The Poyen Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, January 11, in the boardroom.

A motion was made by Nathan Goodman and seconded by David Phillips to accept the legal transfers of Sarah Swain, Noah Phillips, and Nathaniel Phillips.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lester Webb and seconded by Nathan Goodman to renew and extend Superintendent Jerry Newton’s contract through June 2008.  Motion carried.

A board discussed the request to change from the Arkansas River Education Service Coop to the Dawson ESC.  Mr. Newton informed the board that both coop boards have approved the change and now must be approved by the State Board of Education.

The board discussed the legislative session that began January 10, 2005.

The board was informed that bidding for the new high school building will be opened during the week of February 14 is everything goes as scheduled. 

The board was given a copy of the facilities study results and discussed it.

The board discussed problems with OR & R concerning copy machines.  The prosecuting attorney is aware of the problem and is investigating.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.