June 2026 Board Minutes

Lakeside Board of Education

Regular Meeting

June 8, 2026

Administration Building Cafeteria

5:30 P.M.

AGENDA

I. Public Comments

II. Roll Call

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Financial Statement

V. Attendance Report

VI. Data Review

VII. Superintendent’s Report

VIII. Executive Session

The meeting was called to order by the president. The following members were present: Rev. Green, Mr. Lane, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Sykes, Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Williams. Mr. Livingstonwas absent.

The board recognized Coach Andrew Jackson with a plaque for 49 years of service to public education and Mrs. Cathy Jones with 35 years of service to public education.

A motion was ma de by Mr. Williams and seconded by Rev. Green to approve the minutes, financialreport and to authorize the superintendent and district treasurer to move any amount above $1,337,535ending balance in Funds 2000 to the building fund after categorical and restricted funds are first deducted from the ending balance. The motion carried.

The principals presented proposed changes made to the student handbooks for 2026-27 school year. The superintendent discussed proposed changes to certified, classified, student, board, curriculum, administration, business, financial and community policies which were recommended by the Arkansas School Board Association. A motion was made by Rev. Green and seconded by Mr. Williams to approve the student handbooks and the above model policies recommended by the Arkansas School Board Association. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Smith to accept Central Laundry Equipment as the lowest bid to purchase a commercial washer and dryer for the cafeteria/saferoom for $29,611.79.  Jim Welsh, Inc. bid was $31,941.15. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mrs. Thompson and seconded by Ms. Sykes to accept Moser bid to purchase  cafeteria tables for Lakeside Elementary and Lakeside Middle School for $161,202.93 (TIPS Vendor Contract #240301). The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Smith to accept Krebs Brothers’ quote to purchase updated cafeteria equipment: (1) Convection oven, gas, double-deck, (3) gas floor fryers, (1) range – 60”, 6 burners, 24” griddle, (4) milk coolers, (2) ice makers and (2) mobile heated cabinets for Lakeside High School, Lakeside Middle School, Lakeside Elementary School and Eudora Elementary School Cafeterias for $68,513.81 (TIPS/TAPS Contract #230401). The motion carried.

A motion was made by Rev. Green and seconded by Mr. Williams to approve David Simmons, Contractor to resurface the tennis court to meet standards for $6,750.00. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Rev. Green and seconded by Mr. Williams to accept Mizell Heating and Air proposal to replace 38 rooftop heat/cooling units for Lakeside High School due to hail damage for $464,477 and rescind Glenn Mechanical’s proposal for $684.499.00. This is pending ASBA approved payments made to the Lakeside School District. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Thompson to accept Gymmaster’s quote to replace part of the Eudora Elementary Gym floor and refurbish the remainder due to hail damage for $81,500.00. This quote is pending Arkansans Office of Property Risk (Sedqwick) approval and payments are made to the Lakeside School District. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Smith to approve Davis Playgrounds and Recreation bid to purchase five (12x10x8 post hip shade), one (46” square picnic table, SM), three (6’ Elementary picnic tables, SM) and two funnel balls for Pre-K outdoor classrooms for $38,015.32 (TIPS/TAPS Contract #24070201 and State Contract #4600055484). The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Thompson to buy back employees un-used sick leave over the required days 60 days for classified and 120 days for certified. Also, retroactive increase sick days buy back from $20.00 to $45.00 for classified and $40 per day to $85.00 per day for certified. Increase will be effective for the 2025-26 school year. The motion carried.

The president required that the board go into executive session for the purpose of employment, appointment, promotion, discipline or resignation of personnel. After the discussion, the public was allowed to return.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Smith to renew the contract of Derrick Cook (Middle/High School Biology) and approve the contracts for Christopher Williams (High School Business/Coaching) and Tiffany Murrell (Elementary K-5 Special Education/Self-contained Teacher). The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mrs. Thompson to rescind the Letter of Resignation of Charles Brady submitted on April 13, 2026 as Interim Principal of Lakeside High School. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Mr. Williams and seconded by Mrs. Thompson to approve a $3000.00 stipend to Rosa Redmon, High School Secretary for the 2026-2027 School Year for additional assigned duties. The motion carried.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 P.M.