| Grapeland Independent School District | ||
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Board of Trustees | |
| Minutes | ||
| March 22, 2007 | ||
| Grapeland Independent School District | ||
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Board of Trustees | |
| Minutes | ||
| March 22, 2007 | ||
GRAPELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
116 W. MYRTLE – P.O. BOX 249
GRAPELAND, TX 75844
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF
MARCH 22, 2007
DRAFT ONLY
PENDING APPROVAL
On March 22, 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
Rickey A. Walker, Member
Paul Oliver, Member
Mitchell Huff, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ADMINISTRATION: E.D. (Buddy) Sumrall, Superintendent
Stacy Easterly, Elementary Principal
Joe Young, Secondary Principal
FACULTY: Shirley K. Bridges
VISITORS:
PRAYER LED BY: Paul Oliver
FLAG SALUTE LED BY: Karen Bridges
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. School activities in progress at this time are baseball, softball, track, golf, one act play and powerlifting.
B. A “thank you” card was read from Ms. Beeler and Ms. Skidmore on book donations to their classroom.
C. Information was passed out from the Masonic Lodge on a possible cornerstone/dedication at our new high school in October.
D. Homecoming/Peanut Festival will be October 19-20, 2007. The theme this year is “Sandie Pride.” Mr. Sumrall mentioned to the board the possibility of having our grand opening/ribbon cutting on the new high school the weekend of Peanut Festival.
E. Mr. Sumrall advised the board of his intentions to invite Shirley Neeley to attend the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony and other dignitaries in our area.
F. The next board meeting will be on April 19, 2007.
Mr. Sumrall took all of the board members and visitors on a walk through of the new construction on the high school/gym area.
Motion made by Rickey Walker, seconded by Betty Bassett to adopt all math textbooks with the exception of Saxon. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Karen Bridges to approve the staff development waiver as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the school calendar for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the modified schedule/TAKS testing days waiver as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
The board went into executive session at 6:49 p.m.
The board reconvened into regular session at 7:40 p.m.
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Karen Bridges to approve the contract renewals as recommended by Stacy Easterly for elementary personnel for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Rickey Walker to approve the contract renewals as recommended by Joe Young for the secondary personnel for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to accept the resignation of John Schell as high school teacher. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Rickey Walker to accept the resignation of Diane Moers as special education teacher. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Eddie Childress to hire Sandra Lundy as special education teacher on a probationary contract for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Rickey Walker to approve the minutes from the regular meeting of February 15, 2007. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 2 Paul Oliver
Eddie Childress
Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the payment of bills. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 1 Mitchell Huff
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the Quarterly Investment Report. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Board Secretary
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Board President