SISD Board Report
Monday, July 19, 2004
  

SISD Board of Trustees
Regular Board Meeting
Monday, July 19, 2004
SHS Little Theater

Board Members Present: John Altland, John Hendricks, David Kennedy, Cathy Renshaw, Betty Stoker, Al Zorrilla

Board Members Absent: Sue Frazier 

* DLC Principal Cotton Wade presented the alternative education and disciplinary actions annual report for 2003-04.

* Dr. Sandi Froese presented a report on the 2004 summer school and stated that a grand total of 998 students had participated in the two summer sessions.

* Dr. Sandi Froese reported on the Grade 3 TAKS reading re-test results. Dr. Froese reported that of the 16 students who took the test during the summer administration, 7 passed and 9 did not.

* Superintendent/Board Dialogue:

• Technology Director Mignon Plyler presented a report on the recently held technology camp.  Mrs. Plyler reported that a total of 200 students attended the camp and that most of the students were from Sherman.
• Board President Cathy Renshaw congratulated Dr. Hambrick on being named the NAACP Outstanding Educator of the year and Betty Stoker was commended for her dedication to education.

* The Board approved various budget amendments in the General Operating, Debt Service and Food Service funds.

* The Board accepted bids and approved the sale of four surplus vehicles owned by the District to J.W. Motors (Jimmy Williams).

* The Board approved amending SISD Board Policy DEE (Local) Compensation and Benefits:  Expense Reimbursement, and approved applying for the Classroom Teacher Reimbursement (CSTR) grant to the

TEA. The Board further agreed to the matching provision of approximately $12,500 annually to reimburse 125 elementary teachers if the application is approved for funding.

* The Board approved the purchase of 250 computers from Gateway for Fairview (150), Crutchfield (40), new portable buildings (40) and other needs (20).

* The Board acknowledged the superintendent’s acceptance of teachers’ resignations.

* The Board approved renewal of probationary contracts for teachers.

* The Board approved term contracts for teachers.

* The Board approved probationary contracts for new teachers.

* The Board approved contracts for assistant principals.

* The Board approved that Dr. Hutto receive a 3% salary increase for the 2004-05 school year.

* The Board meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.