date: may 17, 2018 time: 6:00 pm gct administration office monthly … · 2018. 5. 17. · board of...

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

GREENE COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 5413 WEST KINGSHIGHWAY, PARAGOULD, AR 72450

DATE: May 17, 2018 TIME: 6:00 pm

GCT Administration Office

Monthly School Board Meeting

BOARD MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT

Baine, Brad X

Harris, Kyle X

Laubach, Lora X

Roswell, Tim X

Snyder, Brad X

Thompson, Hardy X

Weatherford, Jason X

Others present: Mr. Gene Weeks, Superintendent; Mrs. Amy Lucius, Assistant Superintendent;

Mr. Scott Gerrish, Assistant Superintendent; Christi Sims, Administrative Assistant; and listed

GCT Staff and Patrons on the attached sign in sheet.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES – May 17, 2018 Page #2

Jason Weatherford, Board President, called the May 17, 2018 Monthly School Board

Meeting to order before dismissing to go into executive session. (6:00 pm)

Jason Weatherford called the meeting back to order after executive session. (7:20 pm)

Motion #1

Moved by Tim Roswell and seconded by Brad Snyder to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the April 19 & May 9, 2018 School Board Meeting Minutes

as printed.

Motion Carried, 7 to 0

Motion #2

Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Lora Laubach to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the District Financial Report as presented by Kelly Dunn,

District Treasurer.


Curriculum Report – Mrs. Amy Lucius, Assistant Superintendent

GCT Agri Department & FFA Students

Casey Rogers, Hannah Gray, Ben Gander, and Jason Murray gave a brief presentation showing a

preview of the year. Students displayed trophies and awards they received throughout the year

and three students were recognized as state winners and presented with a certificate.

(See attached)

First Reading of Parent/Student Handbooks

Board Members were given a copy of the Parent/Student Handbooks for the 2018-2019 school

year. A second reading will be held at the June 21st board meeting.

First & Second Reading of Revision to Policy 7.5-Purchases of Commodities and

Procurement

Motion #3

Moved by Brad Snyder and seconded by Tim Roswell to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the First & Second Reading of the revision to Policy 7.5

Purchases of Commodities and Procurement as suggested by the recent audit by the ADE

Child Nutrition Unit. (See attached)



Personnel Policy Committee

Motion #4

Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Lora Laubach to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the First & Second Reading of the revision to the Classified

Extra Duty Schedule for the 2018-2019 school year as presented. (See attached)


Motion #5

Moved by Lora Laubach and seconded by Hardy Thompson to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of (5) Outgoing Student Transfer Petitions as listed below.

1) Administration recommends approval of an Outgoing Student Transfer Petition for a 6 year old student to attend

the Paragould School District.

2) Administration recommends approval of an Outgoing Student Transfer Petition for an 8 year old student and a 10

year old student to attend the Paragould School District.

3) Administration recommends approval of an Outgoing Student Transfer Petition for a 6 year old student to attend


4) Administration recommends approval of an Outgoing Student Transfer Petition for a 6 year old student and a 9

year old student to attend the Paragould School District.

5) Administration recommends approval of an Outgoing Student Transfer Petition for an 8 year old student to attend



Motion #6

Moved by Hardy Thompson and seconded by Brad Snyder to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of an Incoming Student Transfer Petition for a 14 year old

student, a 12 year old student, and an 8 year old student to attend the GCT School District from



Motion #7

Moved by Tim Roswell and seconded by Lora Laubach to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of (129) Incoming School Choice Petitions as listed below. Addison, Madison 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Appling, Megan E. 11 6th New PSD

Appling, William K 8 3rd New PSD

Austin, Bethany 9 4th New PSD Banks, Harleigh 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Beasley, Harmony 12 7th GCT PSD Beasley, Lily Rose 10 5th GCT PSD

Beasley, Miracle Lynn 16 11th GCT PSD

Beasley, Violet Winter5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Boggs, Wade Austin 16 11th New PSD

Bowen, Pacey 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Cale, Carmen 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Cale, Carston 11 7th GCT PSD

