July Minutes 2008
Pickens Academy Board Minutes
July 24, 2008
Members Present: Brach White, Doug Fikes, Mike Farmer, Barrett Noland, Sueanne Davidson, Angie Gates, Keith Beasley, Tony Fuller, Greg Carr, Jay Parker, Bunky Lang, Scotty Hickman and Carol McKinzey.
Tony Fuller opened the meeting with prayer at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Farmer made a motion to accept the minutes with a second from Greg Carr. Motion carried.
Old Business
Headmaster Brach White reported that the paving project was complete and improved the appearance of the school and grounds. They will return to paint the lines for parking and traffic flow. The total cost for this project was $52,800.00.
An auction will be held in the parking lot across from the school on Saturday,
August 2nd. The school will receive a commission on the items that are sold. The booster club will have a concession stand.
Michele White is our new public relations director. She is working on an Alumni Association which will improve communications with Pickens Academy alumni. She
is planning to send a newsletter to all alumni and working on e-mail addresses and current mailing addresses.
Brach White announced that board members would be called on to help count the
money and balance back to the ticket sales during half-time at home football games. Doug Fikes will make these assignments and get everyone a list.
Brach White gave a report from an AISA meeting that he attended on July 23rd. He discussed the ranking of several classes’ SAT scores compared to other AISA schools. He was pleased with the report and will keep this report on file at the school.
There are currently 303 students enrolled as of July 24, 2008. A few other families have called about possible enrollment.
Security procedures at home events were discussed. Greg Carr offered to be on call at most games and he will be in contact with Brach White to make sure a law enforcement officer attends all home games. The Carrollton Police Department will be contacted about directing traffic. Greg Carr will also get information on Air Evac membership for the school.
Committee Reports
Doug Fikes gave each member an updated listing of committee assignments. The list was reviewed and accepted.
Sueanne Davidson reported that she will review the Student Handbook for 2008-2009 and meet with Brach White concerning any corrections. This will be given out at the Open House on August 7th if necessary.
Doug Fikes and Carol McKinzey will get an updated copy of the by-laws to all members and get a copy on file at the school.
Financial Report
Mike Farmer presented the financial statement as of June 30, 2008. The phone expense with CenturyTel was discussed and will be reviewed. The lunchroom’s prices were discussed and Angie Gates offered to assist if needed. Brach White will meet with Dolories Gray periodically concerning the lunchroom.
Tony Fuller made a motion to accept the financial report with a second from Keith Beasley. All voted in favor.
Questions/Comments
Brach White discussed some problems with parents being aware of the credits required to pass to another grade level. These are listed in the student handbook. He suggested having teacher conferences for parents on a set day and set times. He also mentioned the “Core Share Network” approved and provided by AISA. This network provides courses for students to complete on-line. He will review this website and report to the board at the next meeting.
Tony Fuller made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol McKinzey
