The School Board of the Graford Independent School District met in a regular meeting, Thursday, December 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., with the following members in attendance: Jakie Long, Matt Biery, Eddie Laney, Mike Pendergraft, Ronnie Ranft and Chance Welch, Superintendent.

 

President Jakie Long called the meeting to order.

There was a quorum present.

Jakie Long gave Invocation

Hal Brown was absent

Kay Lynn Bridges came in at 7:10 p.m.

Pledge

Public Forum

 

1.         Senior Trip: President of Senior Class, Kristyn Glover and Secretary of Senior Class, Lisa Henderson presented to the School Board Senior Trip Plans of going to Angel Fire, New Mexico to go snow skiing, leave on March 12, 2008 and return on March 16, 2008.

            Motion by Laney, seconded by Pendergraft to approve senior trip as presented.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 5 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

 

2.         Public Hearing for the 2006-2007 AEIS Report

                        a. Overview of AEIS Report: Discussed by both campus Principals

                        b. Public Comments – No comments

 

3.         Campus Reports:

                        a. Elementary Principal – Angie Myrick

                        b. High School Principal – Pat Narcomey

                        c. Athletic Director – JB Littlejohn

 

4.         Present GKC (LOCAL) Board Policy – Presented and discussed by Superintendent

 

5.         Motion by Biery, seconded by Laney, to approve the designation of $300,000.00 of Fund Balance to Capital Projects as presented by Superintendent.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 6 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

 

6.         Present Facility Plan: Presented and discussed by Superintendent

 

7.         Motion by Laney, seconded by Pendergraft, to approve High School Bell system as presented.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 6 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

 

8.         Motion by Pendergraft, seconded by Laney, to approve moving January Board Meeting from January 31, 2008 to January 24, 2008.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 6 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

9.         Motion by Bridges, seconded by Laney, to approve amendments to the 2007-2008 budget as presented.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 6 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

 

10.       Announcement of Board Members continuing education hours: Our Board Members have not met the required training at this early date. The Board plans to attend the Cross Timbers School Development Council Training and have TASB training over Religion in the Public Schools and Harassment and Bullying prevention.

 

11.       Motion by Laney, seconded by Pendergraft, to approve the minutes of the November 29, 2007 regular meeting.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 6 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

 

12.       Motion by Laney, seconded by Pendergraft, to approve the financial and expenditure list.

                                                                        Motion Carried: 6 – 0

                                                                        For: All members present

                                                                        Against: None

 

The Graford ISD School Board went into closed session at 8:36 p.m. and came out at 8:58 p.m.

            Govt. Code 551.074

            No motions or votes were made in closed session it was for discussion only

 

13.       District Personnel:   N/A

                       

                       

                                                           

14. Superintendent Report:

                        a. Official Statement for Bond Refunding

                        b. Fingerprinting

                        c. Board Training

                        d. Coordinated Review Effort

                        e. Board Appreciation

                       

 

President Jakie Long adjourned the meeting