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