Minutes of Regular Meeting

 

The Board of Trustees

Center ISD

 

 

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Thursday, July 11, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Center Independent School District Administration Board Room located at located at 107 Private Road 605 in Center, Texas  75935.

 

1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum

 

James Greer called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and declared a quorum.

 

Present: James Greer; John Henry Holloway; Sharon Nelson; Traci Willoughby; Rayford Copelin, Deputy Superintendent; Tammy Lemoine, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent

 

Absent: Daphne LaRock and Dan Wilkins

 

Visitors: Jimmie Johnston, Southwest Foodservice Excellence and Lindsey Tipton, Southwest Foodservice Excellence

 

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

 

John Henry Holloway gave the invocation and Traci Willoughby led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

3. Public Comments/Audience Participation

 

None

 

4. Budget Workshop

 

Betty McDaniel conducted the budget workshop with members of the Board revealing more detailed information in the 2016-2017 budget.

 

5. Consent Agenda

 

A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the regular meeting on June 16, 2016, the June Investment Report (2015-2016), the Tax Collection Report (June 2016), the Financial Reports (June 2016) and highlighting new procedures to approve payments over $50,000.

 

The motion carried 4-0.

 

 

6. Construction Projects Update

 

An update on the construction projects was provided to the Board noting the Center Middle School Field House and Weight Room are completed.  The progress on the tennis courts and agriculture building were discussed.  Dr. Hockenberry encouraged the Board to visit the construction sites.

 

7. Consider Awarding Transportation Fuel Proposals for 2016-2017 School Year

 

Administration received one bid for transportation fuel for 2016-2017 from R&D Distributing, LTD. 

 

A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by John Henry Holloway to award the transportation fuel for the 2016-2017 school year to R&D Distributing, LTD. 

 

The motion carried 4-0.

 

8. Consideration and Approval to Renew Workers Compensation Policy

 

Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund has proposed a three (3) year policy (ending June 2019) for workers compensation coverage with no increase in premium 

 

A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by John Henry Holloway to review the workers compensation policy with Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund for three (3) years (ending June 2019).

 

The motion carried 4-0.

 

9. Preliminary STAAR Results

 

Dr. Lemoine shared the preliminary STAAR results for the 2015-2016 school year as well as information from TEA regarding the State’s accountability ratings release schedule.  

 

10. Closed Session

 

The Board did not enter into closed session.

 

11. Open Session

 

11.1 District Employees and Officers:  Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129

 

11.1.1 A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Sharon Nelson to accept the following employment report by Superintendent Hockenberry. 

 

Ian Angelo, Teacher/Coach – Center Middle School

Kristine Brown, Teacher – AEP

Lynnette Cortinas, Teacher – Center Middle School

Barry Ford, Teacher/Coach – Center Middle School

Paige Grogan, Instructional Aide – Center Intermediate School

William Hudspeth, ISS Aide – Center Middle School

Paula Keese, Special Education Teacher – Center Intermediate School

Justin Manton, Teacher/Coach – Center Middle School

Lauren Mathieu, Special Education Resource Aide, Center Middle School

Lynn Parrish, Teacher – Center Middle School

Josephine Sutis, Special Education Resource Aide, Center High School

Shedrick Sparks, Police Officer

Amiee Vaughn, RN – Center High School

Michele Whiddon, Teacher – Center High School

 

The motion carried 4-0.

 

11.1.2 A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Sharon Nelson to accept the following resignations/retirements as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry. 

 

Julie Goodwin, CIS Teacher – Resignation

Sarah Martin, CMS Teacher – Resignation

Laura Oates, CMS Special Education Teacher – Resignation

Roque Palomino, CHS Teacher/Coach – Resignation

Heather Williamson, CMS Teacher – Resignation

 

The motion carried 4-0.

 

11.1.3 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board. 

 

12. Adjournment

 

A motion was made by Traci Willoughby, seconded by James Greer to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

 

The motion carried 4-0.