SISD Board Report
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
  

Board Members Present:  John Blystone, Mae Burton, David Kennedy, Cathy Renshaw, Betty Stoker, Al Zorrilla
Board Members Absent:  None

*Superintendent/Board Dialogue –

    ·Rodney Hutto and students from elementary campuses presented the Board members with certificates for their service on the Board.
    ·Chuck Edwards, Director of Maintenance and Operations, reported that he is pre-qualifying contractors for roof repairs.  Bids should be in by the February board meeting.
    ·Mignon Plyler, Director of Technology, reported on her department and showed a short video.
    ·Drew Young, Athletic Director, and Gary Cosper, Head SHS Baseball Coach, reported to the Board on the Diamond Backers project (batting cages). 
    ·A report was given by an SHW representative.  A capacity and facility assessment is being done.

*On behalf of the Sherman ISD, the Board accepted gifts totaling $8, 700.00 to Sherman High School, Piner Middle School, Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
*The Board approved technology infrastructure purchases for Wakefield, Fairview, Crutchfield and Perrin Elementary Schools and DAEP. 
*The Board approved the use of the Bank One Procurement Card and to close the American Express accounts.
*The Board approved to fund the $15,000.00 still needed for the Diamond Backers project.
*The Board approved various budget amendments.
*The Board tabled revisions to the Transfer Policy.
*The Board approved the Audit Report given by Mike Snyder of Snyder and Grisham, LLP.
*By consent agenda, the Board approved the following items:

     ·Application for Optional Extended Year Funding.
    ·Application for Limited English Proficient Student Success Initiative.
    ·Summer School 2004 Calendar.
    ·Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for the Use of Veteran’s Field at Fairview Park for Sherman High School Baseball.
    ·Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for the Use of Old Settler’s Field for Sherman High School Softball.
    ·SHS/Piner Football Equipment Bid and SHS Volleyball Equipment Bid.
    ·Service Agreement with the Charles A. Dana Center.

*The Board approved the TASB Policy Update 71.
*The Board approved an offer to purchase tax foreclosure property.
*The Board acknowledged the Superintendent’s acceptance of teacher and nurse resignations.
*The Board adjourned at 9:14 p.m.