By Marla Jones, Reporter

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 15, 2018 at Plainview High School.

During the meeting several groups were recognized for their accomplishments.  The winners from SkillsUSA and HOSA were introduced and honored for their placements in the state competition.  The Class 3A State Champions, Plainview Bears were honored, as well.

The Board addressed the need for school meals to increase.  A lunch changed from $2.00 to $2.10 and a breakfast will increase from $1.10 to $1.15.

A update was presented about the Tax Renewal Update that will be on the June 5 ballot.  The board stressed that this is not a new tax, just a renewal of what taxpayers are already paying.  These taxes go to fund such things as security in the school system.

In a Executive Session, the Board approved the purchase of The Mustard Seed Daycare that is adjacent to Plainview High School, at a cost of $240,000.

The Board had several non-renewal/terminations effective May 29, 2018:

Mark Patterson-Elementary Teacher, Collinsville

Seth Phillips-Mathematics Teacher, Collinsville

Tucker Davis-Mathematics Teacher, Crossville

Jared Cushen-Itinerant English Language Arts/EL Teacher, Plainview

Jeremy Slaton-Science Teacher, Fyffe

Autumn Coffey-Itinerant Special Education Teacher, Crossville

Brian Knapp-Physical Education Teacher, Valley Head

Heather Andrews-Pre K Auxiliary, Ider

Jennifer Mays-Pre K Auxiliary, Henagar

Jennifer Bowman- Pre K Auxiliary, Valley Head

Lori Griggs- Pre K Auxiliary, Collinsville

Rosa Alarcon- Itinerant Translator, Crossville

Crystal Bramblett- English Language Arts Teacher, Henagar

Retirements and Resignations for the DeKalb County School System:

Teresa Hannah- CNP Worker, Henagar- Retirement effective 8/1/18

Donald Fobbus-Bus Driver, Plainview- Retirement effective 7/1/18

Samuel McKinney- Bus Driver, Collinsville- Retirement effective 6/1/18

Mary Jo Chandler-Bus Driver, Plainview-Retirement effective 5/31/18

Miles Holcomb-Mathematics Teacher, Crossville-Resignation effective 5/29/18

Cassidy Hood- Science Teacher, Collinsville-Resignation effective 5/8/18

Lori Biddle- Jr. High Coaching Duties (supplement only), Sylvania-Resignation effective 5/29/18

Shasta Norwood- Jr. High and Jr. Varsity Volleyball Coaching Duties (Supplement Only),

Geraldine- Resignation 5/7/18

Ashlie Bryant- Head Jr. Varsity Cheerleader Coaching Duties (Supplement Only), Crossville-Resignation 5/24/18

Chelsey White- Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball Coaching Duties (Supplement Only), Sylvania-Resignation 4/30/18

Kristie Cole-Elementary Teacher, Crossville-Resignation 4/24/18

Audra Noojin- Mathematics/ Art Teacher, Crossville- Resignation 4/26/18

Danny Stevens- Varsity and Jr. Varsity Girls Soccer Coaching Duties (Supplement Only), Crossville- Resignation 5/8/18

The Board approved three placements for the 2018-2019 school year.  Sylvania had two certified teachers placed to their school. Rachel Whisenant as a elementary teacher and Ryan Clark as a physical education teacher.  Tia Trotter was placed as a certified elementary teacher at Plainview.

The next scheduled Board Meeting will be held on May 25, 2018 at 12:00 noon.