March 19, 2024

Here are the highlights from the March 19, 2024, school board meeting: 

  

The meeting opened with a call to order by President Aletha Kruse at 5:30 p.m. with a quorum present. Dr. Greg Anderson led the invocation, and the pledge was led by President Aletha Kruse.    

 

Presentation of the GISD Vision Statement by Bowie 4th grader Trey Saxton.  

 

Recognition  

  • Recognition of GISD DI Teams heading to state
  • Recognition of GISD Special Olympians
  • Recognition of the VEX Robotics team Impact

 

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

 

  • There were no public comments.

 

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

 

  • Joyce Dreiling had concerns about the school zone lights not coming on properly in the Lamar Elementary school zone.

 

Comments from Individual Board Members   

 

  • Bonnie-Jean Stewart wished congratulations to all the students recognized and shared that they are the reason we are all here and that she is so proud of all of their accomplishments.

 

Reports/Discussion Items 

 Superintendent’s Report

  • Interim Superintendent Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger gave an update recognizing the 3rd nine-weeks Super Teachers and the Key Club members recently awarded the Presidential Volunteer Award by the Golden Kiwanis group.

 

Demographer Report – An updated demographer’s report was presented.

 

Finance

  • Brian Grubbs with SAMCO presented the Bond Defeasance Phase II which would pay off early some of the current bond debt owed by the district.
  • Order Authorizing the Defeasance of Certain Outstanding Bonds; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Escrow Agreement; Authorizing the Engagement of a Verification Agent; and Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) – Latisha Miles-Britton gave an update on the TIA process. Consider approval of Teacher Incentive Allotment Expansion and Modification. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented. You can view the presentation here.
  • Child Nutrition Update – CFO Coy Martin gave an update of the GISD Child Nutrition Department. Administration recommends that the district apply for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which if approved would allow all GISD students free breakfast and lunch beginning in the 2024-2025 school year regardless of income or eligibility. The board voted 7-0 to approve submitting an application for CEP as presented. You can view the presentation here.
  • Budget Amendment – Consider approval of budget amendment for the amount of $206,210.00 to the 2023-2024 budget. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented. You can view the presentation here.
  • Police Communications System Agreement – GISD Police Chief Ramon Rodriguez presented a communications agreement between the district and the city of Greenville. Consider approval of Communications System Agreement with City of Greenville. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.

 

Teaching and Learning

  • Monthly Academic Report – Executive Director of School Improvement Stephanie Hensley gave a district monthly academic report for assessments during the month of February. You can view the presentation here.
  • Results Driven Accountability (RDA) – Executive Director of Special Education Alva J. Walker presented a report on Results Driven Accountability. You can view the presentation here.

 

Maintenance and Operations

  • Bus Route Analysis – Assistant Superintendent Dr. Greg Anderson presented an update on the GISD Transportation Department and increasing numbers of students riding the bus to and from school each day. You can view the presentation here.

 

Action and Discussion Items:   

 

  • Consider Approval for E-Rate Agreement and Purchase for Internet Services ($48,000) The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
  • Consider Approval for E-Rate Agreement for Fiber Services ($81,600) The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
  • Consider Approval for E-Rate Agreement for UPS Upgrade ($116,498.94) The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.

 

You can view the E-Rate presentation here.

 

Consent Agenda:   

The board voted (7-0) to approve the following items on the consent agenda as presented.   

  • Consider Approval of vendor list
  • Consider approval of board minutes:
    • Regular Board Meeting – February 20, 2024
    • Called Board Meeting – February 26, 2024
    • Called Board Meeting – February 27, 2024
    • Called Board Meeting – February 28, 2024
    • Called Board Meeting – March 5, 2024
  • School Board Calendar Outline 2024-2025

 

Items pulled from the consent agenda. The board voted 7-0 to approve these items after further discussion.

  • Monthly Financial Report
  • Consider Approval of purchase over $75,000 - Fencing for Houston Education Center and Greenville Middle School (PDQ Fencing Company - $99,747.00)

 

Closed Session – The board entered closed session at 8:14 p.m.

 

Action on Closed Session Items

  • The Board voted to uphold the Level 2 for the parent grievance heard on February 20, 2024. Vote: 6-0 with Roger Livingston recusing himself.
  • Personnel report approved as presented 7-0
  • Consider the approval of administrative contracts - tabled until March 26.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

  • Board Secretary report   

Future meetings:   

  • Called Board Meeting - March 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. - Hiring of Greenville ISD Superintendent - Open Session & Budget Workshop
  • Called Board Meeting – April 9, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m. – Facilities Workshop
  • Regular Board Meeting – April 16, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn at 9:09 p.m.