School Board Meeting Recap

Here are the highlights from the November 19, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Angela Hudgins with The Well Church, led the invocation, and the presentation of colors by Greenville High School NJROTC.

Recognitions

• Recognition of the Greenville Middle School Step Team
• Recognition of Impactful Partner - Hunt County Shared Ministries (FISH)

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Comments from Individual Board Members 

• Bonnie-Jean Stewart expressed her enthusiasm for the Greenville Middle School Step Team’s dynamic performance at the board meeting, emphasizing her excitement about the opportunities being provided to students. She also extended heartfelt gratitude to FISH Ministries for their support of our students and their contributions to the community.

Reports/Discussion Items 

Finance

• External Auditor Report - Robert Lake with Rutherford Taylor CPA gave the annual audit report for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Consider approval of the annual financial audit report for the twelve months ending June 30, 2024. Vote postponed to give board a little more time to review. Proposed date for called meeting for a formal vote is Friday, November 22, 2024.
• Quarterly Financial Report - View the report here.
  • Consider approval of the quarterly financial report for the 1st quarter of 2024-2025. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Annual delinquent tax update presented by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP - View report here.

Teacher and Learning

• HB3 goals and annual progress report - View the report here.
  • Consider Approval to adopt HB 3 Annual Goals and Progress Measures for Early Childhood Literacy & Math Goals and College, Career, and Military Readiness. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• District Improvement Plans/ Campus Improvement Plans - View the report here.
  • Consider Approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plans and Campus Improvement Plans as presented. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Action/Discussion Items:

• Consider Approval of Resolution to Nominate Members for the Tax Appraisal Board for the 2024-2025 School Year. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented to equally divide the 1005 GISD votes among the 6 candidates.
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $50,000 - Region 10 Education Service Center ($120,000.000) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Mimecast Email Security Solutions ($105,074.44) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Chromebook Refresh Purchase over $75,000 ($351,000) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (6-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Monthly Financial Report - View the report here.
• Acceptance of Various Donations (CDC LOCAL)
• Resolution to designate investment officers
• Consider Approval of Vendor List
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes:
  • October 8, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
  • October 22, 2024 - Called Board Meeting

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 9:05 p.m.

Reconvene Open Session: The board entered open session at 10:08 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items: 

• Consider Approval of Professional New Hires and Ratification of Employment Contracts as Recommended. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.  
• Board vote regarding acceptance of Defendant Huckabee’s current settlement offer as full and final settlement of the District’s claims against Defendant Huckabee as to alleged construction defects of the District’s Career and Technical Education Building and if settlement is accepted and approved by the Board, regarding authorization of Superintendent Dr. Joe Lopez, as an authorized representative of Greenville Independent School District, to review and execute any and all subsequent release and settlement documents, as may be appropriate and necessary to finalize the partial settlement. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Consideration and possible action to fill Board vacancy in single-member District 1 by appointment. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Swearing in of appointee to single-member District 1. Judge Andrew Bench from the 196th District Court led the new trustee in the oath of office.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report 

Future meetings/Workshops:   

• Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29
• Regular Board Meeting - December 17,2 024

Adjourn at 10:16 p.m.

Here are the highlights from the October 8, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Joshua Slinkard of Authentic Life Fellowship, led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Aletha Kruse. 

Recognitions

• Recognition of the Greenville High School Collison Repair Class
• Recognition of Impactful Partner
• Recognition of Greenville ISD Principals

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Comments from Individual Board Members 

• Bonnie-Jean Stewart thanked the Greenville ISD principals for what they do every day for our students. 
• Anji Taylor encouraged everyone that if you haven't had a chance to visit the Lions Lair Cafe nights to make an effort to attend. The students work so hard and the food is excellent!

Reports/Discussion Items 

Governance

• TASA/TASB Learning Reports by Individual Board Members - Board members shared a recap of sessions they attended from the TASA/TASB conference in September.
• Discussion/Action to approve modifications to board policy BED (LOCAL) regarding public comment. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Action/Discussion Items:

SPED Stipend Proposal

• Consider Approval of increasing the hourly rate of the SPED Paraprofessionals in our High Needs and Inclusions positions to a $1.00 increase to the minimum rate for the SPED Professionals on the Greenville ISD 2024-2025 Compensation Plan. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Behavior Interventionist Proposal

• Consider Approval of moving the Behavior Interventionist from Pay Grade 3 to Pay Grade 6 in the 2024-2025 Greenville ISD Compensation Plan. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (6-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Monthly Financial Report - View the report here.
• Quarterly Investment Report - View the report here.
• Acceptance of Various Donations (CDC LOCAL)
• Consider Approval of Vendor List
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes:
  • September 17, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 6:06 p.m.