Cates, Luretta 9 4th New PSD

Chambers, Paisley 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD


Chandler, Colton 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Chappell, Lily Grace 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Chronister, Riley 14 9th GCT Brookland

Clark, Crowley D. 13 8th New PSD

Collier, Kenzie Grace 7 2nd New PSD Collier, Penelope 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Collins, Allee 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Cook, Cash Nicholas 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Coward, Kinzley Kale 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Craig, Justice Dalton 16 11th GCT PSD

Daugherty, McKinley Beth 7 2nd New PSD DaVault, Kollins 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Douglas, Xaiden 6 1st New PSD

Driskill, Cannon 10 5th GCT PSD Driskill, Jett 6 1st GCT PSD

Easton, Avery Rose 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Ellis, Kole Wayne 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Engelken, Weslynn 5 Kindergarten New Brookland

Eno, Jagger Allen Oneal 5 Kindergarten GCT Marmaduke

Ferguson, Wrigley 5 Kindergarten New PSD Fisher, Landon 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Foster, Zoey 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Fox, Gauge Nicholas 5 Kindergarten New PSD Gladish, Carlye Shea 10 5th New PSD

Gladish, Zoe 8 3rd New PSD

Glasgow, Kaydee 7 2nd New PSD Glasgow, Kinley 11 4th New PSD

Godfrey, Caleb 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Goodman, Paisleigh 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Groneman, Charlee Joe 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Guthrie, Hayleigh B. 17 12TH GCT Corning

Harrelson, Carlee 5 Kindergarten New PSD Harris, Spencer 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Harter, Phoebea 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Heath, Jaxon 8 3rd GCT PSD Higdon, Kallee Nicole 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Hill, Sky Nicole 10 5th New PSD

Holland, Jackson 8 5th New Brookland Hollowell, Georgia 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Horne, Cache 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Hoyer, Savanna Marie 5 Kindergarten New PSD Hufstedler, Brayden 12 7th New PSD

Hufstedler, Kason 8 3rd New PSD

Huggins, Dante 6 1st New PSD Johnson, Sarah 6 1st Grade GCT GCT

Kail, Penny 5 Kindgarten New PSD

Kemp, Pearl 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Kersey, Kobe Jett 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Lawson, Alexis 5 Kindergarten New PSD Lenderman, Marshall 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Lewis, Madelynn 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Lomax, Brian Clemmons 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Maltbie, Alivia Grace 10 5th GCT PSD

Maltbie, George Landen 11 6th GCT PSD

McClung, Taigan 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD McCord, Nolan Reid 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

McCormick, Kenley 5 Kindergarten New Nettleton

McIntire, Hayden 8 4th New PSD Miller, Chance Franklin 13 7th New Jonesboro

Milligan, Natalie Ella Dawn 7 2nd New PSD

Montgomery, Colby 11 7th New Valley View Morss, Logan 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Muniz, Joshua 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Murphy, Reed Allen 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Myers, Casey 10 4th New PSD

Neugebauer, Alexander 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Nichols, Kaley 7 2nd PSD PSD Norman, Channing 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Norman, Christopher 11 6th GCT PSD

Pemberton, Dylan Michael 9 3rd Grade New PSD Poe, Falan 5 Kindergarten GCT Westside


Potter, Brayden Scott 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Quinn, Alexander 5 Kindergarten New PSD Reaves, Audrey 9 4th New PSD

Reaves, Dailigh 6 1st New PSD

Reeves, Olivia Elaine 9 4th GCT PSD Reeves, Riley 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Richardson, Barrett 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Richardson, Silas 8 3rd GCT PSD Rogers, Hailey 9 4th New PSD

Rose, Rylin 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Ross, Gaven 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Rucker, Eva Emmalynn 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Runyan, Jase 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Shatley, Maci Jade 5 Kindergarten New PSD Sheeks, Austin Todd 16 11th GCT PSD

Smith, Corey James 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Smith, Madalynn Zell 7 2nd Grade Brookland Brookland Smothers, Allie M. 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Speer, Lindy 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Stallings, Teagan Elizabeth 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Stephens, Lillian 5 Kindergarten GCT Nettleton

