MINUTES

ARP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MAY 14, 2007

ARP HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

The Board of Trustees for the Arp Independent School District met in Regular Session on May 14 , 2007 in the Arp High School Library at 7:00 pm with the following members present:

Others present:  Mr. Toney Lowery-Superintendent, Ms.Tammie Gillespie-Business Manager, Mr. Dwight Thomas-Junior High Principal, Dr. Fred Zachary-High School Principal and Mrs. Yolanda Bruney-Administrative Secretary.

Visitors: Pat Bedair, Stephanie Bernhart, Karen Kizer, Jarvie Stroupe, Glenna Marshall, Theresa Jones, Tracie Marshall, Kim Graham, Dayna Crenshaw, Terri Taylor, Kristy Thomas, Katy Thomas, Mary Ruth Shuttlesworth, Tiffany Taylor, Caitlin Campbell, Amanda Meyers, Bailey C, Betty Frizell, Bethany Dorsey, Kandace Fort, Leslie Stainback, Lauren Stainback, Dylan Stainback, Cody Rosenberg, Slater Bonner, Jeff Bonner, Angie Longacre, Kim Wood, Jamie Wood, Katie Hammers, J.C.Bernhart, Seth Stroupe, and Jessica Smith

I.          CALL TO ORDER:  Mr. Ford, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

II.        INVOCATION:  Given by Dr. Williams

III.       FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS:  Mr. Ford, Board President certified “the provisions of The Open Meetings 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.”

IV.       OPEN FORUM:   None

V.        ACTION ITEMS: 

5.1       Administer Oath of Office to Trustees Patricia K. Campbell, Place 6 and Earnest

W. Stroupe, Place 7   Yolanda Bruney administered Oath of Office to Patricia Kee Campbell.  Earnest W. Stroupe was not present.

5.1.1    Consider approving signing bonuses for difficult to fill positions.   Mrs. Campbell made the motion to approve up to $3,000.00 signing bonus for math, science and foreign language teaching positions and up to $2,000.00 signing bonus for ELA.

            Dr. Williams seconded the motion.  Motion carried 3-1.

5.2       Elect Officers to the Board of Trustees.  President:  Patty Campbell nominated Dennis Ford, Montza Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.   Vice President:  Jack Lacy nominated Montza Williams, Patty Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Montza Williams abstained.   Secretary:  Jack Lacy nominated Patty Campbell, Montza Williams  seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Patty Campbell abstained.  Assistant Secretary:  Patty Campbell nominated Earnest Stroupe, Jack Lacy seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

5.3       Approve minutes from the April 9, 2007 regular board meeting. Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

5.4       Consider approving expenditures for April 2007.   Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the expenditures as presented.  Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Campbell abstained.

5.5       Consider approving financial and tax reports.  Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the financial and tax reports as presented by Tammie Gillespie.  Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

5.6       Consider approving payment of invoices for Arp Elementary addition.  Mr. Lacy made the motion to approve the payment of invoices for Arp Elementary addition with the corrections presented by Tammie Gillespie of tax removed on invoices.  Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

5.7       Consider approving Depository Contract 09/07 thru 08/09.  Mr. Lacy made the motion to accept the bid from Arp State Bank.  Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

5.8       Consider approving pay ranges for clerical, administrative, and manual trades.   Mr. Lacy made the motion to postpone action on said item.  Dr. Williams seconded the motion.  Motion carried 4-0.  No Action.

5.9       Consider approving Student Athletic Insurance for 07/08.  Mr. Lacy made the motion to accept the recommendation of the Athletic Director, Dale Irwin and approve the quote from Marion Turner for Student Athletic Insurance for 07/08.

5.10     Consider approving specifications for energy bids.  Dr. Williams made the motion to authorize the Superintendent to accept a bid for a fixed variable rate on energy for two years.  Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

VI.       INFORMATION ITEMS:

6.1       Junior High Teachers & Parents to address Board of Trustees.  Faculty and parents of Arp Junior High addressed the Board of Trustees and expressed their positive and highly commendable views regarding the administrative leadership and team effort at the Arp Junior High Campus.  

VII.     BOARD COMMENTS:

7.1       Mr. Ford stated that he was proud of what we are doing at the Junior High and Mr. Lacy thanked everyone for coming and conveying their support.

VIII.    EXECUTIVE SESSION:   Texas Government Code Section 551.074  The Board of Trustees entered into executive session at 7:56 p.m. and returned at 8:40 p.m.

8.1       Personnel – Resignations: Dr. Williams made the motion to accept the resignations of:  David Lockett, Duane Petty, Delores Webb, Tracie Marshall, and Ginger Hale.  Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

8.2       Personnel – Recommendations:  Mrs. Campbell made the motion to approve the recommendation to hire Robert Dane at State Base plus local enrichment subject to assignment.  Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

IX.       ADJOURNMENT:

9.1       Dr. Williams made the motion to adjourn. Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.   Meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

 __________________________________ATTEST: _____________________________

Dennis Ford                                                                  Toney Lowery

President, Board of Trustees                                         Superintendent of Schools