KENNARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 13, 2007

 

 

            The Board of Trustees of the Kennard Independent School District held a Public Hearing on December 13, 2007, in the Administrative Office with the following members present, to-wit:  Mr. Ronald Hill, Mr. Tod English, Mrs. Denise Barclay, and Mr. Terry Stubblefield.

 

            Absent:  Mr. Crest Adair and Mr. Roger Kellum.

 

            Also present were Mr. Gary Jacobs, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, Mrs. Melba Petty, Mr. Joe Ainsworth, Mr. James Applewhite, Mr. Bradley Durham, and Mr. Chris McClain.

 

            The hearing began at 6:15 P.M.

 

The Board conducted a Public Hearing on the Academic Excellence Indicator System Report for 2006-2007.

 

            The hearing adjourned at 6:16 P.M.

 

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President                                                                     Secretary

 

 

KENNARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 

REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2007

 

 

            The Board of Trustees of the Kennard Independent School District met in a Regular Meeting on December 13, 2007, in the Administrative Office with the following members present, to-wit:  Mr. Ronald Hill, Mr. Tod English, Mr. Terry Stubblefield, Mr. Crest Adair and Mr. Roger Kellum.

 

            Absent:  Mrs. Denise Barclay.

 

            Also present were Mr. Gary Jacobs, Mrs. Carolyn Harrison, Mrs. Melba Petty, Mr. Joe Ainsworth, Mr. James Applewhite, Mr. Bradley Durham, Mr. Chris McClain and Mrs. Charlotte Jeffries.

 

            The meeting was called to order at 6:30 P.M.  Mr. Crest Adair led in prayer.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Tod English, seconded by Mr. Terry Stubblefield, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 8, 2007 and Called Meeting of November 15, 2007, as presented.  Motion  carried.

 

            Mr. Terry Stubblefield moved, seconded by Mr. Crest Adair, to pay the bills due and owing.  Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Crest Adair, seconded by Mr. Roger Kellum, to accept the recommendation of Mr. Jacobs and approve the name of Deloris Hammons to the Substitute Teacher List.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Roger Kellum moved, seconded by Mr. Crest Adair, to approve the Elementary Campus Improvement Plan as recommended by Mr. Jacobs.  Mr. Tod English moved to amend the motion with revisions to the Elementary Campus Improvement Plan, seconded by Mr. Roger Kellum.  The Board voted on the amendment to the motion and it carried.  The Board voted on the original motion with revision and it carried.  (A copy  is attached in the minute book).

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Roger Kellum, seconded by Mr. Tod English, to accept the recommendation of Mr. Jacobs and  approve the High School Campus Improvement Plan with revisions.  Motion carried.  (A copy is attached in the minute book).

 

            Mr. Tod English moved, seconded by Mr. Roger Kellum, to accept the recommendation of Mr. Jacobs and approve the Waiver for Summer Food Service Program .  Motion carried.  (A copy is attached in the minute book).

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Crest Adair, seconded by Mr. Roger Kellum, to accept the recommendation of Mr. Jacobs and approve the Academic Excellence Indicator System for 2006-2007.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Roger Kellum moved, seconded by Mr. Terry Stubblefield, that the Board adopt the (LOCAL) policies contained within the reconstructed TASB Localized Policy Manual, effective this date, and repeal all previous policies.  Voting For:  Mr. Roger Kellum, Mr. Crest Adair, Mr. Ronald Hill and Mr. Terry Stubblefield.  Voting No:  Mr. Tod English.  Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Terry Stubblefield, seconded by Mr. Roger Kellum, to approve the renovations to the newly purchased property from John Morgan, et al.

Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Crest Adair moved, seconded by Mr. Tod English, to approve moving the January 10 Board Meeting to January 17, 2008.  Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Tod English, seconded by Mr. Terry Stubblefield, to accept the recommendation of Mr. Jacobs and approve the District Improvement Plan. (A copy is attached in the minute book).  Motion carried.

 

            All Board members are deficit some hours in training.  Mr. Jacobs will be scheduling training for all Board members in the near future.

 

            The Board discussed outdoor lighting for the school.

 

            The reports were approved as presented.

 

            The Board closed Open Session at 7:07 P.M.  The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:10 P.M.  The Board closed Executive Session at 7:40 P.M.  The Board entered into Open Session at 7:41 P.M.

 

            The Board took no action on the Level III Grievance Complaint.

 

            The meeting  adjourned at 8:42 P.M.

 

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President                                                                     Secretary