June 21, 2022

Here are the highlights from the June 21, 2022, School Board meeting:

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

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

  • Mitzi Money addressed the board regarding Local Policy EF which addresses materials placed in public school libraries. She made several suggestions for the board to consider when adopting the state recommendations.
  • Colleen McDonald proposed several questions to the board regarding the 2022-2023 budget.

Comments from Individual Board Members

  • Bonnie-Jean Stewart attended board training along with President Aletha Kruse and was very proud of how many people knew about the great programs happening in GISD. She also stated how excited she is to implement what she learned in establishing future board goals.

Reports / Discussion Items

  • Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Sherry Dodson presented the third reading of the 2022-2023 budget.
  • The board approved the purchase of new kitchen equipment for all GISD campuses.
  • The board approved the renewal of consulting services with Walker Quality Services for a one-year contract.
  • Director of Health Services Noel Bares presented the SHAC annual report for 2021-2022.
  • Assistant Superintendent of Operations Greg Anderson gave the first reading of Local Policy EF.

Action and Discussion Items

  • The board approved the Interlocal Agreement for SY 2022-2023 for GISD Child Nutrition.
  • The board appointed Roger Livingston, Anne Haynes and Bonnie-Jean Stewart to serve as the Board Operating Procedures Subcommittee.
  • The board approved the Hunt County Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Quality Improvement Narrative.
  • The board approved the Business Transaction Summary for the 2022-2023 school year
  • The board approved the purchase of three trailers for the GHS AG Department.
  • The board approved the payment of fees to the Insight Education Group for the 2021-2022 school year.

Consent agenda – the board approved the following:

  • Monthly financial report
  • Vendor list
  • SHAC members for the 2022-2023 school year
  • Board minutes for May 16, 2022, May 17, 2022 and May 31, 2022

Closed session