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 Long Beach School District.

     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 Dauphin Island on Sunday, January 29, 2006 for a field trip.

 

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 RIF policy (Reduction in Force) which has been on the      table for 60 days.

 

J.   Request for Approval of Hurricane Katrina Emergency College Scholarship Fund

     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