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
  • 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.

Action and Discussion Items

  • Approved the 2023-24 technology and instructional materials allotment and TEKS
  • 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
  • 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.