- Greenville Independent School District
- School Board Meeting Recap
Nov. 15, 2022
Here are the highlights from the Nov. 15, 2022 School Board meeting:
The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present.
Crestview Christian Church Pastor Phillip Dukes delivered the invocation, the GHS NJROTC presented the colors and President Kruse led the pledge of allegiance.
Reading of Vision Statement
- Crockett/STEM fifth grader Aiden Carroll
Recognition
- Extra Mile recipients: Teacher's Supply Closet Co-Directors Jan Teeters and Renda Loftin were honored for launching and running the TSC, which is celebrating its third year.
- Impactful Partner: Brookshire's Grocery and Pharmacy was honored for donating food, water and other items for district events and also for employing GISD students and graduates.
- Hero of Hope: Bowie Elementary music teacher Layne Russell was honored as the November 2022 Hero of Hope.
Open Forum (non-agenda related items)
- Teresa Walker commented on her concerns she had while working as a substitute teacher.
Comments from Individual Board Members
- Trustee Bonnie-Jean Stewart congratulated those who were recognized and also expressed her appreciation for Friday's Veterans Day program.
- Trustee Trena Stafford expressed how disheartened she was that the bond issue did not pass Nov. 8.
- Vice President Roger Livingston said he'd enjoyed riding several school bus routes with students and encouraged other trustees to do the same.
Reports/Discussion Items
- Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Sharon Boothe gave highlights of news and events from around the district.
- Teaching and Learning: Executive Director of School Improvement Stephanie Hensley presented a summative data report.
- School Leadership and Student Support: Deputy Superintendent Wes Underwood presented a report regarding student discipline.
- Exploration of alternate calendar for 2023-24: Superintendent Boothe presented an option for the 2023-24 school year that would introduce a 4.5-day week. The board authorized the district to conduct a survey to gather feedback from teachers.
Finance
- Delinquent tax update: Representatives from Linebarger Attorneys at Law presented a report regarding delinquent property tax collection on behalf of GISD.
- FIRST report card: Deputy Superintendent Wes Underwood presented the FIRST report. GISD earned a Superior rating.
Action and Discussion Items
- Grading policy: Assistant Superintendent of Operations Dr. Greg Anderson presented a review of policies related to grading, including (LOCAL) EIA, EIC, and EIE / (LEGAL) EIA, EIC, and EIE(Goal 1: Teaching and Learning)
- Canvassing: The Board reviewed and approved the Nov. 8 election results.
Consent Agenda: The board approved the following items:
- Monthly financial report
- Quarterly investment report
- Vendor list
- Board minutes for:
- October 18, 2022- Regular Board Meeting
- October 25, 2022- Called Board Meeting
- November 3, 2022- Called Board Meeting
- November 7, 2022- Called Board Meeting
- School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Presentation
- WIN
- Youth180
- Child Advocacy Center
- Raffa/ 180 Degrees
Closed Session