GRAPELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

116 W. MYRTLE – P.O. BOX 249

GRAPELAND, TX  75844

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING

OF

DECEMBER 18, 2006

On December 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

                                                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

                                                Joe Young, Secondary Principal

FACULTY:                              Bonnie Hooper

                                                Shirley K. Bridges

                                                Tracy Salmon

VISITORS:                              Penny Webb

                                                Ryan Richie

PRAYER LED BY:                  Paul Oliver

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 advised the board that Stacy Easterly and Joe Young had been involved with a special education meeting at the elementary school at 5:00 p.m. and would be late to the meeting.

B.     The tennis courts are completed except for painting the surfaces.

C.     Mr. Sumrall gave a new construction update.

D.     Basketball is in full swing.

E.      Mr. Sumrall advised that he and Bonnie Hooper would be attending TASBO Investment Training in January.

Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Karen Bridges to approve the High School Campus Improvement Plan as presented.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

Motion made by Paul Oliver, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve bus repairs not to exceed $20,000.00 and be taken out of designated fund balance.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Rickey Walker to approve the HVAC bid of Platt Heating & AC in the amount of $43,450.00 for the elementary school considering their bid as the best bid in the district’s interest.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to approve the budget amendment as presented.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

Mr. Sumrall reviewed the Policy Update 79 with the board members.

Motion made by Karen Bridges, seconded by Betty Bassett to purchase a storage building for $3,080.00 to be used at the softball field.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

The board went into Executive Session at 7:20 P.M.

The board reconvened into regular session at 7:55 P.M.

There was no action taken on executive session items dealing with personnel.

Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Mitchell Huff to approve the board minutes of the November 20, 2006  regular board meeting.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0 

Motion made by Mitchell Huff, seconded by Rickey Walker to approve the payment of bills.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

Motion made by Betty Bassett, seconded by Eddie Childress to approve the Quarterly Investment Report.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

Motion made by Eddie Childress, seconded by Paul Oliver to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M.  Motion passed.

                                                                                    Ayes:                7

                                                                                    Noes:               0

                                                                                    Absent:             0

                                                                                    Abstain:            0

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Board Secretary

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Board President