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Adair Co. Board of Education: Report, July 19, 2007 meeting
By Ed Waggener The Adair County Board of Education voted last night to add two full time positions. One will be at the Adult Learning Center, the other at the Adair County Youth Development Center (ACYDC). The vote came at the board's regular July 19, 2007, meeting. The board took the action on the recommendation of Superintendent Darrell Treece, who emphasized that there would be no net additional cost to the school board. The superintendent said that the action was need because of growth in both areas, particularly at the ACYDC. The position at the ACYDC will be called "Transitional Coordinator." It is a pilot position, brought about by the nature of the institution. Treece said that two types of students are served at the center, one is stable, and one is highly transitional. Approximately 80 of the residents are long term, he said. Instruction for them is predictable, Mr. Treece said. "But," he said, "there can be as many as 700 who go through short-term detention. They be there from overnight to a few days." He said that during the short term stays, the local school system has to enroll the students and provide for their return to their local schools. On a motion by Member Marsha Walker (District 2) , seconded by Chris Watts (District 3), the vote was 5-0 to create the two new positions, with Chairman Mike Harris (District 5), Vice Chairman Greg Willis (District 1), concurring in a show-of-hands vote. Sheila Willis wins stronger support, but no money, for track Sheila Willis spoke on behalf of the Adair County High School Track program. She noted that poor facilities prevent ACHS from hosting competitions and that, in some cases, poor drainage and lack of a rubberized track made some activities riskier than they should be. She asked if any money could be spent for new track facilities or if the old one could be upgraded. Mr. Treece told Willis and the track supporters that the General Fund does not have money for the track needs and that the state will not allow bond money to be spent on track needs until classrooms needs are met. Chairman Harris told the track supporters that he would hope a new facility could be built, but agreed with Mr. Treece that the funds are not now available. "Our bus garage is falling down," he said, "but we don't have the money to replace it. And the state says we have to build a new elementary school before we do that." Mrs. Willis said that besides the opportunity for athletes, the facilities would go a long way toward meeting health goals. "We've got a lot of obese students," she said, "using the track would help them." The track parents and coaches have been working on an alliance with Lindsey Wilson College. "They've got a good track program," Willis said. "we've talked to the coaches and they say we might be able to work out joint use on the athletics complex they plan to build." The board was enthusiastic about track, but found no way to open their modest purse to help. Willis thanked them for their acknowledgement of the value of the program, and said, "They said the squeaking wheel gets oil," she said, "and I'm here to squeak." A bit more disagreement: One no vote, one abstention Not every proposal sailed through in the short meeting. When the "Consent Agenda" was brought up, one item, "Approval of for Adair County High School Cheerleaders to take an out-of-state trip using a certificated common carrier," was removed for a separate vote, and Cheerleader Sponsor Julie McQueary faced questions from Members Chris Watts and Marsha Walker. Watts expressed concerns about the cost of the trip, about the transportation, and the early timing of the request for the trip, which will not take place until March 2008, for a CANAM cheerleading competition in Myrtle Beach, NC. Superintendent Treece said that the common carrier will be insured, and in answer to a question from Watts, as to whether there would be any liability on the board's part. Mr. Treece answered, "No more than we have on any other school trips." McQueary said that permission is being requested early so that the cheerleaders can begin raising funds. Superintendent Treece noted that the fund raisers could not ask for money for a trip which did not have board approval. As for costs, McQueary said that the school board does not pay any money for the trip. Member Marsha Walker questioned whether some students might not be able to attend because of finances. McQueary said that fundraising provides all expenses for the cheerleaders, but that parents would pay their own way. Both Walker and Watts questioned McQueary about the cheerleading competition taking precedence over what has traditionally been seen as the cheerleaders' role, bringing into focus a change in attitude about the (taxonomy) of cheerleading: Whether it is a sport itself, or whether its role is to support football and basketball teams As well, the local squad bypassed regional and state cheerleading competition. In the end, Member Watts was satisfied enough to cast a vote to approve, but Walker voted no, with a resulting 4-1 passage of the issue. National Cheerleader of the Year 1st RU Miriam VanArsdale draws accolades A truly bright spot for the cheerleaders, for the schools, and for the people of Adair County was