Thanks to Superintendent Rob Barnwell for supplying the minutes from Tuesday night’s school board meeting.
Regular Meeting
June 9, 2020
The meeting was called to order by President Jason Bonner at 6:00 pm.
Members present were Jason Bonner, J.P. Abernathy, Kevin Godfrey, Leah Cooper, Ned Fratangelo, Dr. Kent Thigpen and Bobby Langbartels.
District personnel present were Rob Barnwell, Mike Wood, Dr. Tim Phy, Lindsey Whitaker, Clint Coyne, and Jay Patrick. Others present included Bob Palmer, Daniel Hensley, Kailey Hensley, Stephanie Phy, and Jennifer
Jackson.
Mr. Bonner gave the invocation.
Mr. Bonner led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
There was no one present related to the Public Comment agenda item.
Campus and Administrative reports were given at this time. New employee candidates were introduced by the administrators. Those folks were: Daniel Hensley, Stephanie Phy, and Jennifer Jackson.
Mr. Barnwell gave an update related to the information he has been receiving from the commissioner of education, Mike Morath regarding possibilities and suggestions concerning next year’s school calendar and the various scenarios tied to starting school this fall. He also said he will be meeting with administrators/directors next week to discuss these
issues and brainstorm ideas related to starting school, including preparations for all scenarios which may affect schedules, calendars, etc.
Motion by Ms. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Fratangelo, to approve the bid from Liberty Mutual, which will allow that company to provide student supplemental insurance to the district for the 20-21 school year. Motion carried, 7-0.
Mr. Langbartels made a motion to approve the submission of a missed-days waiver to TEA related to the school closure this past spring due to the Covid19 pandemic. Motion was seconded by Mr. Abernathy.
Motion carried, 7-0
Mr. Fratangelo made a motion to approve the bid from Petroleum Traders Corporation for them to provide gas/diesel to the district for the 20-21 school year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Godfrey. Motion carried, 7-0.
Motion by Ms. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Godfrey, to approve Contech as the general contractor in order for the district to proceed regarding facility projects including the paving, patching, and/or sealcoating of parking lots and driveways, along with the replacement of the junior high gym roof. The motion included giving the authority to the superintendent to sign the relevant contracts associated with these projects. Motion carried, 7-0.
Motion by Mr. Abernathy, seconded by Mr. Langbartels, to approve an amendment to the stipend schedule, including stipends for mentor teachers (600), FBLA sponsorship (1,500) and an additional 6,500 dollars (which has previously been paid to Region 8 through that particular contract) for the administration of federal funds, which
may be split up between various employees, as appropriate. Motion carried, 7-0.
Mr. Fratangelo made a motion to approve the Consent agenda, which included past minutes and budget amendments. Motion was duly seconded by Dr. Thigpen. Motion carried, 7-0.
Mr. Barnwell recommended the agenda item related to the approval of the Region 8 contract be tabled until the July board meeting. There was no motion or action taken.
Mr. Barnwell asked that the minutes reflect the previous acceptance of resignations from Tim Hatten, Dina Carroll, Crystal Eddins, and Jason Warren.
Mr. Barnwell recommended the Board offer employment to Stephanie Phy and Jennifer Jackson on 10 month, probationary contracts, Daniel Hensley on an 11 month probationary contract, and Adam DuBose on a 12 month,
probationary, dual assignment contract for the 20-21 school year. Ms. Cooper made a motion to approve the personnel needs, as presented. Mr. Abernathy seconded the motion. Motion carried, 7-0.
Due to no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.