September 19, 2023

Here are the highlights from the September 19, 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. Pastor Jimmy Vaughn, Authentic Life Fellowship Church led the invocation and the GHS NJROTC presented the colors.  

Presentation of the GISD Vision Statement by GMS 8th grader Davyunna Wickerson.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items 

  • Trustee Roger Livingston read a letter from community member Jan Teeters.

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items 

  • There were no public comments.

Comments from Individual Board Members 

  • President Aletha Kruse made a comment about athletic programs including cheer and dance across Greenville ISD.

Community Engagement

  • Presentation by Greenville Texas Roadhouse managing partner/owner David Claude.

Reports/Discussion Items 

  • Shannon Fulp gave an update about the district technology that included accomplishments, future initiatives and cybersecurity updates.
  • Heath Jarvis gave a report on the Employee Exit Interviews from the 2022-2023 school year.
  • The annual delinquent tax update was presented by Brandon Lane with Linebarger & Associates
  • Greg Anderson gave a Maintenance Tax Note update.
  • Stephanie Hensley gave the 2022-2023 state assessment (STARR/EOC) report.

Action and Discussion Items 

  • Consider Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal Contractor for CSP #24-002: GMS and LP Waters Portables, Travis Renovation, and GHS Boiler Replacement. The board voted 5-0 to approve.
  • Consider Approval of Standard Form Agreement between Owner and Contractor (ICI Construction, Inc.), AIA Document A101-2017, A102-2017, A101-2017 Exhibits for Construction of GMS and LP Waters Portables, Travis Renovation, and GHS Boiler Replacement. The board voted 5-0 to approve.
  • First and Final Reading of Update to Policy GKD (LOCAL) The board voted 5-0 to approve the policy updates.
  • First and Final Reading of Update to Policy CH (LOCAL) The board voted 5-0 to approve the policy updates.
  • Consider Approval of Purchase over $50,000 in ESSER III Funds - Bus Replacement ($706,730) The board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of 5 new buses.
  • Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Unemployment Insurance The board voted 5-0 to approve unemployment insurance for the 2023-2024 school year with First Nonprofit.
  • Consider Approval of Hunt County Head Start 2022-2023 Annual Report. The board voted 6-0 to approve.
  • Consider Approval of Head Start Quality Improvement Plan-Student Safety/Bus. The board voted 6-0 to approve.
  • Consider Approval of Class Size Waiver. The board voted 5-0 to approve a waiver be submitted to TEA to exceed class sizes in two classrooms at Carver Elementary.
  • Consider Approval of Resolution to Nominate Members for the Tax Appraisal Board for the 2023-2024 School Year. The board voted 5-0 to approve the nominations as presented.
  • Consider Approval of Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures. The board voted 5-0 to approve as presented.
  • Consider Approval of Resolution of Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold. The board voted 5-0 to approve as presented.
  • Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000.00 - Linewize Filtering ($90,057.48) The board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of content filtering software.
  • Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000.00 - Silent Panic Alert System ($458,370.00) The board voted 5-0 to approve the purchase of a silent panic alert system.

Consent Agenda: 

The board voted (5-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda. 

  • Monthly Financial Report
  • Consider Approval of Vendor List
  • Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Bus Replacement ($658,000)
  • Consider Approval of Board Minutes
    • Board Minutes for August 15, 2023 at 5:30 P.M.- Regular Meeting
    • Board Minutes for August 18, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. - Called Board Meeting

Closed Session – The board entered into closed session at 9:09 p.m. 

  • Consider Approval of Professional New Hires and Ratification of Employment Contracts as Recommended 

Future Agenda/Information Items: 

  • Board Secretary report 

Future meetings: 

  • TASA/TASB Convention - Dallas, Tx. September 28-October 1, 2023
  • Regular Board Meeting - October 10, 2023 - 5:30 P.M.
  • Superintendent Summative Evaluation - October 10, 2023 or November 14, 2023

Adjourn at 9:32 p.m.