AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY ACCREDITATION BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION 500 DUSY STREET DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36301-2506 334-793-1397 October 27, 2014, 5:00 P.M. Teachers’ Center BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish Chairman – District-At-Large Mrs. Brenda Guilford Vice-Chairman - District 1 Mr. Franklin Jones District 2 Mrs. Melanie Hill District 3 Mr. Jimmy Addison District 4 Mr. Ben Armstrong District 5 Mr. Chris Maddox District 6 Mr. Tim Wilder, Superintendent To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Board must register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the start of the meeting. The Chairman may limit each speaker to three minutes. If a member of the public addresses an item not on the posted agenda, no response, discussion, or action on that item may occur. October 27, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting - Page 1
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY ACCREDITATION BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION 500 DUSY STREET
DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36301-2506 334-793-1397
October 27, 2014, 5:00 P.M.
Teachers’ Center
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish Chairman – District-At-Large Mrs. Brenda Guilford Vice-Chairman - District 1 Mr. Franklin Jones District 2 Mrs. Melanie Hill District 3 Mr. Jimmy Addison District 4 Mr. Ben Armstrong District 5 Mr. Chris Maddox District 6
Mr. Tim Wilder, Superintendent
To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Board must register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the start of the meeting. The Chairman may limit each speaker to three minutes. If a member of the public addresses an item not on the posted agenda, no response, discussion, or action on that item may occur.
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Dothan City Schools Strategic Plan 2014‐2020, Strategic Priority, Goals and Measures of Success –SP‐__. Harry Wayne Parrish Brenda Guilford Franklin Jones Melanie Hill Jimmy Addison Ben Armstrong Chris Maddox
Chairman Vice-Chair/District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6
DISTRICT-WIDE ACCREDITATION BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY
AGENDA FOR
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, October 27, 2014, 5:00 P.M.
Dothan City Board of Education – Teachers’ Center – 500 Dusy Street
Call To Order Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance
1. Approval of Agenda and Proposed Agenda Modifications
2. School System News: Ms. LaTesha Weatherington, Honeysuckle Middle School Mr. Charles Corbitt, Girard Middle School
3. Delegations: Registration of Delegations Wishing to Speak
A. Minutes for July 7, 2014 Special Called Meeting, July 21, 2014 Regular Meeting, and July 30, 2014 Special Called Meeting – SP-F – Page(s) 3-29
B. Monthly Financial Reports and Accounts Payable/Payroll - SP-F1-4-a – Page(s) 30-38 C. Head Start Financial Report - SP-F1-4-a – Page(s) 39 D. CNP Menu – Page(s) 40-41 E. Donation(s) - SP-F1-4-a – Page(s) 42 F. 2014-2015 Revised Dothan City Schools Organizational Chart – Page(s) 43 G. Personnel Resources Staffing Agreement – SP-E – Page(s) 44-45 H. Quote for Paving Parking Lot Adjacent to Family Services Center - SP-B4 – Page(s) 46-47 I. Approval for Northview High School to Switch Banks - SP-F1-4-a – Page(s) 48-49 J. Project Updates – SP-F – Page(s) 50
6. Personnel Services – SP-E - Mr. Todd Weeks – Page(s) 51-53 A. Resignation(s) B. Transfer(s) C. Additional or Temporary Employment(s) D. Conditional Appointment(s) E. Appointment(s)
7. Superintendent Recommendations – Mr. Tim Wilder – Page(s) 54-61 A. Public Health Concerns – SP-D – Mrs. Doretha James B. AASB Delegation Selection – Mr. Todd Weeks – Page(s) 54-55 C. Budget Update - SP-F1-4-a – Mr. Mike Manuel - Page(s) 56-61 D. Technology Update – Mr. Mark Williams E. Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Tim Wilder
8. Executive Session for Student Hearing(s) – Page(s) 62-64
9. New Business A. Upcoming Board Meetings to be held at the Board of Education, 500 Dusy Street:
i. Monday, November 17, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting ii. Schedule of Board Meetings – Page(s) 65
Adjournment
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Date Kind of Meeting Where Held July 7, 2014
Special Called
Dothan City Board of Education, Teachers’ Center, 500 Dusy Street
Presiding Officer Members Present Members Absent Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman Mrs. Brenda Guilford, Vice-Chairman, District 1 Mr. Franklin Jones, District 2 Mrs. Melanie Hill, District 3 Mr. Jimmy Addison, District 4 Mr. Ben Armstrong, District 5 Mr. Chris Maddox, District 6
Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Chris Maddox led in prayer. Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish led the Pledge of Allegiance. Board Comments - None Approval of Agenda and Proposed Agenda Modifications Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve the Agenda and proposed Agenda modifications as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Adjourn into Work Session Mrs. Melanie Hill made a motion seconded by Mr. Franklin Jones to adjourn into Work Session as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Discussion was held regarding Girard Middle School, fewer people are going into education, math and science teachers are hard to find, providing iPad training for subs that are long term, yes for long term but no for day to day, provide incentives, movement at Honeysuckle is nowhere near Girard Middle, need more male educators and African American males, the fit is extremely important, it takes some time to get the good staff, make sure teachers are certified, you are trying to get the right people, not making a recommendation anytime soon for incentive pay, through Title I you can pay the lease, moving expenses, signing bonus but there are certain guidelines of Title schools, district initiative, math and science to be written in the application and agreed upon, work towards it for next year, we are concerned about all schools but the greatest concern is at Girard Middle and Honeysuckle Middle to educate the students, equal opportunity, and it is important to have good teachers. Mr. Jimmy Addison stepped out of the meeting. Mr. Franklin Jones made a motion seconded by Mr. Ben Armstrong to reconvene into Regular Session as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Action Items – Adoption of Consent Agenda Mrs. Brenda Guilford made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Approval for Dothan City Schools’ Child Nutrition Program to Participate in a Purchasing Cooperative Head Start Baseline Grant Application for 2015-2019 Principal Contracts Personnel Services Mr. Todd Weeks presented the Personnel Agenda stating Item F6 should read 1st grade rather than kindergarten. Mrs. Brenda Guilford made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve the Personnel Agenda, Addendum and change as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None.
