According to preliminary meeting minutes provided by Jefferson ISD, the Board of Trustees accepted a donation from VeraBank Tuesday night for a new band trailer.
Representatives from Vera Bank Lori Minter, Penny Moore and Glen Bickerdike were on hand the regular meeting to officially offer a donation to the district for the purchase of the trailer.
There were words of appreciation from Board members as well as JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell for the $12,277 donation.
The meeting was called to order by Board Vice-President Dr. Kent Thigpen at 6 p.m.
In addition to Thigpen, trustees present included Kevin Godfrey, Leah Cooper, Michael Williams, Tolesia Davis and Bobby Langbartels.
Jason Bonner was absent.
District personnel present included Barnwell, Mike Wood, Clint Coyne, Dr. Lynn Phillips, Zach Venable and Jay Patrick.
Others people resent included Patti Wallace, Ann Lummus, Bettie Duffie, Lori Minter, Glenn Bickerdike, Penny Moore, Masie Mentz, Joseph Mentz and Easton Mentz.
Lummus was present to answer questions regarding the MCAD budget
Godfrey, who serves on the Marion County Appraisal District (MCAD) Board, also gave some explanation regarding the proposed budget.
Cooper made a motion to approve the MCAD budget for 21-22 as presented.
Langbartels seconded the motion. Motion carried, 6-0.
Dr. Phillips gave a report on progress measures related to Board goals, which is required by TEA, addressing the areas of early childhood reading and math literacy.
She also gave an update on the STAAR test results, which were considered positive in the face student and staff disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past school year.
A budget discussion was then held.
Mr. Wood said, to date, he has only been able to work on the revenue side of the projected budget.
He explained there would certainly be more changes as we move into the summer, but he also felt confident that we would be able to present a balanced, proposed budget when it comes due in August.
In other business
-Barnwell presented the Board with an updated stipend schedule related to extra duties performed by various employees. Langbartels made a motion to approve the stipend schedule, as presented. Godfrey seconded the motion. Motion carried, 6-0.
-Cooper made a motion to approve the Consent agenda, which included past minutes and a budget amendment related to the Vera Bank donation. Motion was duly seconded by Mr. Williams. Motion carried, 6-0.
– Langbartels made a motion to approve the Region 8 contract, as presented. Mr. Godfrey seconded the motion. Motion carried, 6-0
– Barnwell asked that the minutes reflect the previous acceptance of resignations from Mackenzie Burt, Evan Spears, Shon Mitchell and Virginia Wommack.
– Barnwell recommended the Board offer employment to Wendy Shelton, Kathy Drew, and Masie Mentz on 10 month, probationary contracts for the 21-22 school year.
Ms. Cooper made a motion to approve the personnel needs, as presented. Mr. Godfrey seconded the motion. Motion carried, 6-0.
-Campus and Administrative reports were given.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.