SMITHVILLE
I.S.D.
BOARD
BRIEFS
MARCH
24, 2008
The Smithville I.S.D. Board of Trustees met in regular session on Monday, March 24, 2008 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Items discussed or acted on by members included the following:
1. Recognition of Band Solo & Ensemble State Qualifiers – The Board took this opportunity to congratulate Corey Roberts, Emily Avis, Rebekah Owens, Elaine Rodriguez , Brytnee Tucker and Chelsea Herring for qualifying to compete at the State Solo & Ensemble contest.
2. Outstanding Students for the Fourth Six Weeks – The Board recognized the outstanding students chosen from the junior high and high school campuses for the fourth six-weeks. Jaycee Dawson was the junior high selection, and Clayton Knight and Alaina Fortenberry were the high school selections.
3. Employees of the Month for February – Staff members chosen as Employee of the Month for February are Sheryl Shewell and Belinda Waters. Both were present at the meeting to receive recognition.
4. Communications from the Public – There were no public communications.
Consent Agenda – Howard Burns moved to approve items 5 through 9 on the Consent Agenda as presented. With a second by Samella Willams, the motion carried 6-0. The Consent Agenda included the following:
5. Minutes of the February 18, 2008 regular board meeting
6. Disbursements for the month of February 2008
7. Financial Statements for February 2008
8. Investment Report
9. Tax Collection Report
10. Superintendent’s Report – The Superintendent updated the Board on important happenings in the District including upcoming District competitions, and collection of funds by the Administrative team for the FFA Livestock Show.
11. Benchmark Testing – Cheryl Burns, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, provided the Board with an update on benchmark testing in the District.
12. Tentative April Agenda Items – Tentative items to be included on the April agenda are:
a. Employees of the Month
b. Superintendent’s Report
c. Student transfer requests
d.
Recognition of
e. Recognition of Cross Ex Debate State Qualifiers and National Forensic Qualifiers
f. Grade 3 and 5 Reading TAKS Testing Results for Spring 2008
g. Interquest Canine Detection Contract Renewal
13. Adoption of Textbook Committee Selections – Board policies EFAA [Legal] and
EFAA [Local] address the selection and adoption of textbooks for the district. The district is required to submit a report of textbook adoption by the Board to TEA. Brad Hurta made a motion to approve the textbooks recommended by the textbook selection committee. Mike Morgan seconded the motion, and it passed 6-0.
Executive Session – The Board entered executive session at 6:30 p.m. and returned at 6:55 p.m. with no official action taken.
14a. 1,2 Consider Contract Renewal/Non-Renewal of Certified Staff – Mike Morgan
moved to approve contracts for existing certified employees as recommended by the Superintendent. Samella Williams seconded, and the motion carried 4-0 with Howard Burns and Brad Hurta abstaining due to nepotism laws.
14b. Resignations of Certified Personnel – The Superintendent informed the Board of the resignation of Sonny Dickerson, Royce Gregory, Diana Virdell, and Carrie Gonzalez. No action was necessary.
14c. Employment of Certified Personnel – The Superintendent recommended employment of Dianna King as Assistant Band Director, and Deana Seidel as junior high teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Howard Burns moved to approve employment of Dianna King and Deana Seidel as presented. Brad Hurta seconded the motion, and it passed 6-0.
15. Adjournment – The Board adjourned its meeting at 7:00 p.m.