A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on May 12, 2008, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove ISD Boardroom, 505 North Seventh Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

1. Public forum.
2. Oath of Office - Elected Board Members.
3. Organization of the Board.
4. Consent agenda:
a. Minutes of the March 31, and April 21, 2008 meetings.
b. Financial statements and vouchers.
c. March and April tax collections.
5. Superintendent and Principals' reports.
6. March and April expenditures.
6. Budget amendment.
7. Fannin County Appraisal District 2009-2010 Comprehensive Reappraisal Plan.
9. Executive Session: Personnel.
10. Teacher contract(s) & resignation(s).

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding office will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 12, 2008, at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM

ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Linda Montanio, President
Roger Joyce, Vice-President
Carolyn Williams, Secretary
Jeannie Cunningham
Loyd Cunningham
Jimmy Doyle
Delores Patt 6:17 PM

Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Alice Banker, Jeff Clark,
Robert Milton, Ed King

INVOCATION: Jeff Clark

PUBLIC FORUM: Ed King with Governmental Capital.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
B. Campus Reports

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Lloyd Cunningham, approval was given to the minutes of the previous meeting held on February 18, 2008, and the financial statements, vouchers and tax collections for February 2008. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to February check payments. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given of a resolution for 403(b) third party administrative services with Region X ESC. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Lloyd Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of a resolution authorizing the issuance of Honey Grove ISD maintenance tax notes, series 2008. (vote 7-0)

E. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given for the 2008-2009 School Calendar. (vote 7-0)

F. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to the Order Declaring the Election of Unopposed Candidates Linda Montanio, Jeannie Cunningham, and Lloyd Cunningham. (vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel (Texas Government Code Number 551.071. Time: 6:28 PM (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Lloyd Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:20 PM (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Jeannie Cunningham, the move was made that the Board direct the Superintendent to give written notice to the following personnel that the Board proposes to renew their contracts for the 2008-2009 school year. (see attachment)(vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given for the Special Education Director contract for Sara Baker for 2008-2010.(vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given for a Special Education Probationary Contract for Kelli Covington, LVN, for the remaining three months of the 2007-2008 school year.(vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to accept the resignations of the following employees to be effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year: Regina Bruce, Gloria Hokett, Jana Jackson, Melinda Sanders, Joe Stuart and Sandra Stuart.(vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Lloyd Cunningham, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:23 PM (vote 7-0)
Regular Meeting
March 31, 2008
Attachment

CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR 2008-09

District: Seth Anderson, Mark Cockrell.

High School: Jon Banker, Rosa Bowmer, Melissa Caldwell, Kyle Hutchings, Ruth Ann Jones, Maria Litovsky, Mich Lloyd, Pam Lochridge, Clayton Minor, Rachel Nelson, Myra Rodgers, Dustin Smith,Charles Spencer, Chris Weaver, Kevin Weaver, Tammy Whitlock.

Middle School: Debbie Bowie, Shawonna Brown, Kathy Clark, Micky Englutt, Kristi Frost, Michelle Glover, Jonathan Lane, Jordan Lane, Rita Mann, Larry McFarlin.

Elementary School: Robbie Ashcraft, Sabrina Bryant, Kathrine Cook, Nancy Cummins, Tana Decker, Jynna Duarte, Dorine Jabai, Alexis Joyce, Gale Littrell, Amanda Morris, Leah Morrison, Ashley Odom, Jenette Pevey, Wincie Phillips, Ashley Price, Brenda Ramsey, Lyn Scott, Sharri Stogner, Joy Stroud, Virginia Turner, Jennifer West.

Retiree/Rehire: Emery Banker, James Fuller, Judy Fuller (1/2time), Beverly Herriage, David Horner (1/2 time), Pete Hyatt, Janet Kilgore, Brenda LeGate, Deidra Newhouse, Dennis Syring, Carolyn Whitlock.

Special Education SSA: Kelly Covington (LVN), Terri Caffee (Diagnostician), Marjory Eaton (Diagnostician), Mary Jo Lytton (Diagnostician), Angie Richardson (Diagnostician), Julia Todd (Physical Therapist), Angie Hilliard (Counselor), Ricky Kennedy (Counselor), William Hurst (Teacher), Kathy Brown(Occupational Therapist), Stacy Vance(Deaf Education Specialist), Jessica Womack (Speech Therapist), Becky McCord (Speech Therapist), Rhonda Schur (Speech Therapist), Candace Hembree (Diagnostician), Tracy DeLeon (Teacher), Dale McGehee (Teacher), Candace Weeks (Teacher), Susan Nolen (Teacher), Clint Norwood (Teacher), Phyllis Mosley (half-time Diagnostician).

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on March 31, 2008, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove ISD Boardroom, 505 North Seventh Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed, considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.

Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

1. Public forum.
2. Consent agenda:
a. Minutes of the February 18, 2008 board meeting.
b. Financial statements and vouchers.
c. February tax collections.
3. