Here are the highlights from the March 21, 2023 School Board meeting:

 

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. The GHS NJROTC presented the colors. 

 

Trustee Mike Rackley delivered the invocation.

 

Reading of Vision Statement

• Bowie fifth-grader Avery Harris read the vision statement, shared her goals for the future and how GISD supports her dreams.

Recognition

• Recognition of the Retired Teachers Association of Greenville’s 50^th anniversary

• Vonda Jack, Cher Bench and Hunt County Kids were recognized as the March GISD Impactful Partner
• The March Hero of Hope, Kristi Stanford, was honored.

Open Forum and Public Comment

•  No responses to agenda items

Comments from Individual Board Members

•  Bonnie Jean Stewart congratulated all of the honorees this evening.
• Mike Rackley acknowledged a lot of familiar faces in the retired teacher’s group that have all been very dedicated long beyond their time in the classroom.

 

Reports/Discussion Items

• Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Sharon Boothe gave highlights of news and events from around the district.
• Strategic Plan: Wes Underwood presented the Strategic Plan Pillars and Objectives (Vision 2028) to the board for consideration of approval to move forward with developing the action plans that will be presented at the April Board Meeting. The board approved unanimously to move forward.
• Finance:
  • A summary on funding facility expansions was presented by Interim CFO Jim Schiele.
  • A first reading of the 2023-2024 budget was presented by Interim CFO Jim Schiele.
• School Leadership and Student Support: Bowie Elementary Intrusion Action Plan was presented to the board by Wes Underwood.
• Governance:
  • Donation: The GHS Class of 1972 donation of $1500 to fund three $500 scholarships. The board unanimously approved the donation.
  • Resolution to nominate 2023 Superintendent of the Year (SOTY)- No action taken.
    

Action and Discussion Items

• Approved budget amendment to transfer funds for the purchase of AED supplies and other safety-related equipment
• Approved budget amendment to transfer funds to pay for contracted services for special education
• Approved to add Brenda Russell and Sharon Boothe to the Texas Class Transaction Portal and Financial Accounts
• Approved the removal of Sherry Dodson and Jessica Herrera from the Texas Class Transaction Portal and Financial Accounts
• Approved a Head Start COVID Mitigation Plan 
  
  

Consent Agenda

• Monthly financial report
• Approval of Vendor list
• Approval of Board minutes – Feb. 21, 2023 regular meeting and the March 7, 2023 called meeting

Closed Session

• Approval of professional new hires and ratification of employment contracts as recommended. 
• Approval of professional employee contracts.

Future meetings

• April 11 – Golden Lions Luncheon
• April 11 – Called board meeting (budget workshop)
• April 18 – Regular board meeting