Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Hemphill Independent School District Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday,
June 26, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for a regular Board Meeting in the HISD Administration Office with the following members present: Lloyd Ford, Janis Speights, Stephen Crowell, Welden Elliott, Lynn
Lindsey, Chad Moody, and Carolyn Wych.
Members absent: None.
Also present were Andy Trekell, Superintendent, Sally Butler, Business Manager, Kelli Barnett, Marc
Griffin, Beth McBride, Susan Smith, Stephanie Corley, and Cassy Whitsitt.
Lloyd Ford, School Board President, called the meeting to order and established a quorum.
Andy Trekell gave the invocation.
Lloyd Ford led the pledge to the flag.
Janis Speights recited the Hemphill ISD Mission Statement.
The Board approved the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on May 17, 2012 on a motion by Janis
Speights, seconded by Lynn Lindsey, passed unanimously.
Andy Trekell, Superintendent, gave the Superintendent’s Report:
Enrollment
School 2010 – 2011 2011 - 2012
High School 274 251
Middle School 308 299
Elementary School 347 353
Total 929 903
Architect Update
No update at this time
School Finance Lawsuit Update
Mr. Trekell reported on the topic.
Retirement
Plaques were given out to the following retirees:
Kathy Fitzgerald – 23 years, Renita Harris – 17 years, Bettie Janzen – 11 years, Connie Woods – 24 years
Service Awards
Service pens were given out to the following personnel:
5 years service – Clark Barnett, Brittney Hall, Kim Frick, Gail Fuller, Ellen Garrett, Rex Harrell, Stacy
Harris, Lori Henderson, Julie Forse, Sandra Lambert, Lana Procella
10 years service – Stacee Barnett, Beth McBride, Mattie Nelson, Sharon Snow
15 years service – Dawn Procell 20 years service – Sandra Butler, David Eddings, Marsha Williams
25 years service – Karen Bennett
Kindergarten Graduation
53 students received certificates of graduation.
Summer School
Elementary – 6 students, Middle School – 23 students
TASA/TASB Convention
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas September 28 – 30, 2012
TAKS/STAAR/EOC Scores
Mr. Trekell reported on the scores
Annual Financial Audit
A letter received from TEA stating a clear audit
Budget Report and Adoption of Tax Rate and Budget Workshop Meeting Dates
A special board meeting has been scheduled for July 17, 2012 at 6 p.m.
The regular board meeting has been scheduled for July 19, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Mr. Trekell then presented the Superintendent’s Recommendations:
Mr. Trekell recommended approval of Board action on Localized District Policy Update 94 from TASB
Policy Service.
The Board approved to add, revise, or delete (Local) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 94 on a motion by
Carolyn Wych, seconded by Janis Speights, passed unanimously.
There were no student overnight trip requests so no action was taken.
Mr. Trekell recommended approval of Region VII ESC Contracts for the 2012 – 2013 school year for a total of $ 51,228.20.
The Board approved the Region VII ESC Contracts as presented for the 2012 – 2013 school year on a motion by Welden Elliott, seconded by Chad Moody, passed unanimously.
Comprehensive Core Curriculum (C Scope, English/LA/Social Studies, Math/Science, Gifted/Talented,
Gifted/Talented Student Seminars) - $ 29,422; Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum –
DMAC – Option 1 (6 uploads/year) - $ 609; State Assessment - $ 1,200; TAG - $ 800; TPRI - $ 500;
RTI – 1,500; Ed Tech – Option 1 - $ 5,710.70; Personnel Cooperative - $ 1,400;
Business/Finance/Operations - $ 800; Legal Consulting Services - $ 250; Purchasing Cooperative -
$ 868.50; Title I Part A Complete Service Package - $ 6,283; Email Archive (Tech Services) –
$ 1,200; Rosetta Stone - $ 85; Superintendent Academy - $ 600
Mr. Trekell recommended approval of property bid.
The Board approved the property bid as presented on a motion by Stephen Crowell, seconded by Lynn
Lindsey, passed unanimously. Lot 25, Block 3, Toledo Beach Subdivision, Section II, Suite No. T-756 in the amount of $ 727.00
Mr. Trekell recommended approval of cafeteria online payment system.
The Board approved the cafeteria online payment system on a motion by Lynn Lindsey, seconded by
Welden Elliott, passed unanimously.
Executive Session: To discuss personnel as allowed in Gov. Code Sub Chapter 551.072 and 551.074,
441.071.
The Board convened into executive session at 7:45 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 9:35 p.m.
Continue Superintendent’s Recommendations:
Mr. Trekell recommended accepting resignations.
The Board approved accepting resignations from the following on a motion by Welden Elliott, seconded by Carolyn Wych, passed unanimously.
Victoria Ridings – Paraprofessional- Effective May 31, 2012
Renita Harris – Paraprofessional – Effective May 31, 2012
Vinson Weimer – Custodian – Effective May 18, 2012
Jamie Luna Lankford – High School Teacher – Effective May 31, 2012
Charles Atchison – Middle School Teacher/Coach – Effective June 13, 2012
Jerelyn Atchison – Elementary Teacher – Effective June 13, 2012
Amanda Hardy – Elementary Teacher – Effective June 26, 2012
Gail Brown – VI/OM/Diagnostician – Effective June 26, 2012
Mr. Trekell recommended employment of personnel.
The Board approved employment of the following on a motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Lynn
Lindsey, passed unanimously.
Cassandra Whitsitt – SCSSA Special Education Director
Daniel Havard – Technology Director
Bobbie Strickland – Diagnostician
Karen Cunningham – Elementary Teacher
Sally Butler, Business Manager, presented the financial report for the month of May 2012.
The Board approved the financial report for the month of May 2012 on a motion by Stephen Crowell, seconded by Welden Elliott, passed unanimously.
Sally Butler, Business Manager, presented Budget Amendment # 5 for the 2011 – 2012 school year.
199 00 5744 00 000 2 00000 $ 1,000.00
199 11 6399 04 101 2 11A00 $ (1,000.00)
To record donation for books from Temple and Mr. & Mrs. Whittington The Board approved Budget Amendment # 5 for the 2011 – 2012 school year on a motion by Janis
Speights, seconded by Lynn Lindsey, passed unanimously.
Sally Butler, Business Manager, presented a Memo regarding Special Revenue Funds
211 00 5929 00 000 2 00000 $ 3,067.00
211 11 6119 00 041 2 30000 $ (1,534.00)
211 11 6119 00 101 2 30000 $ (1,533.00)
To record Title I, Part A
255 00 5929 00 000 2 00000 $ 441.00
255 11 6411 00 001 2 24000 $ ( 441.00)
To record Title II, Part A
331 00 5929 00 000 2 00000 $ 1,578.00
331 11 6399 01 001 2 22000 $ ( 864.00)
331 11 6399 03 001 2 22000 $ ( 479.00)
331 11 6399 04 001 2 22000 $ ( 235.00)
To record Carl Perkins
There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. on a motion by
Carolyn Wych, seconded by Lynn Lindsey, passed unanimously.
______Lloyd Ford, President Stephen Crowell, Secretary Hemphill Board of Education Hemphill Board of Education