April 16, 2024

Here are the highlights from the April 16, 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. Pastor Parker Blue, Family Fellowship, led the invocation, and the GHS NJROTC presented the colors.

 

Presentation of the GISD Vision Statement by Carver 4th grader Hugo Sanchez.  

 

Recognition  

  • Recognition of GISD Impactful Partners

 

Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items   

 

  • There were no public comments.

 

Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items   

 

  • GISD parent Katie Warren spoke about an incident involving her son and another student at Travis Intermediate. She spoke about concerns for ongoing bullying and the lack of classroom control in some classrooms.

 

Comments from Individual Board Members   

 

  • Roger Livingston addressed some allegations being seen on social media accusing him of being on campuses this week and his frustrations in general of the community spreading untruths about him.
  • Bonnie-Jean Stewart shared that she attended the E3 event and that it was fabulous. She also gave a shout out to the GHS Solar Car team that worked all 3 days at the Sports Park to help make the eclipse event hosted by the city a huge success.
  • Anji Taylor said thank you to the Communications Department for putting together the GISD sponsored E3: Eclipse Education Expo event. She also mentioned having the opportunity to hear the GHS Lion Pride Band prior to them heading to their competition and they sounded so good. She praised our DI teams that performed last weekend and even though they didn’t make it to Worlds there is much to be proud of. Anji also mentioned that she attended the Reading Rodeo at Carver this week sponsored by Altrusa and had a fabulous time.

 

Reports/Discussion Items 

 

Superintendent’s Report

  • Interim Superintendent Dr. Laurie Hitzelberger spotlighted the GISD Special Education department for all the different ways they brought awareness to Autism during the month of April. Executive Director of Special Ed Alva Walker & Director of Special Ed Courtney Baker spoke about a proclamation presented to them by Greenville Mayor Jerry Ransom at the March 26 City Council Meeting and the value of supporting all our students’ strengths and differences.

 

Strategic Plan Update

 

Finance

 

Teaching and Learning

  • Science textbook adoption Deputy Superintendent Dr. Crooks presented the textbook adoption information. You can view the presentation here.
    • Consider action to approve Proclamation 2024 Instructional Materials Adoption for K-12 Science and Personal Financial Literacy and Economics. The board voted 7-0 to adopt the instructional materials as presented.

 

Board Officer’s Report

  • President's report on School Board Member continuing education in compliance with 19 TAC Chapter 61.1 – President Kruse presented the annual report of required continuing education of school board members from May 2023 – April 2024.

 

Facilities Workshop

 

Action and Discussion Items:   

 

  • Consider Approval of Facility Naming Committee. Board President Kruse asked each for volunteer Trustees to serve on the committee and invite a citizen to serve with them, as per CW(LOCAL).
  • Consider Approval to add Superintendent Dr. Joe Lopez to all financial accounts and signature authority for Greenville ISD effective May 1, 2024. The board voted 7-0 to approve.
  • Consider Approval for Crockett Elementary Chromebook device Refresh ($137,580). The board voted 7-0 to approve.

 

Consent Agenda:   

 

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

 

  • Monthly Financial Report – View the report here.
  • Quarterly Investment Report
  • Consider Approval of Board Minutes:
    • Regular Board Meeting – March 19, 2024
    • Called Board Meeting – March 26, 2024
    • Called Board Meeting – April 9, 2024
  • Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification Form 
  • Consider Approval of Vendor List

 

Closed Session: The board entered closed session at 8:50 p.m.

Open Session: The board entered open session at 9:56 p.m.

 

Action on Closed Session Items:

  • Consider approval of professional new hires and ratification of Employment Contracts as recommended. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.
  • Consider and take possible action to approve, non-renew or terminate teacher and other professional contracts as presented. The board voted 7-0 to approve as presented.

Future Agenda/Information Items:   

  • Board Secretary report - no report

Future meetings:   

  • May 21, 2024 – Regular Board meeting
  • May 24, 2024 – Last Day of School/Graduation

 

Adjourn at 10:00 p.m.