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| SISD Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 17, 2002 Sherman High School Little Theater 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present: Mae Burton, Randy Fluke, David Kennedy, Cary McDougal, Cathy Renshaw, Betty Stoker, Al Zorrilla Board Members Absent: None * SHS Principal Dr. Al Hambrick presented the results from the college entrance examinations taken by the graduating class of 2002. Dr. Hambrick stated that SHS students had done very well on the college admission tests and continues to score higher than the state and national test takers. * Assistant Superintendent Fred Freeman reported the official results of the accountability ratings and reported that the district had received a Recognized rating for the 2002 school year. * Superintendent/Board Dialogue - ~SHS teacher Diane Clark, Dr. Hambrick, and Dr. Hutto attended a summer staff development program at Harvard University during July 2002 and Diane presented a very enthusiastic and interesting report on the program. ~Chuck Edwards, SISD Maintenance Director, presented a maintenance report. ~Cotton Wade reminded and invited everyone to attend the Early Head Start Open House on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the Fred Douglass gym. ~Dr. Hutto discussed the TASB Policy Update 68 and told the Board that it was his recommendation to approve Update 68 with changes to policy GE (Local). The Board approved the TASB Policy Update 68 with Dr. Hutto’s recommended changes to GE (Local). * On behalf of the Sherman I.S.D., the Board accepted the following gifts. SHS Athletic Department From Ronald and Diane Swenson - $50; from Dr. Herve and Dorothy Hosek - $100; and from Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Carroll - $100, - this is to be used to help with the tennis court project. Sherman High School From the Texas Rangers Baseball Organization of Arlington - $100 to be used for the SHS library in recognition of SHS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Diane Clark. Washington Elementary School Donations of school supplies for the Washington students from the following entities: Altrusa Insurance Women of Texoma AmVets Junior Achievement CiCi Pizza Tia’s Mexican Food Restaurant First United Methodist Church University of Texas Fisher Controls Wilson N. Jones Hospital * The Board approved the budget amendment for new carpet at Fairview Elementary School. * The Board approved budget revisions among functional expenditure categories in the General Operating, Food Service and Debt Service Funds. * The Board approved by consent agenda the following items: ~Special Custodial Supplies Bids ~Prepared Pizza Products Bids * The Board approved awarding the property and fleet insurance bids to Travelers Insurance. * The Board approved a probationary contract for the staff accountant and approved permission for a SHS teacher Patti Hoops to apply for the Fulbright Exchange Program for the fall semester, 2003-04 school year. * The Board approved increasing the superintendent’s compensation by $5,000 and complimented Dr. Hutto on the outstanding job he has done as Superintendent of Schools. * The Board meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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