The following are the full minutes from the May 8, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting:
The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Dorothy Davis; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; and Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS.
The motion to accept the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.
The financial report was reviewed. The motion to accept the report and pay bills was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by Dorothy Davis. The motion passed 7-0.
Mistie McGhee gave the 7-12 Principal/SIS report.
Rosalynda Ellis gave the K-6 Principal/SIS report.
Dr. Tucker gave the Superintendent’s Report.
Dr. Tucker gave an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (CARES and ESSER included). The air is installed in the HS gymnasium and is working wonderfully. We are still awaiting the units for the elementary school. Floor work will be done in the elementary school – library side of the building – and one classroom in the HS this summer.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of School Board Policies as prepared by ASBA, omitting 6.23, 3.56, & 8.46. A motion to accept the request and approve of ASBA Model Policies was made by Reia Thomas. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of the extension of the Food Service Management Company (K-12 Culinary Connection) Contract. A motion to accept the request and approve Food Service Management Company Contract was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by Gary Vines. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of Migrant Education Designation. A motion to accept the request and approve the Migrant Education Designation was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Dorothy Davis. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of the DESE Approved Safety Plan, including some expenditures for compliance of the plan. A motion to accept the request and approve of the DESE Approved Safety Plan Update was made by Mary Hamilton. The second was made by Reia Thomas. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of First Security Beardsley as Financial Advisor for 3 years. A motion to accept the request and approve First Security Beardsley as Financial Advisor was made by Gary Vines. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker made a request for the approval of the Classified Salary Schedule for 2023-2024. A motion to accept the request and approve the Classified Salary Schedule for 2023-2024 was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 7-0.
Rosalynda Ellis and Misitie McGhee presented the School Improvement Plans. Plans will be reviewed with the new Superintendent and revisions will be brought back to the Board for review.
Dr. Tucker made a request to solicit bids for miscellaneous surplus items, propane, bread, milk, and insurance. A motion to solicit bids for miscellaneous surplus items, propane, bread, milk, and insurance was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Dorothy Davis. The motion passed 7-0.
The Board went into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. The Board came out of Executive Session.
A letter of resignation effective April 28, 2023 was received from Robyn Sample. The motion to accept the resignation was made by Kevin Reep. The second was made by David Wilkerson. The motion passed 7-0.
Dr. Tucker presented the following staff for hiring:
Dawn O’Neal – Vocational Agriculture Teacher;
Carrie Brian – Pre-K Paraprofessional;
Matt Huitt – Assistant Softball Coach;
Rebecca Harlow – Elementary Teacher;
Child Nutrition-Summer Feeding – Lisa THomas, Cathy Webb, Branda Byrd, and Kristi Best;
Migrant OSY – Selena Jurado, Lizzet Deleon, Charish Curry, Erandi Acuchi-Alendar, Martha Martinez, and Faron Johnson;
Migrant Summer School – Ashley Martinez, Tiffany Curtis, Rhonda Ferrell,Yuri Herring and Devan Pruitt; and
21st CCLC Summer Camp – Tyler Caruthers, Mary Carroll, Rhonda Ferrell, Randi McDougald, Kasey Johnston, Madison Vines, Haylee Billings, Cynthia Woods, and Ron Hoskins. If the following workers are off contract with Migrant OSY and needed – Charish Curry, Selena Jurado, Erandi Acuchi-Alendar, and Lizzet Deleon.
A motion to accept the recommendations for hire. The motion to accept was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Dorothy Davis. The motion passed 7-0.
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by David Wilkerson. The second was made by Mary Hamilton. The motion passed 7-0.