A summary of the regular March 2026 board meeting.
The evening started at 6 pm with a Lease Hearing where Dr. Jeff Lindsey from L.J. Hart presented the parameters and details of a projected Lease Certificate of Participation. The Lease Purchase is for the Roofing Repairs of the original school building, cafeteria, and additions of connecting hallway in the front and back to the Music/Art Room areas.
The regular scheduled board meeting was called to order by Board President, Wes Gunter, at 6:15 with all board members present along with guests, Mrs. Tombley, Mrs. Robison, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Jens, Mrs. Sellers, Mrs. Ellett and Dr. Jeff Lindsey.
Mr. Gunter welcomed all those in attendance and the consent agenda was reviewed and approved. This included the prior board meeting minutes, monthly bills, and the monthly safety report. Updates on school finances and school legislation were heard. The Professional Development Committee presented updates which included Mrs. Tombley, Mrs. Robison, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Jens.
In New Business a Resolution to Approve the sale of $310,000 Lease Certificate of Participation based on parameters outlined in the prior hearing was approved.
The board approved the MEUHP Health Insurance Assessment of $81,522 that was levied recently after the dissolution of the MEUHP.
The Student Information System of Common Goal (Teacher Ease) that has been in use for several years now was approved for renewal.
The Certified Salary Schedule with updated mandated minimum salary requirements was approved as presented. The Non-Certified Salary Schedules were approved with updated minimum wage updates.
Dr. Perkins reviewed the student assessment programs used and requested to approve the program of "Freckle" that is part of the STAR package for a 1 year term. This will replace Moby Max and reduce the Benchmark Assessments.
The 26-27 Calendar was amended to include Nov 3rd as a day out of session to accommodate the Mid Term Election as Junction Hill School is a polling location. This measure promotes student safety as our Gym Doors are open during the election times from 6 am to 7 pm. Lastly in New Business the annual Certified Restraint Training agreement with CRT was approved.
Administrators’ Reports were presented and the Board set the next board meeting for April 14th at 6 pm in the library.
In closed session the board approved the renewal of all certified non-tenured teachers. The board also updated the tenured contracts to reflect the updates in salary schedules.
The Board approved new tenured contracts for Mrs. Kayla Franks and Miss Brooke Johnson. Mrs. Tombley was approved as a part time Title I Reading teacher. Mrs. Kimbrough was approved to increase to full time to take on additional duties and Federal Programs along with Curriculum and Assessment. Mrs. Sellers will be transitioning to Student Support Services Administrator along with Counseling. She will have an administrative role along with Dr. Perkins. Mr. Frego was approved as Boys Assistant Track Coach for this track season. Lastly the Board approved the recommendation from Dr. Perkins for Mrs. Jessica Haas who has accepted the offer to fill the 3rd grade position.