Reconvene Open Session: The board entered open session at 6:36 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items: 

• Consider Approval of Professional New Hires and Ratification of Employment Contracts as Recommended. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

• October 14th -18th - Fall Break
• October 22, 2024 - Called board meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn at 6:38 p.m.

Here are the highlights from the September 17, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Pastor Dr. Brian Bosworth from Wesley Methodist Church, led the invocation, and the GHS NJROTC presented the colors.

Recognitions

• Recognition of Impactful Partner - Greenville ISD Teacher Supply Closet

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Comments from Individual Board Members 

• Bonnie-Jean Stewart thanked the ladies of the Teacher Supply Closet for their dedication and service to the teachers and staff of Greenville ISD. 

Reports/Discussion Items 

• Presentation by Robinson Brokerage Firm on health insurance alternatives for public school districts.

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 5:58 p.m.

Open Session: The board entered open session at 6:45 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items:

• Consider approval of professional new hires and ratification of Employment Contracts as recommended. The board voted 4-0 to approve as presented.

• Presentation by BWA Architects

Finance

• Presentation of New Attendance Initiative - Chief Finance Officer Coy Martin presented a new initiative to incentivize good attendance.

Maintenance and Operations

• Presentation of Carver Elementary facility and growth by Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance & Operations Dr. Greg Anderson. You can view the presentation here.

Human Resources

• Presentation on SPED stipend proposal by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Heath Jarvis. You can view the presentation here.
• Consider Approval of Increasing the SPED Stipend in our High Needs area to $7,000 and adding a $4,000 stipend for all other SPED teaching positions. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Governance

• Discuss and consider approval of modifications of the board operating procedures. Board President Aletha Kruse presented updates to the board operating procedures. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Action/Discussion Items:

• Consider approval of class size waiver submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. You can view the presentation here.
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Chromebook Lease Renewal ($222,417.00). The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $50,000 - Houghton Mifflin Company (not to exceed $66,000.00) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $50,000 - Sunbelt Staffing LLC (not to exceed $90,000.00) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Consider Approval over $50,000- Amergis Healthcare Staffing (not to exceed $230,000) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Business Transaction Agreements for Quinlan ISD and Commerce ISD for 2024-2025 School Year. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Resolution of Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Resolution of the Greenville Independent School District to Nominate Candidates to the Hunt County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 Term. Greenville has 1005 available votes. The board voted 6-0 to disperse the votes equally (201 to each candidate) among the 5 board members of the Hunt County Appraisal Board. The board members include Tyson Cox, Jim Bob Grove, Paul Painter, Michael Taylor and Howard Winans.

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (6-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Acceptance of Various Donations (CDC LOCAL)
• Consider Approval of Vendor List
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes:
  • August 20, 2024 at 3:30 PM- Team of Eight Training
  • August 20, 2024 at 5:30 pm- Regular Board Meeting
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Unemployment Insurance ($83,000)

The following items were pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion:

• Monthly Financial Report - You can view the report here. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Consider Action to Approve a Resolution of the Greenville Independent School District Board of Trustees to Authorize the Donation of Real Property to City of Greenville Texas and authorize Board President to execute any and all instruments necessary to effectuate said conveyance. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

• September 20, 2024 from 11AM–1PM - Quarterly Membership Luncheon at Fletcher Warren Civic Center
• September 27th -29th - txEDCON24 in San Antonio, TX
• October 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM- Regular Board Meeting
• October 11, 2024 at 7:30 AM - 9 AM State of the District at GHS CTE Cafe
• October 14th -18th - Fall Break

Adjourn at 8:22 p.m.

Here are the highlights from the August 20, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Pastor Dr. Tommy Mann Highland Terrace Baptist Church, led the invocation, and GHS NJROTC presented the colors.

Recognitions

• Recognition of the 2024-2025 Greenville ISD Birthday Card Artist, GHS Senior Moriah Brown
• Recognition of the Greenville High School Solar Car Team
• Recognition of two FFA students receiving the Lonestar Degree 

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• Three members of the public spoke on non-agenda items.

