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Board of Trustees | |
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| November 20, 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2006
On November 20, 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 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
FACULTY: Bonnie Hooper Shirley K. Bridges
VISITORS: Penny Webb
PRAYER LED BY: James Anderson
FLAG SALUTE LED BY: Eddie Childress
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. Mr. Sumrall reminded the board members to check out the school website at www.grapelandisd.net and see the pictures of the new school in progress along with school activities. B. Football playoff game will be Saturday in Lufkin at Abe Martin Stadium at 7:30 p.m. against Lovelady. C. Basketball is underway. D. The FFA members recently competed at district in Huntsville and will have several students participating at area in Nacogdoches at Stephen F. Austin University. E. The maintenance department is currently removing siding on the auditorium to remove bats that are in the walls and roof. F. Mr. Sumrall discussed upcoming changes regarding students taking 4 years of math and science and the possibility of increasing the number of credits required to graduate. G. The Beta Club had its annual induction ceremony yesterday at the First Baptist Church with 9 new members being installed.
Motion made by Rickey Walker, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the contract with Lufkin School For The Deaf. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall gave an update to the board members as to the status of the Board Policy On-Line. He advised the board that Texas Association of School Boards is currently reviewing our Blue Book. This process is very time consuming and may take up to 7 or 8 months before completion.
Mr. Sumrall advised the board members that all of our core teachers meet the criteria to quality as Highly Qualified Teachers.
Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the Campus Improvement Plan. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the District Improvement Plan. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall gave an expenditure update on the building project. He advised the board members that the main building slab has been poured and everything went well. The entry slab will be poured on Wednesday morning. The tennis court slabs have been poured. There is a sink hole that will be repaired at the track. We are currently getting bids for the Elementary HVAC.
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the budget amendment as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall advised the board that we have received no bids for the school owned house at this time.
Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the Special Education CO-OP contract as presented. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Eddie Childress to set the December board meeting for Monday, December 18, 2006. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Sumrall gave an update on the Campus Intervention Team (CIT). He reviewed the School Improvement Plan template on Jr. High mathematics and reading for economically disadvantaged.
There was no further discussion on board agenda item #15 since Mr. Sumrall covered the construction projects when he gave the expenditure update.
The board went into Executive Session at 7:02 P.M.
The board reconvened into regular session at 8:23 P.M.
There was no action taken on executive session items dealing with personnel.
Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Karen Bridges to approve the board minutes of the October 16, 2006 regular board meeting. Motion passed.
Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 2 Eddie Childress Mitchell Huff
Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the payment of bills. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M. Motion passed.
Ayes: 7 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
_________________________________________ Board Secretary
_________________________________________ Board President
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