The Advocate, NOTICE - - - CITY OF BAKER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING January 6, 2015 MINUTES The City of Baker School Board met in the Board Room of the City of Baker School Board Office beginning at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2015. Dr. Carpenter, Board President, called the meeting to order. A roll call was taken by Dr. Carpenter: JOHNSON: Present ALEXANDER: Present CARPENTER: Present DAVIS: Present BOXIE: Present A moment of silent meditation was led by Mrs. Boxie, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mrs. Alexander. Dr. Carpenter welcomed all visitors to the meeting. Dr. Carpenter requested the Board allow the following revision to the agenda: Change the date of the next meeting from January 8, 2014 to January 14, 2014. A motion was made by Mrs. Davis to change the date of the next meeting from January 8, 2014 to January 14, 2014. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Boxie. Voting yes: Carpenter, Davis, Boxie and Johnson. Voting no: None. Abstaining: Alexander. On motion of Mrs. Davis seconded by Mrs. Boxie, the Board voted to approve the amended agenda. Voting yes: Carpenter, Davis, Boxie and Johnson. Voting no: None. Abstaining: Alexander. On motion of Mrs. Boxie seconded by Mrs. Davis, the Board voted to approve the minutes from the meeting of December 9, 2014. Voting yes: Carpenter, Davis, Alexander, Boxie and Johnson. Voting no: None. The Board members were sworn in by Judge Kirk Williams: Mrs. Elaine G. Davis, District 1 Dr. Dana Carpenter, District 2 Mrs. Rosatina Johnson, District 3 Mrs. Shona P. Boxie, District 4 Mrs. Doris T. Alexander, District 5 On motion of Mrs. Davis seconded by Mrs. Alexander, the Board voted to appoint the law firm of DeCuir, Clark, Adams and Associates as legal counsel for the City of Baker School Board. Voting yes: Carpenter, Davis, Alexander, Boxie and Johnson. Voting no: None. Election of Board Officers was held: Mrs. Boxie nominated Mrs. Elaine G. Davis for President. Her nomination was seconded by Mrs. Johnson. As there were no other nominations, a vote was taken. Voting yes: Carpenter, Davis, Alexander, Boxie and Johnson. Voting no: None. Mrs. Davis nominated Mrs. Shona P. Boxie for Vice President. Her nomination was seconded by Mrs. Johnson. As there were no other nominations, a vote was taken. Voting yes: Carpenter, Davis, Alexander, Boxie and Johnson. Voting no: None. Newly Elected Board Officers: Mrs. Elaine G. Davis, President Mrs. Shona P. Boxie, Vice President Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Boxie were sworn in by Mr. Winston DeCuir, Board Attorney. Dr. Carpenter took a point of privilege to express his enjoyment in serving as past President and outlined some of the accomplishments of the Board under his presidency. Superintendent Joseph congratulated the new and returning Board members. The next meeting of the City of Baker School Board will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the School Board Office. There being no further business, on motion of Mrs. Davis seconded by Mrs. Boxie, the Board voted to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Voting yes: Davis, Boxie, Alexander, Carpenter and Johnson. Voting no: None. Submitted by Ulysses Joseph, Secretary. 5165420-aug 12-1t - PUBLIC NOTICES/MEETINGS/HEAR/MIN
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