Comments from Individual Board Members 

• Bonnie-Jean Stewart congratulated all the students that were recognized during the meeting.
• Aletha Kruse reflected on attending the Solar Car Challenge and what an amazing thing it was to watch our students do what they do in the race.
• Anji Taylor thanked Dr. Lopez for his transparency in putting out the preliminary TEA report card and expressed excitement about the new school year. 

Reports/Discussion Items 

First Day of School Highlights - Dr. Lopez shared some highlights from the first few days of the school year and recognized Community Relations & Marketing Coordinator Natalie Pegg for her work on the Back to School Fair.

Maintenance & Operations

• Consideration and Approval of MOU Agreement for Reecy Davis Expansion and Carver Property. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.  
• Presentation by RHSB - Insurance renewal - View the presentation here.
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000- Property, Casualty, Auto, Legal Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance. The board voted 6-0 to approve the renewal of insurance as presented. 
• Facility Updates - Assistant Superintendent of Operations Dr. Greg Anderson gave an update on upgrades and work done on facilities over the summer. View the presentation here.
  • Irrigation Upgrades
  • Power Washing - All campuses, HEC and WMAB will all be power washed during the year. GHS, Stadium, Indoor Facility, Lamar and Carver are complete. 
  • Maintenance Tax Note projects:
    • LPW portable restrooms
    • GMS new fencing
    • GMS portable building
    • Travis renovation and additional classrooms
    • GHS HVAC project - All units prior to 2010 were replaced in this project.
    • Flooring - all wooden gyms were refinished, the GHS cafeteria stage was refinished and all floors waxed and polished.
    • Expansion - Carver has had an increase in enrollment and had some classroom reconfigured to make more classroom space.

Finance

• Adoption of the Tax Rate for the 2024-2025 School Year - Chief Finance Officer Coy Martin presented the proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year. View the presentation here.
• Consider and Take Action to Adopt the Current Year Tax Rate by Ordinance setting out the M&0 and I&S for the 2024-2025 School Year. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Child Nutrition Meal Price Increase - Director of Child Nutrition Sharee Osten gave a presentation on raising adult meal prices to $5. Also, included was a proposal that the district will subsidize teacher lunches and pay $2.50 towards the $5 increase. 
• Consider Approval of Child Nutrition Meal Price Increase. The board voted 6-0 to increase adult meal prices to $5.  The board voted 6-0 to approve that the district will pay $2.50 towards the teacher lunch price.

Teaching and Learning

• Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) - Lead Counselor Catherine Just presented on the TCHATT program that will be available to the high school and middle school students. View the presentation here.
• District/Campus Action Plans - Deputy Superintendent Shazzma Crooks and campus principals each shared their action plans for the 2024-2025 school year to insure student success and increased scores.

Governance

• Discuss and Consider board approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2024 Texas Association of School boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. The board voted 6-0 to approve Anji Taylor to serve as delegate and Chesley Tippit to be the alternate.
• Discuss and possibly Consider Approval of Board Operating Procedures - Tabled until a later time.

Action/Discussion Items:

• Policy Updates Proposed Administrative Changes of DFAA (LOCAL) and DFBA (LOCAL) - Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Heath Jarvis presented the policy changes. View the presentation here.
• Consider Approval of addition and revision of DFAA (LOCAL) and DFBA (LOCAL) policies as presented. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Consider Approval of Final Payment for the Middle School and LP Waters Portables, Travis Renovation, and High School Boiler Project ($218,873.69) The board voted 6-0 to approve final payments as presented. 
• Acceptance of $300 Donation to Little Ladies Society (CDC LOCAL) The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Consideration Approval of Certification of Appraisal Roll for the 2024-2025 School year received from Hunt County Appraisal District. The board voted 6-0 to approve and accept the appraisal roll for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Consideration and/or action to approve an agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (6-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Monthly Financial Report - View the report here.
• Consider approval of vendor list
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes: 
  • July 16, 2024 at 8 a.m. - called board meeting
  • July 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - regular board meeting
  • July 23, 2024 at 8 a.m. - called board meeting
• Consider Approval to discarding Instructional Materials Disposal
• Consider and Approve Updated Amendment to Resolution Granting Hunt County 4-H Organization Extracurricular Status and Entering into Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to Reflect Personnel Changes
• Consider Approval of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support (T-TESS) List

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 8:20 p.m.

Open Session: The board entered open session at 9:16 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items:

• Consider approval of professional new hires and ratification of Employment Contracts as recommended. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.
• Discussion and possible action to accept the resignation of District 1 Trustee Anne Haynes. The board voted 6-0 to accept the resignation of District 1 Trustee Anne Haynes. 

