Board of Education Special Meeting
October 27, 2023 4:00 PM
Wallace Central Office Building

I. Welcome/Roll Call  

Order #2023-2498 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Burgett and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

II. Approval of Agenda  

Order #2023-2499 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to approve Agenda passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Burgett and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

III. Public Comments  
 
Discussion: 
No public comments 

IV. Board Comments  
 
Discussion: 
No Board member comments 

V. CONSENT AGENDA  

Order #2023-2500 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

Order #2023-2501 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

V.a. Approve Fundraising Requests  
V.b. Approve Field Trip Requests  

VI. Recommended Action - NEW BUSINESS  
VI.a. Discussion/Action Staff Drug Policy.  
 
Discussion: 
Motion to approve first reading of drug testing for staff.  If approved will begin 2024-2025 school year. Recommended for Current employees, New employees and random testing throughout the year. Mr Arvin is reaching out to companies to compare cost for urine, blood and hair follicle testing. Positive test results will be reported to the Superintendent and will be confidential. 
Student's that participate in clubs, athletics and student drivers will also be drug tested
Mrs. Burgett asked about counseling resources available to staff that test positive.  

Order #2023-2502 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Burgett.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

VI.b. Discussion/Action of possibly having two Board Meetings a month.  
 
Discussion: 
Motion to have a working session and a regular meeting session. Working meeting first Tuesday of every month and third Tuesday Regular board meeting beginning January 2024. 

Order #2023-2503 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Hargis Davis and a second by Mrs. Rebecca Burgett.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

VI.c. Discussion/Action Student Suspension Policy  
 
Discussion: 
Motion for first reading. Students can be suspended up to a maximum of 10 days. Principal five days and Superintendent five days 

Order #2023-2504 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jonathan Jones and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

Order #2023-2505 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jonathan Jones and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

VII. Adjourn  

Order #2023-2506 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Jonathan Jones and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

Order #2023-2507 - Motion Passed:  Motion made to adjourn passed with a motion by Mrs. Rebecca Burgett and a second by Mrs. Ashley McCord.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
Mrs. Amanda Dunavent 	Yes 	
Mrs. Rebecca Burgett 	Yes 	
Mr. Hargis Davis 	Yes 	
Mr. Jonathan Jones 	Yes 	
Mrs. Ashley McCord 	Yes 	

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Chairperson

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Superintendent