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DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Personnel Action Sheet TO: Board Members FROM: Tim Wilder DATE: July 7, 2014 I recommend approval of the following personnel items: A. RESIGNATION(S):
1. Holly Braswell, Sixth Grade Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School, effective June 23, 2014 2. Melissa Lewis, English/Language Arts Teacher at Northview High School, effective June 19, 2014 3. Kristie Mitchell, Science Teacher at Dothan High School, effective June 17, 2014 4. Lee Hall, Physical Education Teacher at Northview High School, effective July 1, 2014 5. Carol Mowrey, Bus Driver at the Transportation Department, effective June 30, 2014
B. TRANSFER(S): 1. Michelle Ebikake, transferring from Sixth Grade Teacher at Beverlye Magnet School to Physical Education Teacher at
Honeysuckle Middle School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Sylvia Tew) 2. Amy Pruitt, transferring from Reading/Instructional Coach at Hidden Lake Elementary School to Fifth Grade Teacher at
Highlands Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (New Position) 3. Alyssa Dyer, transferring from Third Grade Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School to Special Education
Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (New Unit) 4. Krystol Cochran, transferring from Early Childhood Teacher at PreSchool/Head Start Center to Lead Teacher (10-
month) at PreSchool/Head Start Center, effective July 21, 2014 (Replacing Barbara Ward) 5. Rex Ward, transferring from Assistant Lunchroom Manager at Grandview Elementary School to Lunchroom Manager at
Grandview Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Deborah Lewis) 6. Evelyn Mack, Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center to Teacher at PreSchool/Head Start Center, effective
the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Bobbie Potter) C. ADDITIONAL OR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT(S):
1. Jamie Poland (Girard Elementary School), additional temporary employment to write IEPs for Exceptional Student Services, as needed, to be paid out of IDEA Funds, effective the summer of 2014
2. Erika Peterson (Beverlye Magnet School), additional temporary employment for the 1 to 1 iPad rollout, as needed to be paid out of Local Funds, effective the summer of 2014
3. Alyssa Dyer (Selma Street Elementary School), additional temporary employment for the 1 to 1 iPad rollout, as needed to be paid out of Local Funds, effective the summer of 2014
C. ADDITIONAL OR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT(S): 4. Emily Fleming (Morris Slingluff Elementary School), additional temporary employment for the 1 to 1 iPad rollout, as
needed to be paid out of Local Funds, effective the summer of 2014 5. Jerri Carpenter (Hidden Lake Elementary School), additional temporary employment for the 1 to 1 iPad rollout, as
needed to be paid out of Local Funds, effective the summer of 2014 6. Jessica Bradshaw (ARC), additional temporary employment to administer AHSGE in July, as needed, to be paid out of
At Risk Funds, effective July 2014 D. NON-ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT(S): 1. Sarah Jones, Pre-K Teacher at Faine Elementary School, effective June 18, 2014 E. CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT(S):
Name C-Certified/S-
Support
Degree/College Related Experience
School Other
Assignment Effective Date
1. Megan Brezina – S
0
0 Physical Education Aide at Highlands Elementary School – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance (Replacing Tammy Horne)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance
2. Amanda Balistreri - S
0 Pending verification of 2 years school experience
0 Bus Driver at Transportation Department – Pending Job Parameters and valid CDL with school bus endorsement (Replacing Harry Lamar Brown)
Pending Job Parameters and Valid CDL with school bus endorsement
3. Billy Knight - S 0
5 Bus Driver at Transportation Department – Pending Job Parameters and valid CDL with school bus endorsement (Replacing Georgia Turnipseed)
Pending Job Parameters and Valid CDL with school bus endorsement
F. APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support
Degree/College Related Experience
School Other
Assignment Effective Date
1. Jeffery Longchamp – C
M.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 5 years school experience
2 Mathematics Teacher at Carver Magnet School (New Position)
August 4, 2014
2. Alex Hagan – C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Social Studies Teacher at Carver Magnet School (New Position)
August 4, 2014
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3. Kyle Granger – C B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama
0 0 Social Studies Teacher at Carver Magnet School (Replacing Jan Cavell)
August 4, 2014
4. Gena Coates – C B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama
9 0 Mathematics Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School (Replacing Phillip Mitchell)
August 4, 2014
5. Lauren Latta – C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 1 year school experience
0 First Grade Teacher at Highlands Elementary School (Replacing Sidra Coleman)
August 4, 2014
6. Lynnsey Russell – C
B.S., Chipola College at Marianna, Florida
0 Pending verification of 1 year school experience
0 First Grade Teacher at Highlands Elementary School (New Position)
August 4, 2014
7. Racheal Wilson – S
B.S., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 1 year school experience
0 Teacher at PreSchool/Head Start Center (Replacing Lori Beth Evans)
August 4, 2014
8. Sandra Dawsey – S
AA, Wallace College, at Dothan, Alabama
2 Pending verification of 1 years school experience
0 Teacher at PreSchool/Head Start Center Cottonwood (Replacing Pamela Poole)
August 4, 2014
G. VERIFICATION OF HIGHER DEGREE(S): 1. Cynthia Austin (Morris Slingluff Elementary School), verification of Education Specialist Degree recognized by the State
Superintendent on June 24, 2014 2. Jesse S. Davis (Beverlye Magnet School), verification of Master’s Degree recognized by the State Superintendent on
June 16, 2014 3. Alyssa Dyer (Selma Street Elementary School), verification of Master’s Degree recognized by the State Superintendent
on June 27, 2014 NOTE: Principals are in the process of interviewing for some key vacancies; therefore, we may have an addendum.
ADDENDUM, DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Personnel Action Sheet
TO: Board Members FROM: Tim Wilder DATE: July 7, 2014 I recommend approval of the following personnel items: A. RESIGNATION(S):
6. Ashley Hood, Fourth Grade Teacher at Grandview Elementary School, effective July 1, 2014 7. Charles Burkett, Agriscience Teacher at Dothan Technology Center, effective July 1, 2014
8. Monica Macaloney, Special Education Teaching Assistant at Kelly Springs Elementary School, effective June 24, 2014 9. Emily Manley, Third Grade Teacher at Kelly Springs Elementary School, effective June 30, 2014 10. Jeffrey Mitchell, Mathematics Teacher at Northview High School, effective July 7, 2014
B. TRANSFER(S): 7. Melody Turner, transferring from Third Grade Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School to Reading Coach at Selma
Street Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Jo Ellen Nelson) 8. Thomasena Jones, transferring from Part-Time Lunchroom Worker (3 ½ hours/day) at Girard Middle School to
Lunchroom Worker (6 hours/day) at Girard Middle School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Sarah Traylor)
9. Tanaka Griffith, transferring from First Grade Teacher at Morris Slingluff Elementary School to Third Grade Teacher at Morris Slingluff Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Cynthia Austin)
10. Connie Thompson, transferring from First Grade Teacher at Morris Slingluff Elementary School to Media Specialist at Morris Slingluff Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Janey Downing)
11. Leigh Guy, transferring from Fifth Grade Teacher at Cloverdale Elementary School to Third Grade Teacher at Kelly Springs Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Robin Coachman)
12. Maria Aguirre, transferring from Fourth Grade Teacher at Girard Elementary School to Spanish Teacher at Heard Magnet School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Jazmin Serrano)
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E. CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support Degree/College Related
Experience School Other
Assignment Effective Date
4. Cierra Bighems – S
0
3 Part-Time Lunchroom Worker (3 ½ hours/day) at Beverlye Magnet School – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance and Job Parameters (Replacing Tabitha Cobb)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance and Job Parameters
5. Jessica Riley – C B.S., Brigham Young University at Provo, Utah
0 0 First Grade Teacher at Hidden Lake Elementary School – Pending Alabama Certification and Highly Qualified (Replacing Suzanna Hogan)
August 4, 2014
6. George Rothering - C
B.A., William Carey College at Biloxi, Mississippi
0 Pending verification of 1 year school experience
0 Art Teacher at Girard Middle School – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance, Alabama Certification, and Highly Qualified (Replacing Nina Frazier)
August 4, 2014
7. Cressie Hill – S Northview High School
0 7 Part-Time Lunchroom Worker (3 ½ hours/day) at Faine Elementary School – Pending Job Parameters (Replacing Roberta Smith)
Pending Job Parameters
F. APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support Degree/College Related
Experience School Other
