Thursday, June 26, 2014
The Hemphill Independent School District Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. for a regular Board Meeting in the HISD Administration Office with the following members present: Chad Moody, Lynn Lindsey, Rey Rocha, Tammie Bennett, Steve Conn, Janis Speights, and Robert Wright.
Members absent: None.
Also present were Sally Butler, Interim Superintendent/Business Manager, Kelli Barnett, Jeremy McDaniel, Susan Smith, Malcom McKinley, Jon Enos, Kelli Karczewski, Amy Williams, Monica Butler, Reese Briggs, Karen Cunningham, Contina Owens, and Charlene Brown.
Chad Moody, School Board President, called the meeting to order and established a quorum.
Rey Rocha gave the invocation.
Chad Moody led the pledge to the flag.
Lynn Lindsey read the Hemphill ISD Mission Statement.
Malcom McKinley with Goodwin Lasiter and Jon Enos with Langston Construction both gave updates on the elementary construction and timelines.
At this time Kelli Barnett, Notary Public, administered the oath of office to Tammie Bennett – Position # 6.
The Board convened into Executive Session at 7:10 p.m.: Allowed by Gov. Code Section 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss and hear parent level III complaint.
The Board convened into Open Session at 8:37 p.m.
Lynn Lindsey made a motion that the Board find that discipline was administered consistent with the Student Code of Conduct and not in a discriminatory manner and to that extent, deny the grievance. However, I further move that the Board recognize and support continued efforts being made at the elementary campus to involve additional supervision, Steve Conn seconded the motion, passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda – Motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Rey Rocha, passed unanimously to approve all Consent Agenda items.
Minutes Regular Board Meeting May 15, 2014
Minutes Special Board Meeting May 27, 2014
Minutes Special Board Meeting June 3, 2014
Minutes Special Board Meeting June 9, 2014
Minutes Special Board Meeting June 10, 2014
Minutes Special Board Meeting June 11, 2014
Region VII and Region V ESC Contracts – Region 7 ($ 52,233.83), Region 5 ($ 25,163.60)
Student Overnight Trip Requests - None
Approve of Bills and Financial Report for the Month of May 2014
Trust Property Bid – Suit T-824, 0.798 acres, Aurelia Russell survey, Abstract 51, $ 2,492.39 by Raymond Prewitt
Sally Butler, Interim Superintendent, gave the Superintendent’s Report:
Enrollment
School 2011 – 2012 2012 – 2013 2013 – 2014
High School 251 260 270
Middle School 297 278 264
Elementary School 356 375 367
Total 904 913 901
Class Counts
PK – 52, K – 75, 1 – 65, 2 – 56, 3 – 67, 4 – 52, 5 – 73, 6 – 65, 7 – 63, 8 – 63, 9 – 88, 10 – 73, 11 – 56, 12 – 53, Total 901
Construction Progress
Asbestos Abatement in the Elementary Library Building has been completed.
Summer School
June 9 – 26, 2014 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Alco Check
Received a check from Alco for $ 661.07.
Service Pens and Retirement Awards
5 Years – Maricela Castor, Stephanie Cunningham, Donna Dupree, Heather Phillips, Eddie Henson, Kaye Jones, Jennifer Moody, Cindy Roberts, Toby Rothen, Paula Pearson, Candi Thomas, Lea Warren, Beth Welch; 10 Years – Kyle Bolyard, Christa Gibbs, Bettine Godwin, Margaret Quick; 15 Years – Connie Sparks, Kim Westbrook; 25 Years – Sherri Eddings, Ellen Mills; 35 Years – Sharon Crowell; 45 Years – Suellen Abbott; Retirement Awards were given to Jean Easley and Sandra Lambert
Kindergarten and High School Graduation
Kindergarten graduated 75 and High School graduated 53
2014 Media Honor Roll
A certificate was presented to Stephanie Corley and the Sabine County Reporter
Property Value Study Appeal
Final reduction of the Comptroller’s 2013 Property Value Study. Original finding of $ 443,820,878 reported to TEA in January 2013 will be reduced to the state value of $ 418,980,296. This reduction of $ 24,840,582 will increase the actual state aid available to the district for the 2014 – 2015 school year.
Preliminary STAAR Data Report
Monica Butler gave the Board a report on the STAAR preliminary results for 2013 – 2014.
TASA/TASB Convention
September 26 – 28, 2014 in Dallas
Sally Butler then presented the Superintendent’s Recommendations:
Sally Butler recommended approval of TASB Director Nomination.
The Board approved a TASB Director Nomination of Ted Beard on a motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Rey Rocha, passed unanimously.
Sally Butler recommended approval to appoint HISD Board Member to HISD Foundation Board.
The Board approved Tammie Bennett on a motion by Robert Wright, seconded by Janis Speights, passed unanimously.
There was no recommendation or approval on discussion and action on bus involved in accident. The school received a check for $ 17,070.00 to repair the bus.
Executive Session: Allowed by Gov. Code Section 551.072 and 551.074.
The Board convened into Closed Session at 8:48 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session (Continue Superintendent’s Recommendations) at 10:00 p.m.
Sally Butler recommended accepting resignations.
The Board approved the following resignations on a motion by Lynn Lindsey, seconded by Robert Wright, passed unanimously.
Sarah Barnett – Teacher effective June 12, 2014
Sally Butler recommended employing personnel.
The Board approved employing the following personnel on a motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Rey Rocha, passed unanimously.
Maggie Hadnot – Elementary Teacher
Kelly Reynolds – Middle School Teacher
Janis Speights made a motion to pay the interim superintendent a one time bonus of the difference of prior superintendent’s salary and business manager’s current salary prorated for her time served as interim superintendent, Rey Rocha seconded, passed unanimously with Steve Conn abstaining.
Sally Butler, Interim Superintendent/Business Manager, presented Budget Amendment # 8 for the 2013 – 2014 school year.
The Board approved Budget Amendment # 8 for the 2013 – 2014 school year on a motion by Lynn Lindsey, seconded by Steve Conn, passed unanimously.
199 00 5744 00 000 4 00000 $ 662.00
199 11 6399 00 041 4 11B00 $( 662.00)
To amend budget for donation from Alco
199 00 5745 00 000 4 00000 $ 17,071.00
199 51 6249 00 999 4 99J00 $( 17,071.00)
To amend budget for insurance recovery from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for bus repair
Sally Butler, Interim Superintendent/Business Manager, presented a memo regarding special revenue funds.
410 00 5829 00 000 4 00000 $ 109,949.00
410 11 6321 00 001 4 11000 $( 109,949.00)
To record State Textbook Fund
There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. on a motion by Robert Wright, seconded by Tammie Bennett, passed unanimously.
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Chad Moody, President Rey Rocha, Secretary
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