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Board of Trustees | ||
| Minutes | |||
| January 18, 2007 | |||
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GRAPELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 116 W. MYRTLE – P.O. BOX 249 GRAPELAND, TX 75844
DRAFT ONLY PENDING APPROVAL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2006
On January 18, 2007 the Board of Trustees of the Grapeland Independent School District met in regular session at 6:00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Board President, James Anderson.
MEMBERS PRESENT: James Anderson, President Eddie Childress, Vice-President Betty Bassett, Secretary Karen Bridges, Member Paul Oliver, Member Mitchell Huff, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rickey A. Walker, Member
ADMINISTRATION: E.D. (Buddy) Sumrall, Superintendent Joe Young, Secondary Principal Stacy Easterly, Elementary Principal Bonnie Hooper, Business Manager
FACULTY: Shirley K. Bridges Tracy Salmon
VISITORS: Penny Webb Derek Anderson
PRAYER LED BY: James Anderson
FLAG SALUTE LED BY: Mitchell Huff
James Anderson, President, opened the meeting with anyone wishing to speak in public forum. There were no participants.
Mr. Sumrall gave the Superintendent’s Report. Items discussed were as follows:
A. A list of District 21-A football honors and volleyball honors were given to each board member. B. 10th Annual Winter Governance Conference in Corpus Christi was discussed. C. Dates for Tyler Legal Seminar were discussed. D. January 28-31 is Midwinter Conference in Austin. E. Our school has been nominated by the Deep East Texas Tech Prep Consortium and Stephen F. Austin State University as an outstanding Career and Technology Program. Ron Haake, Gary Graham and Wynice Whitaker are to be commended for their hard work. There is also an article in the Grapeland Messenger about the Ag Department. F. We have also run a bid in the newspaper through February 12 to tear down the house the district purchased behind the Ag building. G. Thank you note was read from Bill Like, Superintendent at Crockett I.S.D. H. The Investment Training scheduled today was cancelled. I. Prior to the February board meeting all interested board members will meet at 5:30 p.m. for a tour of the campuses to view improvements being made.
Mr. Sumrall recognized the board members with certificates for “Board Appreciation Month.”
Derek Anderson with John Pechacek’s office presented the audit report for the district and answered questions from the board members.
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the district audit for 2005-2006 as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the Board Policy Update 79. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall gave an update to the board members regarding the on-line policy. There will be a TASB representative coming to the district in March for training.
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve participation in the TASB Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall refreshed the board members on QZAB Bonds.
Mr. Sumrall gave a construction update as follows:
A. The construction company was scheduled to pour concrete last Friday or this Monday but bad weather conditions have been a problem. B. Exterior steel doors were delivered today. C. Elementary HVAC was installed under budget during the Christmas holidays. D. Tennis courts are completed and the students are already practicing.
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the high school attendance recovery plan as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the board meeting night to be the 3rd Thursday of each month. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
The board took a short recess at 6:54 p.m.
The board went into Executive Session at 7:02 P.M.
The board reconvened into regular session at 8:50 P.M.
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to extend the Superintendent’s contract by 1 year to the original 3 year contract to extend through the 2009-2010 school year. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Paul Oliver to accept the resignation of Johnny Holcomb effective February 5, 2007. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the board minutes of the December 18, 2006 regular board meeting. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the payment of bills. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Rickey Walker Abstain: 0
_________________________________________ Board Secretary
_________________________________________ Board President
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