KENNARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The Board of Trustees of the Kennard Independent School District met in a Regular Board

Meeting on February 11, 2016, in the Kennard Independent School District Administrative Office with the following members present, to-wit: Tod English, Terry Stubblefield, Ronnie Gladden, Crest Adair, Rebecca Parker, and Shelli Cole.

Absent: Tony Currie.

Also present were: Fred Rush, Carolyn Harrison, Cari Parrish, Amy Gladden, Lesa Whaley, Chris

McClain, Ryan Pilkington, Fred, Debbie and Adam Pilkington, Keith Griffin, Keith Griffin, Sr., Tamiko and Nadean Griffin.

The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM. Ronnie Gladden led in prayer.

A motion was made by Crest Adair, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to approve the Consent Agenda with the stipulation that the motion to approve a new roof for the agriculture building be amended to state that the money will come from fund balance. The date for Ballot Position Drawing is February 22, 2016, at 9:00 AM. Motion carried.

Terry Stubblefield moved, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to set the date of March 17, 2016, for the Regular Board Meeting. Motion carried.

Amy Gladden recognized Ryan Pilkington as Junior High Student of the Month. He is the son of Adam and Kelli Pilkington and Kim Pilkington. Keith Griffin, Jr., as High School Student of the Month.

He is the son of Keith Griffin, Sr., and Tamiko Griffin.

A motion was made by Terry Stubblefield, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to employ Hereford, Lynch, Sellars and Kirkham as Auditors for the 2015-2016 School Year. Motion carried.

Crest Adair moved, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent, to enter into an agreement for Copy Machines with East Texas Copy Systems for one year. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Terry Stubblefield, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to nominate James Due as a Director to the Trinity County Appraisal District. Motion carried.

Terry Stubblefield moved, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to approve updating the existing fire alarm system from B&D Fire and Safety. (See attachment). Motion carried.

A motion was made by Crest Adair, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to t able the District Security Camera System until a later board meeting. Motion carried.

Terry Stubblefield moved, seconded by Rebecca Parker, to approve Budget Amendment for roof repair to the Agriculture Building. (A copy is attached in the minute book). Motion carried.

The Board tabled the Second Amendment on the District Security Camera System.

Mr. Rush gave a report on the agreement with Cintas and on the Superintendent house repair.

The reports were approved as presented.

The Board closed Open Session at 7:21 PM. The Board entered into Executive Session a t 7:23 PM. The Board closed Executive Session at 7:43 PM. The Board entered into Open Session at 7:44 PM.

The meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM.

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