The Poyen Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the boardroom.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and seconded by Lester Webb to approve the attached policies:  Non-certified Personnel Reduction in Force, Non-certified Personnel Assignments, Residence Requirements, Prohibited Conduct, Entrance Requirements, Student Medications, Bullying, Possession and Use of Cell Phones, Beepers, Etc., and Absences.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by David Phillips and seconded by Kathy Gravitt to approve the legal transfer of Tara Bryant. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lester Webb and seconded by David Phillips to accept the resignation of Lisa Byrd.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and seconded by Lester Webb to employ Jeremy Clay as a teacher for the 2005-2006 school year.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by David Phillips and seconded by Kathy Gravitt to approve the proposed budget for 2006-2007.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lester Webb and seconded by David Phillips to adopt board policies, personnel policies, and student handbooks for 2005-2006 as part of Poyen School Board Policies for 2005-2006.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and seconded by Lester Webb to adopt the Arkansas Academic Standards, expected outcomes, content standards and curriculum frameworks for all Poyen students Pre K-12 for 2005-2006.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lester Webb and seconded by David Phillips to appoint Kathy Gravitt as primary board member disbursing officer and Lester Webb as alternate disbursing officer for 2005-2006.  Motion carried.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m.