The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, December 11, 2023; at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Mac Davis, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Board member Angela Hunsucker was not present for the meeting. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Chris LiphamMisty Owens, Kim Solomon, Kristi Sigman, Darla Jeffery, Zack Taylor, Josh Atchley and Toni Dozier.
President Clay Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:32p.m.
Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.
Mac Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the November 13th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Quotes from Johnson Controls; D) Approve Invoices to Midwest Bus Sales. Motion carried 4-0.
A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the Waldron High School Merit Pay, to be paid on December 15, 2023. Motion carried 4-0.
Each of the principals reported on what is happening at their school. Mrs. Dozier reported on the Ryan Walker Family Night that was December 7th. She also informed the board that ABC students will be going to see The Grinch on Friday, December 15th. Mrs. Jeffery announced the 4th Grade musical will be Thursday, December 14th at the High School. She also reported that there were over 25 families in attendance at the parent night last month. Elementary will also be having attendance incentive days on December 21st and 22nd. Mr. Taylor reported that this year’s Paint Party had the largest turnout so far! He also informed the board that Ajay Cherry placed 2nd place in the Jr. High Chess tournament. The Christmas concert was on December 11th, with the band and choir both performing. Both Middle and High Schools are gearing up for semester tests next week. Mrs. Solomon reported to the board members the students that received qualifications at Regional Band Competition; Emily Stockton, 2nd Band, 3rdChair; Darian Hunt and Randa Rhoades, All Regional Jazz; Blake Bingham and Darian Hunt, All Regional Orchestra. All FCCLA students that competed at Regionals qualified for State. Agri students, William Atchley and Bradley Sliger placed 1st in Category 3, Class 3 Champion Outdoor Recreation and Convenience at the Farm Bureau Convention.
Athletic Director, Chris Lipham, reported that the Jr. High Boys Basketball team won the Arvest Invitational, with the Jr. High Girls coming in as runner-up. The State Cheer competition is this Saturday, December 16th. The Waldron High School Choir is traveling to Little Rock Wednesday, December 13th, to sing at the State Capitol. The upcoming football conference alignment is being discussed and should know the results when we get back from break.
Superintendent Fielding took his time to congratulate AAA New Comer Athletic Director of the Year, Chris Lipham. The board members and Mr. Fielding alike expressed the exceptional job Chris is doing in this new position.
Adjourned to Executive Session: 7:00
Returned from Executive Session: 8:42
A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Bethelene Davenport as ABC/First Step Paraprofessional as of December 18, 2023. Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Fielding made an announcement that Mrs. Kim Solomon will be taking over the Adventure Online Academy/First Step/ABC Principal position as of July 1, 2024. Mr. Josh Atchley will then transition to High School Principal.
A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to adjourn. Motion carried 4-0.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
