The Benton Board of Education plans to meet Monday, April 10, 2017 at 5:30 PM in the Professional Development Center at 211 North Border Street. The meeting agenda follows:
I. Call to Order
II. Establishment of Quorum
III. Pledge of Allegiance
IV. District News – Panther Pride
A. Thespian Special Award
B. Counselor of the Year Awards
C. The Art Association of Central Arkansas Youth Art Show Winners from Caldwell Elementary
V. Consent Agenda
A. Reading of Previous Minutes
B. Financial Reports – Laura Baber
C. Approval of Gifts/Donations – Laura Baber
VI. Action Items
A. Approve Lease Renewal for Pulaski Tech Adult Ed Center – Laura Baber
B. Adopt Proposed Salary Schedule Changes – Laura Baber
C. Approval to disburse Recognition Awards funds- Laura Baber
D. Contract Disclosure – Laura Baber
E. Approval of School Meal Price Increase – Martha Nehus
F. Agreement for the placement of Juvenile Probation Officers
G. ESSA Resolution
H. Student Transfer Request – Lita Gattis
I. Approve Proposed District Policy Changes – Lita Gattis
J. Approve Policy 3.54 as proposed by the PPC
K. Proposed Student Handbook Changes (30-day read) – Lita Gattis
1. Elementary Schools
2. Benton Middle School
3. Benton Jr. High
4. Benton High School
VII. Executive Session (if needed)
VIII. Personnel Recommendations/HR Report – Lita Gattis
IX. Department Reports
A. Facilities Report – Kevin Chastain
B. Curriculum & Instruction – Karla Neathery
C. Transportation Report- Danny Revis
D. Athletics Report – Scott Neathery
E. Child Nutrition/Food Service Report – Martha Nehus
F. Special Education – Angie McWhorter
G. Technology – Sherri Fite
H. Academic Services (CTE/GT/Special Programs) – Angie Dischinger
I. Human Resources/Admin & Student Services – Lita Gattis
X. Superintendent – Upcoming Dates to Remember
A. April 21, 2017 – Lunch with the Board at BMS @ 11:30 a.m.
B. May 4, 2017 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Retirement Reception at PDC
C. May 8, 2017 – Regular Board Meeting
D. May 18, 2017 – Graduation (Jack Stephens Center @ UALR)
E. May 25, 2017 – Last Day of School
F. Bond Restructure Information
1. April 11, 2017 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting at PDC
2. April 20, 2017 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting held at PDC
3. May 3, 2017 12:00 noon Public Meeting held at PDC
4. May 3 – May 8, 2017 Early Voting
5. May 9, 2017 Election Day
XI. Adjournment