MINUTES

ARP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 11, 2010 7:00 p.m.

ARP HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

The Board of Trustees for Arp Independent School District met in Regular Session on January 11, 2010 in the Arp High School Library at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:

Mr. Dennis Ford, President Mrs. Patty Campbell, Secretary

Dr. Earnest Stroupe, Asst. Secretary Mr. Eltara Tyiska, Trustee

Mr. Heath Grammier, Trustee Mr. Ernie Maddox, Trustee

Others present: Toney Lowery-Superintendent of Schools, Laurice Marshall-Business Manager, Wendy Popescu-Elementary Principal, Ernie Haire-Elementary Asst. Principal,

Randy Copeland-High School Principal, Jeremy Chilek, High School Asst. Principal, Dr. Joy Rousseau-Technology Director, Sandra Chesshir-District Librarian, and Yolanda Bruney-Superintendent’s Secretary. Visitors: Sherri Kain, Cliff & Melanie Kilman, George Bernhart and fifth grade students. Also, Joe Jones-Overton Press.

I. CAL TO ORDER: Dennis Ford, Board President called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II. INVOCATION: Given by Eltara Tyiska.

III. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call: Certification that “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: Arp elementary students were proud to show the Board Members their First Place trophy and medals awarded at U.I.L. competition. They also expressed their thanks to the Board for allowing them to compete. The students sang their “scientific song” and Jack Bernhart demonstrated his amazing hover car that he built. The Board Members were very proud of these students and thoroughly enjoyed their presentation.

Mrs. Chesshir presented books donated and dedicated to the Board Members as requested by Mr. Lowery. She also expressed her appreciation to the Board Members and Mr. Lowery for their support. A video by Tiger Vision News under the direction of Dr. Rousseau articulated their appreciation to our School Board for all they do.

Rev. David Banks, Arp First United Methodist Church addressed the Board and Mr. Lowery requesting the football stadium for the annual “Son Rise” Easter Service for the community.

(Minutes of Jan. 11, 2010 page 2 of 2)

V. ACTION ITEMS:

5.1 Approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of December 11, 2009. Dr. Stroupe made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Patty Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

5.2 Consider approving expenditures for December 2009. Eltara Tyiska made the motion to approve the expenditures as presented. Heath Grammier seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

5.3 Consider approving financial reports of cash investments and tax collections. Dr. Stroupe made the motion to approve the financial reports as presented. Patty Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

5.4 Consider approving budget amendment(s). None, therefore no action.

5.5 Consider approving transfer student. Heath Grammier made the motion to approve the elementary transfer student presented. Patty Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

VI. INFORMATION ITEMS:

6.1 School Board Appreciation Month. Mr. Lowery served a steak dinner to the Board of Trustees and their spouses in appreciation for their dedication and time they devote to the students of Arp Schools.

6.2 Dairy Max Breakfast Grant. Phyllis Miner, Food Service Director received a grant to provide free breakfast to all high school and junior high students for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year.

VII. BOARD COMMENTS: The Board Members enjoyed the meal and gifts provided and thanked all who participated.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION: Texas Government Code 551.074 The Board of Trustees entered into closed session at 7:26 p.m. and reconvened to open session at 8:40 p.m.

8.1 Consider Superintendent’s Contract. No action.

IX. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mr. Ford called for a motion to adjourn. Patty Campbell made the motion. Heath Grammier seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

___________________________________ ATTEST: ____________________________

Dennis Ford Toney Lowery

Board President Superintendent of Schools