Humble Independent School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
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HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Humble Board of Trustees held the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room, 20200 Eastway Village Drive, Humble, Texas. Board Members Present: Robert Sitton Keith Lapeze Angela Conrad Heath Rushing Charles Cunningham Brent Engelage Nancy Morrison Staff Members Present: Guy Sconzo, Peggy Young, Tommy Price, Mike Seale, Roger Brown, Rick Gardner, Randy Gunter, Robin Perez, Melissa Hayhurst, Deborah Yocham, Cathy Airola, Trey Kraemer, Arthur Allen, Kirsten Allman, Jamie Mount, Shawn Faciane, Jerri Monbaron, Solomon Cook, Shelley Vineyard, Ida Schultze, Carol Atwood, Lisa Drabing, Brian Johnson, Bill Daniels, Diane Zelezinski, Nancy Cozad, Holly Stevens, Melissa Leigh, Glenda Holder, Marley Morris, Charles Ned, Bill Skrivanek, Kelly Gabrisch, Deborah Connors, Billy Beatty, Janice Himpele, Jeff Prowell, John Krippel, Rose Lowery, Ginger Ramer, Andrew Clarence, LeighAnn Montgomery, Kenny Kendrick The Board met at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned to hear items posted for closed session at 6:02 p.m. The regular meeting was called back to order at 7:00 by Mr. Sitton. COMMENDATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Inspiring Moments - presented by: Public Information Department. The Inspiring Moment featured the Humble ISD 2016-17 Elementary Teacher of the Year and the Secondary and District Teacher of the year which were announced at the Gala on April 1st. Stellar Standouts – March, 2016 AMS Theatre students won 1st place in the UIL One-Act Play Competition AMS Honors and Concert bands earned straight Superior ratings in the UIL Band Competition AMS student Sophia Isbell’s artwork titled "Sunset" was chosen as the People's Choice Award at the Bayou City Middle School Art Competition! HMS recently became just the 3rd school in the Greater Houston area, and 28th in the state, to meet the AVID National Demonstration School standards. KMS 7th grader Anika Busra won 1st place in Texas in the International Aviation Art– middle school category. RMS student Julia Wiecek earned a Gold Key award in the national Scholastic Art & Writing Contest for her artwork titled “Dreaming of Tomorrow” TMS student Kimberly Bae won first place in the Humble ISD Spelling Bee AHS Girls Soccer won 3rd in district and advanced to the playoffs Boys Varsity Basketball advanced to the State Finals in San Antonio and came away with a Silver medal and title of State Semi-Finalist. The Boys and Girls Varsity Gymnastics Teams ended their regular season at the Panther Invitational held at Ozen High School in Beaumont and took 1st place honors. AHS Tennis at the College Park Tournament: Carson Kirk is Freshman Boys Champion and Zoi Corley is Freshman Girls B Runner up AHS Golfer Hayley Zorkic selected to All-District team AHS hosted the District 16-6A UIL Drama Competition. AHS advanced from District for the 2nd year in a row AHS individual UIL Drama Awards: Alaya Gallegos was named BEST ACTRESS for all of District 16-6A Karen Grentz received All-Star Cast Austin Brady and Anna Flynn received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Areli Navarro received Top Technician AHS One Act Play ADVANCED to the Area contest for the first time since 2012! AHS One Act Play Individual Awards: Austin Brady & Alaya Gallegos received All-Star Cast. Anna Flynn & Karen Grentz received Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Johnny Painter received Top Technician AHS JROTC student Brianna Hawkinson won Longest Flex Arm Hang at the Tomball Memorial High School Drill Meet AHS JROTC team awards from the Tomball Memorial High School Drill Meet include: First in Armed Regulation Drill First in Armed Drill Team Inspection First in Unarmed Drill Team Inspection First in Female Color Guard Inspection AHS student Kurt Arzaga earned Gold Key award in the national Scholastic Art & Writing contest for his artwork titled “Happiness” AHS Senior Kaitlyn Smith was selected as a KPRC2 Senior Scholarship winner KHS Journalism students attended a sports writing seminar hosted by the US basketball writers association at the Final Four Tournament. KPHS students received Gold Key awards in the national Scholastic Art & Writing contest: Bri Crockett for her artwork titled “Found ‘em” Madison Keller for her artwork titled “Innocence” Rachael Scott for her artwork titled “Delicious Mess” QECHS was selected as an Early College High School Demonstration Site by the Texas Education Agency. QECHS will receive a $28,000 in grant funds from the ESC- Region 13. Humble ISD Super Staffers The following Super Staffers received a sponsored prize of a $200 gift card to Pappas Restaurant. This month’s prize sponsor is, Community Resource Credit Union. Elementary: Lake Shore Elementary School – Leah Hymel – Counselor Secondary: Atascocita High School – Health and Science Teacher Support: Transportation Department – Maria Bridges – Router National Merit Finalists: Carolyn Martin, Atascocita High School Albert Truong, Atascocitat High School Richardo Cotte, Kingwood High School Matthew Doan, Kingwood High School Hannah Lam, Kingwood High School Benjamin Litchfield, Kingwood High School Kirsten Refvik, Kingwood High School Samantha Refvik, Kingwood High School William Riley, Kingwood High School Eric Sun, Kingwood High School Tessa Young, Kingwood Park High School QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS BY PATRONS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT M. Morris and FFA Officers – Appreciation of Dr. Sconzo H. Lam – Kingwood Fillies’ Director C. Hoffman – Fillies’ Director E. Bell – Positives at Kingwood High School COMMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS The Trustees congratulated the Teachers of the Year and also recognized and congratulated the students who were National Merit Finalist. The Trustees also thanked the speakers who came forward with their concerns this evening. COMMENTS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT No report. ACTION ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION PERSONNEL A motion was made by Mr. Rushing that the Board of Trustees approve the Administration’s Personnel recommendation as presented with an addendum. The motion was seconded by Ms. Conrad The motion passed unanimously. Please see the next page for Personnel Agenda. HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS April 12, 2016 Agenda RETIREMENTS Campus Assignment Eff. Date Louden, Anthony Ridge Creek Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher June 03, 2016 O’Bryant, Donny Summer Creek High School Senior Army JROTC Instructor June 15, 2016 Spirakes, Kathleen Creekwood Middle School Speech Pathologist June 03, 2016 RESIGNATIONS Campus Assignment Reason Eff. Date Barrs, Lesley Hidden Hollow Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Bevers, Nicole Ross Sterling Middle School 6th Grade English Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse April 08, 2016 Burnett, India Lakeland Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Moving June 03, 2016 Chase, Rebecca Fall Creek Elementary 2nd Grade Teacher Neighboring District/More Money Same Position June 03, 2016 Denham, Brittani Hidden Hollow Elementary Counselor Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Drewett, Leslie Pine Forest Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Ferguson, Ronald Maintenance Supervisor Neighboring District/More Money Same Position April 01, 2016 Henderson, Meagan Fall Creek Elementary 1st Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Herrera, Brandi Instructional Support Center LSSP Family Circumstances June 09, 2016 Krauskopf, Brandon Atascocita High School Word History Teacher/Coach Neighboring District/Promotion March 08, 2016 Krauskopf, Stephanie Woodcreek Middle School Math Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 McMurrey, Arielle Riverwood Middle School Theatre Teacher Neighboring District/Promotion June 03, 2016 Olivarez, Gina Riverwood Middle School 6th Grade ELAR Teacher Family Circumstances June 03, 2016 Patrick, Scott Timberwood Middle School Orchestra Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Pesso, Irwin Creekwood Middle School SPED Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse March 31, 2016 Peter, Bryan Lakeland Elementary 4th Grade Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Reid, Kylee Lakeland Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Richardson, Kelli Atascocita Middle School Journalism Teacher Leaving Profession June 03, 2016 Savage, Matthew Kingwood High School Geography Teacher Family Circumstances June 03, 2016 Smith, Emily Fall Creek Elementary 5th Grade Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Smith, Ira Oaks Elementary IT Teacher Leaving Profession April 15, 2016 Sneed, Chrisshona Summer Creek High School SPED Teacher Health Reasons April 01, 2016 Twing, Sunni Timberwood Middle School Reading Strategies Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Varsanyi, Melissa Timberwood Middle School 6th Grade History Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 Woodfin, Kelsy Kingwood High School Social Studies Teacher Neighboring District/Closer to Home June 03, 2016 Zacharias, Kathleen Lakeshore Elementary Teacher Moving/Transfer of Spouse June 03, 2016 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS April 12, 2016 Agenda RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Degree Certification Assignment Exp. Eff. Date Previous Emp. Atascocita High School 008 Sambrooks, Laine B.A./University of Houston Social Studies 8-12 Social Studies Teacher 7 years March 31, 2016 Strake Jesuit College Prep Humble High School 001 Wheeler, Joe B.A./University of Houston Secondary Speech Professional Communications 22 years Aug. 12, 2016 Aldine ISD Communications 6-12