Assignment Effective Date
9. Hope Farias – C B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama
0
0 Fourth Grade Teacher at Grandview Elementary School (Replacing Sireena Burroughs)
August 4, 2014
10. Connie Mathews – C
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 5 years school experience
0 Fourth Grade Teacher at Highlands Elementary School (Replacing Darcy Butterfield)
August 4, 2014
11. Jessica Echevarrias - C
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Third Grade Teacher at Cloverdale Elementary School (New Position)
August 4, 2014
12. Nina Williams – C M.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 10 years school experience
0 Program Specialist (10-month) at Kelly Springs Elementary School/Grandview Elementary School (Replacing Wanda Dismukes)
July 21, 2014
13. Phillip Smith – C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Science Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School (Replacing Chelsey Sullivan)
August 4, 2014
14. Shannon Tipton – C
M.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
14 0 Instructional Coach at Northview High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (New Position – Title I Funds)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only
15. Megan Stewart – C B.S., University of South Alabama at Mobile, Alabama
0 0 English/Language Arts Teacher at Carver Magnet School (Replacing Ann Jordan)
August 4, 2014
16. Krystal Smith - C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Sixth Grade Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School (Replacing Samantha Garrett)
August 4, 2014
17. Valerie Smith - C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 3 years school experience
0 Sixth Grade Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School (Replacing Misty Shearer)
August 4, 2014
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18. Tracey Odom – C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Third Grade Teacher at Faine Elementary School (Replacing Kristen Allsup)
August 4, 2014
19. Jodi Ream – C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Kindergarten Teacher at Faine Elementary School (Replacing Kerry Riley)
August 4, 2014
20. Robert Watson – C M.S., University of Phoenix at Phoenix, Arizona
0 Pending verification of 9 years school experience
0 Science Teacher at Girard Middle School (Replacing Teresa Jones)
August 4, 2014
21. Sandra Anderson – S
10 0 Part-time Clerical Aide (19 hours/week) at Northview High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Sandra Anderson)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only
22. Mary Tyson – S Work Keys 1 0 Teaching Assistant at Northview High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Mary Tyson) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only
23. Brian W. Smith – C M.S., University of West Alabama at Livingston, Alabama
0 0 Social Studies Teacher at Pass Academy (Replacing Ebony Grace)
August 4, 2014
Mr. Jimmy Addison returned to the meeting. Superintendent Recommendations Mr. Tim Wilder started the discussion regarding advertising for the strength coach. Discussion was held regarding 9+20 being equal to a 10-month, the vote last month was for a 12-month, want them to work through the summer, strength coach is not a teacher, if 12-month they get vacation, concerned they will be certified in certain area, after three years they want to only be a PE teacher not a strength teacher, can they do that, if 12-month employee they are entitled to vacation time other coaches are not, the Board voted on 12-month, would think a 9+60 it is the same as an assistant band director, football coach is hired as 9+20 and receives a supplement, if you hire them and they do not want to do it just let them go, trying to keep them year round can we legally take away the 55 if the job is not being done, if done like supplements, if hired as certified PE teacher and decides they do not want to do those duties you would be hard pressed to get rid of them, with a 12-month pay they may make more than the coaches and Ads, 11-month plus employees do not get vacation time, it is advertised as a PE teacher strength coach, Hoover hires them as a PE teacher, difference in 11-month and 12-month is one month’s pay and do not get vacation and a 9+55 would still get vacation, if advertise as a 12-month position and if it does not work non-renew after a year but the problem would be hiring someone for 1 year only, stay with 12-month and PE certification, leave the way it is with the understanding if we see bumps along the way the Board will have the authority to cut or change it, could have a tenured 12-month PE teacher if nothing changed, and principals need to be in the weight room evaluating these people. Mr. Ben Armstrong left the meeting for a few minutes. Mr. Mike Manuel started the discussion regarding the bonus incentive pay for employees. Discussion was held regarding the handout and taking out the non-renewals, terminations, resignations and new hires as of June 30th leaving 1,049 people and if it is a bonus we do not pay retirement, if incentive you do and it would be 2.01% and if bonus it is a 2.23% payment paying federal, state and social security with the Board mating social security. Mr. Tim Wilder stated we want Mr. Segrest to look at this. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mr. Franklin Jones to ask Mr. Segrest to look at this as a one-time bonus for employees as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Mrs. Tami Culver stated there will be a Community Meeting tomorrow at 5:30 at the Dothan Opera House. Mrs. Allyson Morgan stated there will be training for the iPads; next week is Mega Conference which is the State Department of Education’s conference. Carver Magnet School and Beverlye Magnet Schools will be receiving awards at the Southern Regional Education Conference.
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Mr. Mike Manuel stated we will have new systems coming online: new sub tracking system, new online fee pay system, and new time clock system. Inspection will be held at the Northview High School facility on Wednesday and we will be replacing the HVAC at Kelly Springs and Carver Magnet School. Mrs. Teresa Davis stated the Kindergarten Summer Bridge was a success with 176 students signed up and 136 actually attending, 80 teachers attended K-8 AMSTI, the Grad Exam is this week, 77% of the 5th grade met or exceeded standards with the Alabama Science Assessment, we are revising and condensing the Code of Conduct and the Houston County Truancy is providing a lot of support. Mr. Jay Bruner stated we are working on the bus routes and half-way through middle and high schools, finished with elementary, doing a lot of recruiting and have 8 people being trained to be bus drivers, last year we had 1 substitute for 93 personnel, our turnover goes back to health reasons and transfers. Ms. Tonya Grier stated renovations are being done at Carver Magnet School and Girard Middle School in the cafeteria, they will not be completed when school starts, we are about 8 weeks out and hope to be completed by September, the cooking side is not affected, we are getting updated seating and we will have alternative feeding with sack lunches or grab and go. Mrs. Carol Cunningham stated we are currently provided services through SpectraCare at Girard Middle School and Selma Street Elementary School, worked with the Technology Department with students with visual impairment, the large print books can be done on the iPads, a new textbook would cost up to $300 to change into large print, we will hold a separate rollout for those 6 students, turning over special ed forms to Mr. Bruner and his staff to strategically place those students on buses. Mr. Todd Weeks stated the principals are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for certified and will be looking at support next, and the personnel office is working on substitutes to make sure their paperwork is done. I want to thank my staff. Mr. Mark Williams stated we are on schedule as far as the 1:1, upgraded the internet speed, we have a private contractor going from room to room in every building to make sure good connectivity is everywhere, Lee, James and others have worked together and reloaded and delivered iPads and are on schedule. Mr. Mike Manuel thanked the Board for approving the local purchasing operative. It is the City issued first joint bid for diesel fuel. Mr. Franklin Jones thanked Mrs. Evans for staying and preparing our grant application for the next 5 years. New Business Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish stated the next meetings will be July 21st and August 4th. (See additional Board meeting dates below) DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS, BOARD OF EDUCATION, BOARD MEETINGS: Board Agendas are posted to the Dothan City Schools website: www.dothan.k12.al.us. On the morning of the Board meeting the Agenda will be replaced with the Board Agenda Packet (under the Agenda column). Click on Administrative Services on the right side then click on Board Meetings on the left side. We also have the Board meeting calendar, listing Regular and Workshop meetings only, under School Calendars on the website. Regular Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Monday of each month. All meetings are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in the Dothan City Schools' Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street, unless otherwise announced. Meeting dates are occasionally changed due to holidays or conflicts. Additional Special meetings are held as needed and are announced in local media.
