The Poyen Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, in the boardroom.

A motion was made by David Phillips and seconded by Kathy Gravitt to accept the resignation of Margaret Robbins effective March 7, 2005.   Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lester Webb and seconded by Nathan Goodman to approve the Tobacco Prevention Program in conjunction with Dawson Coop.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and seconded by Lester Webb to approve the legal transfers of Clay Clemmons, Colby Clemmons, and Mackenzi Reeves.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Nathan Goodman and seconded by David Phillips to approve the revised Special Education Budget for 2004-2005.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by David Phillips and seconded by Lester Webb to re-employ all classified and certified staff who requested re-employment.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Kathy Gravitt and seconded by Lester Webb to employ Glynn Nooner as alternative teacher (190 days) and William Webb as teacher/math coach (200 days) for the 2005-2006 school year.  Motion carried.

A motion was made by Lester Webb and seconded by David Phillips to approve the attached salary schedules (bus, cafeteria, teacher salary) for 2004-2005, supplemental salary schedule for 2005-2006, and classified staff salary increases for 2004-2005.  Motion carried.

Mr. Newton presented a written complaint for the board’s review from a former Poyen

student’s parent.  He then explained the actions taken and answered questions from the board. 

The board discussed proposed legislation.  Opening bids for the new high school are scheduled for March 29.  Mr. Newton informed the board that we are in the process of our annual audit and it should be completed this week.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2005.