AGENDA SUMMARY
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING: December 10, 2002
PULASKI COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING: December 10, 2002
I. ADOPT AGENDA: Adopted agenda as presented.
II. RECOGNITION
- A. GOOD CHARACTER SALUTE RECIPIENTS: Recognized Pulaski Elementary student Angelica Tapia and Burnside Elementary adult Roger Helton.
- B. FOOD SERVICE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: Recognized Lucille Hudson, Linda Mardis, Mardy Burke, Teresa Hannah, Diane Altman, and Missy Hatfield for their role in the summer feeding program which was named the #1 program in the state.
- C. BOARD MEMBER TRIBUTE: Recognized Barty Bullock, outgoing Board Vice-Chair, who will be replaced by Bill White.
III. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
- A. SCHOOL RENOVATIONS/ADDITIONS PROGRESS REPORTS: Mr. Cook reported that weather has hindered some projects and that there has been quality issues being addressed by contractors.
- B. CERTIFIED/CLASSIFIED/VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL ACTIONS: Reported to Board.
- C. STUDENT DROPOUT: Dropout rate is currently 1%.
- D. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Reported on bleak budget outlook and that we are one of 44 districts in the state to receive district-wide accreditation. Also recognized the service of Mike Rogers who is retiring this month.
IV. ACTION ITEMS WITH DISCUSSION
- A. TREASURER’S REPORT/AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF BILLS: Approved
- B. CREATE/AMEND/ABOLISH PERSONNEL POSITIONS: Approved
- C. RESOLUTION FOR CONTRACT, LEASE, AND OPTION PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION: Approved
- D. PULASKI COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION SPECIAL MEETING: Held meeting for bond reissuance.
- E. DOCUMENT IMAGING & ARCHIVING PROPOSAL: Approved system that will allow web based archiving instead of microfiche that is searchable from any workstation.
- F. DISTRICT FACILITY PLAN: Approved plan of 28 million dollars in unmet need projects including major HVAC and ADA compliance upgrades, FRYSC areas, gymnasium HVAC at NMS and SMS, a new elementary school, and a new middle school. Complete copy of the plan can be accessed from Ed Cook or our web site under facilities.
V. ACTION ITEMS BY CONSENT
- A. BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002: Approved
- B. RECEIPT OF TITLE III GRANT FUNDS: Approved for about $10,000 to be used in ESL program.
- C. OUT OF STATE TRIP REQUEST: Approved for SWHS science department students.
- D. BG-4 VARIOUS SCHOOL CANOPIES: Approved final payments.
- E. PCHS CAFETERIA EMERGENCY REPAIR CHANGE ORDER: Approved for $950 dollars.
- F. OWNER/ARCHITECT CONTRACTS PULASKI CENTRAL KITCHEN ADDITION: Approved
- G. ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN REINSPECTION PROPOSAL: Approved
- H. AUTHORIZATION WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: Workman's comp insurance premiums have doubled since last year to $167,000. The Board approved negotiations for a better price through December 31st at which time a carrier must be obtained.
- I. AWARD/CUSTODIAL BIDS RECOMMENDATION: Approved