The School Board of the Graford Independent School District met in a regular meeting, Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., with the following members in attendance: Travis Rogers, Jeff Lemley, Megan Ragle, Eddie Laney, Rowdy Glover, Branden Waters and Dennis Holt, Superintendent.
President Travis Rogers called the meeting to order There was a quorum present Invocation was given by GISD 5th Grader, Matthew Goen Pledges US Flag – GISD 5th Grader, John Wayne McKee, TX Flag – GISD 5th Grader, Jacee Houser Public Forum
1. Swearing in of newly elected and appointed School Board Members Deanna Box, Notary and Superintendent Secretary swore in Travis Rogers and Jeff Lemley that were elected and also Lonnie Dixon that was appointed to un-expired term. No motions made or needed
2. Motion by Laney, seconded by Lemley, to approve Travis Rogers as School Board President Motion Carried: 6 – 0 – 1 For: Lemley, Ragle, Laney, Dixon, Glover, Waters Against: None Abstain: Rogers
Motion by Waters, seconded by Ragle, to approve Jeff Lemley as School Board Vice President Motion Carried: 6 – 0 – 1 For: Rogers, Ragle, Laney, Dixon, Glover, Waters Against: None Abstain: Lemley
Motion by Glover, seconded by Laney, to approve Megan Ragle as School Board Secretary Motion Carried: 6 – 0 – 1 For: Rogers, Lemley, Laney, Dixon, Glover, Waters Against: None Abstain: Ragle
3. District Reports: a. Elementary Principal – Wes Corzine b. High School Principal – Lori Henderson c. Athletic Director: Ty Tabor d. Maintenance Director – James Lenamon
4. Motion by Waters, seconded by Ragle, to approve setting the proposed tax rate for 2016 – 2017 and the public hearing for June 30, 2016. M & O - $1.04005, I & S - $0.0826, Total - $1.12265 Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
5. Motion by Ragle, seconded by Lemley, to approve Chapter 41 agreement for 2016 - 2017 Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All member present Against: None 6. Motion by Glover, seconded by Waters, to approve Dual Credit Partnership with Weatherford College Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
7. Motion by Lemley, seconded by Dixon, to approve non-binding contract with Under Armor Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
8. Motion by Waters, seconded by Ragle, to approve ESC Region 11 contracts as presented Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
9. Motion by Ragle, seconded by Dixon, to approve ESC Region 5 agreement for Spanish Distance Learning Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
10. Motion by Laney, seconded by Ragle, to approve ESC Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Agreement Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
11. Consent Agenda a. Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2016, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm regular meetings b. Financial and expenditure list
Motion by Waters, seconded by Lemley, to approve the consent agenda Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
The Graford ISD School Board went into Closed Session at 7:43 p.m. and came out at 8:31 p.m. Govt. Code 551.074 No motions or votes were made in closed session it was for discussion only
12. District Personnel: a. Motion by Glover, seconded by Lemley, to approve the hire of Chris Thompson as the District Technology Director Motion Carried: 7 – 0 For: All members present Against: None
13. Superintendent’s Report Discussion only, no motions made
President Travis Rogers adjourned the meeting