DATE & TIME TYPE & LOCATION July 21, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
August 4, 2014 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
August 18, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
September 8, 2014 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
September 22, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
October 20, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
November 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
December 15, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
January 12, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
February 9, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
March 16, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
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April 6, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
April 20, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 4, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 18, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
June 15, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
Adjournment Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. APPROVED: October 27, 2014 ______________________________________ Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman ______________________________________ Tim Wilder, Superintendent, Secretary
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Date Kind of Meeting Where Held July 21, 2014
Regular
Dothan City Board of Education, Teachers’ Center, 500 Dusy Street
Presiding Officer Members Present Members Absent Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman Mr. Franklin Jones, District 2 Mrs. Brenda Guilford, Vice-Chairman, District 1 Mrs. Melanie Hill, District 3 Mr. Jimmy Addison, District 4 Mr. Ben Armstrong, District 5 Mr. Chris Maddox, District 6
Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Mr. Jimmy Addison led in prayer. Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda and Proposed Agenda Modifications Mr. Tim Wilder requested the Agenda be amended to include the Personnel Addendum. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve the Agenda and proposed Agenda modifications as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Delegations - None Board Comments - None Action Items – Adoption of Consent Agenda Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve the Consent Agenda and proposed Agenda modifications as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Chris Maddox pulled Item N. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item N as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Minutes for May 12, 2014 Special Called Meeting and May 19, 2014 Regular Meeting Monthly Financial Reports and Accounts Payable/Payroll (see below) Head Start Financial Report Head Start ASFSC Early Head Start Community Assessment 2014-2016 Head Start/Preschool Training/Technical Assistance Development Process 2014-2015 Head Start Preschool Center Eligibility Priority Criteria Head Start Preschool Center Organizational Chart Donation(s) Project Update(s) Budget Update (see below) 2014-2015 Dothan City Schools Code of Student Conduct Manual 2014-2015 Dothan City Schools Organizational Chart Addendum to High School Academic Guide 2014-2015 Mr. Chris Maddox pulled Item N expressing concerns about amending the contract, it sends a bad message, a message we are open to changing contracts immediately after they are signed, it is a bad idea, it looks bad on the Board’s part, moving money from one place to the other, was comfortable with the original contract, disagree with message it sends and posture with future dealings with any contract employee. He continued stated I do not support it. Mrs. Melanie Hill made a motion seconded by Mr. Jimmy Addison to approve Item N, Addendum to Superintendent’s Contract, of the Consent Agenda as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Parrish. “NAY” – Armstrong, Maddox. “ABSTAIN” – None.
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Personnel Services Mr. Todd Weeks presented the Personnel Agenda changing Item F8 under Appointments to be a Conditional Appointment pending acceptable background clearance. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mr. Ben Armstrong to approve the Personnel Agenda and Addendum with changes as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. Discussion was held regarding J3 and J6 receiving supplements. Mr. Tim Wilder stated he is concerned it would cut their pay if we did this and strongly suggested to the Board they not lose money. Mr. Chris Maddox pulled Items E12, F9, J3 and J6. Mr. Ben Armstrong pulled Items F8 and J8. Mr. Ben Armstrong made a motion seconded by Mr. Chris Maddox to approve the Personnel Agenda and Addendum with changes with the exception of Items E12, F8, F9, J3, J6 and J8 as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. (See below) Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve Items E12 and F9 of the Personnel Agenda and Addendum as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. (See below) Discussion was held regarding E12 and F9, not being ready to vote on these, 9-months plus days, keep 12-months and watch it and change if necessary, make sure a procedures is in place, concerned no one will remember to look at it, principals will evaluate them every year and they have been told this and Board may change how the salary is laid out, Board has to rely on the Superintendent to bring it up. Mr. Tim Wilder stated I understand and the meetings are being recorded, in a year if they are not doing the job there
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is a risk for non-renewal or renewal the Board will vote on and there is a good change the Board will not support me in a 12-month contract for this job. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve Items J3 and J6 of the Personnel Agenda and Addendum as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion failed. Voting was as follows: “YEA” - None. “NAY” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “ABSTAIN” – None. (See below) Discussion was held regarding J3 being ½ of strength coach supplement and J6 is a full supplement, why supplementing with additional, you can split a supplement but left with Coach White instead of cutting his pay, not prepared to cut their pay because we got someone to help them, NHS split the supplement, out head football coaches supplement is lower compared to others around the State, reduce their duties, stick with what it is now and next year change the name or AD may not be the football coach in the future, take strength coach and split half AD and half football, find other duties, need to reword it, all agree we do not want anything cut, put a stipulation in there. Mr. Ben Armstrong requested more information on Item F8 on the position and employee. Mrs. Brenda Guilford made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve Item F8 of the Personnel Agenda and Addendum as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. (See below) Discussion was held regarding F8 being a new position, need more information and opportunity to speak with the Superintendent and Mr. Weeks, discuss openly or move to another month, table it until August 4th. Mr. Tim Wilder stated I would like the Board to accept my recommendation and openly urge the Board to get this done, the individual has a BS in Business Administration, Journalism, Communications, had very little grant writing experience, these candidates were heavy on communications. This individual is flexible, good with other people, good personality, the strategic plan talked about it, and we are prepared to send this individual for training for the grant writing. Discussion continued about more information, media experience, expectations, part of the duties is to write grants, last year there local grants for playgrounds, will have to know where to go for the grant and language, ability to talk to people, all had a little but not significant, strength is PR and can work on grants and can do this along side or in addition to DEF, not expectations the first year just a learning curve, there is a gray area in the job description, we will see how it goes, concern is zero years of experience, and looked at applicants and had nobody with experience. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to approve Item J8 of the Personnel Agenda and Addendum as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. (See below) Discussion was held regarding discussion last year a position with a supplement and non-certified employee, instructions were given to Principals is they have to keep a time sheet and we will pay for work up to the amount of the supplement and the school is responsible for paying it.
DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Personnel Action Sheet TO: Board Members FROM: Tim Wilder DATE: July 21, 2014 I recommend approval of the following personnel items: A. RESIGNATION(S):
1. Heather Bethea, Sixth Grade Teacher at Beverlye Magnet School, effective July 9, 2014 2. Kian Threadgill, English/Language Arts Teacher at Girard Middle School, effective June 25, 2014 3. Deborah Moss, Third Grade Teacher at Highlands Elementary School, effective July 9, 2014 4. Vann Cooley, Bus Driver at Transportation Department, effective July 8, 2014 B. NON-ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT(S): 1. Nina Williams, Program Specialist (10-month) at Kelly Springs Elementary School/Grandview Elementary
School, effective July 7, 2014 2. Tracey Odom, Third Grade Teacher at Faine Elementary School, effective July 9, 2014 C. TRANSFER(S):
1. Nichole Thomas, transferring from Instructional Coach (10-month) at Girard Middle School to Social Studies Teacher (9-month) at Girard Middle School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Carson Clark)
D. ADDITIONAL OR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT(S): 1. Christopher Arnold, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School,
pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year 2. Charla Beauchamp, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School,
pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year 3. Jerri Carpenter, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School,
pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year 4. Vikki Cheshire, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School,
pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year 5. Henry Dawkins, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School,
pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year 6. April Hill, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending
enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year 7. Amanda Hodges, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School,
pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year D. ADDITIONAL OR TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT(S):
8. Mary Lamb, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
9. Crystal Lee, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
10. Lavonda Senn, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
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11. Rhonda Spears, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
12. Olina Wiggins, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
13. Robin Coachman, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
14. Chancy Sinquefield, additional temporary employment for Extended Day for Hidden Lake Elementary School, pending enrollment, as needed, to be paid out of Extended Day Funds, effective the 2014-2015 school year
E. CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support Degree/College Related
Experience School Other
Assignment Effective Date
1. Cynthia Fields - S 17
0 Bus Driver at Transportation Department – Pending Job Parameters and valid CDL with school bus endorsement (Replacing Rupert Gray)
Pending Job Parameters and Valid
CDL with school bus endorsement
2. Sharis Blackmon - S Associates, George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, ALabama
0 2 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center Cottonwood – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance, Job Parameters, and TB Test (Replacing Sandra Dawsey)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance,
Job Parameters, and TB Test
3. Sharon Davis – S Associates, Sparks State Technical College at Eufaula, Alabama
0 0 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance, Job Parameters, and TB Test (Replacing Flora Byrd)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance,
Job Parameters, and TB Test
4. April Shelley – S Associates, George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center – Pending Job Parameters and TB Test (Replacing Belvia Jones)
Pending Job Parameters and
TB Test
5. Hannah Price – S Associates, George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 2 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance, Job Parameters, and TB Test (Replacing Kathryn Davis)
Pending Acceptable Background
Clearance, Job Parameters, and
TB Test 6. Amelia Ferrell - S Associates,
George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending
verification of 6 years
school experience
0 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance, Job Parameters, and TB Test (Replacing Shannah Loper)
Pending Acceptable Background
Clearance, Job Parameters, and
TB Test
7. Christopher Cureton - S
License(s), George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 20 HVAC System Mechanic I (12-month) at the Maintenance Department – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance and Certification (New Position)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance
and Certification
8. Carolyn Hearns - C B.S., Florida State University at Tallahassee, Florida (Pending verification of Master’s degree from National University)
0 Pending
verification of 15 years
school experience
0 Special Education Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School – Pending Alabama Certification and Highly Qualified (Replacing Princess Cockerham)
August 4, 2014
F. APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support Degree/College Related
Experience School Other
Assignment Effective Date
1. Dion’is Bryant - S B.S., Stillman College at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1 0 Teaching Assistant at Northview High School - for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Dion’is Bryant) (Title 1)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only 2. Robin Anderson – S
Work Keys 16
0 Special Education Teaching Assistant at Honeysuckle Middle School (Replacing Robin Anderson)
August 4, 2014
3. Cynthia Helms – S Associates, George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 1 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Head Start Center (Replacing Patty Palmer)
August 4, 2014
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4. Sharon Taylor - S AA Child Development,
George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
1 0 Teaching Assistant at PreSchool/Faine Elementary School (Replacing Sharon Taylor)
August 4, 2014
5. Nena Proctor – S B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
3 12 Special Education Teaching Assistant at Hidden Lake Elementary School (Replacing Jessica Cole)
August 4, 2014
6. Jamie McReynolds - C
Master’s, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
0 Pending
verification of 2 years
school experience
0 English/Language Arts Teacher at Northview High School (Replacing Tammy Peterman)
August 4, 2014
7. Amy Dukes – C B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
5 Pending
verification of 1 year school
experience
1 Third Grade Teacher at Faine Elementary School (Replacing Kristen Allsup)
August 4, 2014
G. REQUEST(S): 1. Cynthia Stanley, Child Nutrition Worker (6 hour/day)/Custodian (2 hour/day) at Carver Magnet School is
requesting a reduction in hours with the understanding that this will include a reduction in pay. This will change her work schedule to only 6 hours/day Child Nutrition Worker, effective July 22, 2014
H. VERIFICATION OF HIGHER DEGREE(S): 1. Allison Batts (Beverlye Magnet School), verification of Master’s Degree recognized by the State Superintendent
on July 15, 2015 I. LEAVE OF ABSENCE(S) - Unpaid
1. Zann Melton, Clerical Aide at Honeysuckle Middle School, effective August 25, 2014 through December 14, 2014
NOTE: Principals are in the process of interviewing for some key vacancies; therefore, we may have an addendum.
ADDENDUM, DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Personnel Action Sheet TO: Board Members FROM: Tim Wilder DATE: July 21, 2014 I recommend approval of the following personnel items: A. RESIGNATION(S):
5. Susan Newsom, Teaching Assistant at Accelerated Recovery Center (ARC), effective July 21, 2014 C. TRANSFER(S):
2. Lisa Peacock, transferring from Seventh Grade Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School to Science Teacher at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only, effective the 2014-2015 school year (New Position – Title I)
3. Jeanette McCraney, transferring from Special Education Teaching Assistant at Selma Street Elementary School to Computer Instructional Aide at Selma Street Elementary School for the 2014-2015 school year only, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Melissa Bohannan)
4. Dexter Hart, transferring from Special Education Teaching Assistant at Girard Middle School to Teaching Assistant at Girard Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Edgar Walker)
E. CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support Degree/College Related
Experience School Other
Assignment Effective Date
9. Felicia Hooks - S 0 Pending
verification of 9 years school
experience
0 Teaching Assistant at Grandview Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only – Pending Work Keys Results (Replacing Pamela Bishop) Title I
Pending Work Keys for the 2014-2015 school year
only
10. Joycelyn Kennedy - S
B.S., The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
0 0 Computer Instructional Aide at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance (New Position)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance
for the 2014-2015 school year only
11. Alexis Cochran – S 0 0 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance and Proof of 2 Years College or Work Keys
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance and Proof of 2 Years College or Work Keys
for the 2014-2015 school year only
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12. Leonard Shaughnessy - C
B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama (Pending State verification of Master’s from Troy University at Troy, Alabama)
0 Pending
verification of 13 years
school experience
0 Physical Education Teacher and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dothan High School – Pending Alabama Certification (New Position)
ASAP
13. Pamela Kirkland - S
Northview High School Graduate
0 0 Lunchroom Worker (6 hour/day) at PreSchool/Head Start Center – Pending Job Parameters and TB Test (Replacing Ravon Jones)
Pending Job Parameters and TB Test
14. Pamela Brantley - S
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending
verification of 7 years
school experience
0 Family Service Worker (12-month) at PreSchool/Head Start Center – Pending Job Parameters and TB Test (Replacing Bessie Brown)
Pending Job Parameters and TB Test