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

• August 29, 2024 from 8:30 AM - 10 AM - Golden Lions Meet & Greet at Greenville High School Library 
• September 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting 
• September 20, 2024 from 11AM–1PM - Quarterly Membership Luncheon at Fletcher Warren Civic Center
• September 27th -29th - txEDCON24 in San Antonio, TX
• October 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM- Regular Board Meeting
• October 11, 2024 at 7:30 AM - 9 AM State of the District at GHS CTE Cafe
• October 14th -18th - Fall Break

Adjourn at 9:22 p.m.

Here are the highlights from the July 16, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Shannon Fulp led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Recognitions

• Recognition of Greenville High School Students that attended 2024 Boys & Girls State

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public. 

Comments from Individual Board Members    

• Trustees Bonnie-Jean Stewart, Jeanette Fry Rowland and Aletha Kruse each shared highlights from attending their board training at the Summer Leadership Institute.

Reports/Discussion Items 

Technology

• Assistant Superintendent of Technology Shannon Fulp gave an update on the district's Technology Department. You can view the presentation here.
• Assistant Superintendent of Technology Shannon Fulp presented to the board an update of the Technology Recycle Program. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented in keeping the policy the same as last year and giving Assistant Superintendent of Technology the authority to make decisions on recycling anything under $5000. Over that amount would come before the board for a vote.

Local Policy Update First and Final Reading 

• Consider Approval of accepting the addition, revision, or deletion of (LOCAL) Policy Updates. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented. You can view the presentation here.

Health Services

• School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report 2023-2024. Director of Health Services Sherri Cano presented a yearly report. You can view the presentation.
• Consider Approval of School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Membership for the 2024-2025 School Year. The board voted 5-0 (with two board members recusing from the vote as they serve on the SHAC Committee) to approve as presented. 
• CATCH Curriculum presentation
• Consider Approval of CATCH Curriculum as presented. The board voted 5-0 (with two board members recusing from the vote as they serve on the SHAC Committee) to approve as presented.

School Leadership and Student Support

• Deputy Superintendent Wes Underwood presented 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct. 
• Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct. The board tabled the voted pending some clarifications.
• Presentation of Preliminary District and Campus Results - Campus principals presented the preliminary STAAR scores.

Human Resources

• GISD 2024-2025 Employee Handbook
• Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources presented the Employee Exit Overview for the 2023-2024 school year. You can view the presentation here.

Governance

• Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Conference Learning Report

Action/Discussion Items:

• Superintendent Dr. Joe Lopez presented a Greenville ISD Extracurricular Activities Resolution. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Foundations in Teaching ($164,000.00). The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented. 
• Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Skyward ($140,294.00) The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented. 

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (7-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Monthly Financial Report and Check Register - You can view the report here.
• 2023-2024 4th Quarter Investment Report
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes: 
  • Regular Board Meeting - June 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM
  • Called Board Meeting - June 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM 
  • Called Board Meeting - June 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 7:48 p.m.

Open Session: The board entered open session at 8:48 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items:

• Consider approval of professional new hires and ratification of Employment Contracts as recommended. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

• 2024 Convocation - July 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Greenville High School 
• First Day of School - August 14, 2024
• Called Board Meeting (Team of Eight) -  August 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.  
• Regular Board Meeting - August 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn at 8:48 p.m.

Here are the highlights from the June 18, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by Vice-President Anji Taylor at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Shannon Fulp led the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public. 

Comments from Individual Board Members    

• Bonnie-Jean Stewart spoke about recent opportunities where Dr. Lopez has engaged the community and how proud she was of the way the community has embraced him. She also thanked cabinet members for attending the community meet-n-greet hosted by the Greenville Chamber and Board of Development.

Reports/Discussion Items 

Presentation of Architectural Qualifications by Derrick York and Mike Holmberg, WRA Architects. 

School Leadership and Student Support

• Approval of payment to Community In Schools to provide a site coordinator, support and counseling services at each of our nine campuses not to exceed $270,000. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented. 

Maintenance and Operations

• First and final reading of Policy Update 123 affecting (LOCAL) policies. You can view the presentation here. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Human Resources

• Title XI Audit Report - You can view the presentation here. 
• Consider approval of the 2024-2024 Compensation Plan. The board voted 4-2 to approve as presented with Tish Woodruff and Anji Taylor opposed.

