MINUTES

ARP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

OCTOBER 09, 2006

ARP HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY

 

The Board of Trustees for the Arp Independent School District met in Regular Session on October 09, 2006 in the Arp High School Library at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:

 

Mr. Dennis Ford

President

Dr. Montza Williams

Vice President

Mrs. Patty Campbell

Secretary

Dr. Earnest Stroupe

Assistant Secretary

Mr. Jay Carson

Trustee

Mr. Jack Lacy

Trustee

 

Others present:  Mr. Toney Lowery-Superintendent, Ms. Tammie Gillespie-Business Manager, Mrs. Joy Rousseau-Curriculum and Technology Director, Dr. Fred Zachary-High School Principal, Mr. Dwight Thomas-Jr. High Principal, Mrs. Johna Huse-Elementary Principal, Sgt. Rod Longlinais-Campus Security, Mr. Rohn Boone-Boone and Boone Construction, and Mrs. Yolanda Bruney-Administrative Secretary.

Also present were the following visitors:

 

Leigh Ann Roberts

Julie Sipes

Kay Joiner

Christel Holland

Farrah Jordan

Florene Williams

Betsy Carson

Dayna Crenshaw

Lloyd Pierce

Lakeythrea Pierce

Ethel Shackelford

Wendy Popescu

 

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

 INVOCATION:  Given by Dr. Montza Williams 

 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:  No Visitors Requested to Speak.

 

ACTION ITEMS:

5.1              Approve minutes from the September 11, 2006 regular board meeting.  Mr. Jay Carson 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 September 2006.  Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the bills as presented.  Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0. Mrs. Campbell abstained.

5.3              Consider financial and tax reports. Mrs. Campbell inquired about the funds still showing a negative balance, i.e. technology and accelerated reading program,  Ms. Tammie Gillespie responded that the technology fund is pending a transfer and in regard to the accelerated reading program, the money is spent and then the application is made. Mrs. Campbell made the motion to accept the financial and tax reports as presented.  Dr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.4              Consider awarding purchase orders for Arp Elementary addition.  Mr. Rohn Boone stated there was none at this time.

5.5              Consider approving payment of invoices for Arp Elementary addition.  Mr. Rohn Boone stated that the pay request submitted pays off the architectural, engineering and civil fees.  Mr. Lacy inquired if Boone & Boone had worked on the A/C problem with any results. Mr. Boone responded that yes they have done a lot of work and are making more progress every day. Dr. Williams inquired about the invoice submitted with tax included as we are tax exempt and Mr. Boone responded that the tax would be removed and taken care of. Mr. Lacy made the motion to approve the invoices. Mr. Carson seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.6              Consider approving donation of Baby Grand Piano to Arp I.S.D.  Mr. Lowery advised that the high school is hosting a piano concert and Arp school district no longer has a piano. Mrs. Rousseau is donating a piano.  Dr. Stroupe made the motion to approve the donation. Dr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

5.7              Consider approving transfer students for 2006-2007.  Dr. Stroupe made the motion to approve the two high school transfer students. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

 INFORMATION ITEMS:

bulletMr. Lowery introduced Ms. Tammie Gillespie as our new Business Manager. 
bulletU.I.L. Marching Contest, Lobo Stadium in Longview, TX on Oct. 21, 2006.
bulletConsidering the purchase of an open message board similar to the one in front of Chapel Hill High School. Approximate cost: >$40,000.00.

BOARD COMMENTS:  None

 EXECUTIVE SESSION:  The Board entered into executive session at 7:15 p.m., returned at 9:00 p.m.

 

7.1              Personnel:   Mr. Jay Carson made the motion to accept the retirement of Dr. Ron R. Sterling, High School Principal, effective June 30, 2007.  Mr. Jack Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

7.2              Personnel:  Mr. Jay Carson made the motion to accept the retirement of Mrs. Brenda Sterling, High School Counselor, effective July 31, 2007. Mr. Jack Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.

 

ADJOURNMENT:  There being no further business, Mr. Dennis Ford, Board President called for a motion.  Mr. Jack Lacy made the motion to adjourn. Dr. Montza Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.  The meeting adjourned at 9:03.

  

__________________________________ ATTEST: ____________________________

Dennis Ford, President-Board of Trustees                     Toney Lowery, Superintendent