Shelby County Board of Education minutes for August 15, 2009

From Staff Reports

Published Friday, August 14, 2009

The Shelby County Board of Education met on August 6, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at the Central Office in Columbiana. The following Board members were present: Dr. Lee Doebler, Mr. Steve Martin, Ms. Peg Hill, and Ms. Anne Glass. Dr. David Nichols was absent.

Mr. Larry Headrick gave the Invocation.

Mr. Tom Ferguson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Ms. Glass, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved the board meeting agenda and addendum by deleting item #7.

The President opened the floor for public comments concerning agenda items. Mrs. Michele Harris addressed the board concerning item #22.

A motion was made by Ms. Glass, seconded by Ms. Hill and unanimously approved the July 9, 2009, board meeting minutes as presented.

A motion was made by Mr. Martin and seconded by Ms. Hill to approve the July 20, 2009, board meeting minutes. The motion passed with three voting in favor and Ms. Glass abstaining.

Mr. Fuller gave brief report on AYP.

The Superintendent recognized Sabrina Lynch for winning the 2008-2009 JSU’s Teacher Hall of Fame.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Ms. Glass, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved the Fleet Insurance as presented.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Ms. Glass, and unanimously approved the application for the Issuance of Qualified School Construction Bonds as presented.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved the out-of-state field trips as presented.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Ms. Glass, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved to grant administrative authority to select Screening Service for Background Checks as presented.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Ms. Hill, seconded by Mr. Martin, and unanimously approved the Technology Course of Study as presented.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Ms. Hill seconded by Ms. Glass and unanimously approved the following personnel action items:

A. Resignations

FName LName Position Loc Effective

1. Daphne Grassiree Bus driver LNLC 5/22/09

2. Susan Keen Literature teacher CMS 5/22/09

3. Roberta Ledbetter Art teacher OMHS 5/22/09

4. Carli Linton 1st gr. teacher MVES 5/22/09

5. Andrew Morgan Custodian CPES 8/10/09

6. Patti Nix Special Ed Aide CAMS 5/22/09

7. Renee Payne CNP Manager IES 5/22/09

8. Sherry Pouncey LPN CHIS 5/22/09

9. Cynthia Salser Secretary CHHS 5/22/09

10. Deborah Sullivan Adapted PE teacher SSC 5/22/09

11. Debra Valenti Bus driver CVES 5/22/09

12. Betty Jane Walker English teacher OMHS 5/22/09

13. Edwin A. Wilson Maintenance Tech CHMS 6/30/09

14. Margaret Woods Bus driver OMES 5/22/09

15. Beverly Young LPN CHHS 5/22/09

16. Lori McCombs Adapted PE teacher SSC 7/31/09

17. Jessica Mackey CNP Associate Valley 5/22/09

18. John Snyder CNP Associate TIS 5/22/09

19. Joel Valenti Bus driver HES 5/22/09

20. Rebecca Weigant CNP Associate CVES 5/22/09

B. Changes in Status

FName LName Changes Effective

1. Angela Amos Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to THS 8/10/09

2. Connie Barnhill Bus driver @ RMS transferring to OMMS 8/10/09

3. Robin Cerniglia 2nd gr. teacher @ Valley returning from a leave of absence 8/10/09

4. Jerry Cochran Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling his own bus 8/10/09

5. Donna Donahoo Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to THS 8/10/09

6. Ashley Downs Spanish teacher @ THS returning from a leave of absence 8/10/09

7. Betty M. Garrett Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling her own bus 8/10/09

8. Charles Garrett Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling his own bus 8/10/09

9. Tracy Gibson Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling her own bus 8/10/09

10. Laura Hamm PE teacher @ CVES returning from a leave of absence 8/10/09

11. Karen Hill Special Ed teacher @ TIS transferring to ESL teacher @ CVES rep. Patricia Copeland 8/10/09

12. Jimmy Holmes Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling his own bus 8/10/09

13. Janet Howell Accounting Asst I @ CO changing to Account Asst II 7/15/09

14. John Jacks Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling his own bus 8/10/09

15. Janis Jackson Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling her own bus 8/10/09

16. Sylvia Johnson Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling her own bus 8/10/09

17. Tonia Jones 1st gr. teacher @ CVES returning from a leave of absence 8/31/09

18. Tabitha Kilgore Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to THS 8/10/09

19. Alexis Lott Counselor @ VES transferring to OMIS rep. Kristi Wade 9/1/09

20. Heidi Madaris Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling her own bus 8/10/09

21. Angelia Marcus Bus driver @ HMS transferring to TMS rep. New 8/10/09

22. S. Nicole Merrifield Local Secretary (10 mo) @ VES transferring to Secretary I (12 mo) @ CO rep. Linda Nesmith 8/7/09

