The Benton Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday, August 8th, 5:30 p.m., at the Professional Development Center, 211 N. Border.
The meeting agenda outline follows –
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Establishment of Quorum
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Panther Pride
A. Benton High School Drama
Jessica Castle, Drama Teacher
Micah Hall
Lauren Bond Bee Golleher
Micah, Lauren, and Bee received the 2nd highest rating – Excellent Overall, at the International Thespian festival. The International Thespian Society is the only theater honor society for middle and high school students in the US.
V. Consent Agenda
A. Reading of Previous Minutes
B. Financial Reports – Chris Hinson Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
C. Approval of Gifts/Donations Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
D. Approval of 2022-2023 MOU Arkansas State Three Rivers Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
E. Approve 2022-2023 Statement of Assurances Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
F. Approve 2022-2023 Ready for Learning (Updated) – Dan Breshears Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
G. Approval of the Minority Teacher and Administrator Recruitment Plan 2022-23 – Dr. Larry Smith Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
H. Approve Swim Agreement with City of Benton Parks and Recreation – Scott Neathery Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
I. Approval of Audit Contract / Cobb & Suskie LTD – Chris Hinson Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
J. Approve Contract Resolutions/Disclosures – Chris Hinson Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
VI. Action Items
A. Approve Contract Resolution/Disclosure Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
B. ESS Substitute Placement Agreement Approval Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
C. Approval for New Elementary Technology Genesis – Brian Lowrance Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
D. Approval of Adult and Non-Student Meal Price Recommendation Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
E. Student Transfer Requests – Dr. Smith Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
VII. Executive Session (If needed)
VIII. Personnel Recommendations/HR Report -Dr. Larry Smith
IX. Department Reports
A. Elementary Education Report and Presentation – Stacy DeFoor Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
B. Secondary Education – Dan Breshears Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
C. Public Relations – Jennifer Bradley Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
D. Special Education – Angela McWhorter Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
E. Child Nutrition/Food Service Report – Stacy Adams Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
F. Facilities Report – Paul Tudor Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
G. Bright Futures
H. Athletics Report – Scott Neathery Supporting Docs/Links attached to this item
I. Technology Report- Brian Lowrance
J. Human Resources/Student Services – Dr. Larry Smith
X. Superintendent’s Report
A. August 10, 2022 – 7:30 a.m. Back to School Breakfast – 8:00 a.m. Staff Meeting at Benton River Center
B. August 15, 2022 – First Day of School
C. August 26, 2022 Big Red Battle of the B-Town Volleyball
D. August 27, 2022 – Salt Bowl – War MemorialXI.
Adjournment
See the full agenda with supporting documents at https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=6302000&MID=1064
See the list of Saline County events at www.mysaline.com/events.