Governance

• Form Board Operating Procedures Subcommittee - Aletha Kruse, Bonnie-Jean Stewart and Anji Taylor will serve as the committee for board operating procedures.
• Consider approval of TASB Board position - Region 10A Nomination 

Action/Discussion Items:

• Consider approval for purchase over $50,000 - Motorola Solutions in the amount not to exceed $101,992.68 The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (6-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Monthly Financial Report – You can view the report here.
• Consider approval of vendor List
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes:
  • Regular Board Meeting – May 21, 2024
  • Called Board Meeting -  May 28, 2024

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 6:43 p.m.

Open Session: The board entered open session at 7:28 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items:

• Consider approval of professional new hires and ratification of Employment Contracts as recommended. The board voted 6-0 to approve as presented.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

• June 19 - 22 - Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Ft. Worth, Tx. 
• June 25, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - Called board meeting (Public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate - final budget approval)
• June 25, 2024 - 6 p.m. - Called board meeting
• July 16, 2024 - 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Called board meeting
• July 16, 2024 - 5:30 p.m. - Regular board meeting

Adjourn at 7:28 p.m.

Here are the highlights from the May 21, 2024, school board meeting: 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. FFA District 2 Chaplain Joselin Estrada, led the invocation, and the GHS NJROTC presented the colors.

Presentation of the GISD Vision Statement by Ms. Garcia and Ms. Beam classes from L.P. Waters.

Recognitions 

• Recognized the Class of 2024 from Early College High School
• Recognized the Greenville High School Top 10 Graduates
• Recognized GISD Impactful Partner - Greenville Municipal Auditorium Team

Superintendent Spotlight

• Recognized the 4^th 9wks Super Teachers
• Recognized the program PAWsitive Pages and the sponsors that have made the program a reality
• Recognized out-going Greenville ISD Trustees Mike Rackley and Roger Livingston

Oath of Office - Honorable Judge Keli Aiken lead the swearing in for new board members.

• Chelsey Tippit – District 5
• Jeanette Rowland – District 7

Reorganization of the Board – The board voted 7-0 for the following board positions.

• Election of President Pro Tem – Superintendent Dr. Joe Lopez to facilitate the election of positions.
• Election of the Board President – Aletha Kruse
• Election of the Board Vice-President – Anji Taylor
• Election of the Board Secretary – Tish Woodruff

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

• There were no comments from the public. 

Comments from Individual Board Members    

• Bonnie-Jean Stewart welcomed the new board members and thanked Mr. Roger Livingston and Mr. Mike Rackley for their many years of service to the board. She also congratulated all the students recognized this evening during the meeting.

Reports/Discussion Items 

School Leadership and Student Support

• LP Waters Principal and Head Start Director Melissa Yost gave a Head Start Self-Assessment – You can view the presentation here. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
• Presentation of Architectural Qualifications by Alvarado Architects & Associates – You can view the presentation here.

Finance

• Quarterly Financial Report/ESSER Report/Maintenance Tax Note (MTN) Report – You can view the presentation here. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
• Second Budget Reading – Chief Financial Officer Coy Martin presented the first reading of the 2024-2025 budget. You can view the presentation here.

Human Resources

• Audit report summary – tabled until the June 18, 2024 regular monthly board meeting.

Action/Discussion Items:

• Consider approval of TEAL Alternate by adding Director of PEIMS Stacy Valentine. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
• Consider Purchase over $50,000 – McGraw Hill for 2024 Instructional Materials Adoption (no more than $585,242.22) and Ramsey Education for Personal Financial Literacy and Economics (no more than $49,982.50). The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
• Acceptance of Athletics Donation in the amount of $3,000 for weight room equipment from an anonymous donor (CDC Local). The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
• Discuss and consider approval for multiple representation for the Greenville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Agreement. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (7-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

• Monthly Financial Report – You can view the report here.
• Consider approval of Vendor List
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes:
  • Regular Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m. April 16, 2024
  • Called Board Meeting – 9 a.m. May 14, 2024

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 7:25 p.m.

Open Session: The board entered open session at 9:11 p.m.

Action on Closed Session Items:

• Consider approval of professional new hires and ratification of Employment Contracts as recommended. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

• Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

• May 23, 2024 - Last Day of School
• May 24, 2024 – Last Day of School/Graduation
• May 28, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Community Meet-N-Greet w/ Dr. Lopez - Administration Building
• June 12, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  - Community Meet-N-Greet w/ Dr. Lopez at The Oaks Country Club
• June 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting
• June 19th - June 22nd - Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) in Ft. Worth

Adjourn at 9:12 p.m.