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Simpson County School Board met Thursday, April 9, 2020. Due to the Pandemic and COVID-19 orders of social distancing, some board members were asked to join the meeting via zoom to be in compliance with the less than 10 people present. Board members Stacey Herrin, Stan Bulger, and Patrice Boykin joined the video conference. The public was allowed to join and voice any concerns one might have during public comments.
President Danny Cowart called the meeting to order. All travel request per tabled until after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
The board approve timber sale bids for the following 16th sections: 16-1N-2E 107 Acres 1st thinning 16-2N-3E 77 Acres 2nd thinning 16-10N-20W 175 Acres 2nd thinning.
The board approved the grading policy provisions due to COVID-19. MDE previously stated no students will be held accountable for state testing 2019-2020 school year and testing results are being waived as graduation requirements for graduating seniors of 2020. Seniors must pass each course and have the required amount of credits to graduate.
The board discussed the possibility of graduation for the seniors at a later date. Superintendent Greg Paes stated if any way possible, these seniors will participate in a graduation ceremony. If restrictions from the state does not allow a graduation, some type of recognition will be given for these students. Paes is talking with other superintendents in the state to arrive at a solution to recognize our Seniors.
In financial matters, all claims dockets were approved.
The following HR report was presented and approved.
Resignations:
- Stacey Everett
- Jennifer Thornton
- Annie Tatum
- Emily Riviere
- Marlye Brunson
Teachers approved for hire:
- Allison Graves
- Donna Clerk
- Randi Taylor
- Katelynn Foster
Certified Staff recommendations returning for 2020-2021 School Year
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned until next scheduled meeting May 14, 2020.
