HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2020 Fairhope Public Schools Commission Meeting MinutesFairhope Public Schools Commission
June 3, 2020
Members present: Robert Brown, Tanya Bosarge, Ken Cole, Danielle Mashburn-
Myrick, Carrie McLemore, Hill Robinson, Miranda Schrubbe, Cornelius Woods
Members absent: Robin Coleman
Principals present: Carol Broughton, Julie Pierce, Caroline Hollowell (Fairhope West
Elementary Reading Coach)
Guest: James Watkins
Ken Cole called the meeting to order. A motion was made and passed to approve the
minutes of the May 13th meeting of the commission.
Ken Cole reviewed the current balances of the estimated 2020 3-mill revenue and
the city funds. After accounting for expenditures approved at the May meeting,
$260,503.52 remains in estimated tax proceeds and $245,000 in city funds .
Funding requests from Fairhope West Elementary and Fairhope East Elementary
that had been tabled at the May meeting were revisited. After a review and
discussion of these requests, each was approved, to be allocated from the city funds.
Fairhope West Elementary
• Instructional Supplies 25,000
10,000
5,000
10,000
50 ,000
• Library
• Physical Education
• Music/A r t
Total
Fairhope East Elementary
• Counselors 5,000
• Library 5,000
• Physical Education 5,000
• Music 2,500
• Art 2,500
• Instructional Support 10,000
• 7 Habits/Leader in Me 15,000
Total 45,000
Additional funding requests were submitted from Fairhope West Elementary and
Fairhope East Elementary. After a review and discussion of these requests, each was
approved, to be allocated from the 3-mill revenue funds.
Fairhope EAST Elementary
• 3 Part-time Instructors@ 14,080 each -Total 42,240
Fairhope WEST Elementary
• 4 Part-time Instructors@ 15,000 each -Total 60,000
More requests are expected to come from J. Larry Newton, Fairhope Middle, and
Fairhope High in the near future.
Discussion took place regarding the establishment of a reserve account, with several
approaches suggested. A set percentage or set amount from either or both funding
streams (3-mill tax revenue and city funding) will be considered. Because the
commission has not defined the method for funding the reserve account at this time,
members will consider putting in reserve any funds not allocated from both funding
streams this year, and will decide on a method before the next funding cycle.
A brief discussion took place regarding the use of a standardized funding request
template. It was noted that the format used in the Akribos study to show the 2015
allocations from the City of Fairhope to the area schools (pp. 31-32) might be a
useful one for future requests. Principals in attendance were asked to work with the
other principals to consider options and provide input.
The next meeting of the FPSC will be on July 1st at 4:30, location to be determined.
Respectfully submitted by Miranda Schrubbe