Purdy School Board Notes: June
June 23
Ezra DeVore
The Purdy School Board met June 21, with all votes being unanimous.
The resignation of Alyson Reinold, the 5th Grade Teacher for 2021-2022 School Year, was accepted.
Makayla Palmer, Secondary English Language Arts; Katelyn Chrisman, Secondary Social Studies; Abigail Buntin, 5th Grade, were employed as Certified Personnel for the 2021-2022 school year.
Brandon Moore, Boys’ Golf; Jennifer Young, HS Volleyball Assistant; Brandon Moore, 7th/8th Girls’ Basketball; Mica Propps, 7th/8th Volleyball; Jennifer Young, 5th/6th Girls’ Basketball were employed for Extra Duty for the 2021-2022 school year.
Sheri Farmer, Full-Time Bus Driver, and Melissa Hamilton, Full-Time Kitchen Staff, were employed as Classified Staff.
Member Reuben Henderson made a motion to replace Ms. Emily Brewer’s computer lab computers, and to accept the CDW-G for Lenovo Computers and View Sonic monitors for a total cost of $20,565.25, as presented.
A motion was made by Ken Terry and seconded by Reuben Henderson to approve the superintendent’s recommendation that all school transportation route drivers hold a CDL license or a CDL with Bus Driver Endorsements license, including the preschool route drivers.
A motion was made by Travis Brown and seconded by Reuben Henderson to authorize the removal of Mindi Gates from all First State Bank of Purdy accounts, including safe deposit accounts and CD accounts, and to add Travis Graham to all First State Bank of Purdy accounts, including safe deposit accounts and CD accounts, effective July 1, 2021, with all other signees remaining the same.
This was Mindi Gates’s final board meeting as superintendent, and she was given a photo-collage piece of wall art inscribed with a heartfelt letter on the back from her former colleagues, detailing their immense appreciation for the eight years of inspiring service Gates gave to her community. When read aloud by Board of Education Secretary Susan Funkhouser, the room was filled with a spirit of genuine gratitude.
Ezra DeVore
The Purdy School Board met June 21, with all votes being unanimous.
The resignation of Alyson Reinold, the 5th Grade Teacher for 2021-2022 School Year, was accepted.
Makayla Palmer, Secondary English Language Arts; Katelyn Chrisman, Secondary Social Studies; Abigail Buntin, 5th Grade, were employed as Certified Personnel for the 2021-2022 school year.
Brandon Moore, Boys’ Golf; Jennifer Young, HS Volleyball Assistant; Brandon Moore, 7th/8th Girls’ Basketball; Mica Propps, 7th/8th Volleyball; Jennifer Young, 5th/6th Girls’ Basketball were employed for Extra Duty for the 2021-2022 school year.
Sheri Farmer, Full-Time Bus Driver, and Melissa Hamilton, Full-Time Kitchen Staff, were employed as Classified Staff.
Member Reuben Henderson made a motion to replace Ms. Emily Brewer’s computer lab computers, and to accept the CDW-G for Lenovo Computers and View Sonic monitors for a total cost of $20,565.25, as presented.
A motion was made by Ken Terry and seconded by Reuben Henderson to approve the superintendent’s recommendation that all school transportation route drivers hold a CDL license or a CDL with Bus Driver Endorsements license, including the preschool route drivers.
A motion was made by Travis Brown and seconded by Reuben Henderson to authorize the removal of Mindi Gates from all First State Bank of Purdy accounts, including safe deposit accounts and CD accounts, and to add Travis Graham to all First State Bank of Purdy accounts, including safe deposit accounts and CD accounts, effective July 1, 2021, with all other signees remaining the same.
This was Mindi Gates’s final board meeting as superintendent, and she was given a photo-collage piece of wall art inscribed with a heartfelt letter on the back from her former colleagues, detailing their immense appreciation for the eight years of inspiring service Gates gave to her community. When read aloud by Board of Education Secretary Susan Funkhouser, the room was filled with a spirit of genuine gratitude.
Cassville School Board Notes: June
June 23
Ezra DeVore
With vaping invading the high and middle schools, the Cassville School Board now campaigns to counteract it.
Four smoke detectors have been placed in the middle school bathrooms, where it’s been known to be prevalent; however, the devices can detect any marijuana-related vapes, as well as regular vaping. For a price tag of $1,100 each, their sensitivity is extreme.
Sound monitors have also been implemented in the restrooms to prevent fights.
Resignations were accepted from Brian Barbee and Lauren Reedy, along with a liquidated damages penalty of $500.
The Golden schoolhouse was sold to the Golden Baptist Church for $30,001, beating out the second place bid of $30,000.01.
The Board has raised the Certified salary schedule base by $1,000, which moves the base from $36,500 to $37,500.
Thursday, June 17, was Richard Asbill’s final school board meeting before he vacates his position as superintendent and begins his new position in Bolivar. Asbill was bid heartfelt farewells from the board, as well as by several staff members. A plaque was given to Asbill to commemorate his eleven-year service in the Cassville School District, years those who have worked alongside him look back upon fondly.
“I have been blessed,” Asbill said, “by being part of a truly great school system and so many great colleagues. Kari, Sawyer, and I wish you each of you all the best and pray that our efforts to achieve together would remain strong.”
Ezra DeVore
With vaping invading the high and middle schools, the Cassville School Board now campaigns to counteract it.
Four smoke detectors have been placed in the middle school bathrooms, where it’s been known to be prevalent; however, the devices can detect any marijuana-related vapes, as well as regular vaping. For a price tag of $1,100 each, their sensitivity is extreme.
Sound monitors have also been implemented in the restrooms to prevent fights.
Resignations were accepted from Brian Barbee and Lauren Reedy, along with a liquidated damages penalty of $500.
The Golden schoolhouse was sold to the Golden Baptist Church for $30,001, beating out the second place bid of $30,000.01.
The Board has raised the Certified salary schedule base by $1,000, which moves the base from $36,500 to $37,500.
Thursday, June 17, was Richard Asbill’s final school board meeting before he vacates his position as superintendent and begins his new position in Bolivar. Asbill was bid heartfelt farewells from the board, as well as by several staff members. A plaque was given to Asbill to commemorate his eleven-year service in the Cassville School District, years those who have worked alongside him look back upon fondly.
“I have been blessed,” Asbill said, “by being part of a truly great school system and so many great colleagues. Kari, Sawyer, and I wish you each of you all the best and pray that our efforts to achieve together would remain strong.”
