Board of Education

GULF SHORES CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2018 – 4:00 PM MEETING MINUTES ______________________________________________________________ 1. Call To Order President Kevin S. Corcoran called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M. at City Hall. 2. Reflection President Kevin S. Corcoran paused for a minute of reflection. 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call On roll call the following answered present: President Kevin S. Corcoran Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall Board Member Kelly Walker Board Member Dr. Ralph Gold Board Member Dale Jernigan Also in attendance: Dr. Matt Akin, School Board Superintendent Nash Campbell, Board Attorney Tobi Waters, Interim School Board Clerk was present and took minutes 5. Adoption of the Agenda President Kevin S. Corcoran presented the agenda for discussion. Board Member Dr. Ralph Gold made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. 6. Opening Announcements Board President Kevin S. Corcoran thanked all who were in attendance, further announcing Remax of Gulf Shores along with Exit Realty are collected hurricane relief supplies for the victims of Hurricane Michael. 7. Approval of Minutes a. Regular Board Meeting – September 13, 2018 Board President Kevin S. Corcoran presented the minutes from the September 13, 2018 Regular Board Meeting. Board Member Dale Jernigan made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Board Member Kelly Walker seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. b. Work Session Meeting – October 4, 2018 Board President Kevin S. Corcoran presented the minutes from the October 4, 2018 Work Session Meeting. Board Member Kelly Walker made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Board Member Dale Jernigan seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. c. Special Board Meeting – October 4, 2018 Board President Kevin S. Corcoran presented the minutes from the October 4, 2018 Special Board Meeting. Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Board Member Kelly Walker seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. 8. Discussion Items a. Safety Plan Update Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin reported the City’s Fire Department was developing safety kits to be placed in each classroom and would be training the teachers how to use each item in the kit. Further reporting they were still working to gain access to the Virtual AL security system for police officers to utilize in their patrol vehicles. b. Branding / Website / Logo Discussion Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin reported Red Square Agency had been hired and had been meeting with stakeholder groups of teachers and parents along with Board Members. So far everyone is pleased with their ideas and concepts that have been presented. 9. Action Items a. Legal Fees Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin gave a brief summary of the Legal Fees. Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall made a motion approving the Legal Fees as presented. Board Member Dale Jernigan seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. b. Financial Consultant Fees Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin gave a brief summary of the Financial Consultant Fees. Board Member Kelly Walker made a motion approving the Financial Consultant Fees as presented. Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. c. Agreement – RNC Educational Consultants, LLC Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin gave a brief summary of the Agreement – RNC Educational Consultants, LLC. Board Member Dr. Ralph Gold made a motion approving the Agreement – RNC Educational Consultants, LLC as presented. Board Member Dale Jernigan seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. d. Policy Manual Development Section IV – General Administration Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin presented this section of policy he had written, whereupon it was discussed among the Board. Dr. Matt Akin expressed to meeting attendees if they had any suggestions or ideas to please contact him or a board member. Board Attorney Nash Campbell stated they would hold a public hearing for everyone to review the draft policy before it was adopted. e. Delegate Selection for AASB Annual Convention (Selection and Alternate) Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin gave a brief summary of Delegate Selection for AASB Annual Convention (Selection and Alternate). Board Member Dr. Ralph Gold made a motion that Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall be selected as the Delegate and President Kevin S. Corcoran be chosen as an Alternate for the AASB Annual Convention. Board Member Kelly Walker seconded the motion; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. 10. Superintendent Report Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin presented President Kevin S. Corcoran, Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall and Board Member Dale Jernigan with a Level I Certificate from the AASB Board Member Academy. This achievement was earned through 25 hours of training with the Academy. 2  11. Public Comment Jason Stephenson gave a brief update of the newly formed Dolphin Foundation for Education and Arts. Stating their underlying goal will be to assist and propel the incentives of the Gulf Shores Board of Education, the Gulf Shores City School Superintendent and the City of Gulf Shores. 12. Attorney – Client Privilege Board Member Dr. Ralph Gold motioned the Board recess into Executive Session to: a) Discuss contract negotiations with our attorney/full update on separation agreement. The Board Attorney approved the reasons stated for going into Executive Session and stated they are acceptable reasons to enter executive session under the Alabama Open Meetings Act as amended. Vice President Dr. Nichole Gotschall seconded the motion; and a roll call vote of those members present was taken with all unanimously in favor of the motion whereupon the Board recessed into Executive session at approximately 4:43 p.m. for approximately 30 minutes. The Board returned from Executive Session at 5:38p.m. and resumed the board meeting. 12. Future Meeting Dates A. Work Session – Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 4:00 p.m. B. Regular Board Meeting – Thursday, November 8, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. 13. Adjournment With no further business to come before the Board, Board Member Dr. Ralph Gold made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Board Member Dale Jernigan; and the vote of those members present was unanimously in favor of the motion. President Kevin S. Corcoran declared the meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m. _________________________________________ Kevin S. Corcoran, School Board President __________________________________________ Dr. Nichole Gotschall, School Board Vice President _________________________________________ Kelly Walker, School Board Secretary _________________________________________ Dr. Ralph Gold, School Board Member __________________________________________ Dale Jernigan, School Board Member DATE APPROVED: _____________________________ 3