Mineral Springs School Board Approves Staff Bonuses, Arena Policy Changes

The Mineral Springs School Board approved bonuses for full-time and part-time employees, revised its arena use policy and approved a student transfer during its regular monthly meeting.

Superintendent JonDavid Amerson recommended bonuses of $1,000 for full-time faculty and staff and $500 for part-time faculty and staff in recognition of their hard work during the previous school year. Amerson noted that the district’s letter grade had improved and said employees had earned the bonuses.

President William Dixon called for a motion to approve the proposed bonus amounts. Ricky Gamble made the motion, and Kay Munson-Slaton seconded it. The motion passed unanimously, 6-0.

Arena Use Policy Revised

The board approved two adjustments to the district’s Arena Use Policy at the recommendation of Superintendent Amerson.

The changes lower the anticipated attendance threshold from 500 people to 300 people and establish a $100 deposit for arena use. The deposit will be refunded if the arena is left in good condition.

President Dixon called for a motion to approve the policy with the two changes. Barnado Thomas made the motion, and Xavier Vaughn seconded it. The motion passed 6-0.

Board Approves Student Transfer

The board also approved a board-to-board transfer for Antwan Sauls.

After Superintendent Amerson requested approval, President Dixon called for a motion. Thomas made the motion to approve the transfer, and Slaton seconded it. The measure passed unanimously, 6-0.

Treasurer Presents Financial Report

District Treasurer Frankie Tollett presented the district’s financial report, including the following balances:

Legal fund balance without certificates of deposit: $763,233.85
Legal fund balance with certificates of deposit: $837,417.34
Total balance across all funds: $1,666,618.37

President Dixon called for a motion to approve the financial report as presented. Slaton made the motion, and Vaughn seconded it. The motion passed 6-0.