Cairo School District Number 1 Board of Education met Dec. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Board President, Sheila Nelson, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Nelson, McAllister, Tarver, Coleman, Harris, Taylor, Stubblefield
Members Absent:
EXAMPLE OF EXCELLENCE:
Mr. Blissett, Dean of Students at CES, read names of Junior Pilots of CES.
Armani Horton was presented as Pilot of the month for High school by Mrs. Clark, Dean of Students.
Report of Superintendent
Dr. Rice gave an update on the enrichment program, 80+ students at CES and 10-12 students at Cairo JR High and Cairo High School. Dr. Rice commented HVAC to be delivered in January. Staff at both schools was treated to holiday lunch. There was discussion about the DEO report, more information is needed.
MOTION TO: APPROVE CONTEST AGENDA MINUTES FROM AUGUST 18, 2022. REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION, SPECIAL AND CLOSED SESSION ON AUGUST 8, 2022. AGENDA REGULAR AND CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS: TREASURE'S REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2022 & SEPTEMBER 15, 2022. BILL/PAYROLL FOR AUGUST 31, 2022 & SEPTEMBER 15, 2022. REVOLVING ACCOUNT FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2021 & AUGUST 31, 2022. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT FOR CAIRO ELEMENTARY FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2022 & AUGUST 31, 2022. ACTIVITY ACCOUNT OF CJHS FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2022 & AUGUST 31, 2022.
Made by: Stubblefield
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES-7
NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
McAllister-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Coleman-Aye, Harris-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye
Motion Passed
MOTION TO: ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION -TIME 6:25 P.M.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 7
NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 0
Coleman-Aye, Nelson-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Harris-Aye, Stubblefield-Aye
Motion Passed
MOTION TO: ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION-RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TIME:
9:37 p.m.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS -
ABSTAIN-0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion Passed
MOTION TO: Approve the letter of resignation from District Administrator.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN-0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Student Frist Consulting Group as District Consultant.
TABLED
Made by:
2nd by:
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - NAYS-0 ABSTAIN - 0
Nelson-, Harris- Coleman-, McAllister-, Tarver-, Taylor-, Stubblefield-
MOTION TO: Approve Contract and hiring of District Administrator, Dr. Ferrell.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Tarver
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Freedom Grant School Program Administrators.
Made by: MsAllister
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Freedom Grant Elementary School Teachers.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye, Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Freedom Grant Elementary School Support Staff.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Freedom Grant Jr. High/High School Teachers.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Freedom Grant Jr. High/ High School Support Staff.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Freedom Grant Administration.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Staff Christmas Dinner.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve District School Improvement Plan 2022-2023.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: McAllister
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Ratification of Teacher Contract pending legal review.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6
NAYS - 0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Administration Salary Increase.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Coleman
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Adjustment of Director of Maintenance Contract.
Made by: TABLED
2nd by:
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -
NAYS - 0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-, Harris-, Coleman-, McAllister-, Tarver-, Taylor-,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve FY23 Raise for Administrative Assistants District Office.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: McAllister
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve FY23 raise for Administrative Assistants at Cairo Elementary School.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve FY23 raise for Administrative Assistants at Cairo Jr. High/High School.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Tarver
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTION TO: Approve Holiday Pay for Permanent Subs.
Made by: McAllister
2nd by: Taylor
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0 ABSTAIN -0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion: Passed
MOTIN TO: ADJOURN TIME: 10:00 p.m.
Made by: Coleman
2nd by: Harris
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES -6 NAYS-0
ABSTAIN-0
Nelson-Aye, Harris-Aye Coleman-Aye, McAllister-Aye, Tarver-Aye, Taylor-Aye,
Motion Passed
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