DEKALB ISD

Board of Trustees Minutes

January 17, 2008

 

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the DeKalb ISD was called to order on the above date by President Ricky Wilson in the Central Office at 7:00 p.m.

 

Roll call was made with the following members present: Ricky Wilson, Kelly Hopkins, T.O. Pynes, Jimmie Whittle, Lesa Thompson, Iverson Shavers, James Strain, Superintendent David Manley, Jennifer Matteson, Stephanie Sparks, Darnisha Hill, Kim Birdsong, Sam Reeves,  

Doug Shearer from Armco, and Mr. Shavers.

 

Ricky Wilson voiced the invocation.

 

Public Communication not on Agenda: none

 

Consent Agenda:

a.       Minutes of the November 19, 2007 and December 17, 2007 Meetings

b.       Current Bills

c.       Budget Amendments as presented

 

T.O. Pynes made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda, second was made by James Strain, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Doug Shearer the representative from Armco did a presentation for the board on roofing repairs.

 

Jimmie Whittle made the motion to accept the FNA local changes, seconded by T.O. Pynes, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Mr. Manley shared information with the Board that DeKalb ISD met AYP for 2007.

 

Mr. Manley discussed with the board the new law on mandated fingerprinting from SB 9.

No action was taken

 

Motion by James Strain to accept the 2007-2008 Tax Roll as presented from Bowie County Appraisal District, seconded by Kelly Hopkins, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Robert Ray the Athletic Director presented information on the new law on UIL Banned Substance Testing Program. No action taken.

 

Motion by Kelly Hopkins to accept the contract with Shriver Architect firm as presented, seconded by James Strain, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Mr. Manley informed the board of a 3 hour special meeting to be held on February 11, 2008 for Building Superintendent Evaluation Goals.

 

Mr. Manley reviewed the Safety Audit that Region 8 had done:

High School – no findings

Middle School – recommended emergency evacuation maps, repair loose wiring, lock classrooms when not there, remove swing outside ISS, fence off entire campus.

Elementary – secure storage rooms and maintenance closets, uneven sidewalks, fence in air units, teacher parking lot, remind bus drivers of safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Superintendent’s Report:

 

  • The marquee will be installed on the 18th.
  • Black Educator Conference – group will go on March 6th – 8th because TAKS testing dates were moved from 4th to 5th.
  • All exterior lights working
  • Mowers being repaired

 

Jennifer Matteson gave the financial report and Principals report was given by David Manley.

 

The Board was called into executive session at 9:25 p.m. in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act Government Code Chapter 551.074 Subchapter D and E, and returned to regular session at 11:07 p.m.

 

Jimmie Whittle made the motion to extend Mr. Manley’s contract for another year, seconded by James Strain, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Employment – None

 

Substitutes - None

           

Personnel Matters – None

 

Motion by James Strain, seconded by Kelly Hopkins that the meeting adjourn at 11:08, all voted for.

 

 

 

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Ricky Wilson, President                                     Lesa Thompson, Secretary