recognized by the Adair County Board of Education, with the victory by Miriam VanArsdale in National Cheerleading Competition. Miss VanArsdale was 1st runner-up and winner of a $1,500 scholarship for the 2007-2008 National Cheerleader of the Year.Story, photo. Superintendent Treece detailed how the the academic, portfolio, and interview portions are weighted at 75% of the competition, with only 25% of the contest points coming from performance. "It's more than doing backflips," he said. Academically, Miss VanArsdale holds a nearly perfect 3.98 Grade Point Average. The victory came after her appearance at Methodist University on May 18 & 19, 2007. She is the daughter of Ronnie and Sandra VanArsdale of Columbia. Besides cheerleading Miss Vanarsdale is also involved in the ACHS Pep Club, FCA, National Honor Society, National Beta Club, Tennis, MS Dream Walkers, her church nursery, children's' programs, and wored in the Adair County High School Beta Club's Smith Christmas Challenge, which raised over $40,000 for a cause which touched so many Adair Countians. Vanarsdale was chosen for the competition from over 400 nomination requests were received and reviewed by the 2007 National Selection Committee. She was one of 39 finalists to advance to the national finals in May. Story, photo story posted on 2007-05-25 10:37:11. Athletics fund request draws one abstention A request for $6,596.95 to balance the Adair County High School athletic fund drew questions from Board Member Chris Watts, but was approved in a 4-1 show of hands vote, with member Marsha Walker, voting no. Watts said that for 20 years, the athletic has come before the board to ask to help with the Athletic Fund. "Some years you want as much as $20,000. Sometimes as little as $2,500," he said. Superintendent Treece said that he had been involved with the matter over the years, and said, "This is the way it works in all the high schools I know about." Member Marsha Walker questioned the lack of a plan or a projected budget amount. Band Director Tim Allen fared better, with no "No's", but there's an abstention Band Director Tim Allen's request for an increase for band uniforms from the budgeted $6,000 to $7,240.40 was approved on Superintendent Darrell Treece's recommendation, with a 4-0 voting, with board member Floyd Burton abstaining. Allen's program, the most successful competitive one in the history of the school, has shown a 20% increase in participation in the past two years, requiring new uniforms for the expanded roster. Allen told the board that in some cases, the band had to cut old uniforms apart to augment smaller sized ones to outfit the larger players. "We're busting at the seams, I guess you might say," he quipped, drawing approving laughter from the board and gallery. The reason for the increase above $6,000, he said, was because he had earlier failed to include the cost of hats and boxes. "That makes up the extra $7,240.40. The amount will pay for uniforms for 20 students. Burton, asked about the abstention after adjournment, said he couldn't vote for the measure when the board had had to lay off 14 teachers this year. "And," he said, "I don't think its good for us to agree on every single thing." Revised Consent Agenda approved The consent agenda was approved, as revised, below. One item, "Approval of for Adair County High School Cheerleaders to take an out-of-state trip using a certificated common carrier," was originally in the Consent Agenda, but was voted on separately, as above.
Superintendent Treece brief; no Public Comment Superintendent Treece gave his briefest report, saying that he was happy that this year, the administration is able to concentrate on academics. Two years ago, in July, we were talking about the start of the ACES construction. Last year we were talking about when we would finish ACES. This year, I'm happy to say, we're working on academics," and said, "That's all I have to report." No one spoke in the Public Comments segment. End of Report, July 19, 2007 Meeting Information About Your Adair County Schools The Adair County Board of Education holds regular monthly meetings each third Thursday, with additional meetings on the first Thursday of March, September, October, and November, at the Adair County Board Conference Room, Board of Education Office, 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone 270-384-2476 Adair County Board of Education: Chairman Mike Harris (District 5); Vice Chairman Greg Willis (District 1), members Chris Watts (District 3), Marsha Walker (District 2), and Floyd Burton (District 4). Superintendent Darrell Treece. School Board Attorney Jeff Hoover. Assistant Superintendent Brenda Mann, Instructional Supervisor Phyllis Curry; Anita Wethington, Special Education Director; Mike Akin, Title 1 Coordinator; Carla Perkins, Technology Coordinator; David Jones, Transportation Director; Ricky Bault, Maintenance Director; Carol Roy, Food Services Director; Renae Smith, Finance Officer. Becky Bailey, Public Affairs/Public Relations Coordinator Click here for Adair County Schools website Direct comments are not available. However comments, subject to editing, are welcome by sending to: ed@columbiamagazine.com or linda@columbiamagazine.com. or through Submit a Story. This story was posted on 2007-07-20 04:54:12
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