Regular Board Meeting Notes
April 10, 2025
6:00 PM-Regular Board Meeting
1,2,3. Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge:
The Board President announced the meeting is to begin, ascertains the attendance status of all board members, with all members being present. The Board President leads in the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Consent Agenda: The consent agenda was approved.
5. Board Reorganization: The existing board was dissolved and the new board
was reorganized. The following board officers were elected:
President-Mrs. Saren Demaree
Vice President-Mr. Ron Glaus
Treasure-Mrs. Bonnie Howard
Secretary-Mrs. Leah Stewart
Member-Mr. Aaron Mathis
Member-Mr. Preston Clark
Member-Mr. Scott Kruse
Member-Mr. Chris Brannan
6. Public Comments: The CTA gave a report.
7. Old Business:
A. The board approved the MCE February 2025 Policy Updates.
Policy 5550
Food Service Program-Meal Charges
This update aligns with the Department of Agricultures
regulation change.
Policy and Regulation 2785
Student Welfare-Student Suicide Awareness
This update includes the Department of Mental Health website
who has provided school districts with resources regarding
suicide.
A copy of the full policy can be viewed on the website.
8. New Business:
A. The board approved the textbook purchase for the 2025-2026 school year.
B. The board approved the Veregy agreement, which provides details and responsibilities o
Veregy, and the school district regarding capital projects associated with the passage of
Proposition K.I.D.S. 2025 contingent on certified election results.
C. The board approved the MSBA annual membership and renewal fee.
D. The board approved the budget amendments for the month of April 2025.
E. The board tabled the intent resolution authorizing reimbursement from bond proceeds.
9. Discussion Items: The following items were discussed with the board:
A. The building reports were provided to the board.
B. The SRO report was provided to the board.
C. The nurse's report was provided to the board.
D. Medical insurance information was provided to the board.
F. The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m.
In Closed Session:
1. The board approved the following substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year:
Bailey Davidson
2. The board approved the following transfers for the 2025-2026 school year:
Lyndsey Phillips-From 8th grade ELA to 7th grade ELA.
Amber Jones-From SW special services to Central special services.
Kacey Christian - From MS special services to Central-5th grade.
3. The board approved the following resignations, retirements, and/or recensions:
Chastity McLaughlin-SW Elementary Librarian, effective at the conclusion of
the 24-25 school year.
Morgan Wilinson-Central special services paraprofessional, effective at the
Conclusion of the 24-25 school year.
4. The board approved the hiring of the following individuals for the 2025-2026 school year,
pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification:
Hannah Hale-Special services teacher at Southwest Elementary, replacing.
Casey Sluder-Central Elementary-3rd grade, replacing K. Whitehead.
Kelby Hill-Southwest Elementary-K, replacing J. Miller.
Davis Dickey-High School Head Boys Soccer Coach.
Marty Young-Middle School Special Services & Middle School Assistant FB.
5. The board approved adding an additional sponsor for MS cheer for the 2025-2026
school year.
6. The following items were discussed with the board:
Legal updates.
Upcoming important dates.
Items at the Conclusion of Executive Session
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There were no items to be considered.
