| Grapeland Independent School District | |||
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Board of Trustees | ||
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| September 18, 2006 | |||
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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 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
On September 18, 2006, 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 Karen Bridges, Member Paul Oliver, Member Mitchell Huff, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT: Eddie Childress, Vice-President Betty Bassett, Secretary Rickey A. Walker, Member
ADMINISTRATION: E.D. (Buddy) Sumrall, Superintendent Dr. Stacy Easterly, Elementary Principal
FACULTY: Shirley K. Bridges Dawn Irwin Judith Currie Helen Word Jeanette Betz Helen Barnett Karen Hudson Debra Huff Francine Gregg Jennifer Nicholson Nancy Schell Jeanna Wardell
VISITORS: Kathy Bush Mary Wardell
PRAYER LED BY: Mitchell Huff
FLAG SALUTE LED BY: Paul Oliver
Eddie Childress arrived at 6:01 P.M.
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. Copies of letters written by 7th and 8th grade students in the Leadership Class were distributed to board members. B. The first district volleyball game will be held tomorrow night. C. Football is in full swing. D. Upcoming Legal Seminars hosted by TASB were discussed. E. The District Improvement Council met last week. F. Monday, September 25, 2006, the first Gates Award ceremony will be held in the auditorium. G. The defibrillators are in that the school purchased. Approximately 33 staff members have already been trained on them.
Mr. Sumrall reviewed the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (First Rating). Our school district scored 21 out of 21 questions making us receive a “Superior Achievement” rating.
Mr. Sumrall introduced Judge Kathy Bush to the board members. Judge Bush then reviewed the new student truancy laws.
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Karen Bridges to approve the substitute teacher list as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the Dyslexia Plan as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the 2006 Certified Tax Rolls. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Dr. Stacy Easterly gave a presentation on the Elementary TAKS scores and remediation. She also gave the TPRI results and discussed Response to Instruction (RTI).
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the GT Plan. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the Special Education Operating Guidelines. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve acute shortage area subjects of math and science. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Mr. James Anderson discussed the board members upcoming training on Legislative Updates. The next training is September 25, 2006 at Latexo I.S.D.
Mr. Sumrall discussed the Team of 8 Training Modules. He reviewed the 4 modules available. The board members agreed upon October 23, 2006 as a training date.
Mr. Sumrall gave a construction update. Most of the dirt work has been completed. The plumbing crew is currently working and we are on schedule according to J.E. Kingham Construction.
The board went into Executive Session at 7:18 P.M.
The board reconvened into regular session at 7:52 P.M. There was no action taken on Executive Session items.
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Paul Oliver to accept the board minutes of the August 17, 2006 meeting held at 5:30 P.M. Motion passed.
Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 2 James Anderson Mitchell Huff
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to accept the board minutes of the August 17, 2006 meeting held at 6:00 P.M. Motion passed.
Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 1 James Anderson
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by James Anderson to accept the board minutes of the August 31, 2006 meeting held at 6:00 P.M. Motion passed.
Ayes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 1 Eddie Childress
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by James Anderson to accept the board minutes of the August 31, 2006 meeting held at 6:30 P.M. Motion passed.
Ayes: 3 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 2 Eddie Childress Mitchell Huff
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the payment of bills. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
The board then reviewed the Quarterly Investment Report.
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the Quarterly Investment Report. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 P.M. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 2 Rickey Walker Betty Bassett Abstain: 0
_________________________________________ Board Secretary
_________________________________________ Board President
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