SISD Board Report
Monday, October 17, 2005
  

Board Members Present:  Debbie Burnett, Sue Frazier, John Hendricks, David Kennedy, Cathy Renshaw, Al Zorrilla

Board Members Absent:  Betty Stoker

* Superintendent/Board Dialogue:

• Dr. Al Hambrick presented results of the ratings for 2004-05 from the Texas Association of Community Schools. Of 986 single 4-A high schools, the SISD ranked 10th in the Region 10 area and 21st in the State of Texas.
• Dr. Sandi Froese presented community service recognition certificates to Dr. Jim Pledger of the First UMC and Marsha Benson and Diana Svane of the Needlework Guild for their long record of exemplary service to the students in the SISD.
• SHS Principal Thomas O’Neal and Counselor Michelle Burton recognized 13 Sherman High School National Merit Scholars.                             
• SHS Principal Thomas O’Neal and A/P Coordinator Diane Clark recognized 37 SHS students for passing Advanced Placement tests. These tests were taken during their junior or senior years.
• 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.           
• SEF Executive Director Kathy Bickerstaff and Jennifer, a representative of the Major Saver Foundation were present to tell about the SEF sponsored district-wide fundraiser to sell restaurant cards for $10 to parents and the community.  The funds were distributed by Major Saver Foundation to the following campuses:  Crutchfield - $3,382.50; Fairview - $3,122.50; Jefferson - $1,530.00; Perrin - $1,667.50; Wakefield - $2,805.00; Washington - $1,045.00; Dillingham - $2,215.00; and Piner - $1,417.50.

* The Board approved acceptance of the gift from the Sherman Education Foundation and Major Saver Foundation fundraiser for $17,185 and the distribution of the funds among the participating campuses.  The total amount of $17,185 was presented to the SEF Endowment Fund.

* The Board approved acceptance of gifts to the SISD, Sherman High School, Wakefield Elementary and Perrin Elementary in the amount of $9,125.  The total amount of gifts received for this school year is $30,125.00.

 * The Board approved expenditures and revenue for the month of September 2005 in the amount of $4,476,152.42.

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

* The Board approved the 2005-06 District Improvement Plan as presented.                                   

* On the consent agenda, the Board approved the following items:

• Approved Changes to Policy CDA (Local)
• Approved the Resolution to Sanction 4-H Organization as an Extra-curricular Activity

* The Board acknowledged the superintendent’s acceptance of a curriculum coordinator’s resignation.   

* The Board approved probationary contracts for two new teachers.      

* The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.