The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
by: Shirley Linder, Quill Editor
No comment was made after Tina Waterman, representing parents, and Rachael Bride, representing students, asked board members to please reconsider allowing Jr. High cheerleadering.
The board voted last month to have a no-cut policy for Junior High cheerleading squad, at home games only (no traveling or tournament squad).
Tina presented the board with a petition containing around 300 signatures favoring having Jr. High cheerleaders. Many signers were Junior High students.
President Jon Corzatt thanked them for coming, but no discussion was held on the request, and according to Superintendent Charles Barber, it wasn't discussed nor voted on after closed session.
Phil Geiser gave a presentation on technology. He told the members if they wish to continue to be eligible for grants and e-rate rebates they must install a filter for Internet access, which is required to be in place by July 1, 2002.
A motion was unanimously passed to install the filter at a cost of $9100 since it is state required.
Coach Jay Blender voiced a need to purchase 15 basketball shooting shirts as the ones in use were from the 95-96 season. There was no discussion or motion on the issue.
He also pointed out there are old basketball uniforms stored that need to be gotten rid of. He was told he could sell them for $5 each.
Coach Will Bavery presented his "estimated" football budget for the coming school year, and estimates there will be approximately 70 players. There will be 4 homes games and 5 away, for a total of 9 games for the coming season. The budget totaled $14,970 for 2002 compared to $14,300 in 2001. Supplies and safety equipment, reconditioning 61 helments and shoulder pads made up most of the rise in cost over last year, plus a $200 possible salary increase for an added coach if approved.
Mr. Bavery suggested another assistant to be hired preferably from the teaching staff, thereby having a 4-man staff.
He also requested 1/3 of his salary be given to his son, Floyd, who helps with the football squad.
Jon Corzatt made a motion at this point to go into closed session to discuss personnel, which was seconded and approved and the board entered closed session at 7:50 p.m.
Terri Copeland, Karen Day, Sharri Richard and Shirley Linder went outside, in the chilly weather, to wait.
The board reconvened at 8:00 p.m. but no discussion or motions were forth coming on Mr. Bavery's requests.
Karen Day, head cook, shared her concern on the lunch program as it is again running in the red. She told about the commodities they receive and also how seconds for students is handled.
After some discussion a motion was passed to charge for seconds of entree at the discretion of the head cook. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, which are often given, will not be charged for.
A motion was passed for the school to participate in the IEC Natural Gas coop for 3 years. The building committee felt it will save money and the service will still be good.
Jr. High Principal Lyman Schar announced that May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. will be Jr. High Honors Award Night; May 29th the Jr. High will culminate their study of the west with Wild Wild West Day; and May 30th at 7:00 p.m. will be the 8th grade graduation at the high school with board member Mike Bundy passing out diplomas.
High School Principal Dale Buss in his report, stated the high school play went well and thanked Skeet Stribling and Sally Day for directing.
He announced 43 units of blood was collected at the Red Cross Blood Drive held recently.
Girls softball ended their season with a record of 16 wins and 9 losses. Ashlie Cargill-outfield; Mindy Morrison-utility player and Laura Symmonds-infielder were selected all conference.
The boys baseball team ended with a record of 16 wins and 10 losses. Matt McIntire-outfield; Josh Ragar-catcher and Christopher Wisslead-infield were also selected all conference.
The board voted to allow a next year senior student A to graduate early if all requirements are met.
Mr. Buss requested approval on the changes to the high school handbook so they could be sent to the printers. Some items sparked a discussion, such as changing the policy to a 60-day suspension instead of 1 year, the determination of "a site," etc. and it was finally decided to table these items until the next meeting.
Karen Jack said the Discovery Committee met and are dividing up into sub committees. Union will be doing the same, then the sub committees will meet together from each school.
Following closed session the board:
Monty Waddell was the only board member absent.
The next board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2002.