August 2007

WEST FORK SCHOOLS
WEST FORK, AR 72774
School Board Minutes
August 13, 2007
There was a regular meeting of the West Fork School Board on Monday, August 13, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the board room. Those present were Karen Daugherity, Tim Helder, Jerry Boyd, Deborah Harnish, and Daryl Quinton.

  1. The meeting was called to order by president Karen Daugherity.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Karen Daugherity and prayer by Tim Helder.

  1. The board toured the facilities.

  1. Motion by Tim Helder second Jerry Boyd to approve the minutes of the July meeting. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Jerry Boyd second Daryl Quinton to approve the financial statement. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Mr. Skelton and Mr. Karnes gave their reports.

  1. Mrs. Barrett gave the superintendent’s report.

  1. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Daryl Quinton to rescind the May 14th approval of school choice applications. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Tim Helder second Jerry Boyd to approve the attached list of student transfers. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Deborah Harnish to approve school choice application for Robert Battershell. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Jerry Boyd to approve an increase in milk prices from .25 to .30. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Tim Helder second Daryl Quinton to approve the bread bid from Harris Baking Company. Motion carried. (5-0) See attached.

  1. Motion by Tim Helder second Deborah Harnish to approve the attached school election resolution. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Daryl Quinton second Jerry Boyd to accept the resignation of Stacy Harris as middle school math teacher and Samantha Everett as elementary aide. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Tim Helder to hire Melissa Crowson as middle school math teacher. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. Motion by Tim Helder second Jerry Boyd to hire David Pratt as bus driver. Motion carried. (5-0)

  1. The board retired to executive session.

  1. The board returned to regular session.

  1. Motion by Deborah Harnish second Daryl Quinton to adjourn. Motion carried. (5-0)