- Greenville Independent School District
- School Board Meeting Recap
April 18, 2023
Here are the highlights from the April 18, 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.
Pastor Justin Milton from Ridgecrest Baptist Church gave the invocation.
Reading of Vision Statement
- Carver fifth-grade bilingual student Juan Becerril read the vision statement, shared his goals for the future and how GISD supports his dreams.
Recognition
- John Kelso received the GISD Extra Mile Award for his commitment to teaching Engineering for the ECHS program.
- The April Hero of Hope Mary Ann Asbury was honored.
Open Forum and Public Comments for agenda items
- There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Individual Board Members
- Bonnie-Jean Stewart congratulated our Hero of Hope and Extra Mile Award recipients.
Reports/Discussion Items
- Superintendent's Report: Superintendent Sharon Boothe gave highlights of news and events from around the district.
- School Leadership and Student Support:
- The board unanimously approved the following:
- Hunt County Head Start Grant Application (5 years)
- Hunt County Head Start Self-Assessment
- 2023-24 Hunt County Head Start Program Plan
- 2023-23 Hunt County Head Start budget and narrative
- The submission of application for Head Start for the 2023-24 school year
- Teacher and Learning:
- The third summative data was presented by Stephanie Hensley.
- Strategic Plan:
- Action Plans: GISD Cabinet presented Action Plans to meet the goals and objectives of the GISD Strategic Plan 2023-2038
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Policy:
- FFAC (Local) Update - Wellness and health services medical treatment. The board unanimously approved the policy update as presented.
- Human Resources:
- An update on opening an employee daycare was presented by Heath Jarvis.
- Finance:
- Expansion funding options were discussed in order for GISD to make some necessary repairs/renovations.
- The board approved unanimously authorizing the administration and financial advisor to proceed with moving forward and utilizing a maintenance tax note to fund expansion and repairs.
- School Board Officer's Report
- President Kruse reported on school board members' continuing education in compliance with 19 TAC Chapter 61.1.
- President Kruse reported on school board members' continuing education in compliance with 19 TAC Chapter 61.1.
Action and Discussion Items
- Approved the 2023-24 technology and instructional materials allotment and TEKS
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Approved the implementation of MOUs between Boles, Campbell, GISD and PJC Hunt County Collaborative
Consent Agenda:
The board unanimously approved the items on the consent agenda.
- Monthly financial report
- Quarterly Investment Report
- Approval of Vendor list
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Approval of Board minutes
- March 21, 2023 (regular board meeting)
- April 6, 2023 (called board meeting)
- April 11, 2023 (budget workshop)
Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
Closed Session
- Approval of professional new hires and ratification of employment contracts as recommended.
Future Agenda/Information Items:
- Board Secretary report
Future meetings
- May 2 - Called board meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
- May 16 - Regular monthly board meeting @ 5:30 p.m.
Adjourn at 8:29 p.m.