Here are the highlights from the Dec. 13, 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.

Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Bobby Sparks delivered the invocation.

Reading of Vision Statement

• Greenville Middle School eighth-grader William Glenn-Brown

Recognition 

• Student Recognition: Greenville High School junior Rubi Leon-Hernandez was recognized for creating the beautiful artwork for this year's official GISD holiday card. 
• Impactful Partner: Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS) was honored for the many ways they support the district, including:   
  • Running positive content about GISD on GEUS channel 34 daily
  • Livestreaming GISD events
  • Underwriting activities and sponsoring community special events
  • Making great presentations at campus career days
• Hero of Hope: Servando Loredo, special education aide at Lamar Elementary, was honored.

Open Forum and Public Comment (agenda-related items)

Comments from Individual Board Members

Trustee Bonnie-Jean Stewart congratulated those who were recognized during the board meeting.

Reports/Discussion Items

Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Sharon Boothe gave highlights of news and events from around the district.

Finance: A representative from SAMCO Finance presented financial options for GISD to consider for facilities needs.

Technology: Assistant Superintendent of Technology Shannon Fulp reported on future technology projects. The Board approved a transfer of $428,927.82 for an eRate purchase to fund the projects.

 
Governance 

• The Board reviewed the School Board 2023-2024 Annual Agenda Calendar
• The Board tabled the vote on the 2023-2024 Calendar
• Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Academic Calendar 

Special Education: Educational Consultant Tracy Cartas discussed laws, policies and best practices regarding school discipline for students in special education programs.

Action and Discussion Items

The Board approved a transfer of funds for Maintenance and Operations ($9,800) for an insurance claim reimbursement.
The Board approved the purchase of $75,374.58 for cleaning and disinfecting supplies funded through a federal grant.

Consent Agenda

• Monthly Financial Report
• Consider Approval of Vendor List
• Consider Approval of Board Minutes
• Regular Board Meeting - November 15, 2022

Open Forum and Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

Roger Livingston spoke regarding his concerns about a lack of communication regarding student progress reports.

Closed Session