Crittenden County
October 20, 2025 5:30 PM CT (6:30 ET)
Special Board Meeting
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I. PROCEDURAL MATTERS
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Crittenden County School District Mission Statement
"Committed to Cultivating Success"

I.A. Call to Order
Chair
I.A.1. Welcome
Chair
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Consider Approval of the October 20, 2025 Crittenden County Board of Education Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #7684 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the Agenda for the October 20, 2025 Crittenden County Board of Education Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

II. PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
Chair
II.A. Rocket Way Students of the Month - Tiffany Blazina
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  • CCES – Birdie Brown
  • CCES – Liam Schiller
  • CCMS – Catelyn Maddux
  • CCHS – Noah LaPradd

II.B. Heart of a Rocket Recognition - Tiffany Blazina
III. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS (NO BOARD ACTION)
Chair
III.A. Director/School
III.A.1. SBDM Meeting Minutes
III.A.2. Attendance Report
III.A.3. Monthly Food Service Report
III.A.4. Technology Report
III.B. Remarks by Citizens
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Crittenden County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

"District employees and members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda. No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board..."

Please note: Speakers are asked to step up to podium, state name, and be recognized by the Chairman. Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District's complaint procedures, which afford the individual to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process. Time limits will be set by chair if necessary to expedite the meeting.

III.C. Superintendent's Report
Superintendent
III.C.1. Notice to Board on Personnel
Superintendent
III.C.1.a. Employment - Certified
Superintendent
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Samantha Rhoades, Substitute Teacher, effective September 29, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year

Darrilyn Hope Vaughn, Part-time School Psychologist, effective August 20, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year

III.C.1.b. Employment - Classified
Superintendent
III.C.1.c. Extra Duties
Superintendent
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Matt Cornwell, CCHS Assistant Baseball Coach for the 2025-2026 school year

III.C.1.d. Resignation
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Carolyn Grainger, Substitute Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year

III.C.2. CCES Surplus (filing cabinets, tables, etc.) - no bids
III.C.3. Monday Memo
III.C.4. Thank you from Family of Keith Hart for Sympathy Arrangement
III.C.5. FY24 Cost LEA Settlement - $14,782.57
III.C.6. Tax Rates Approval Letter for 2025-2026
III.C.7. Siemens – A Leader in Technology donated $5,000.00 check
III.C.8. Superintendent's News
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* November 4th Board Working Session/Council of Councils

* Steve “Freddy” Tramel passed away on October 13, 2025.  He was a 3-year employee in our transportation department.  Please   keep his family and friends in your prayers.

* Auditors in district next week

* COPS Grant

IV. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS
IV.A. Consider Approval to Spread the Superintendent's Report on the Record
Actions Taken

Order #7685 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval to spread the Superintendent's Report on the record passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

IV.B. Consider Approval of the September 30, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Actions Taken

Order #7686 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the September 30, 2025 Board Meeting minutes passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Notice: All matters listed under consent are considered by the Board to be routine or sufficiently supported by prior or accompanying reference materials and information as to not require additional discussion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board request specific items to be discussed, added to, or deleted from the consent for separate action.

Actions Taken

Order #7687 - Motion Passed:  Motion to approve and/or ratify consent items passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

V.A. Operations Items
V.A.1. Monthly Financial Report
V.A.2. Regular Bills and Salaries
V.A.3. Fundraisers
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CCES PTO

H & H Repair Donation Request – Nov. 1 to June 1, 2026

 

CCHS Backboard Club

T-Shirt sales – Nov. 1-30, 2025

 

CCHS Speech Team

Calendar donations – Nov. 1-30, 2025

 

CCES STLP

Photos with Santa – December 12, 2025

 

CCMS Student Council

Basketball homecoming dance – November 15, 2025

Crush sales – Feb. 2-11, 2026

 

CCHS FFA

Vet Science Comp – November 1-24, 2025

 

CCHS HOSA

Caffeinated Carline – Fridays in December & January

 

CCHS Pep

Dues – Nov. 3-7, 2025

 

CCHS Senior Class of 2026

Texas Roadhouse Rolls – Oct. 16 to Dec. 1, 2025

Texas Roadhouse Rolls – Jan. 15 to April 5, 2026

 

Happy Feet

Little Debbie snack cakes - Nov. 19 to Dec. 3, 2025

 

 

 

V.A.4. Facility Use Agreement
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Facility Use Agreement – Community Prayer Group in Rocket Arena (Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7, and March 7) from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

                                    

V.A.5. Out-of-State Trip Request
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Out-of-State Trip Request - CCHS Animal Science Class to Nashville, TN on November 10th or 11th to Nashville Zoo

VI. APPROVAL OF BOARD ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Consider Approval of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) FY26 KETS Offer of Assistance
Actions Taken

Order #7688 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) FY26 KETS First Offer of Assistance in the amount of $13,295 to be matched equally by the board passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.B. Consider Approval of Replacement Cost of Lost Student Bus Badges
Actions Taken

Order #7689 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of charging $5.00 as the replacement cost of lost student bus badges passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.C. Consider Approval of Creation of Chapter of National Arts Honor Society
Actions Taken

Order #7690 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of creation of a Crittenden County Chapter of National Arts Honor Society for the Crittenden County High School passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. William Asbridge.

VI.D. Consider Approval of Application for Payment # 22 to MP Lawson Construction for the CCMS Addition Project
Actions Taken

Order #7691 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Application for Payment # 22 to MP Lawson Construction in the amount of $251,613.41 for the Crittenden County Middle School Addition Project passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Tim Grau.

VI.E. Consider Approval of the Application for Payment # 9 to Ascendant Facility Partners for the GESC Project
Actions Taken

Order #7692 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the Application for Payment # 9 to Ascendant Facility Partners in the amount of $24,671.68 for the GESC Project passed with a motion by Mr. Tim Grau and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VI.F. Consider Approval of Position for Health Services Assistant
Actions Taken

Order #7693 - Motion Passed:  Consider approval of the position for Health Services Assistant to be split between the two district nurses (6.5 hours per day) passed with a motion by Mr. William Asbridge and a second by Mr. Eric LaRue.

VII. ADJOURN
Actions Taken

Order #7694 - Motion Passed:  Motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Eric LaRue and a second by Mr. Christopher Cook.