April 19, 2022

Here are the highlights from the April 19, 2022, School Board meeting:

The meeting opened with the call to order at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. The invocation was led by Pastor John Kay of Kavanaugh United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and presentation of colors by the GHS NJROTC.

Recognition

Recognition of Greenville Middle School teacher Mary Miller, whose class won the Texas State Championship in this year's "Read With Malcolm; READBowl." ACE Site Coordinator Steve Urban partnered with Mrs. Miller and her students.
Recognition of GHS State Qualifiers for Powerlifting
Recognition of GHS varsity Lions soccer team who made it to the first round of the playoffs.
Recogntion of Rally Round Reading top readers for the spring reading challenge 2022. The top readers from each elementary campus and L.P. Waters received a kite, certificate and yard sign.
GISD honored the Air Force Local Chapter 416 as its Impactful Partner for April.
Recognition of the April 2022 Hero of Hope GHS Teacher Kristi Thompson
L.P. Waters Principal Melissa Yost presented the March Campus Spotlight.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items & Non-Agenda Items

Colleen McDonald spoke regarding the Teacher Incentive Allotment and encouraged GISD to apply for the allotment.

Comments from Individual Board Members

Trustee Bonnie-Jean Stewart congratulated all the students and staff who were recognized this evening. She also expressed appreciation to the business owners who are displaying student artwork in Art Around Town.
Roger described what a joy it is for him to go to L.P. Waters and interact with the students.

Reports/Discussion Items

Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Boothe highlighted open houses and campus gatherings across the district.
Demographer Trent Smith presented a demographic study.
Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Sherry Dodson presented the first reading of the 2022-23 budget.
Interim Chief of Teaching and Learning Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger presented summative data for the third reporting period.
GISD School Board President Trena Stafford reported on School Board members' continuing education. All trustees exceeded their professional training requirements.

Action and Discussion Items - the board approved the following:

Head Start program budget
Submission of application for Head Start for the 2022-23 school year
Hunt County Head Start Self-Assessment for the 2021-22 school year.
Hunt County Head Start program plan for 2022-23
Hunt County Head Start Budget Narrative
Hunt County Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Plan
2022-23 Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
Order of Cancellation for District 6 (only) in the May 6, 2022 General Election
2022-23 Salary and Compensation Plan

Consent agenda

Closed session

GREENVILLE ISD