23. Charles Ragland Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to TSGC 8/10/09

24. Wayne Robinson Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling his own bus 8/10/09

25. Rebecca Sanders Bus driver @ LNLC will begin fueling her own bus 8/10/09

26. Carol Sexton Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to TSGC 8/10/09

27. Mary Sharman Special Ed teacher @ TMS transferring to MES rep. Sue Thurmond 8/10/09

28. Sheila Warren Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to THS 8/10/09

29. Kelley Wilson Library Aide (9 mo) @ OMHS changing to Local Secretary (9 mo) rep. Alice Wright 8/10/09

30. Teresa Blankenship Interventionist Aide @ TSGC transferring to TMS 8/10/09

31. Aundrea Blevins 5th gr. teacher @ SES transferring to Reading Coach @ CHIS rep. Kelli Bussey 8/10/09

32. Derrick Bryant Maintenance Tech @ HES transferring to CVES rep. M. Scott Pierce 8/7/09

33. Treasa Daly School System Nurse @ CVES transferring to OMIS 8/10/09

34. Amy Dearman Library Media Specialist @ THS transferring to OMHS rep. New 8/3/09

35. Sylvia Douglass Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to CVES 8/10/09

36. Alisha Duncan Special Ed Aide @ LNLC returning from a leave of absence 8/10/09

37. Amanda Hardenbergh Sp. Ed. Aide @ MLES changing to 1st gr. Teacher rep. Lori Newmann 8/10/09

38. Robert Hauerwas Bus driver @ Valley transferring to LNLC and will begin to fuel his own bus 8/10/09

39. Kellie Kelley School System Nurse @ CVES transferring to CHHS 8/10/09

40. Dave Killingsworth Bus driver @ Trans Dept transferring to THS 8/10/09

41. Cynthia McNamee School System Nurse @ CAMS transferring to EHES 8/10/09

42. Lenora Nobling School System Nurse @ EHES transferring to CAMS 8/10/09

43. M. Scott Pierce Maintenance Tech @ CVES transferring to HES rep. Derrick Bryant 8/7/09

44. Brenda Reynolds CNP Asst Manager @ CHIS transferring to CNP Manager @ IES rep. Renee Payne 7/29/09

45. Gustavo Rodriguez Custodian @ TMS changing contract from 9 mo. to 12 mo. 8/3/09

46. Tonya Rushton School System Nurse @ OMIS transferring to SCISC 8/10/09

47. Denise Smith School System Nurse @ CHHS transferring to CVES 8/10/09

48. George- Ann Smith Special Ed teacher @ Valley transferring to TSGC rep. Henry Coker 8/10/09

49. Misty Whitley Bus driver @ LNLC transferring to CVES 8/10/09

C. Leaves of Absence

FName LName Position Loc Type Effective Dates

1. Hollie Harden 2nd gr. teacher Valley FMLA 8/10/09 - 9/21/09

2. Tonia Jones 1st gr. teacher CVES FMLA *Revised dates 8/24/09 - 8/28/09

3. Dana Pate 4th gr. teacher OMIS FMLA/ Leave *Revised dates 8/10/09 - 5/28/10

4. Ashli Polizos Social St teacher OMMS FMLA/ Leave *Revised dates 4/27/09 - 10/9/09

5. Robert Sharkey Custodian SCHS Military 7/29/09 - 8/14/09

6. Leah Smith Kindergarten teacher HES Leave Extending leave until 5/28/10

7. Brooke Goforth 1st gr. teacher IES FMLA/ Leave 12/7/09 - 5/28/10

8. Larissa Hughes Kindergarten teacher IES FMLA/ Leave 8/10/09 - 12/18/09

D. New Employees - (Certificated) (Conditional employment under the terms of the Child Protection Act of 1999 as applicable)