Stephens, Bryson 11 5th New Nettleton

Stephens, Alexis 9 4th New Nettleton Thompson, Shelby 15 10th New Jonesboro

Thompson, Stormy 14 7th New PSD

Todd, Destiny Niccole Faye 15 10th New PSD Trolinger, Jase Riley 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Vanzant, AnAna 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Wallace, Audrey Breh 7 2nd GCT PSD Watkins, Hunter Don Allen 16 10th New PSD

Watkins, Tristen 12 7th PSD PSD

Weatherford, Cooper Stanley 6 1st GCT Marmaduke Weaver, Sarah 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Wenger, Jason Barrett 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Wheeler, Zane 5 Kindergarten New PSD White, Mattie 9 3rd GCT Marmaduke

Wilbanks, Elijah 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Wilson, Imriel Beaird- 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Withrow, Gabriel Wyatt 5 Kindergarten New Nettleton

Woods, Ella 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Woods, Lilian 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD Worsham, Keeley 6 1st GCT Marmaduke

Young, Max Ryan 5 Kindergarten New PSD


Motion #8

Moved by Brad Snyder and seconded by Hardy Thompson to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for denial of (18) Incoming School Choice Petitions as listed below.

Baugh, Michael Deyan 16 11th New PSD Bloodworth, Dustin C 13 7th New PSD

Carlin, Maximus Aiden 5 Kindergarten GCT PSD

Franklin, Nikkie 15 10th New PSD Frazier, Christian 17 11th New PSD

Hackney, Athena 6 1st PSD PSD

Holt, Adian 10 5th Grade New PSD McCoin, Bladen 15 10th New PSD

McCoin, Blair 13 7th New PSD

Parker, Talissa 15 10th Lawrence Co. Lawrence Co. Polk, Braxton 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Polk, Kaidyn 7 2nd New PSD

Raines, River 17 11th GCT Marmaduke Ramirez, Breanna R. 10 4th GCT PSD


Ramirez, Lily 12 5th GCT PSD

Rogers, David”Bennie” Jr. 5 Kindergarten New PSD Taylor, Caleb J 5 Kindergarten New PSD

Taylor, Carol A 11 5th New PSD


Motion #9

Moved by Brad Snyder and seconded by Hardy Thompson to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval to appoint Tim Roswell as the Primary Board Disbursing

Officer for the District for the 2018-2019 school year. This action will keep us in compliance

with ACT 1955 of 2001. (See attached)

Motion Carried, 6 to 0 (Tim Roswell stepped out during this motion.)

Motion #10

Moved by Tim Roswell and seconded by Kyle Harris to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the GCT Textbook Budget for the 2018-2019 school year not

to exceed $246,602.67 as presented for each building. (See attached)


Motion #11

Moved by Lora Laubach and seconded by Brad Snyder to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the BSN Sports Reward Program to be used for purchases

of sports equipment and athletic apparel for the school district. (See attached)


Motion #12

Moved by Hardy Thompson and seconded by Tim Roswell to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the quote from Health Special Risk, Inc. in the amount of

$23,956.00 for Student/Athletic Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2018-2019 school year.

This will be a two year rate guarantee so this will be for both the 2018-2019 school year as

well as the 2019-2020 school year. Quotes were received from (4) different companies and are

listed below. (See attached)

Premier Coverage Plans Economy Coverage Plans

Health Special Risk, Inc. $23,956.00 Health Special Risk, Inc. $18,387.00

STARR Companies $27,487.00 Alive Risk $18,607.00

Berkley Company $53,281.00



Motion #13


recommendation for approval of the quote from Health Special Risk, Inc. in the amount of

$3.686.00 for Catastrophic Insurance Coverage for the 2018-2019 school year. This will be a

two year rate guarantee so this will be for both the 2018-2019 school year as well as the 2019-

2020 school year. Quotes were received from (2) different companies and are listed below.

