MINUTES

ARP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 08, 2007

ARP HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

Board Approved 02/12/07

The Board of Trustees for the Arp Independent School District met in Regular Session on January 08, 2007 in the Arp High School Library at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:

Others present:  Mr. Toney Lowery- Superintendent, Ms. Tammie Gillespie-Business Manager, Ms. Joy Rousseau-Curriculum and Technology Director, Dr. Fred Zachary-High School Principal, Mrs. Sharon Keith-Interim Elementary Principal, and Mrs. Yolanda Bruney-Administrative Secretary.

CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Dennis Ford, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

INVOCATION:  Given by Mr. Eltara Tyiska.

FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS:  Mr. Dennis Ford, Board President, certified “the provisions of The Open Meeting Act, Section 551.001 et.seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting and a quorum is present.”

OPEN FORUM:  None.

ACTION ITEMS:

5.1  Approve minutes from the December 11, 2006 regular board meeting.  Mr. Lacy      made the motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Dr. Stroupe seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.2  Consider approving payment of bills for December 2006.  Mr. Tyiska made the motion to approve the bills as presented.  Mr. Carson seconded the motion.  The motion carried 6-0.

5.3  Consider approving budget amendment.  Mr. Carson made the motion to approve the budget amendment for the school officer salary in agreement with the City of Arp. Mr. Tyiska seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.4  Consider financial report.  Mr. Carson made the motion to accept the financial report as presented. Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.5  Consider approving payment of invoices for Arp Elementary addition.  Mr. Lacy made the motion to approve the invoices from Boone and Boone as presented. (P.R.No.6)  Dr. Stroupe seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.6  Consider approving 2007- 2010 District Technology Plan.  Mrs. Rousseau addressed the Board of Trustees with a brief summary of the 2007-2010 District Technology Plan that has 100% approval from T.E.A.  Mr. Carson made the motion to approve the Technology Plan as submitted.  Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. 

INFORMATION ITEMS: 

6.1    Mr. Thomas submitted the Six Weeks Benchmark Results for Arp Junior High.

6.2    Mr. Lowery stated the school information/message sign has been ordered however, the railroad will not allow the sign to be placed at the 4-way in Arp as originally proposed.  Suggestions for an alternate location are invited.

6.3    Mrs. Sharon Keith, Interim Elementary Principal gave an update on the status of Mrs. Johna Huse, Elementary Principal and son, Jackson who have been at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas since December 09, 2006.  Mr. Lowery commended and thanked Mrs. Keith and the elementary staff for their dedicated hard work and asked for continued prayers for the Huse family.

 BOARD COMMENTS: 

7.1    Mr. Ford, Board President, thanked Mr. Lowery for a wonderful meal provided to the

Board of Trustees and guests.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  The Board of Trustees entered into executive session at 7:32 p.m. and returned at 8:10 p.m.

8.1  Personnel: David Lockett (History Teacher) Mr. Carson made the motion to hire David Lockett at the High School for the remainder of the 06-07 school year at   State Based salary plus Local Enrichment, subject to assignment.   Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

8.2  Dr. Stroupe made the motion to approve the Superintendent’s Formal Evaluation as presented. Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

ADJOURNMENT:  Mr. Lacy made the motion to adjourn.  Mr. Tyiska seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.  Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

 ____________________________________ ATTEST: __________________________

Dennis Ford, President-Board of Trustees                           Toney