School Board Meeting Recap - August 19

Special Board Meeting

August 19, 2019

We decided to streamline the recaps in hopes of providing the community a quick overview of the meetings. If any topics warrant it, we will still provide more details on an as needed basis.

Interim Superintendent [approved 6-2]

Dr. Richard Dunlap, appointment as interim superintendent

• His resume will be available on the website on Tuesday.

Prior to vote: 

• Siedenbuhl voiced concerns over the costs not budgeted for and that the option for zero costs to the district was eliminated by the majority vote previously.  
• Hills stated the timeline did not allow for review of Dr. Dunlap's background and would prevent him from approving him.
• Marshall conceded the time frame was limited but he did his research to be comfortable with Dr. Dunlap.
• Keech stated that he didn't believe that another year would have been at no cost to the district.

Insuritel Contract and Advertising on School Property [8-0 vote]

• Rhone asked to table the contract with Insuritel until legal review and further information is available.
• Three advertisements (in accordance with policy 711) approved for display the football stadium. 

Human Resources [approved 8-0]

• The board approved two assistant principals: one for King's Highway (Jamar Alston) and one for the Senior High (Sajarvin Williams.)

Prior to vote:

• Hills questioned if tabled principals were hired.
• Siedenbuhl asked if the two were from the five original.
• Fazio, business manager, explained that after further review of the five candidates, the administration is recommending two.  

• Two teachers approved: Rainbow (Casey Craven - elementary ed) and the 9/10 (Colin English -Biology) 
• Marc Turner,  Head Varsity Basketball Coach, approved 

Closing comments:

• Marshall spoke to the asset that Turner will be for our students.

• Rhone thanked the in-house custodians and tradesmen and apologized for the oversight. He also thanked the administrative team for helping.