Simpson County School Board Recap

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Magee Simpson County School Board met Thursday, March 9, 2017 for their regular scheduled meeting.

The meeting was called to order by board President, Stacey Herrin.

Agenda and previous minutes were approved.

Each Department gave their monthly reports for approval.

The following travel was approved:

1. Stephanie Kennedy request permission to attend NASA STEM training, March 30, 2017 at Keesler Air Fore Base in Biloxi, Ms. Paid for by MDE
2. Elizabeth Christian requests permission to travel to MS Valley State University, March 28-29, 2017 for recruitment purposes. Federal Funds
3. Crystal Brewer request permission to attend the American School Counselor Association Conference, July 8-11, 2017 in Denver, CO.

District Funds.

The following field trips were approved:

2017. Brenda White and HOSA students from the Technical Center request permission to attend HOSA State Leadership Conference, March 28, 2017.
2018. Jada Deal and Magee Middle School students request permission to travel to the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium in New Orleans, LA on May 12, 2017.
2019. Judy Byrd and Mendenhall Elementary gifted students request permission to travel to Disney World in Orland, FL, March 8-13, 2018.
2020. Dustin Inman and Tech Center students request permission travel to Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans, La on April 4, 2017.
2021. Charles Price and 5 students from Simpson Central request permission to travel to Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa, AL, March 24-25, 2017 to participate in the “All American Cities Honor Band.”

The following Human Resource Report was given by Elizabeth Christian, Director of Human Services.

1. Certified Employment
2. Employ Jamie Jones as a fourth grad English Teach, replacing Sandra Freeman at Magee Elementary effective 2/17/17 – 5/22/217
3. Employ Katherine (Pat) Eubanks as a long term Certified Substitute Teacher, replacing Susan Ehrgott at Magee Elementary effective 1/9/17 – 4/14/17.
4. Classified Employment
5. Employ Geraldine Durr as a Floating Food Service Manager/Cashier, New position District wide effective 2/20/17- 5/31/2017.
6. Employ Michelle Griffith as a Food Service Worker, replacing Joshua Bozeman, at Magee Middle effective 2/22/17 – 5/31/17.
7. Employ Shirley May as a Food Service Worker, replacing Wanda Hall, at Magee Middle effective 2/22/17 – 5/31/17.
8. Employ Melanie Rhodes as a Floating Food Service Worker, new Position, District Wide effective 2/22/17 – 5/31/17.
9. Employ Pamela Rodgers as an Instructional Assistant, replacing Lottie McDonald at Mendenhall Elementary effective 3/6/17 – 5/22/17.
10. Employ Lottie McDoanld as an I-School Suspension Officer, replacing Anitirus Robinson at Mendenhall High effective 3/6/17 – 5/22/17.
11. Resignation, Terminations, Retirements, and Non-Renewals
12. Accept the resignation of TeAnn McCallum, Cashier, at Simpson Central effective 2/17/17.
13. Accept the resignation of Aretha Berry, Instructional Assistant, at Magee Elementary effective 2/24/17.
14. Acknowledge the termination of Felicia Keyes, Secretary/Bookkeeper, at Mendenhall Junior High effective 2/16/17.
15. Acknowledge the termination of Georgia Hillman, Agriculture Teacher, at Mendenhall high effective 5/22/17.
16. Accept the retirement of Rebecca Carter, English Teacher, at Mendenhall high effective 5/22/17.
17. Accept the retirement of Pete Howell, Principal, at Magee High effective 6/30/17.
18. Accept the retirement of Cassandra Washington, Special Education Teacher, at Magee Middle effective 5/22/17.
19. Accept the retirement of Susan Warren, Director fo Food Services, Drict Office effective 6/30/17.
20. Certified Administration Recommendation for the 2017-2018 School Year.
21. Rhonda Berry – Principal Mendenhall Elementary
22. Kirby Craft – Principal Mendenhall Junior High
23. Robert Sanders – Principal Mendenhall High School
24. Paul Lawrence – Principal Magee Elementary
25. Antoinette Woodall – Principal Simpson Central Schools
26. Roma Morris – Principal Achievement Center
27. George (Bo) Huffman – Principal Career and Technical Center
28. Revised Coaching Supplement Magee High 10-15-2016 – 5-22-27
29. Richard Scoggings – Assistant Softball Coach – $1800.
30. Summer School success Program – Mendenhall Elementary 6/5/17 – 6/30/17 ($25 Hr Federal Funds
31. Jordan Faler 2. Ashley Kendall 3. Angela Snellgrove
32. Jimmie Sullivan 5. Connie Weeks
33. Substitute Teacher Training
34. Kathy Easterling Mendenhall High School
35. Judy Lee – Mendenhall Junior High
36. Lacey Sanders – Mendenhall Elementary
37. Updates
38. Kristen Teater – Received a Master’s Degree AA effective 2/23/17
39. Corrections
40. Durwood Anderson retirement date 3/31/17
41. 30 Day Authorization
42. Jamie Jones – Magee Elementary
43. Michelle Griffith – Magee Middle
44. Shirley May – Magee Middle
45. Melaine Rhodes – District Wide
46. Lottie McDonald – Mendenhall high
47. Pamela Rodgers – Mendenhall Elementary

Superintendent Greg Paes submitted and board approved 2017-2018 Academic Calendar. Mr. Paes brought to the attention of the board MS Scholars would have their banquet April 20, 2017 at Frist Baptist Church Magee. Dr. Ronnie Neetles would be the guest speaker.

Meeting was adjourned to go into executive session.