15. Terry Thornton - C B.A., Warner Southern University at Lake Wales, Florida
0 0 Industrial Mechatronics/Aviation Technology Teacher at Dothan Technology Center – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance, Alabama Certification, and Highly Qualified
August 4, 2014
16. Sara Miller – S Faulkner University at Montgomery, Alabama
0 0 Teaching Assistant at Dothan High School for the 2014-2015 school year only – Pending Acceptable Background Clearance (New Position)
Pending Acceptable Background Clearance for the 2014-2015 school year
only F. APPOINTMENT(S):
Name C-Certified/S-Support
Degree/College Related Experience
School Other
Assignment Effective Date
8. Torrie Ethridge - S B.S., Faulkner University at Montgomery, Alabama
0 0 Manager of Grants/ Information Services (Public Relations) (12-month position) at Central Office (New Position)
July 22, 2014
9. Christopher Aninye - C
Master’s, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University at Huntsville, Alabama
0 Pending
verification of 4 years
school experience
0 Physical Education Teacher and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northview High School (New Position)
ASAP
10. Walter Belisle – C Master’s, Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending
verification of 4 years
school experience
0 Science Teacher at Northview High School (New Position)
August 4, 2014
11. Elizabeth Griffin - C
Master’s, Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending
verification of 1 year school
experience
0 Intervention Teacher Math/English at Northveiw High School for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Bradley Lowe) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
12. Joshua Ritter - C B.S., Western Governors University at Salt Lake City, Utah
0 Pending
verification of 1 year school
experience
0 Social Studies Teacher at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (New Position – Title I)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
13. Pamela Longchamp - S
Master’s, Troy University at Dothan, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 25 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Grandview Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Pamela Longchamp) Title I
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
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14. Courtney Gilley – S
B.S., The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama
1 0 Teaching Assistant at Girard Elementary School (Replacing Courtney Gilley)
August 4, 2014
15. Teresa Gibson – S B.S., Chipola College at Marianna, Florida
1 0 Teaching Assistant at Cloverdale Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Teresa Gibson)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
16. Sharron Dickinson - S
B.S., Northeast Louisiana University at Monroe, Louisiana
0 3 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Cloverdale Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Michelle Ingram)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
17. Jane Hatcher - S B.S., Auburn University at Auburn, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 29 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Cloverdale Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Jane Hatcher)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
18. Dorothy Marsh - S B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 23 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Cloverdale Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Dorothy Marsh)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
19. Patsy Sexton - S Work Keys 0 1 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Cloverdale Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Patsy Sexton)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
20. Gayla Swann – S B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 1 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Cloverdale Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Gayla Swann)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
21. Sharla Godwin – S Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
5 0 Computer Instructional Aide at Beverlye Magnet School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Sharla Godwin)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
22. Pamela Anderson - S
Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 6 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
23. Stacey Blackwell - S
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 14 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
24. Treva Benak - S B.S., Auburn University at Auburn, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 28 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
25. Dorinda Bowen - S B.S., Auburn University at Auburn, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 34 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
26. Millicent Bowen - S 0 26 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
27. Carol Croom - S 0 0 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
28. Elaine Helms - S Master’s, Troy University at Dothan, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 30 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
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29. Sharon Jones - S Master’s, Troy University at
Dothan, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 36 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
30. Loretha Reeves - S
0 8 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
31. Bernella Rose – S Master’s, Auburn University Montgomery at Montgomery, Alabama
0 2 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
32. Sharon Weyland - S
B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 27 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Selma Street Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
33. Toni Teague – S B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama
1 0 Parental Involvement Specialist at Girard Middle School and Northview High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Toni Teague)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
34. Terry Pittman – S B.S., Alabama State University at Montgomery, Alabama
1 0 Parental Involvement Specialist at Girard Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Terry Pittman)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
35. Crystal Taylor – S Capps College at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Computer Instructional Aide at Girard Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Carol Holmes)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
36. Betty Underwood - S
Associates, Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Special Education Teaching Assistant at Girard Middle School (Replacing Angelie Johnson)
August 4, 2014
37. Jennifer Barkley - S
B.S., Auburn University at Auburn, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 21 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Hidden Lake Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Emily Pettis)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
38. Megan Nelson - S B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 12 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Hidden Lake Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Jo Brannon)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
39. Dana Johnson - S B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 11 Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Hidden Lake Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Dana Johnson)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
40. Janey Downing – S
Master’s, Troy University at Troy, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 32 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Morris Slingluff Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Ann Dempsey)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
41. Carol Gruber – S B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama
0 36 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Morris Slingluff Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Carol Gruber)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
42. Carol Johnson – S B.S., Auburn University at Montgomer, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 12 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Morris Slingluff Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Carol Johnson)
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
43. Kevin Jackson – S 3 0 Parental Involvement Specialist at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Kevin Jackson) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
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44. Johnathan Cody Ingram - S
Associates, Grand Canyon University
2 0 Teaching Assistant at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Johnathan Cody Ingram) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
45. Brittany Smiley – S Associates, George C. Wallace Community College at Dothan, Alabama
2 0 Teaching Assistant at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Brittany Smiley) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
46. Bridgette Temmis - S
B.S., Columbus State University at Columbus, Georgia
1 0 Teaching Assistant at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Bridgette Temmis) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
47. Katharine Forrester - S
M.S., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Certified Teacher)
0 29 Tutorial Assistant (3 hours/day) at Honeysuckle Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only Title I Funds
August 13, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
48. April Rambo – S Associates, George C. Wallace State Community College at Dothan, Alabama
1 0 Teaching Assistant at Honeysuckle Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing April Rambo) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
49. Charlotte White – S
B.S., American Sentinel University at Aurora, Colorado
2 0 Teaching Assistant at Honeysuckle Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Charlotte White) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
50. Stance Neal – S B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Computer Instructional Aide at Honeysuckle Middle School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Reagan Lowe) Title I Funds
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
51. Shona Fletcher – S
B.S., University of South Alabama at Mobile, Alabama
7 0 Parental Involvement Specialist at Honeysuckle Middle School and Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only (Replacing Shona Fletcher)
August 4, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school
year only
