<p>The School Board of the Graford Independent School District met in a regular meeting, Thursday, January 26, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., with the following members in attendance: Travis Rogers, Jeff Lemley, Megan Ragle, Lonnie Dixon, Rowdy Glover, and Dennis Holt, Superintendent.</p><p>President Travis Rogers called the meeting to order There was a quorum present Invocation was given by – Elementary Principal, Wes Corzine / 2nd Grader Lilly Ruddy Pledges US Flag – GISD 2nd Grader, Gatlin Simmons, TX Flag – GISD 2nd Grader, Luke Heath Absent: Eddie Laney, Branden Waters Public Forum</p><p>1. Recognition of School Board Appreciation Month</p><p>2. Public Hearing – District of Innovation Opened hearing at 7:21p.m., discussion and no public comments Closed hearing at 7:27p.m.</p><p>3. District Reports: a. Elementary Principal – Wes Corzine b. High School Principal – Lori Henderson c. Athletic Director: Ty Tabor d. Maintenance Director – James Lenamon e. Technology Director – Chris Thompson </p><p>4. Presentation by Intertek Architectural Testing Discussion only, no motions needed or made</p><p>5. Motion by Lemley, seconded by Dixon, to consider and continue looking into request to lease heliport Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None</p><p>6. Motion by Ragle, seconded by Glover, to approve appointments to the District Advisory Committee as presented: HS Principal – Lori Henderson, Elem. Principal – Wes Corzine, HS Teacher/Coach – Ty Tabor, Elem. Teacher – Jamye Hayes, Tech Director – Chris Thompson Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None</p><p>7. Motion by Lemley, seconded by Ragle, to approve the contract with the Palo Pinto County Elections Administrator Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None</p><p>8. Motion by Glover, seconded by Ragle, to approve and call the Graford ISD Trustee Election for May 6, 2017 Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None 9. Consent Agenda a. Approve the minutes of the December 15, 2016 regular meeting b. Financial and expenditure list c. Investment Report</p><p>Motion by Lemley, seconded by Dixon, to approve the consent agenda Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None</p><p>The Graford ISD School Board went into Closed Session at 8:22 p.m. and came out at 9:10 p.m. Govt. Code 551.074 No motions or votes were made in closed session it was for discussion only</p><p>10. District Personnel:</p><p>Motion by Dixon, seconded by Lemley, to approve adding Zola Crabb to the substitute teaching list Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None</p><p>Motion by Ragle, seconded by Lemley, to approve adding Wanda Elam to the substitute teaching list Motion Carried: 5 – 0 For: All members present Against: None</p><p>Superintendent Evaluation: Discussion only, no motions needed or made</p><p>11. Superintendent’s Report Discussion only, no motions made</p><p>President Travis Rogers adjourned the meeting</p>