LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

                       19148 COMMISSION ROAD

                       LONG BEACH, MS  39560

 

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF THE

LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

6:00 P.M. – December 13, 2004  

 

Meeting will be held at Long Beach School District Administration Building located at 19148 Commission Road, Long Beach, MS  39560

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

A.         Approval of Minutes

1.  November 1, 2004

2.  November 8, 2004

 

B.  Adoption of Agenda

 

C. Business

    Consent Agenda                                                                

    The Superintendent recommends approval of the consent   agenda which includes the following items:

 

a. Claims Docket  

     b. Financial Report

     c. Substitute Report

     d. Trip Approvals

·        Aquaculture Vocational Students to Aquarium of Americas and Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, LA on January 11, 2005

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Daphne High School in Daphne, Al on January 22, 2005 for indoor competition

·        Long Beach High School Band to Slidell, LA on February 4, 2005 to participate in Krewe of Selene Mardi Gras parade

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Choctaw Hatchee High School in Ft. Walton Beach, FL on February 12, 2005 for indoor competition

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Pace High School in Pensacola, FL on February 19, 2005 for indoor competition

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL on March 5, 2004 for indoor competition

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Crestview High School in Crestview, FL on March 12, 2004 for indoor competition

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Tate High School in Cantonment, FL on April 2, 2005 for Circuit Championships

·        Long Beach High School Band to Mandeville, LA on January 28, 2005 to participate in Krewe of Eve Mardi Gras Parade

·        Long Beach Indoor Percussion Ensemble to Harrison Central High School

·        Long Beach High School Show Choir to Washington, D.C. on January 18-21, 2005 to perform at Presidential Inauguration        

     e. Disposal of Surplus Equipment

     f. Single Source Purchase – Reading Program

 

D.  Budget Amendments

    The Superintendent recommends approval of budget amendments to the FY’05 budget.

 

E.  Request to Change Student Cell Phone Policy

    The Superintendent recommends changing consequences on the discipline ladder in reference to student cell phone use on campus.

 

 

F.  Adoption of Revised Policies

    The Superintendent recommends adoption of the following revised policies which had been on the table for 30 days:

 

·        JBC – School Admissions – Residence Verification – Transfers

·        JBCB – Out of District Transfers

 

G.  Ratify Poll Vote of School Board

    The Superintendent recommends ratifying a telephone poll of board members for

 

·        Request to Use School Facilities by South Coast Martial Arts

·        Trip Request for Long Beach High School Girls Basketball Team for Overnight Stay in New Orleans

 

H.  Approval of Drop-Out Prevention Plan

    The Superintendent recommends approval of the Drop-Out Prevention Plan.

 

I.  Mentor Program

    The Long Beach Substance Abuse Task Force is requesting permission to start a Mentor Program at Long Beach High School.

 

J.  Request to Off-Line Checks by Long Beach Substance Abuse Task Force

    The Long Beach Substance Abuse Task Force is requesting permission to off-line checks for certain services.

 

K.  Endorsement Agreement Between Casey Caviness and Pro-Mark Corporation

    The Superintendent recommends approval of endorsement between Casey Caviness and Pro-Mark Corporation.

 

L.  Personnel

    1.  Resignations

       The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the following resignations for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year:

 

·        Lisa Jones, high school custodian, resigned effective 11/ 6/04

·        Ellen Herschberger, custodian, resigned effective 10/22/04

·        Kylie Gibbs, Interpreter, resigned effective 11/30/04

·        Helen Griffith, teacher assistant at Reeves, resigned effective 1/1/05

 

2. Employment Recommendations

The Superintendent recommends employment of the following personnel for the remainder of the 2004-05 school year:

 

·        Diane Boose as custodian/Level 4 at Long Beach High School, effective 11/15/04, replacing Ellen Herschberger

·        Lena Barham as food service assistant/Level 0 @ $6.17 per hour, effective 11/18/04

·        Jennifer Case as food service assistant/Level 0 @ $6.17 per hour, effective 12/14/04

·        Joni Truhett as interpreter at Quarles, effective 12/6/04

·        Quincy Fletcher as high school custodian/Level 0, effective 11/15/04, replacing Lisa Jones

·        The following individuals as food service substitutes @ $5.75 per hour:

 

Kim Valancius, effective 11/4/04

Carmel Martin, effective 11/16/04

Jean Lundy, effective 11/16/04

Sharonda Keys, effective 11/17/04

Vanessa Magee, effective 11/17/04

Janice Collins, effective 11/22/04

 

3.  Payment for Services/Instruction for High School Color Guard

    The Superintendent recommends paying Ms. Cheryl Barlow Young $1,000 for her services/instruction with the high school color guard.

 

4.  Permanent Substitute

    A teacher at Long Beach High School will pursue a medical retirement in the near future. The Superintendent recommends paying Ms. Carol Barnes, permanent substitute, $100 a day to take over for that teacher.

 

M.  Points of Information/Discussion Items

    1.  ADA Report

    2.  Discussion on how to decide which clubs/activities receive district support

    3.  Discuss who will attend NSBA Conference in San Diego on April 16-19, 2005

 

N.  Adjourn