January 21, 2020

Here are the highlights from the Jan. 21, 2020 School Board meeting:

 

Invocation:

  • Pastor Brent Grissom of the First Assembly of God opened the meeting with prayer.

Recognition:

  • Students, principals and other campus representatives honored trustees in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
  • GHS Varsity Football players, coaches and trainers were honored for their outstanding season, which was the best since 2003. 
  • GHS Varsity Volleyball players, coaches and trainers were honored for their outstanding season, which was the best since 2005.
  • GMS Library Paraprofessional Lisa Aly was honored as the January Hero of Hope.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items:

  • Greenville Mayor David Dreiling read a proclamation congratulating the board on its accomplishments and proclaiming Jan. 21, 2020 as GISD School Board Appreciation Day.
  • Chartwells representatives congratulated the Board on being named a finalist as an H-E-B Outstanding School Board.  

Public Hearing:

  • GISD's Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) was presented, and public comment was invited. 

Superintendent's Report:

  • The Superintendent gave a district news update.

Action and Discussion Items:

  • Approval of Selection of a Roof Consulting and Design Engineering Firm for District Roofing Projects and Authorization for the Superintendent or Designee to Procure a Contract for these Services
  • Approval of eRate Agreement for Cabling UpgradeAnnual Financial Audit Report
  • Approval of School Board 2020 Annual Agenda Calendar 
  • Approval for First Public authorized Representative Add Form

Discussion Items (Future Agenda Items):

  • Second Reading of Policy Update 114 affecting (LOCAL) Policy
  • Approval of Early Childhood (K-3) Math and Reading Goals and Action Plans
  • Approval of Phone System Upgrade
  • Approval of 2020-2021 Academic Calendar and 2021-2022 Academic Calendar

Consent Agenda:

  • Quarterly Investment Report
  • Monthly Financial Report
  • Consider Approval of Vendor List
  • Order of Election for May 2, 2020
  • Approval of Notice of Election designating election precincts and polling places
  • Approval of Contract with Hunt County Voter Administration to conduct the 2020 Board of Trustees Election
  • Board Minutes for December 17, 2019

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items