(See attached)

Premier Coverage Plans

Health Special Risk, Inc. $3,686.00

Economy Coverage Plans

Health Special Risk $3,686.00

Alive Risk $3,135.00


Motion #14


recommendation for approval to continue the contract agreement with Mid-South Health

Systems for School Based Mental Health Counseling for the 2018-2019 school year. In May

of 2016, the GCT School District and Mid-South Health Systems agreed to a three year contract

for School Based Mental Health Counseling Services. These services have been reviewed and

both parties would like to continue the contract for the 2018-2019 school year. (See attached)


Motion #15

Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Hardy Thompson to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval to continue the contract agreement with Therapy Counts for

OT/PT Services for the 2018-2019 school year. In May of 2016, the GCT School District and

Therapy Counts agreed to a three year contract for OT/PT Services. These services have been

reviewed and both parties would like to continue the contract for the 2018-2019 school year.

(See attached)



Motion #16


recommendation for approval to continue the contract agreement with Hands on Learning

for Speech Therapy and OT/PT Services for the district’s Head Start IEP students for the

2018-2019 school year. In May of 2016, the GCT School District and Hands on Learning agreed

to a three year contract for Speech Therapy and OT/PT Services for Head Start. These services

have been reviewed and both parties would like to continue the contract for the 2018-2019

school year. (See attached)


Motion #17

Moved by Tim Roswell and seconded by Brad Snyder to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the Title VIB (Federal Special Education Funds), Federal

619 (Federal Preschool Special Education Funds), and State Preschool Education Fund

Applications for the 2018-2019 school year. These Budget applications will be submitted by

June 1, 2018 for application approval through the Indistar Program. (See attached)


Motion #18

Moved by Brad Baine and seconded by Kyle Harris to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the Title I, Title I Part D, Title II Budget Applications, and

ACSIP Plan for the 2018-2019 school year. The ACSIP Plan indicates how each of the budget

funds will be utilized in each building. The budget applications will be submitted by June 1,

2018 through the Indistar Program. (See attached)



Motion #19


recommendation for approval of the quote from Varsity in the amount of $20,628.47 for the

purchase of High School and Jr.High Cheerleading Uniforms. The district will purchase two

sets of uniforms for High School (22 green & 22 white), one set of uniforms for Jr. High (22

white), and 5 uniforms for Jr. High to complete a current set. Quotes were received from (3)

different companies and are listed below. (See attached) Varsity

High School 2 Sets of Uniforms - $11,512.04 (including tax & shipping)

Jr. High 1 Set of Uniforms - $7.884.73 (including tax & shipping)

Jr. High 5 Uniforms - $1,231.70 (including tax & shipping)

Total $20,628.47 (including tax & shipping)

Team Leader

High School 2 Sets of Uniforms - $6,026.44 (including tax & shipping)

Jr. High 1 Set of Uniforms - $3,216.66 (including tax & shipping) Jr. High 5 Uniforms – cannot supply these

Total $9,243.10 (including tax & shipping)

Rebel Athletics High School 2 Sets of Uniforms - $11,152.04 (not including tax & shipping)

Jr. High 1 Set of Uniforms - $7,231.17 (not including tax & shipping)

Jr. High 5 Uniforms – cannot supply these Total $18,383.55 (not including tax & shipping)


Motion #20


recommendation for approval to use $28,904.00 for professional development services and

$3,613.00 media delivery fee to the Northeast Educational Cooperative for the 2018-2019

school year. (See attached)


Motion #21


recommendation for approval of a quote in the amount of $15,696.00 (including tax) from

Greenway Equipment for the purchase of a John Deere Flex Wing Mower. Quotes were

received from (2) different companies and are listed below. (See attached)

Greenway Equipment $15,696.00 (including tax)

Legacy Equipment $17,658.00



Motion #22

Moved by Kyle Harris and seconded by Brad Baine to accept the Administration’s

recommendation for approval of the quote in the amount of $200,004.00 (not including tax or

shipping) from HP for the purchase of up to 300 HP Probook Laptops with 3 year

accidental damage protection (not to exceed $609.00 each plus tax) and up to 7 HP