FName LName Position Loc Replacing/New Effective

1. Miranda Biggers 6th gr. Reading teacher HMS Randa Carter 8/10/09

2. Michelle Brakefield 3rd gr. teacher MVES Brenda Hines 8/10/09

3. Jennifer Broadhead 2nd gr. teacher (Temp) MES New 8/10/09

4. Mary Brouillette 3rd gr. teacher (Temp) CES New 8/10/09

5. Ashley Bullocks 4th gr. teacher MES Kelli Davis 8/10/09

6. Jennifer Church Special Ed teacher VIS Kristin Camp 8/10/09

7. Amy Clayton 1st gr. teacher (Temp) OMES Reagen Rogers 8/10/09

8. Christian Collins Science teacher OMHS Angela Watson 8/10/09

9. Voted Separately

10. Teresa Delaney PE teacher CAMS New 8/10/09

11. Kyle Dudley English teacher OMHS Sarah Love 8/10/09

12. Cheryl Godsey Special Ed teacher TMS Dora Newell 8/10/09

13. Kelly Godwin Family Youth Intervention teacher LNLC Beverly Atkinson 8/10/09

14. Tracy Gordon Math teacher SCHS Teresa Dollar 8/10/09

15. Lisette Guttery 4th gr. teacher (Temp) TIS Claire Henderson 8/10/09

16. Ashley Hayes PE teacher HES David Rooker 8/10/09

17. Anna Holley 2nd gr. teacher (Temp) Valley Carol Prater 8/10/09

18. Stephanie Horton 6th gr. Social St/Science teacher HMS Brent Byars 8/10/09

19. Malerie Huguley English teacher HMS Nancy Wade 8/10/09

20. Voted Separately

21. Renita Matthews 3rd gr. teacher HIS Kelly Thomas 8/10/09

22. Teresa Preedy 4th gr. teacher (Temp) TIS Danny Acker 8/10/09

23. Kimberly Quesenberry Science teacher CHMS Tammie Franklin 8/10/09

24. Allison Sanders Interventionist (Temp) EHES Heather LaCroix 8/10/09

25. Catherine Aldrich 3rd gr. teacher HIS Nadira Rizkallah 8/10/09

26. Kendall Griffin Math teacher SCHS Jamie Creekmore 8/10/09

27. Kristen Kovarik Special Ed teacher MES Stephanie Cotter 8/10/09

28. Jolanda Marbry Science teacher VHS James Cook 8/10/09

29. Emily Mills 2nd gr. teacher MES Laurie Barker 8/10/09

30. Kelly Seitz Special Ed teacher MHS George Bates 8/10/09

31. Lauren Tynan 3rd gr. teacher CVES Crista Smith 8/10/09

E. New Employees - (Non-Certificated) (Conditional employment under the terms of the Child Protection Act of 1999 as applicable)

FName LName Position Loc Replacing/New Effective

1. Charles Bentley Custodian TMS Tim Martin 8/7/09

2. Cheryl Brennan Instructional Aide- Greenhouse LNLC Kenneth Bearden 8/10/09

3. Charles Crumpton Maintenance Tech WES Alvin Stoudimire 8/7/09

4. Byungnam Lee Custodian IES Dewey Hardin 8/3/09

5. Carmen Perry Registrar VES Melissa Richardson 8/7/09

6. David Terry Custodian CHHS New 8/3/09

7. Phillip Upchurch Bus driver OMMS Charles Wallace 8/10/09

8. Laurel Embry Special Ed Aide OMHS Elizabeth Burkhardt 8/10/09

9. Pamela Gerdes LPN Valley Pamela Gerdes 8/10/09

10. Paul Houston Instructional Aide VHS M. Katherine

Waggoner 8/10/09

11. Robert Johnson Bus driver RMS Connie Barnhill 8/10/09

12. Joan Ray Special Ed Aide OMIS Sharon Toretta 8/10/09

13. Hugh Shaw Bus driver LNLC Jerry Busby 8/10/09

14. Sharon Smith Bus driver HMS Angela Marcus 8/10/09

15. Allyson Sutton Bus driver OMES Margaret Woods 8/10/09

16. Duffy Vanderford Interventionist Aide OMHS New 8/10/09

F. New Employees - (Local) (Conditional employment under the terms of the Child Protection Act of 1999 as applicable)

1. Lisa Nichols Secretary CHHS Cindy Salser 8/7/09

2. Karen White Local School

Secretary (Temp) TMS Eve Smeraglia 8/10/09

I. Upgrades

FName LName Certification Upgrades

1. John Oliver Class B to Class A

2. Marla Vaughn Class A to Class AA

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Ms. Hill and seconded by Ms. Glass to approve the following personnel action item. The motion passed with three voting in favor and Dr. Doebler abstaining.

9. Melissa Copes Spanish teacher PHS New 8/10/09

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Martin and seconded by Ms. Glass to approve the following personnel action item. The motion passed with three voting in favor and Ms. Hill abstaining.

20. Hayden Jefferies 2nd gr. teacher (Temp) EHES Joy Porter 8/10/09

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Ms. Glass, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved Genet Holcomb as Assistant Principal at Helena Intermediate, effective 8/7/09.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved Cindy Wiley as Guidance & Testing Supervisor at Central Office, effective 8/7/09.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved Change Order #1 for Renovations to Thompson Sixth Grade Center as presented.

Upon written recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Ms. Hill, and unanimously approved to award Bid #07-27 for Grease Removal (Renewal) as presented.

Mr. Randy Reeves gave the construction/architect report.

Mr. Gary McCombs gave a presentation on the Public Budget Hearing FY 2009-2010.

The next scheduled meeting will be on Thursday, August 20, 2009, for a 4:00 p.m. work session and a board meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office in Columbiana.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

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