HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-26-2023 Fairhope Public Schools Commission Meeting MinutesFairhope Public Schools Commission
April 26, 2023
J. Larry Newton Elementary School
Members present: Amy Foley, Paul Hannon, Joe Kelley, Carrie Mackey, Danielle Mashburn-
Myrick, Carrie McLemore, Miranda Schrubbe
Members Absent: Shaunda Matthews, Hill Robinson
Principals present: Tonya Harrelson, Brandon Clay, Lynn Smith – J. Larry Newton Elementary;
Carol Broughton, Spencer Segrest, Christina Stacey – Fairhope East Elementary; Jenny
Breazeale, Sidney Smith, Caroline Hollowell – Fairhope West Elementary; Angie Hall – Fairhope
Middle; Jon Cardwell – Fairhope High
City of Fairhope: Corey Martin
Guest: Gary Gover; John Wilson – CFO, Baldwin County Public Schools
The regular April meeting was cancelled, and this meeting takes the place of the meeting
scheduled for May 3rd.
P.J. Hannon called the meeting to order and the March minutes were approved.
John Wilson provided updates on 3 mill tax estimates for next school year (2023-2024),
highlighting estimated revenues from Ad Valorem and Probate collections totaling
$3,505,860.87. This compares to the estimated total for the current school year of
$2,862,288.89. Estimated unassigned funds (reserve) for current school year totals
$1,761,021.00. (Detailed charts are attached)
Other key items shared by John Wilson:
• Salaries for teacher positions should be budgeted at $80K-$85K
• All 3 mill funds are earning 3.5% interest; all interest is added to reserve account
• Finalized calculation of carryover funds (budgeted but unspent) will be done at the end
of June and can be requested for the new school year in September
• Increase in 3 mill funds expected to be available for ’23-’24 can be used to make up for
staffing disruptions caused by pandemic population changes/virtual school enrollment
and changes in distribution of Title I monies
• All personnel requests will now be reviewed by assistant superintendents Renee Carter
(elementary) and Joe Sharp (secondary)
After discussion of options for allocating 3 mill funds to each school, a motion was made by
Corey Martin and seconded by Joe Kelley to divide funds evenly by school and allocate $700K per
school for the ’23-’24 school year. Motion passed.
Jon Cardwell presented a funding request for Fairhope High for new teacher positions for the
2023-2024 school year, to be funded by 3 mill money, except one position to be funded with
carryover (see table below). Detailed request is attached. Additional request will be submitted
at the next meeting. Motion to approve request was made by Joe Kelley and seconded by Amy
Foley. Motion passed.
Fairhope High
Math Teacher $75,000
English Teacher $75,000
Math Teacher $75,000 (to be paid from carryover funds)
Social Worker $85,000
Total Requested/Approved $310,000
Lynn Smith presented a funding request on behalf of J. Larry Newton Elementary for the “23-
’24 school year, to be funded by 3 mill money. Detailed request is attached. Motion to approve
request was made by Carrie McLemore and seconded by Danielle Mashburn-Myrick. Motion
passed.
J. Larry Newton Elementary
Math Specialist $85,000
Literacy/Technology Coach $85,000
Intervention Teacher $85,000
Social Worker/Counselor $30,000
Instructional Paraprofessionals X4 $154,000
STEAM Lab Instructor $85,000
Total Requested/Approved $524,000
After discussing various personnel needs at each school and the advertising requirements for
positions necessary for moving ahead on these hires, a motion was made by Amy Foley and
seconded by Danielle Mashburn-Myrick to give preliminary blanket approval for any new
personnel for the advertisement period, with final approval to be voted on in the next meeting
of the commission. Motion passed.
Remaining requests will be considered at the next meeting of the commission, with copies of
requests to be provided prior to meeting.
To complete approval of funding requests for the ’23-’24 school year, an additional meeting is
set for Wednesday, May 17th at 4:30 p.m. at Fairhope Middle.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:40.
Respectfully submitted by
Miranda Schrubbe
Attendance YTD
1/11 2/1 3/1 4/26
Amy P P P P
P.J. P P P P
Joe P P P P
Carrie M. --- P P P
Danielle A(E) P A(E) P
Shaunda --- P P A(U)
Carrie Mc. P P P P
Hill P P P A(E)
Miranda P P P P
Amended Funding Requests from ______J. Larry Newton Elementary__________________
Fairhope Public School Commission /3 Mill Referendum
School Year: _____2023-2024__________
School Summary:
Below are requests to the Commission for Fairhope Schools for the approximate $400,000 designated
for improving academics.
Title of Position/Item Cost Job Description Benefit to students/academic enhancement
Math Specialist K-6
Laura Ruth Hunter (same as
previous year)
85,000 Math specialist position • Professional Development
• Math Professional Learning
Community
• Coaching Cycles
• AMSTI/STEM Night
Literacy & Technology
Coach-upper grades
Sarah Saltee (same as last
year)
85,000 Literacy specialist
position
• Professional Development
• Coaching Cycles
• Technology/EMINTS lessons and
support
• Google classroom support
Intervention Teacher
85,000 Intervention • Extra Support in reading and math
for struggling students
• Intervention Groups
• Intervention Schedules
Research and Resources
Social Worker/Counselor 30,000 Social Work and
Counseling Services
• Collaborate with school personnel
• Make home and community visits
• Perform social and environmental
assessments
• Assist in the identification of at-risk
students
• Document all client contacts and
interventions to develop
individualized interventions
• Collaborate with referrals to
community agencies
• Act as a mentor when appropriate,
through individual and small group
contact
• Assist with the crisis prevention and
intervention, as needed
From bcbe.org website
Instructional Paras Temp (4) 154,000
Paras will work with
students in small group
or individually to support
academic instruction.
They will support
• Assist students with grade level
instruction.
• Assist strugglers with gap skills
• Support teacher in second delivery
teachers with instruction
in the classroom.
1 para will assist with
translating and ELL
support in classrooms.
• Build confidence of students in order
to help them achieve higher academic
standards
• Decrease teacher:student ratio and
assist with behavior needs
• Assist with ELL support/translation
STEAM Lab Instructor 85,000 STEAM Lab Instructor,
teach lessons, and model
for teachers in order for
them to incorporate
STEAM in their daily
lessons.
• STEAM Lab Instructor
• AMSTI/STEAM Night
• STEAM PLC PD
• STEAM Fair
• STEAM Lessons
• Pelican’s Nest
• Grant Writing
• Model STEAM Lessons
• Help assist STEAM certification
process
Total: $524,000
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