The School Board of the
Vice President Matt Biery called the meeting to order.
There was a quorum present.
Hal Brown gave Invocation
Jakie Long was absent
Pledge
Public Forum
1. Motion by Pendergraft, seconded by Brown, to approve Tax Exemption for Graford Masonic Lodge #1026.
Motion Carried: 4 0 2
For: Brown, Laney, Pendergraft, Ranft
Against: None
Abstain: Biery, Bridges
2. Presentation by Huckabee & Associates on gym renovation, then discussion only by School Board.
The Graford ISD School Board went into Closed Session at 7:28 p.m. and came our at 7:44 p.m.
Govt. Code 551.072
No motions or votes were made in closed session, it was for discussion only
3. N/A
4. Campus Reports:
a. Elementary Principal Angie Myrick
b. High School Principal Pat Narcomey
c. Athletic Director JB Littlejohn
5. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Laney, to approve Snow, Garrett, & Company as Graford ISDs 2007- 2008 Independent Auditors.
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
6. Motion by Pendergraft, seconded by Ranft, to call the Graford ISDs Trustee Election for May 10, 2008.
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
7. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Brown, to approve and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute all necessary joint election agreements with the City of Graford and submit any necessary changes to the U.S. Department of Justice for precleaance for the May 10, 2008 election.
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: none
8. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Ranft, to approve Expedited Waivers.
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
9. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Brown, to approve buying a 7 passenger Chevrolet Uplander minivan for $15,557 (plus a $400 purchase order fee) on the TASB Buyboard.
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
10. Discussion only on Policy Update 82, affecting (LOCAL) policies
a. AE (EXHIBIT) EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
b. AF (EXHIBIT) GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
c. BJCF (LOCAL) SUPERINTENDENT NONRENEWAL
d. CCH (LOCAL) LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES APPRAISAL DISTRICT
e. DBD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
CONFLICT OF
INTEREST
f. DBF (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS NONSCHOOL
EMPLOYMENT
g. FN (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
h. FNAA (LOCAL) STUDENT EXPRESSION
DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE
i. GKDA (LOCAL) NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL
FACILITIES DISTRIBUTION OF
NONSCHOOL LITERATURE
11. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Laney, to approve allowing Team Bicycles, inc. the use of district facilities on April 5, 2008
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
12. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Pendergraft, to approve accepting bids for preowned equipment.
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
13. Motion by Pendergraft, seconded by Brown, to approve the minutes of the January 24, 2008 regular meeting.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
For: All members present
Against: None
14. Motion by Pendergraft, seconded by Laney, 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 9:06 p.m.
Govt. Code 551.074
No motions or votes were made in closed session it was for discussion only
15. District Personnel:
a. Motion by Pendergraft, seconded by Laney, that Pat Narcomey-High School Principal, Angela Myrick-Elementary Principal, and JB Littlejohn-Athletic Director were approved for Term Contracts .
Motion Carried: 6 0
For: All members present
Against: None
b. Motion by Bridges, seconded by Brown, to approve adding Melissa Casteel to the Classroom
Substitute-Teaching list.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
For: All members present
Against: None
16. Superintendent Report:
a. Board Training
b. School Law Update
Vice President Matt Biery adjourned the meeting