SMITHVILLE I.S.D.
BOARD BRIEFS

FEBRUARY 26, 2002

The Smithville I.S.D. Board of Trustees met in special session on Monday, February 25, 2002 beginning at 6:00 P.M.  Items discussed or acted on by members included the following: 

1.      Develop profile and timeline for superintendent search – Due to the resignation of Superintendent John Thornell at the January 29, 2002 board meeting, the Board is beginning its search for a replacement.  The Board met to discuss a profile of the prospective superintendent as well as a timeline for the search.  Mr. Uselton, Interim Superintendent for the district, provided the Board with a proposed timeline.  After review, Peggy Walicek motioned to approve the dates as revised on the superintendent’s timeline as presented.  Mike Morgan seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.  The timeline is as follows:

January 30, 2002 – March 30, 2002                Accept and recruit candidates
February 25, 2002                                              Develop and finalize calendar
                                                                             Develop profile
                                                                             Set minimum salary
March 22, 2002                                                   Deadline to accept profiles
March 29, 2002                                                  Complete profile
April 8, 2002                                                       Present candidates to Board
April 17, 18, 19, 20, 2002                                 Board interview candidates
April 22 – 26, 2002                                            Check references
April 29, 2002                                                     Declare intent on selection
                                                                            (start 21 day notice)
May 20, 2002                                                    Make appointment final
June 17, 2002                                                     New Superintendent begins service,
                                                                            or as soon as possible after appointment            

2.      Consider and set minimum salary for prospective superintendent – In order to attract quality applicants for the superintendent position, it is necessary for the Board to set a minimum salary in a competitive salary range for negotiation purposes.  Linda Rooks motioned to set the prospective superintendent’s minimum salary at $76,000 per year.   Peggy Walicek seconded, and the motion carried 7-0.