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Stewart’s contract extended three years |
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Wednesday, 24 February 2010 |
By Mark Bivens — Editor & Press Releases
First-term Bismarck School District superintendent Susan Stewart had her contract extended for three years during the Bismarck School Board meeting Thursday.
The regular monthly meeting of the Bismarck School Board was held in the Administration Building. All members were present.
A quorum of the board members was verified and the meeting was called to order by President Dr. Birdie Holder. Gary Burroughs led prayer.
Consent agenda was approved as stands.
Nellie Looper made the motion and Burroughs seconded to approve the business agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
During the “Something to Roar About,” Superintendent Susan Stewart read a letter from Malvern National Bank awarding the district with $30,142.
The check was a donation based on one-half of one percent of the average balance for 2009.
Stewart recognized Kalee Newsom, middle school student, for finishing fourth out of 1,566 students in a Veteran’s Day essay contest.
The wrestling team was acknowledged for having a great season. The Jr. Girls won district. Stewart stated that the district has maintained enrollment since the beginning of the year. Dr. Holder spoke on behalf of the board for what was done for them during school board appreciation week.
Shirley Chancellor, President of PPC, stated that they would be meeting on Friday to discuss issues.
No one represented BEA.
Bunny Brown, Architect, stated everything was proceeding as planned for the new high school. He also talked about additions and repairs to the Chapel building using stimulus funding. Sean Burkhart, project manager, said that everything was going well.
He expects asphalt work to be complete next week, weather permitting. A French drain will be added to the driveway. Everything is on schedule and all major construction should be complete in about six weeks.
Shirley Chancellor and Denise Rogers spoke to the board about “National Board Certification.”
Clampet explained parliamentary procedures. FFA officers and members did a presentation that will be presented at a future competition.
Stewart stated that the low bid for construction on the baseball and softball field was $29,450 by Ron Penny Construction, Inc. Tony Hardage made the motion to accept the bid and Brian Hinds seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Stewart explained to the board that she met with Carey Smith from Stephens, Inc. about bonuses and raises for certified and classified staff. She recommended that all certified and classified staff members, with the exception of bus drivers who are paid by the route, be given a 3 percent bonus based on their current contracted salary. She asked that the checks be presented by spring break. Burroughs made the motion and Hinds then seconded to accept the recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Stewart recommended adding $1,750, to the base of the 2009/2010 Certified Salary Schedule with the addition of steps 16 through 18 for both BSE and MS.
She also recommended adding $.25 per hour/step to the 2009/2010 Classified Salary Schedule, with the addition of steps 13 through 18. This will be paid at the end of current contracts. Hinds made the motion and Burroughs then seconded to accept the superintendent’s recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Looper made the motion to accept the recommendation of Susie Medlock as Credit Recovery Teacher.
Burroughs seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
Stewart recommended Kathy Pasley as the Credit Recovery Teacher. Burroughs made the motion to accept and Hardage second. Motion carried 5-0.
Looper made the motion to hire Timothy Doyle as bus driver. Hinds seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
The board went into executive session to discuss superintendent contract.
Holder, president, recommended a three percent bonus from current contract and extending contract for three years and other terms discussed. Hinds made the recommendation to accept and Hardage seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
In the superintendent’s report, Stewart discussed the dedication ceremony for the new high school. A tentative date of June 11 has been set.She discussed adding a safe room to the existing gym with funding approval from the state. She stated she is still working on the pros and cons of lockers in the new high school.
Stewart, Mr. Newsom, and Robin Piper will tour library facilities in Bauxite. The drug testing policy will be sent to ASBA for approval and will be discussed at the next meeting.
Stewart invited everyone to tour the new high school following the meeting.
Hinds made the motion to adjourn. Tony Hardage seconded. Motion carried 5-0.
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