Slocum Independent School District Board of Education Regular Meeting

April 19, 2007

The meeting was called to order by Malon Reed at 7:00 pm. Other board members present were:

Mike Dear, Regina Hogan, Roger Jones, John Day, David Franklin, and Steve Mock

Members absent were: None

School Officials present: Fred Fulton, Clifford Lasiter, and Kim O'Dell.

John Day the group in prayer.

Visitors present - None

Student/Employee Recognition - None

Public Comments/Audience Participation - None

Minutes were approved on a motion by Malon Reed seconded by David Franklin

Voting: Aye: Malon Reed, Regina Hogan, Roger Jones, David Franklin, Steve Mock, Mike Dear

   Nay: 0              Abstaining: John Day                 Motion: Passed

Area Reports and Recommendations

Budget - Motion to approve budget report by Steve Mock, seconded by John Day.

               Voting: Aye: 7               Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Budget Amendments - None

Accounts Payable - Motion by Malon Reed, seconded by Mike Dear to approve bills for payment.

Voting: Aye: Malon Reed, Regina Hogan, Roger Jones, David Franklin, Mike Dear and

               John Day          Nay: 0               Abstaining: Steve Mock                         Motion: Passed

Tax Collection - Motion to approve February report by Mike Dear, seconded by David Franklin.

               Voting: Aye: 7               Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Principal's Report presented by Cliff Lasiter Calendar - Received Report

Enrollment & Attendance - Received Report Student Accomplishments-Received Report

Superintendent's Report

Summer Office Operating Hours and Schedule for July 4th approved on a motion by Regina Hogan, seconded by David Franklin.

               Voting: Aye: 7               Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Board Meeting Dates - August board meeting will be set for the 4th week.


 

Communication System - No additional information at this time.

Summer Leadership Institute - Reservations have been made, call the school for PO number to register for classes. Mr. Fulton will register the ones that request it.

Region 7 Contracts - Approved on a motion by Steve Mock, seconded by Roger Jones.

               Voting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Student Athletic Insurance - Approved on a motion by Mike Dear, seconded by John Day.

               Voting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0              Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Graduation Requirements - Approved on a motion by David Franklin, seconded by John Day.

               Voting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Trustee Elections and Terms - Received Information

Board Goals were approved as amended on a motion by Regina Hogan, seconded by Roger Jones. V oting: Aye: Malon Reed, Regina Hogan, Roger Jones, David Franklin, Mike Dear and

               John Day          Nay: Steve Mock                       Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Personnel- (Closed Session Gov't Code 551.074)

               Closed Session              Entered - 7:50 pm

Ended - 8:00 pm

Employ Staff for 2007-2008 Motion by Mike Dear, seconded by David Franklin to Employ Staff as recommended.

Voting: Aye: Regina Hogan, Roger Jones, David Franklin, Mike Dear, Steve Mock and

               John Day          Nay: 0               Abstaining: Malon Reed             Motion: Passed

Student Transfer Request - Motion by Malon Reed, seconded by Mike Dear to approve transfer request as recommended.

               Voting: Aye: 7               Nay: 0              Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Superintendent's Performance Goals - Motion to table by David Franklin, seconded by Regina Hogan.

               V oting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0              Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

TPCC Annual Membership Renewal - Approved on motion by Steve Mock, seconded by Roger Jones.

               Voting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation - Approved on motion by Steve Mock, seconded by Mike Dear.

               Voting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0               Abstaining: 0                 Motion: Passed

Motion to adjourn at 8: 15 pm by Regina Hogan, seconded by Malon Reed.

               Voting: Aye: 7              Nay: 0               Abstaining:                    Motion: Passed