DEKALB ISD

Board of Trustees Minutes

February 24, 2011

 

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

 

Roll call was made with the following members present: Kelly Hopkins, Jimmie Whittle, T.O. Pynes, James Strain, Tommy Crouch and Blake Hodges. Lesa Thompson was absent. Others present Superintendent David Manley, Jennifer Matteson, Kim Birdsong, Richard Coleman, Sam Reeves, Neilan Hensley, Stephanie Sparks, and Ritchie Pinckard.

 

Jimmy Whittle voiced the invocation.

 

Public Communication not on Agenda: Sam Reeves wanted to speak on behalf of Richard Coleman for the High School. Mr. Reeves told the board that he thinks very highly of Mr. Coleman. Mr. Reeves feels that an Assistant Principal would help so much at the High School.

 

Consent Agenda:

 

a.       Minutes of the January 24, 2011 Meeting

b.      Budget Amendment

 

Blake Hodges made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda and approval of minutes from January 24, 2011 meeting along with the budget amendments that were presented, seconded by Jimmie Whittle, all voted for, motion carried.

 

James Strain made the motion to approve local Board of Trustees Certificate for 2011 for textbooks up for adoption, seconded by T.O. Pynes, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Mr. Hensley went over the Junior High Cheerleading Constitution changes.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

           

New Ford Expedition should be here the 2nd week in March.

Harvey Hoernberger- Director of Region 8 is retiring

            Old ISS building at the Middle School has been removed.

            Old weight room is being taken down.

            Have several leaks in buildings- Ag building and cafeteria.

Switches being installed for phone systems.

Current Bills

 

Principal Reports:

 

High School has 246 students with a 95% attendance. Girls Basketball undefeated in district but was defeated in the 3rd round of playoffs. All spring sports have started. TAKS test next Tuesday.

            AG Banquet is set for February 26, 2011

Middle School’s attendance is at 96.51%. NAEP test today for 8th grade. TAKS writing starts Tuesday.

Elementary enrollment 357. Attendance 94.1%, attendance down due to flu, strep and virus. Father and daughter was a success, may be an annual affair. TAKS writing test next week. Square dancing on Friday, March 11th.

           

 

Jennifer Matteson went over the Financial Report

 

 

 

 

 

The Board was called into executive session at 7:32 p.m. in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act.  Government Code Chapter 551.074 Subchapter D and E, and returned to open session at 9:42 p.m.

 

Employment:

 

T.O. Pynes made the motion to extend the contract of Kim Birdsong as Elementary Principal for an additional year, seconded by Tommy Crouch, all voted for, motion carried.

 

James Strain made the motion to extend the contract of Neilan Hensley as M.S. Principal for

 An additional year, seconded by Jimmie Whittle, all voted for, motion carried.

 

James Strain made the motion to extend the contract of Richard Coleman as High School Principal for an additional year, seconded by T.O. Pynes, all voted for, motion carried.

 

James Strain made the motion to extend the contract of Ritchie Pinckard as Athletic Director for an additional year, seconded by Blake Hodges, all voted for, motion carried.

 

James Strain made the motion to extend the contract of Stephanie Sparks as Director of State and Federal Programs for an additional year, seconded by Tommy Crouch, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Blake Hodges made the motion to renew the contract of Heath Shelton as Technology Director for the 2011-2012 school year, seconded by James Strain, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Blake Hodges made the motion to renew the contract of Randall Brown as Assistant Technology Director for the 2011-2012 school year,  seconded by Tommy Crouch, all voted for, motion carried.

 

James Strain made the motion to extend the contract of Jennifer Matteson as Business Manager for an additional year, seconded by T.O. Pynes, all voted for, motion carried.

 

Special board meeting scheduled for February 28, 2011 at 7:00.

 

Motion by Tommy Crouch at 9:46 p.m. to adjourn the meeting, seconded by James Strain, all voted for.

 

 

 

 

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Kelly Hopkins, President                                             Lesa Thompson, Secretary