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| SISD Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Monday, August 15, 2005 SHS Little Theater Board Members Present: Debbie Burnett, Sue Frazier, John Hendricks, Cathy Renshaw, Betty Stoker, Al Zorrilla Board Members Absent: David Kennedy * Presentations from the Public: • Pam Sanna, the parent of an autistic child, praised the entire SISD and special ed department for its total involvement in the positive education of her son. • Jack Hall, a former member of the SISD school board, addressed the board concerning the high school’s “Academically Unacceptable” rating from the State of Texas. Mr. Hall urged the board and staff to ensure that this does not happen again. Mr. Hall also criticized the board’s lack of involvement with the upcoming bond election and urged the board to be visible at all functions regarding the upcoming bond election. * Superintendent/Board Dialogue: • Lee Ann Whitmire, a member of Project Excellence, presented a committee progress report. • Dr. Hambrick introduced the new principals, assistant principals, and curriculum coordinators for the 2005-06 school year. • Bootie Terrell introduced Gene Lenore, producer of the SISD video, and he presented the high school with a “TELLY” Award. Mr. Lenore told the board the “TELLY” has been around for 26 years was awarded to outstanding local and cable television productions. • Bootie Terrell reported on the annual school fair with a power-point presentation. Mrs. Terrell also urged everyone to support the PTA and participate in the September 9th Spirit Day. • Bruce Barnett informed the board that because of higher than anticipated tax appraisals, the district is considering replacing the lights and curtains in the SHS auditorium. Mr. Barnett said he would present additional information to the board as soon as it was available. • Dr. Hambrick presented a school opening report and told the board that hiring had been completed in all teaching areas. Dr. Hambrick praised the maintenance, transportation, and food services departments for their assistance in the excellent school beginning. Dr. Hambrick informed the board that there were over 6200 students enrolled in the SISD and that the staff continues to do an excellent job. • Dr. Hambrick presented the AEIS (Academic Excellence Indicator System) ratings and the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) status report. Dr. Hambrick reported that the SISD had been rated “Academically Acceptable” on the AEIS and “Meets Adequate Yearly Progress” status. • Victoria Hubbard presented a Special Education Report. • Connie Baker reported on staff development and new teacher induction for the upcoming school year. • Dr. Hutto read a letter from the Grayson County Appraisal District in support of the upcoming bond election. • Dr. Hutto invited everyone to a sneak preview on Tuesday, August 23rd of an upcoming SHS band production. * The Board approved acceptance of grants totaling $98,461 for campus projects in the 2005-06 school year from the Sherman Education Foundation. * The Board approved a resolution authorizing real property to be sold at the Grayson County 2005 Tax Resale Auction to be held at the Grayson County Airport on August 25, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. * The Board approved a resolution to adopt the tax rate of $1.68 per $100 valuation for the 2005 tax year. This tax rate is the same as last year’s tax rate. * The Board approved acceptance of a gift to Piner Middle School in the amount of $5,000 from the Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation to be used to purchase a portable sound system. * The Board approved expenditures and revenue for the month of July 2005 in the amount of $1,175,337.39. * On the consent agenda, the Board approved the following items: • Approved adoption of the TASB Localized Policy Update 75. • Approved that the gasoline and diesel fuel bid for the 2005-05 school year be awarded to Chapman, Inc. of Sherman, TX. • Approved that the SHS athletic training supplies bid be awarded to various vendors in the amount of $7,962.30. • Approved that the SHS boys soccer equipment bid be awarded to various vendors in the amount of $3,242.88. • Approved that the library book bid be awarded to various vendors. • Approved that the custodial supplies bid be awarded to various vendors in the amount of $148,497.11. • Approved the list of administrators as PDAS qualified teacher appraisers. • Approved the resolution authorizing Dr. Rodney Hutto, Superintendent of Schools, to enter into a contract for the purchase of electricity. * After being removed from the consent agenda, the board approved the PDAS teacher appraisal calendar as submitted. * After being removed from the consent agenda, the board approved the Sherman ISD Code of Conduct as submitted. * The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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