Jerry Bennett Field to get artificial turf…
Staff Reports
Stadium repairs, audits and district leadership contracts were all deliberated in a regular session of the Jefferson ISD Board of Trustees Tuesday night.
As their first order of business, the board received the annual audit report from Mike Hallum, of Knuckols, Duvall, Hallum, & Co.— District Auditors.
Hallum said the district’s books were in very good shape and that Mike Wood and his business office staff, along with Superintendent Rob Barnwell, should be commended for doing a great job with the district’s finances.
Barnwell said he also wanted to publicly thank Wood, Dr. Lynn Phillips, Barbra Cox, Jo Leach, Clint Coyne and Rebecca Pearl for their efforts related to the district’s efficient business operations.
Following explanations from contractor W.B. Douglas architect Jerry Hollensworth related to the recently approved renovation of W.F. Lockett Stadium project, the board voted to move forward with the project as presented.
Key parts of the project include:
– A new drainage system for the football field.
– Installation of artificial turf.
– Upgrades to the press box and ticket booth.
– New parking lot on south end of stadium.
– Lighting for stadium and parking lot.
– Repairs to current, exterior fencing as needed.
– New ornamental fencing/barrier at entrance into the stadium and sidewalks.
The Board authorized Barnwell to finalize the project details in order for construction to begin as soon as possible.
Phillips gave a report related to progress measures associated with Board goals, which are required by TEA.
These goals address the areas of early childhood reading and math literacy along with college, career, and military readiness (CCMR). No action was necessary for this agenda item.
Phillips offered copies of the annual report (20-21) related to student test scores, which is associated with data that has been previously shared with board members.
After a two-hour executive session, the Board agreed unanimously to extend Barnwell’s three year employment contract.
They also approved the contract exstensions for current administrators and directors for Mark Allen,
Jerry Brannen, Michael Walker, Tim Phy, Lindsey Whitaker, Shannon Hensley, Terence Jimerson,
Lynn Phillips, Laura Dossey, Antwain Jimmerson, Mike Wood, Clint Coyne, Jay Patrick, Stephanie Holman, Mindi Cox and Amanda Henry.
In other business, the Board:
– Accepted resignations from Daniel Valverde, Zach Venable and Ginger Hinojosa.
– Approve the 22-23 school calendar, as presented, with a 6-1 vote. Kevin Godfrey voted against the motion.
– Approve the addition of “Introduction to Dental Science” as an innovative course at the high school beginning with the 22-23 school year.
– Called for a board election to take place on May 7, 2022, for the purpose of electing three (3) school trustees for full three-year terms associated with places 1, 2 and 3.