J. SUPPLEMENT ASSIGNMENT(S): 1. LaBrian Stewart, athletic director supplement at Northview High School, effective the 2014-2015 school year 2. LaBrian Stewart, head football coach supplement at Northview High School, effective the 2014-2015 school year 3. Kelvis White, athletic director supplement at Dothan High School, effective the 2014-2015 school year 4. Kelvis White, head football coach supplement at Dothan High School, effective the 2014-2015 school year 5. Eugene McElvin, assistant football coach supplement at Honeysuckle Middle School, effective the 2014-2015 school year
6. Eugene McElvin, boys basketball coach supplement at Honeysuckle Middle School, effective the 2014-2015 school year
Mr. Todd Weeks stated the Board needs to select a Board Member to represent the district for the All-State School Board Member Recognition Program, it should be post-marked September 1st and if you choose not to do it tonight we can put it on the next Board meeting. Mr. Tim Wilder stated Mr. Shaw has agreed to host the District III AASB meeting on August 21st at 5:00 pm. Superintendent Recommendations Mr. Tim Wilder thanked all the individuals that served on the Steering Committee for the Strategic Plan. Mrs. Allyson Morgan gave an overview of the process, reviewed the Strategic Plan, thanked the news media for covering the meetings and recommended that the Board approve their strategic plan for the next five (5) years. Mr. Tim Wilder stated my recommendation is to approve the five (5) year Strategic Plan. (See below) Mrs. Melanie Hill made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve the 2014-2010 Dothan City Schools Strategic Plan as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. (See below)
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Mrs. Allyson Morgan addressed the Board regarding changing alpha grading to numeric grading stating for many years, Dothan City Schools has reported grades in two different ways. Alpha grades (A-F) are reported on the student’s report cards and numeric grades (0-100) are reported on the progress reports and in Parent Portal. During the past year we have completed many discussions and analyzed the topic of grading practices. Administrators and teachers have contributed to this research. We found that numeric grades provide a clearer picture of each student’s work for both students and parents. Teachers and Principals overwhelming want this on the report cards. Based on this, it is our recommendation that Dothan City Schools move to a numeric reporting of grades for first through twelfth grade. This recommendation would change the report card to be based on the numeric system instead of alpha. The Parent Portal and progress report would remain the same. Mr. Tim Wilder stated I recommend that Dothan City Schools move to a numeric reporting of grades for first through twelfth grade. Mrs. Allyson Morgan stated it does not need a motion just your support. Mr. Chris Shaw and Mr. Stan Eldridge addressed the Board regarding graduation at the Dothan Civic Center, the limited seating, parking, very stressful time, other school systems graduate at the stadium and it would be ideal to have graduation at Rip Hewes Stadium and have it on Tuesday and Thursday night. The tickets and parking would not be an issue and we would have a backup plan because of the weather. Northview would graduation on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm and Dothan High on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 pm. If there is rain or weather the backup plan will be Friday at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm for both schools, if it rains then the backup plan will be Saturday 8:00 am and 11:00 am. There will be plenty of seating available. Mr. Tim Wilder stated I would like the Board to vote on this. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve graduation as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Mr. Mark Williams stated we are getting prepared for the rollout for the iPads to the students at Dothan High School next Monday night. Mr. Tim Wilder thanked Jim Cook and DEF for getting the word out. Mrs. Teresa Davis acknowledged Mr. Jeff Torrence, Principal at Slingluff Elementary. He followed through with the Morris Slingluff Elementary Playground Project, got complete funding and started groundbreaking today. It should be completed before school starts. Mr. Jeff Torrence thanked the Wiregrass Foundation, the DEF and many individuals that helped with the project. Mr. Jay Bruner stated we are working on the routes and the State will send down a couple of guys to certify the buses. Mr. Todd Weeks stated we still have almost 30 positions we still need to fill. Many of which will close tomorrow. Anytime you hire within the district it creates a snowball and during the summer the jobs have to run for two weeks. Please consider a meeting maybe next week. Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish asked about next Wednesday, July 30th at 8:00 am for personnel. Mr. Tim Wilder stated I appreciate Mr. Segrest looking into the incentive bonus and the opinion. What is our next step? Mr. Jere Segrest stated I drafted it. Mr. Mike Manuel asked if it had to go to the Board Policy Committee. Mr. Jere Segrest stated that is what I wrote. Mr. Tim Wilder stated it has to go before the Board Policy Committee so it probably will not be the 4th. Mr. Tim Wilder stated you all did a great job today on the video for Institute which is August 6th at Wiregrass Church. New Business Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish stated the next meetings will be July 30th at 8:00 am, August 4th and August 18th. The Board also needs to think about who they want to nominate. (See additional Board meeting dates below) DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS, BOARD OF EDUCATION, BOARD MEETINGS: Board Agendas are posted to the Dothan City Schools website: www.dothan.k12.al.us. On the morning of the Board meeting the Agenda will be replaced with the Board Agenda Packet (under the Agenda column). Click on Administrative Services on the right side then click on Board Meetings on the left side. We also have the Board meeting calendar, listing Regular and Workshop meetings only, under School Calendars on the website. Regular Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Monday of each month. All meetings are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in the Dothan City Schools' Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street, unless otherwise announced. Meeting dates are occasionally changed due to holidays or conflicts. Additional Special meetings are held as needed and are announced in local media.
DATE & TIME TYPE & LOCATION August 4, 2014 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
August 18, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
September 8, 2014 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
September 22, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
October 20, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
November 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
December 15, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
January 12, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
February 9, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
March 16, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
April 6, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
April 20, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 4, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 18, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
June 15, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
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Mr. Chris Maddox stated the last few meeting Mr. Manuel has not gone over the financial information. I would like for Mr. Manuel to go over the financials with us. My question to Mrs. Morgan is with regard to the number of students who are coming into the middle magnet schools at BMS and CMS, if we are putting every kid who is eligible in both the schools should the positions at HMS and GMS be transferred to the others. Mrs. Allyson Morgan stated every child is not going, some have turned it down. Mrs. Carol Cunningham stated the LinC teacher at HMS and GMS is one person split between the two schools. The elementary schools have a full-time teacher. Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish stated we might change the Board Comments to the end. Adjournment Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to adjourn. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. APPROVED: October 27, 2014 ______________________________________ Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman ______________________________________ Tim Wilder, Superintendent, Secretary
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Date Kind of Meeting Where Held July 30, 2014
Special Called
Dothan City Board of Education, Teachers’ Center, 500 Dusy Street
Presiding Officer Members Present Members Absent Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman Mrs. Brenda Guilford, Vice-Chairman, District 1 Mr. Franklin Jones, District 2 Mrs. Melanie Hill, District 3 Mr. Jimmy Addison, District 4 Mr. Ben Armstrong, District 5 Mr. Chris Maddox, District 6
Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. _____ led in prayer. Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish led the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda and Proposed Agenda Modifications Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve the Agenda and proposed Agenda modifications as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. Board Comments Mrs. Melanie Hill stated I am hearing a lot of good things about the iPad rollout and I appreciate you all. Personnel Services Mr. Todd Weeks presented the Personnel Agenda stating that Item D-Reassignment(s) is something new. It is when within a building the Principal decides he wants a 3rd grade teacher to move to a 5th grade position or he or she does according to Students First Act that is not something that has to have Board approval it can be done by the Principal and employee agreeing and signing off on it and Mr. Wilder approving it. What we are seeing is because accounting is at the mercy of my office making sure they get that information because every now and then it can change from where an employee is paid. It is something I think we need to put on the agenda so accounting knows it and you all know it. Mr. Jimmy Addison made a motion seconded by Mrs. Brenda Guilford to approve the Personnel Agenda as presented and as recommended by the Superintendent. The motion carried unanimously. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None.
