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| SISD Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Monday, April 17, 2006 SHS Little Theater Board Members Present: Debbie Burnett, Sue Frazier, John Hendricks, David Kennedy, Cathy Renshaw, Betty Stoker, Al Zorrilla Board Members Absent: None *Presentations from the Public: • Terry Hopper, a Sherman ISD parent with a special ed student, requested an immediate audit of the special ed department. • Mandy Garrett, a teacher’s aide at Washington Elementary, told the board the students deserve more than what she has seen. • Janna Hearn, a GT teacher at Dillingham and parent of an autistic child, informed the board the special ed department needed responsible use of funding and the director was provided no direction. • Lisa Stacks, a Sherman ISD parent with a special ed student, told the board a parent group had been formed advocating the needs of special ed and this group is requesting the board to meet with them. • Laurie Mitchell addressed the board, stating a plan of action needed to be developed. • Jake Davis addressed the board on behalf of Mindy Finke. *Superintendent/Board Dialogue: • Mr. Clif Cotton reported to the board on the success of the Dillingham Intermediate Future Problem-solving Team. • Mr. David Parker reported to the board regarding the DUKE Talent Search Honorees at Piner as well as Piner’s UIL Academic Team. • Mr. Chuck Edwards reported to the board regarding the bond construction. • Mr. Neil Seltz presented a health insurance report to the board and answered questions from the board • Dr. Hambrick presented an Academic Program update and addressed data analysis and strategic planning; the district’s curriculum and assessment alignment; teacher support and training; student support and strategic interventions; partnerships; and enrollment/attendance numbers. • Mrs. Connie Baker reported to the board regarding the Gifted and Talented Program. • Mrs. Victoria Hubbard reported to the board regarding the special ed department and discussed a special ed tour attended by some board members recently. She also answered questions from the board. • Mr. Bruce Barnett reported to the board we have collected 100% of the Freeport tax due Sherman I.S.D. *Action Items: • The Board approved acceptance of gifts totaling $5,098.78. • The Board approved expenditures and revenue for the month of March 2006 in the amount of $3,992,116.32. • The Board approved Budget Revisions as presented. • The Board approved Budget Amendments as presented. • The Board approved the self-insured health insurance plan. • The Board approved the purchase of the Hayes TIPWeb Textbook Inventory Program as presented. • The Board approved three change orders for the lights and curtains project as presented. • The Board approved the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and the Order of Cancellation of the May 13, 2006 election. • The Board approved the Sherman I.S.D. Wellness Policy as presented. • The Board approved the Emergency Operations Plan as presented. • The Board approved the Construction Contract with Plyler Construction for the 2005 Bond Projects as presented. • The Board approved the change in date for the Regular School Board meeting for May 2006. *From Consent Agenda: • The Board approved the Instructional Materials, Office Supplies, School and/or Office Furniture Catalog Discount bids as recommended. *From Closed Meeting: • The Board approved probationary contracts for new teachers. • The Board acknowledged the Superintendent’s acceptance of educational diagnostician’s resignation. • The Board acknowledged the Superintendent’s acceptance of a teacher’s resignation. • The Board acknowledged the Superintendent’s acceptance of the following teachers’ retirements effective May 26, 2006: Angela Cook, Barbara Linam and Lynn Pfeffer. *The meeting adjourned at 11:12 p.m. |