| Grapeland Independent School District | |||
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Board of Trustees | ||
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| June 28, 2007 | |||
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GRAPELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 116 W. MYRTLE – P.O. BOX 249 GRAPELAND, TX 75844
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2007
DRAFT ONLY PENDING APPROVAL
On June 28, 2007 the Board of Trustees of the Grapeland Independent School District met in regular session at 6:05 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Board President, James Anderson.
MEMBERS PRESENT: James Anderson, President Paul Oliver, Vice-President Betty Bassett, Secretary Rickey Walker, Member Mitchell Huff, Member Norm Ormiston, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT: Karen Bridges, Member
ADMINISTRATION: E.D. (Buddy) Sumrall, Superintendent Joe Young, Secondary Principal Jim Moore, Assistant Secondary Principal Dr. Stacy Easterly, Elem. Principal
FACULTY: Shirley K. Bridges Curt Faigle
VISITORS: Penny Webb Helen Streetman Eddie Childress
PRAYER LED BY: Mitchell Huff
FLAG SALUTE LED BY: Rickey Walker
James Anderson, President, opened the meeting with anyone wishing to speak in public forum. Penny Webb addressed the board complimenting her son’s teacher, Ms. Carrie Luce for a great year. She also complimented Dr. Stacy Easterly. Ms. Webb made several suggestions to the board of renovations that were needed at the elementary school.
Mr. Sumrall gave the Superintendent’s Report. Items discussed were as follows:
A. Mr. Sumrall indicated that all of the board members and their spouses had a good trip to San Antonio attending the Leadership Institute (board training). B. Mr. Sumrall and Bonnie Hooper attended a tax seminar yesterday and determined that the district is in very good shape. C. Mr. Sumrall gave an update on Mr. George Bartee following his surgery. D. There is a basic program in place for the Grand Opening of the new school. Please contact Mr. Sumrall if you have someone specific that you would like to invite. E. Dr. Shirley Neeley, Commissioner of Education for Texas resigned this week. F. The auditors are at Central Office today and will be back tomorrow. G. The TASB Board Policy online will be delivered to us the week of July 16. H. The next regular board meeting will be on July 19, 2007. I. Mr. Sumrall will be on vacation the week after the July board meeting. J. There will be an auction tomorrow at the old Jr. High school. K. On July 10th and 11th Tracy Salmon and Mr. Sumrall will be in Austin at IPM and asbestos training.
James Anderson recognized Eddie Childress as a retiring board member. Buddy Sumrall, Superintendent, presented Mr. Childress with a plaque of appreciation and his nameplate.
Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Rickey Walker to approve the Board Policy Update 80. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the budget amendment of $15,000 and $10,000 as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Norm Ormiston, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the bread bid from Flowers Baking Company for the 2007-2008 school year. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Norm Ormiston, seconded by Rickey Walker to table the surplus bus and truck bids until July. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall gave a construction update on the new school and renovations of the existing buildings.
The board took a short recess at 6:37 p.m.
The board went into executive session at 6:45 p.m.
The board reconvened into regular session at 7:40 p.m.
Motion made by Rickey Walker, seconded by Paul Oliver to accept the resignation of Dr. Stacy Easterly as Elementary Principal. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Betty Bassett to accept the resignation of Natalie Ferrell. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Norm Ormiston, seconded by Paul Oliver to accept the resignation of Geoffery Bowdoin. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Rickey Walker to employ Daniel Paul Viers II, as a high school history teacher and assistant boy’s coach. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Norm Ormiston, seconded by Mithcell Huff to approve the board minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2007. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Norm Ormiston to approve the payment of the bills. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Paul Oliver to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Motion passed.
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Karen Bridges Abstain: 0
_________________________________________ Board Secretary
_________________________________________ Board President
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