DOTHAN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION, Personnel Action Sheet
TO: Board Members FROM: Tim Wilder DATE: July 30, 2014 I recommend approval of the following personnel items: A. RESIGNATION(S):
1. Willie J. Williams, Bus Driver at Transportation Department, effective July 17, 2014 2. Sara Deavers, Third Grade Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School, effective July 22, 2014 3. Richard Mason, Assistant Principal (10-month) at Northview High School, effective July 28, 2014
4. Cary Price, Social Studies Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School, effective July 28, 2014 5. Julie Strickland, Science Teacher at Carver Magnet School, effective July 28, 2014 6. Jhina Garcia-Snell, ESL Teaching Assistant at Central Office, effective July 28, 2014 B. TRANSFER(S):
1. Leigh Vincent, transferring from First Grade Teacher at Faine Elementary School to Third Grade Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (Replacing Melody Turner)
2. Monique Flowers, transferring from First Grade Teacher at Grandview Elementary School to Fourth Grade Teacher at Girard Elementary School (Replacing Maria Aguirre)
3. Brandi Copeland, transferring from Fifth Grade Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School to Sixth Grade Teacher at Honeysuckle Middle School, effective the 2014-2015 school year (replacing Holly Braswell)
4. Jennifer Mitchell, transferring from Eighth Grade Teacher at Girard Middle School to English Language Arts Teacher at Northview High School, effective the 2014-2015 School year (replacing Melissa Lewis)
C. NON-ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT(S): 1. Bridgette Temmis, Teaching Assistant at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only, effective July 24, 2014 2. Jennifer Barkley, Tutorial Assistant (19 hours/week) at Hidden Lake Elementary School – for the 2014-2015 school year only,
effective July 24, 2014 D. REASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Lisa Peacock, reassigned from Science Teacher (new position – Title I funds) at Dothan High School – for the 2014-2015 school year only to Science Teacher at Dothan High School (Replacing Kristie Mitchell), effective the 2014-2015 school year
2. Anissa Fundum, reassigned from Fourth Grade Teacher at Kelly Springs Elementary School to First Grade Teacher at Kelly Springs Elementary School, effective the 2014-2015 school year
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E. CONDITIONAL APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support
Degree/College Related Experience
School Other
Assignment Effective Date
1. Lorilyn Shaughnessy - C
B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama (Need Verification of Master’s Degree)
0 Pending verification of 13 years school
experience
0 Mathematics Teacher at Beverlye Magnet School – Pending Alabama Certification and Highly Qualified (Replacing Michelle Ebikake)
August 4, 2014
2. Ginny Dion-Peters - C
B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama
0 0 Fifth Grade Teacher at Selma Street Elementary School – Pending Alabama Certification and Highly Qualified
August 4, 2014
3. Christian Griswold - C
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Science Teacher at Dothan High School - Pending Alabama Certification and Highly Qualified (Foundation Position)
August 4, 2014
4. Johnny Faulk - C
B.S., Troy University at Troy, Alabama
0 Pending verification
of 2 years school experience
0 Business Education Teacher at Northview High School -Pending Alabama Certification (New Position)
August 4, 2014
F. APPOINTMENT(S): Name
C-Certified/S-Support
Degree/College Related Experience
School Other
Assignment Effective Date
1. LaToya White - C
B.S., Alabama State University at Montgomery, Alabama
0 Pending verification
of 3 years school experience
0 Fifth Grade Teacher at Cloverdale Elementary School (Replacing Leigh Guy)
August 4, 2014
2. Andrea Finch – S
George C. Wallace State Community College at Dothan, Alabama
0 0 Special Education Teaching Assistant at Kelly Springs Elementary School (Replacing Monica Macaloney)
August 4, 2014
3. Megan Nelson – C
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification
of 1 year school experience
0 Fourth Grade Teacher at Grandview Elementary School (Replacing Ashley Hood)
August 4, 2014
4. Emanuel Brown – C
Master’s, Grand Canyon University at Phoenix, Arizona
3 Pending verification
of 1 year school experience
18 Physical Education Teacher at Dothan High School (New Position)
August 4, 2014
5. Andrea Tice – C
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification
of 1 year school experience
0 Fifth Grade Teacher at Kelly Springs Elementary School (Replacing Emily Manley)
August 4, 2014
6. Miranda Ellison – S
B.S., Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
2 Pending verification
of 5 years school experience
0 Special Education Teaching Assistant at Honeysuckle Middle School (New Position – IDEA Funds)
August 4, 2014
7. Erika Baker – C
B.S., University of West Florida at Pensacola, Florida
9
0 First Grade Teacher at Morris Slingluff Elementary School (Replacing Tanaka Griffith)
August 4, 2014
8. Shirley McLendon - C
Master’s, Troy University at Dothan, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 24 years school
experience
0 First Grade Teacher at Morris Slingluff Elementary School (Replacing Connie Thompson)
August 4, 2014
9. Barbara Steger – C
Master’s, Troy University at Troy, Alabama
0 Pending verification
of 8 years school experience
0 Program Specialist at Grandview and Kelly Springs (Replacing Wanda Dismukes)
ASAP
10. Jacob Sanford – C
B.S., Huntingdon College at Montgomery, Alabama
0 Pending verification
of 1 year school experience
0 Physical Education Teacher at Northview High School (Replacing Lee Hall)
ASAP
11. Laura Howard – C
M.S., Auburn University at Auburn, Alabama
0 Pending verification of 17 years school
experience
0 Mathematics Teacher at Northview High School (Replacing Jeffrey Mitchell)
ASAP
NOTE: Principals are in the process of interviewing for some key vacancies; therefore, we may have an addendum.
Discussion was held regarding concern about folks moving between schools this time of year. Mr. Jay Bruner stated last night at 7:05 a car hit the bus and left. There were no injuries.
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Mrs. Tonya Grier stated we are 4 to 6 weeks out completing Carver. Mr. Todd Weeks stated I will be meeting with the policy committee tomorrow to bring the incentive/bonus and it should come before the Board Monday. Mr. Mark Williams stated things are on schedule with the rollout. Mr. Tim Wilder stated Lee Jacobs and James Berry have done a great job and taken it and run with it on this iPad Initiative. Torrie Ethridge has hit the ground running and has enrolled in a class with the American Grant writers Association and she will be certified and it opens our school system to thousands of data bases for possible grants. Mrs. Tami Culver stated we will be allocating our grant funds at Institute, Friday, August 8th, 7:30 we will have our Adopt-A-School breakfast at WRC and the meetings with iConnect were wonderful. New Business Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish stated the next meetings will be August 4th and August 18th. (See additional Board meeting dates below) DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS, BOARD OF EDUCATION, BOARD MEETINGS: Board Agendas are posted to the Dothan City Schools website: www.dothan.k12.al.us. On the morning of the Board meeting the Agenda will be replaced with the Board Agenda Packet (under the Agenda column). Click on Administrative Services on the right side then click on Board Meetings on the left side. We also have the Board meeting calendar, listing Regular and Workshop meetings only, under School Calendars on the website. Regular Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Monday of each month. All meetings are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in the Dothan City Schools' Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street, unless otherwise announced. Meeting dates are occasionally changed due to holidays or conflicts. Additional Special meetings are held as needed and are announced in local media.
DATE & TIME TYPE & LOCATION August 4, 2014 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
August 18, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
September 8, 2014 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
September 22, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
October 20, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
November 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
December 15, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
January 12, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
February 9, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
March 16, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
April 6, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
April 20, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 4, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 18, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
June 15, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
Adjournment Mrs. Brenda Guilford made a motion seconded by Mrs. Melanie Hill to adjourn. The motion carried. Voting was as follows: “YEA” – Jones, Hill, Addison, Guilford, Armstrong, Maddox. “NAY” – None. “ABSTAIN” – None. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 a.m. APPROVED: October 27, 2014 ______________________________________ Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish, Chairman ______________________________________ Tim Wilder, Superintendent, Secretary
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Central Office Parking Lot Improvements ENGINEER: Reeves Engineering & Construction, LLC
The bid was awarded to the low bidder, Wiregrass Construction Co., Inc., for the paving project. Work began on the new parking lot Wednesday, October 22. The contract time for completion will be ninety (90) days.
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Dr. Harry Wayne Parrish Brenda Guilford Franklin Jones Melanie Hill Jimmy Addison Ben Armstrong Chris Maddox Chairman Vice-Chair/District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6
DISTRICT-WIDE ACCREDITATION BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AGENCY
DOTHAN CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION, BOARD MEETINGS
Board Agendas are posted to the Dothan City Schools website: www.dothan.k12.al.us. On the morning of the Board meeting the Agenda will be replaced with the Board Agenda Packet (under the Agenda column). Click on Administrative Services on the right side then click on Board Meetings on the left side. We also have the Board meeting calendar, listing Regular and Workshop meetings only, under School Calendars on the website. Regular Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Monday of each month. All meetings are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. in the Dothan City Schools' Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street, unless otherwise announced. Meeting dates are occasionally changed due to holidays or conflicts. Additional Special meetings are held as needed and are announced in local media.
DATE & TIME TYPE & LOCATION November 17, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
December 15, 2014 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
January 12, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
February 9, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
March 16, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
April 6, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street April 20, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
May 4, 2015 – 5:00 PM Workshop @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street May 18, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
June 15, 2015 – 5:00 PM Regular Meeting @ Board of Education, Teachers' Center, 500 Dusy Street
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