Managed Charging Carts (not to exceed $2,472.00 each plus tax). We will also be

purchasing up to 14 LocknCharge Carrier 10 Stationary Charging Stations in the amount

of $7,280.00 (not including tax or shipping) from SHI (not to exceed $520.00 each plus

tax and shipping). Total cost for all laptops, managed charging carts, and charging stations

not to exceed $226,614.36 including tax and shipping. This purchase will come from textbook

and special projects money. Laptops and managed charging carts will be purchased from the

state approved vendor Hewlett Packard using the NASPO VP PC contract or (Big Deal)

negotiated pricing, whichever is lower. The LocknCharge charging stations will come from SHI

who is a TIPS/TAPS and TCPN (cooperative purchasing) member with best pricing

including tax and shipping. A quote was also received from CDW-G for the LocknCharge

Charging Stations in the amount of $11,634.83 (including tax and shipping), which was a higher

quote than SHI submitted. (See attached)


Motion #23


recommendation for approval of the bid from Michelle’s Excavating in the amount of

$36,619.00 (not including tax) for Asphalt Sealing at High School. Bids were received from

(4) companies and are listed below. (See attached)

Michelle’s Excavating $36,619.00

Reynolds Asphalt Company $40,014.00

Arkansas Line Marking $48,684.50

Sugg Construction $97,500.00


Motion #24


recommendation for approval of the Arkansas Better Chance Enhancement Grant. During

the 2017 Legislative Session, Governor Hutchison committed funds to improve the quality in the

ABC Program. Some funds were targeted at rewarding teacher quality and enhanced innovation.

These funds were intended to be used to reward the credentialed teaching staff in the ABC

program including both certified teachers and classroom paraprofessionals. The funds are for the

credentialed staff who are listed in the COPA preschool program. (See attached)



Motion #25


recommendation for approval of personnel as listed.

Contract Adjustment

1. Lisa Fry – Adjust her contract reducing her number of working days from 195 days per year to 190 days per

year, effective for the 2018-2019 school year.

2. Joe Marsden – Transfer from his current Custodial position at Jr. High School to Computer Lab Manager at

Jr. High School, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. He will be placed on the computer lab manager

salary schedule and will remain on his current step.

3. Janet Harris – Add duties of ABC PreK Financial Manager, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. She will

receive a stipend in the amount of $3,000.00.

4. Michelle Aaron – Add duties of High School Archery Coach, effective for the 2018-2019 school year. She

will receive a stipend in the amount of $650.00.

Classified Employment

1. Kayla Coates – Employ as a Paraprofessional at Elementary School, effective for the 2018-2019 school year.

She will be placed on step 1 of the paraprofessional salary schedule.

Licensed Employment

1. Sydney Layrock – Employ as Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Jr. High Head Girls Basketball Coach,

7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, and Girls Assistant Track Coach, effective for the 2018-2019 school year.

She will be placed on step 1 of the licensed salary schedule and will be placed on a 210 day contract. She will

receive stipends in the amount of $2,500.00 for Head Jr. High Basketball, $1,250.00 for 7th Grade Girls

Basketball, & $1,000.00 for Assistant Girls Track. Pending full licensure by the ADE.

Re-Employment of Classified Staff who were not re-employed at the April Board Meeting for the 2018-2019

School Year:

1. Ladonna Bowen

2. Kevin Cable

3. Krystal Davidson

4. Billie Deaver

5. Karen Ervin

6. Emma Garfias

7. Jean Hyde

8. Shelly Keeling

9. Phillip Morris

10. Alice White

11. Terri Williams

12. Virginia Williams


Superintendent’s Update – Mr. Gene Weeks, Superintendent

June Events

4th-22nd – Summer School

21st – Board Meeting

24th –July 7th – Athletic Dead Weeks


Mr. Weeks shared several positives with the board members which included the Tech TV

Program, Theater Program, ROTC Program, Maintenance Department, FFA Program, Choir

Program, Band Program, Eagle Academy, Softball Team, Baseball Team, Grady Davis one of

our retiring bus drivers, Senior Walk at Primary, Senior Honors Day Program, and Middle

School Pep Rally for Testing.

With no other business to be addressed, Jason Weatherford adjourned the meeting.

(8:05 p.m.)

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Board President

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Board Secretary

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