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. - February 13, 2006
Meeting will be held
at Long Beach School District Administration Building located at 19148
Commission Road, Long Beach, MS 39560.
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATION OF
COLORS
SONG BY QUARLES
SCHOOL STATE HONOR CHOIR STUDENTS
ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Adoption of Agenda
B. Approval of Minutes
1. November
30, 2005
2. January
12, 2006
C. Recognitions
The following individuals will be recognized:
·
Quarles
School State Honor Choir Students
·
James
Stubbs - MSBA Honors Program Winner - Master Circle for attaining 21 board
development hours
·
School
board members for school board member recognition week
·
Departing
Board Members - Mike Pruitt, Kirk Sharp
D. Business
Consent Agenda
The
Superintendent recommends approval of the consent agenda which includes the
following items:
1. Claims Docket
2. Financial Report
3. Substitute Report
4. Trip Approvals
·
2
Physics students to University of South Alabama in Mobile on February 16, 2006
for Physics Teacher/Student Workshop
·
Peggy
Lassabe, Becky Cullifer and newly elected student council officers to National
Association of Student Councils Convention in Lansdale, PA on June 24-28, 2006
·
Long
Beach High School Art III students to Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore, AL on
March 10, 2006 to give students an opportunity to practice knowledge and skills
of outdoor landscape photography
·
Mu Alpha
Theta students to Mu Alpha Theta State Convention in Jackson, MS on April 2-3,
2006
·
LBHS
Varsity Dance Team to Milsaps College on February 17-18, 2006 to compete in
state dance competition
·
Barbara
Grimes and 5 elementary students to Mississippi All State Elementary Honor
Choir in Jackson on March 30, 31 and April 1, 2006
·
LBHS Key
club Officers (3) to Baton Rouge, LA for new officers training on March 3-4,
2006
·
LBHS Key
Club Members (about 15) to Baton Rouge, LA for convention on April 7, 8, 9, 2006
5. Single
Source Purchases
·
to
"Mind Play" Educational Material Specialists, Inc. for 80 Headsprout
Early Reading Online Lessons and one day of professional development, purchase
order #59257 in the amount total amount of $12,750.00
·
to
Phonic Ear Innovative Communication Technologies for 6 Front Row to Go Systems
in the total amount of $4,929.00
6. Donations
- acceptance of donations triggered by Hurricane Katrina to all schools in
7. Disposal
of Surplus Equipment
E. Accept Work and Construction at High School
Football Stadium
The Superintendent recommends accepting
proposed work and construction at the high school football stadium.
F. Ratify Poll Vote of Board Members
The Superintendent recommends ratifying the
unanimous yes poll vote of the school
board taken on January 20, 2005 to allow Hale
Switzer and ten Quiz Bowl students to travel
to
G. Renew Lease with Thomas Family
The Superintendent recommends renewing a
three year property lease with the Thomas family.
H. Request to Change Date of April Board Meeting
The Superintendent recommends changing the
date of the April 10th board meeting
since it falls during Spring Break.
I. Adoption of Policy
The Superintendent recommends adopting the
J. Request for Approval of
Dr. LaRue Stephens would like approval to
establish a college scholarship fund for the 2006 year.
K. Smart Choices Smart Communities Program
The Superintendent recommends board
approval to offer this program which promotes healthy choices and positive
behaviors.
L. Adoption of Resolution for E-Rate Funding
The Superintendent recommends adopting a
resolution of the Long Beach School Board as alternative documentation for the
E-Rate
Funding Request for funding year 2006-2007 in lieu of an approved budget.
M. Personnel
1. Resignations
The Superintendent recommends
accepting the following resignations:
·
Chunky
Cole, bus driver, resigned effective 1-13-06
·
Dana
Black, food service assistant at Reeves, was terminated 1-05-06.
·
Jennie
Jackson, Quarles Title I Assistant, resigned at the close of the work day on
1-19-06.
·
Eddie
Holmes, Head Coach for Long Beach High School Soccer Team, is resigning as
soccer coach effective this season
·
Jim
Hamilton, Assistant Soccer Coach for Long Beach High School, is resigning as
assistant soccer coach, effective at the end of the 05-06 season
·
Peggy
Hertz, School Food Service Director, plans to retire effective May 31, 2006,
and requests that 62 days be certified for PERS
2. Election
of Personnel
The
Superintendent recommends approval to employ the following staff for the
remainder of the 2005-06 school year:
Non-Certified Staff
·
Carolina
Lawson as housekeeper at Long Beach Middle School, entry level at $6.17 per
hour, effective January 23, 2006
·
Mattie
Magee as housekeeper at Long Beach High School, entry level at $6.17 per hour,
effective January 23, 2006
·
Adam
Mirelez as housekeeper at Long Beach High School, entry level at $6.17 per
hour, effective January 23, 2006.
·
Trina
Gambles as food service assistant substitute @ $5.75 per hour, effective
January 12, 2006
·
Jennifer
O'Shea as food service assistant substitute @ $5.75 per hour, effective January
17, 2006.
·
Michael
Girouard as full time bus driver at $9.25 per route, effective 1-17-06
·
Jill
Scafide as Title I teacher assistant at Quarles Elementary, effective January 30,
2006. She replaces Jennie Jackson.
3. Salary
Increase
The Superintendent recommends a salary
increase of 10¢ per hour (from $6.17 per hour to $6.27 per hour) for Tonya
Baker who
has completed
training as a Food Service Cashier/Level 0, effective February 16, 2006.
4. Personal
Care Supplement
The Superintendent recommends Susan
Rowe receive the personal care supplement for working with special education
students
who require assistance for personal care needs. The supplement of $2,000 for the year will be
prorated accordingly.
N. Points of Information
1. ADA
Report for Fifth Month
2. Correspondence
from George Dale, Insurance Commissioner
3. Sorority
from USM Donating Time on March 4th
4. Report
on FEMA Worksheets on Harper McCaughan
5. Status
of Restart Grant, Displaced Student Grant, CDL Loan
O. Executive Session
The Superintendent recommends the board go
into executive session for student hearings and personnel matter.
P. Election of Board Officers
Q. Adjourn