BOE Resignations And Renewals
At the Tuesday, May 21, 2019, meeting of the Fort Payne City Schools Board Of Education the following actions were approved:
Resignations
Dr. Ashley Cole- Science Teacher and Girls Soccer Coach, Jackie Jennings- Secondary Instructional Technology Specialist, Zane Hardinger-Junior High Head Football Coach, and Deanna Mayo-Bus Driver.
Leaves
Maria Serrano Rodriguez – EL Aide- Leave of Absence-effective August 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019,
Contract renewals
One-year contract of Support Personnel, one-year contract of Certified Personnel
Transfers
Michael Banks-from Health Teacher to Physical Education Teacher and from Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach to Head Boys Basketball Coach
Amanda Varnadore-from English Teacher, to a Guidance Counselor, Lamar Hendricks-from a Science Teacher at Middle School to Science Teacher at High School, James Fleming-from – History Teacher at – Middle School- to History Teacher at High School, Jennifer List-from Assistant Principal at Middle School to Principal at Elementary School, Eric Varnadore-from PE Teacher at Elementary School to Health Teacher at High School
Recommendations
Donna Williams- Custodian at High School, Cheri Williams- Hospitality and Tourism Teacher at High School, Kelsey Prose- Non-Faculty Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach at Fort Payne, Carla Beal- Middle School Secretary, Eric Rogers- History Teacher at Middle School Gary Wallace- 4th – 8th Grade General Science/Math Teacher at Middle School, Brent Tinker- Physical Education Teacher at Elementary School, Olivia Isbell- System Wide Special Education Teacher
Additional work days for the following positions, during the 2019-2020 summer
Michelle Pettis-Elementary Gifted Teacher – 20 days, Sherri Gibbs-Elementary Math Coach – 10 days, Regina Boatwright-WVES Counselor – 10 days ,Shannon Patterson-FPMS Counselor – 4 days, Dena Wilbanks-FPMS Counselor – 4 days, Steve Black-FPHS A/V Technology and Communications – 25 days, Kelley Chapman-Elementary Instructional Technology Specialist –29 days, Jackie Jennings-Secondary Instructional Technology Specialist -7 days
Out of State Travel
Shane Byrd-Principal FPMS – Robotics Team May 15-19, 2019 – Arkansas Razorback Invitational- Fayetteville, AR; Brian Jett-Athletic Director/Principal FPHS – Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Teams June 6-7, 2019 – Dade County High School-Trenton, GA; FPHS – Varsity Boys Basketball Team June 18-19, 2019 – Niceville High School-Niceville, FL -June 19-22, 2019 – University of West FL, Pensacola, FL; FPHS – JROTC Rifle Team June 23-28, 2019 – Air Rifle Nationals-Colorado Springs, CO-June 26-30, 2019 – Junior Olympics and CMP Nationals-Camp Perry, OH; FPHS – AV Communications/Photography Student June 24-29, 2019 – Skills USA-Louisville, KY
Approved April 2019 financial statements and bank reconciliation reports
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Cunningham congratulated Harrison Davis on becoming the individual 2019 6A State Champion for Golf, and Dawson Garrett for finishing 3rd overall.
Mr. Cunningham announced the FPHS Boys Soccer Team played Friday, May 10th at 11am at John Hunt Park in Huntsville against Homewood in the semifinal game; Winning 2-0. The team lost 3-2 on Saturday against St. Paul Episcopal in the Championship game. He congratulated the Coaches and players on a great season!
Mr. Cunningham expressed congratulations to the FPHS Track Team for their outstanding performance at the State Track Meet this past weekend in Gulf Shores. The girls team had a strong showing finishing 3rd overall behind powerhouse Homewood and Pelham. Several girls placed Top 3 in the State and got on the podium. The 4×800 team of Gracie Groat, Maddie Jackson, Mollie Sanderson, and Anahi Barboza placed 2nd and missed breaking the school record by less than a second. The 4×400 team of Madi Wallace, Maddie Jackson, Maggie Groat, and Logan Neil placed 2nd with a time of 4:10. Madi Wallace placed 2nd in the 300 hurdles and set a new school record. Isabelle Goggans placed 3rd in the Javelin and broke the school record. Others scoring points were: Teshyia Williams in the Discus and Aylin Vega in the 2 mile. For the Boys, Matthew Shaddix placed 4th in the 110 hurdles and 2nd in the 300 hurdles. Nate Crane placed 7th in the Shot Put throwing a distance of 49-6 and narrowly missing the school record. Congratulations to all the athletes on a great season!
Mr. Cunningham announced the following FFA competitions placed at the North Alabama FFA Eliminations qualifying them for state competitions this summer: Ag Construction – 3 rd Place – Allison Cary, Camden Taylor, Will Helmes, Brody Bruce Ag Mechanics – 3 rd Place – Matthew Carry, Pablo Matias Santos, Andrew Burt, Isaac Khan Nursery/Landscape – 3 rd place – Avery Payton, Hunter Noles, Dakota Bowling, Zeb Kincer Floriculture – 4 th Place – David Allen Fischer, Bryson Lyles, Oscar Gonzalez, Kenzie Akins, Mercy Angel Mr. Cunningham announced the Fort Payne Middle School First Robotics Teams had a great weekend at the Razor Back Invitational at the University of Arkansas. The Gigawatts Team reached the finals in Research and High Voltage Team reached the finals in Presentation. There were 80 teams in the competition.
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Cunningham reminded everyone that Class Night begins at 7:00 PMin the gym at Fort Payne High School, tonight. Also, Kindergarten graduation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Wills Valley Recreation Center. (9:00 AM and 10:30 AM). The Board will meet at 6:30 at the Field House prior to Graduation, Thursday, May 23, 2019.
The Board elected Mr. Jimmy Durham to serve as Board President for the 2019-2020 school year. They elected Mr. Randy McClung to serve as Board Vice-President for the 2019- 2020 school year.
Approved June 27, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the conference room of the Central Office as the date, time and place of the next regular Board Meeting.