SISD Board Report
Monday, May 16, 2005
  

• UIL sponsors Marti Stellplug and Jan Stewart recognized the Sherman High School UIL Academic Teams.
• David Parker recognized the Piner Middle School Duke Talent Search winners.
• Sharla Mullins and Jamie Harvey recognized the Dillingham Intermediate School Future Problem Solvers.
• Dr. Hambrick, Coach Young, and Dan La Bruyer reported on the upcoming SISD Summer Activities Program (a multi-sports camp for boys and girls grade 3 though 7 that is free of charge).
• Bruce Barnett reported on the progress of the Facility Use Policy.
• Mike Mitchusson reminded the Board about the End-of-School Breakfast on May 27th at 7:30 a.m. in the Sherman High School Cafeteria.
• Dr. Hutto reminded everyone about the Sherman High School Graduation that will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 28th at Bearcat Stadium.
• Clif Cotton reported on Dillingham’s Hero Day and invited everyone to attend on Friday, May 20. This will be an opportunity to honor local heroes (veterans, firefighters, etc.).

* The Board approved acceptance of gifts to Piner Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School.
* Judge Jim Fallon administered the Oath of Office to returning board member David Kennedy and new board member Debbie Burnett.
* The Board reorganized and elected David Kennedy as Board President, Al Zorrilla as Board Vice President, and Linda Sullivan as Board Secretary.
* The Board elected Al Zorrilla to serve on the Texoma Council of Government.
* The Board approved expenditures for the month of April in the amount of $3,861,679.35.
The Board approved various budget amendments to the General Operating, Food Service and Debt Service Funds.
* The Board approved the audit engagement letter with Snyder and Grisham, LLP for the year that ends June 30, 2005.
* The Board approved the Freeport Exemption effective January 1, 2005 without any contingencies, the Board Resolution, and to give authority to the Board President to sign all Freeport Exemption Agreements.
* The Board approved the purchase of four buses from Longhorn Bus Sales for $328,400.
* On the consent agenda, the Board approved the following items:

• Approved that SISD contract with Region 10 ESC for instructional services for the 2005-06 year by signing the annual commitment form.
• Approved paper supplies bid to various vendors in the amount of $12,689.98.
• Approved that multiple bids be awarded to various vendors with the stipulations that purchases will be based upon selection, shipping costs, service and the lowest catalog price and/or the best overall price when the percentage off of the stated catalog price is applied.

* The Board approved the superintendent’s acceptance of teachers’ resignations.
* The Board approved probationary contracts for new teachers.
* The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.