1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordon Germain, Board Counsel.
2.
Public Comments
A local independent service provider expressed importance of mental health services to students during the school day.
3.
Recognition
Due to summer break there was no recognition.
4.
Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Wayne Roberts
2023 Fall KSBA Regional Meeting @ Pulaski Board of Education
Superintendent Don Neal reported school had gotten off to a good start. Transportation Director Justin Alley and Transportation Manager Dwight Dobbs thanked bus drivers and monitors for job well done.
Superintendent Neal also informed board members of the 2023 Fall KSBA Regional Meeting on September 18, 2023 at the Pulaski County High School.
5.
Data Security and Breach Practices/Procedures
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 21.
6.
Set Tax Rates for 2023-2024
Compensating Tax Rates:
Real estate tax rate @ 46.6 (previously 48.5)
Personal Property tax rate @ 48.6 (previously 48.9)
Moter Vehicle/Watercraft property tax rate @ 52.8 (same)
Approval to adopt the compensating tax rates (personal property tax rate lowered to 48.60 and real estate tax rate lowered to 46.6) and keep the motor vehicle and watercraft property rate the same as previous years at 52.8
Order #34 - Motion Passed: Approval to leave tax rate the same passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 22
7.
Walker Early Learning Center Renovation Project (BG21-328)
7.A.
Approval to Pay an Invoice to Solid Ground Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $6,200.00 for Professional Services
Approval to pay an invoice to Solid Ground Consulting Engineers in the amount of $6,200.00 for professional services
Order #35 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay an invoice to Solid Ground Consulting Engineers in the amount of $6,200.00 for professional services passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 23
7.B.
Approval to Pay an Invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $146,966.80 for Professional Services
Approval to pay an invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the amount of $146,966.80 for professional services
Order #36 - Motion Passed: Approval to pay an invoice to DECO Architects, Inc. in the amount of $146,966.80 for professional services passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 24
8.
WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222)
8.A.
Approval of Pay Request #7 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the Amount of $466,149.15
Approval of Pay Request #7 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the amount of $466,149.15
Order #37 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Request #7 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG22-222) in the amount of $466,149.15 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 25
9.
Discuss and Possibly Approve to Increase Funding for Athletics
Approval to increase funding for athletics
Order #38 - Motion Passed: Approval to increase funding for athletics passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 26
10.
Discuss and Possibly Approve Reimbursement of Fees Incurred by Bus Drivers during Bus Driver Orientation
Recommendation: If a bus driver stays 90 days, the school district will reimburse the bus driver for pre-employment fees.
Approval to reimbursement fees incurred by bus drivers during bus driver orientation
Order #39 - Motion Passed: Approval to reimburse newly hired bus drivers for pre-employment fees and payment for training hours after 90 days of employment passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
Approval to reimburse newly hired bus drivers for pre-employment fees and payment for training hours after 90 days of employment.
11.
Consent Agenda
Order #40 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
11.A.
Approval of Non-Resident Pupils (Preschool) Contract with Clinton County Board of Education
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 27.
11.B.
Approval of District Activity Funds to Carry Unexpended Budget Amounts Forward into the New Fiscal Year in Fund 21
11.C.
Approval of Each School Accepting Responsibility for Donations to the Schools with a List of Donations to be Submitted to the Board at the End of the Year Using the Donation Acceptance Form (F-SA-18)
11.D.
Review Student Handbooks from Each School
Copies may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #28
11.E.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
11.F.
Approval of Claims and Wages
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 29.
11.G.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 30.
12.
Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting
Order #41 - Motion Passed: Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
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