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Thursday, December 15, 2011
The Hemphill Independent School District Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. for a regular Board Meeting in the HISD Administration Office with the following members present: Lloyd Ford, Janis Speights, Tom Beall, Welden Elliott, Chad Moody, Stephen Crowell, and Carolyn Wych.
Members absent: None.
Also present were Andy Trekell, Superintendent, Sally Butler, Business Manager, Kelli Barnett, Marc Griffin, Beth McBride, Stephanie Corley, Thomas Davis, Coltin Patterson, Ellen Mills, Monica Butler, Robert Butler, Stacee Barnett, Celine Reynolds, Brooke Butler, Carli McGarahan, Landee Barnett, Sarah Moody, Josee Barnett, Makenna Iles, Kendi Thomas, Katie Cummings, Brittany Englishbee, Jaxon Page, Christian Stevens, Tyler Padon, Cameron Kittman, Kelly Reynolds, Amanda Page, Rhonda Page, Amy Stephens, Mark Stephens, Marcie Welch, Amy Cummings, Marc Cummings, Caitlyn Iles, Jen McSweeney, Ray McSweeney, Laura Socha, Brady Welch, Kazmine Godwin, Michelle Davis, Anthony Cordray, Lana Procella, Jared Ranniger, Don Iles, Angela Iles, Patrick Kitman, Kyle Butler, Michelle Butler, and Kelli Webb.
Lloyd Ford, School Board President, called the meeting to order and established a quorum.
Tom Beall gave the invocation.
Lloyd Ford led the pledge to the flag.
Janis Speights recited the Hemphill ISD Mission Statement.
At this time Lloyd Ford welcomed the Elementary and Middle School Robotics students and Lana Procella and Ellen Mills reported on the competition that the students had attended. The students were introduced and the 1st place team demonstrated their robot. 1st place team was Thomas Davis, Coltin Patterson, and Jared Ranniger. Engineers choice award went to Josee Barnett, Makenna Iles, and Va’Kendia Thomas; 5th place team was Michelle Davis, Cameron Kittman, Celine Reynolds, and Tommy Williams.
High School GT students participated as well, Spencer and the Angels – 2nd place Impromptu problem solving – Spencer Ince, Macie Quick, Caitlyn Iles, and Robyn Winkle; Engineer’s Award – P. J. and the three stooges – Paul Jones, Samantha Cannon, Josh Oden, and Stephanie Stevens; Honorable Mention Engineer’s Award – V=r2 + b – Bailey Eells, Victoria Bradford, Roy Joe Harris, and Rory Whittington.
Lloyd Ford, Board President, congratulated the students and coaches on behalf of the Board.
Richard Rudel with Alexander, Lankford, & Hiers, Inc. presented the Auditor’s Report. The auditors gave the district an excellent audit report with no exceptions.
The Board approved the minutes of the Special Board Meeting on November 10, 2011 on a motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Tom Beall, passed unanimously.
The Board approved the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on Welden Elliott, seconded by Chad Moody, passed unanimously.
Lloyd Ford, Board President, announced the Continuing Education Hours for each Board Member.
Lloyd Ford – 8 hours, Janis Speights – 22.25 hours, Tom Beall – 8 hours, Stephen Crowell – 8 hours, Welden Elliott – 13 hours, Chad Moody – 26 hours, and Carolyn Wych – 18.50 hours.
Andy Trekell, Superintendent, gave the Superintendent’s Report:
Enrollment
School 2010 – 2011 2011 - 2012
High School 274 261
Middle School 306 295
Elementary School 353 363
Total 933 919
Extra Curricular
District 10-2A Division II All District Picks for 2011 for Football
Offensive MVP – Justin Twine, 1st Team Offense – Running Back – Jordan Twine, 1st Team Offense – Receiver – Luke Byley, 1st Team Offense – O – Line – Spencer Ince, 2nd Team Offense – Receiver – Adrian Papania, 2nd Team Offense – O – Line – Dillon LeBlanc, 2nd Team Defense – Jordan Twine, 2nd Team Defense – Outside Linebacker – Rudy Weaver, Honorable Mention – Tight End – Sawyer Romine, Honorable Mention – O – Line – Ryan Baggett, Honorable Mention – Linebacker – Michael Moore, Honorable Mention – DB – Adrian Papania, Honorable Mention – DB – Luke Byley
Elementary/Middle School UIL
Hemphill ISD hosted the 22AA Elementary and Middle School UIL Competition on December 6 and 8, 2011. Schools that participated were Central Heights, Corrigan Camden, Hemphill, San Augustine, Woden, and Woodville. Points were as follows: Central Heights – 545, Corrigan Camden – 282.5, Hemphill – 920, San Augustine – 262, Woden – 668.5, and Woodville – 457
Hemphill is proud to be the 22AA Elementary and Middle School UIL Champions again this year.
Discuss meeting dates for architecture’s presentation.
Mr. Trekell will present some dates to the Board.
Mr. Trekell then presented the Superintendent’s Recommendations:
Mr. Trekell recommended approval of Board action on Localized District Policy Update 92 from TASB Policy Service.
The Board approved Board action on Localized District Policy Update 92 from TASB Policy Service and 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 92 on a motion by Welden Elliott, seconded by Janis Speights, passed unanimously.
Mr. Trekell recommended approval of student overnight trip requests.
The Board approved the student overnight trip requests as presented on a motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Welden Elliott, passed unanimously.
Academic UIL – Hamshire Fannett Meet – January 6 – 7, 2012
Academic UIL – Lindale Meet – January 20 – 21, 2012
No bids were received on purchasing a school van so no action was taken.
Executive Session: To discuss personnel as allowed in Gov. Code Sub Chapter 551.072 and 551.074.
The Board convened into executive session at 8:05 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 8:22 p.m.
Continue Superintendent’s Recommendations:
Mr. Trekell recommended accepting resignations.
The Board approved accepting resignations from the following personnel on a motion by Welden Elliott, seconded by Chad Moody, passed unanimously.
Lori Corbello – High School Teacher
Mr. Trekell recommended employing personnel.
The Board approved employing the following personnel on a motion by Carolyn Wych, seconded by Stephen Crowell, passed unanimously.
Vinson Weimer – Custodian
Sally Butler, Business Manager, presented the financial report for the month of November 2011.
The Board approved the financial report for the month of November 2011 on a motion by Welden Elliott, seconded by Chad Moody, passed unanimously.
Sally Butler, Business Manager, presented Budget Amendment # 2 for the 2011 – 2012 school year.
199 00 3600 00 000 2 00000 $ 14,500.00
199 11 6299 00 001 2 11000 $ ( 14,500.00)
To record consultation fees for Hemphill ISD Foundation
The Board approved Budget Amendment # 2 for the 2011 – 2012 school year on a motion by Janis Speights, seconded by Welden Elliott, passed unanimously.
Sally Butler, Business Manager, presented a Memo regarding Special Revenue Funds
287 00 5929 00 000 2 00000 $ 4,584.00
287 11 6117 00 001 2 11000 $ ( 1,528.00)
287 11 6117 00 041 2 11000 $ ( 1,528.00)
287 11 6117 00 101 2 11000 $ ( 1,528.00)
To increase Education Job Funds Grant per NOGA
There being no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. on a motion by Carolyn Wych, seconded by Tom Beall, passed unanimously.
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Lloyd Ford, President Tom Beall, Secretary
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