MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MALAKOFF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 16, 2007
The Malakoff Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular session in the High School Library located at 15201 FM 3062, Malakoff, Texas at 6:30 p.m. on Monday July 16, 2007. The following members were present for a quorum: Todd LaRue: President; Rick Vieregge, Vice-President; David Hennessee; Secretary, Belinda Brownlow, Clyde L. Tinsley, and Homer Ray Trimble. Also present at the meeting was John Spies, Superintendent; Sybil Norris, Asst. Superintendent; Mary Ferguson, Business Manager and Beverly Massingill: Superintendent’s Secretary. Gary Woolverton was absent.
Meal:
The board met for a meal before the meeting was called to order.
INVOCATION: David Hennessee
PUBLIC COMMENTS/AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Pat Isaacson addressed the Board concerning support to save the rock building.
Randy Monroe addressed the Board to support their decision to demolish the rock building.
Larry Massingill addressed the Board to support their decision to demolish the rock building.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: a. bill morgan, b. ronny snow, c. George Hull, RANDY PERRY, JAMES BASS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Bill Morgan was absent. Ronny Snow reported that everyone has moved into the new Malakoff Elementary School and is very excited and looking forward to the school year in the new building. George Hull reported that all summer maintenance is nearing completion at the Middle School. Randy Perry reported on summer TAKS scores. He also said there are two Spanish teacher positions yet to fill. Mr. Perry also asked the Board for their opinion on a charge for the return of cell phones that have been taken up from the students. The board agreed on a charge of $15.00. James Bass reported on the beginning enrollment at the MAP campus. He also stated that he or Chief Redic will be on duty each day during the lunch period at the Orr campus during the school year. Coach Ronny Reed reported that two-a-days will begin for football on August 6th. Meet the Tiger Night has been scheduled for August 18th at Brookshires parking lot. The first scrimmage will be on August 18th with Scurry Rosser and the second scrimmage will be on August 23rd with Cross Roads. The season opener will be at Eustace on August 31st. Ms. Lillie reported that the Summer food program has now ended and there will be a Food Service workshop held on August 14th and 15th here in Malakoff for the district employees.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 16, 2007
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Motion was made by Homer Ray Trimble and seconded by Clyde Tinsley to approve item a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board June 25, 2007, item b. monthly financial statement and item c. accounts payable. Motion carried 6-0. Rick Vieregge
Abstained (LCM)
TASB DELEGATE:
Motion was made by Homer Ray Trimble and seconded by Rick Vieregge to elect David Hennessee as the TASB Delegate and Clyde Tinsley as the alternate. Motion carried 6-0.
ROCK BUILDING:
Motion was made by Belinda Brownlow and seconded by Rick Vieregge to give the Malakoff Historical Society 30 days to respond to the offer the School District has made to give them the Rock Building if they want to move the building to a different location. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR TEXPOOL:
Motion was made by Rick Vieregge and seconded by Belinda Brownlow to approve the resolution amending authorized representative for TexPool as presented by the administration. Motion carried 6-0.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
Motion was made by Clyde Tinsley and seconded by Rick Vieregge to approve the Student Code of Conduct as presented by the administration. Motion carried 6-0.
MALAKOFF ISD ATHLETIC CODE:
Motion was made by David Hennessee and seconded by Belinda Brownlow to approve the Malakoff ISD Athletic Code as presented by the administration. Motion carried 6-0.
MALAKOFF DRUG TESTING POLICY:
Motion was made by Homer Ray Trimble and seconded by Clyde Tinsley to approve the Malakoff Drug Testing Policy as presented by the administration. Motion carried 6-0.
BUDGET:
No action taken.
TEACHER SALARIES:
Motion was made by David Hennessee and seconded by Clyde Tinsley to approve the teacher salaries for the 2007-2008 school year as presented by the administration. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
July 16, 2007
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Dr. Spies gave a report on the Malakoff and Tool Elementary Schools. He said he met with LaMarc Construction and the Architects and the school in Tool will open on August 27, 2007 as scheduled. He will have a meeting with them every Friday for updates on the progress of the Tool campus. We are scheduled to take possession of the Malakoff Campus on July 17, 2007. He also reported on plans for a 6’ cyclone fence to be installed around the playground areas of the schools. He reported that the Building and Trades Building will be completed by the first day of school.
Closed Session:
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS:
Discussed individual salaries and stipends.
Open Session:
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS:
No action taken.
Future Agenda Items:
Dedication Ceremonies for the Malakoff and Tool Elementary campuses.
Adjournment at 9:31 p.m.. Motion was made by Belinda Brownlow and seconded by
Clyde Tinsley. Motion was unanimous.
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY ________________________
Board President
OF _________ 2007. ________________________
Board Secretary
________________________ Recording Secretary