SISD Board Report
Monday, January 16, 2006
  

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:

• Pam Sanna, a Sherman ISD parent, addressed the board regarding block scheduling and the positive impact it has had on her Piner student.

*Superintendent/Board Dialogue:

• The board was presented gifts of cards, letters, cookies and gift baskets from the school campuses and administration in appreciation for their hard work, time and effort spent in making Sherman ISD the best it can be.
• Mr. Joe McCullough reported the district did not use the $3 million line of credit, no interest charges accrued and the line of credit did not affect the school bond.
• 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.  Attendance has increased across the district thanks in part to the efforts of our truancy officer, the Sherman Police Department, Chief Wyatt and Judge Middents.
• Chuck Edwards gave a final report on the roofing settlement from the April 2003 hail storm.  The district has a 20 year warranty on its roofs.

*Action Items:

• The Board approved acceptance of gifts totaling $6,075.00.
• The Board approved expenditures and revenue for the month of December 2005 in the amount of $3,611,455.22.
• The Board approved Budget Amendments as presented.
• The Board approved the motion to call a trustee election for Saturday, May 13, 2006 to fill Places 1, 2 and 4 and to approve the Election Order and the Certificate of Order for Establishing Election Precincts as presented.
• The Board approved the administrative recommendation that the tuition fee for out of district transfer students remain at the current rate of $2500 per year.
• The Board approved the administrative recommendation that a waiver to begin the first day of instruction for the 2006-07 school year on August 14th be submitted to the Texas Education Agency.
• The Board approved the administrative recommendation that the proposed calendar (Option II) be approved as presented for the 2006-07 school year.
• The Board approved the administrative recommendation that persons listed on the proposed SHAC membership list be approved as council members for the SISD School Health Advisory Council.
• The Board approved the architectural contract for the 2005 Bond Program as presented.

*The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.