Grand Casino Oasis Hotel for SACS evaluator for two nights in the amount of $118.00 (2 nights X $59)
(2) to get permission to off-line a check for $70 for postage to mail the Bearcat Beat newsletter.
K. Adoption of Resolution
The Superintendent recommends adopting a resolution to fully fund MAEP before other programs are funded and to send this resolution to the governor and legislators.
L. Request Decision on District Liability in Keeping Track Open to Public
The Superintendent is requesting an opinion from the School Board Attorney as to the district’s liability in keeping the track open to the public.
M. Request Permission for Golf and Tennis Teams to Travel to Golf Courses and Tennis Courts in their own vehicles
The Superintendent is requesting permission for the golf and tennis teams to travel to courses/courts in their own vehicles.
N. Personnel
1. Retirees
The Superintendent recommends the board accept the following resignations for people planning to retire at the end of the 2003-04 school year:
- Grace Gingles, teacher at Long Beach High School, effective July 31, 2004
- Karen McManus, Technology Coordinator, effective June 30, 2004 with 78 days being certified to PERS of which 9.5 are vacation.
2. Resignations
The Superintendent recommends the board accept the following resignations
(1) Tracy Mitchell, kindergarten aide at Harper McCaughan, effective February 27, 2004
(2) Mona (Borja) Willoughby, teacher aide at Harper McCaughan, effective February 13, 2004
(3) Daphne Jones, teacher assistant at Harper McCaughan, effective February 27, 2004.
3. Employment Recommendations
The Superintendent recommends employment of the following personnel:
Non-Certified
- Mary Jo Wedgeworth to substitute as receptionist in Central Office at receptionist pay, effective February 16, 2004
- Patricia Rachuba for hire on an “as needed” basis in the food service department at $7.00 per hour for approximately 16 hours per month, effective March 8, 2004
- Roberta Dunnavant as Food Service Assistant substitute at $5.75 per hour, effective February 10, 2004.
- Warren “Trey” Hertz as Food Service Assistant substitute @ $5.75 per hour, effective February 27, 2004
- Mandy McKinley as Food Service Assistant substitute @ $5.75 per hour, effective February 27, 2004
- Gloria Moore as Food Service Assistant substitute @ $5.75 per hour, effective March 1, 2004
- Leslie Vawter to replace Mona Willoughby as Title Assistant at Harper McCaughan, effective February 16, 2004
O. Approval to Off-line a Check for Postage
The Superintendent recommends the board approve off-lining a check in the amount of $3,500 for the district postage machine
P. Points of Information/Discussion Items
1. Average daily attendance report
2. Discuss date for April board meeting
3. Preliminary school calendar for 2004-05 will be sent out in District Update Friday.
Q. Adjourn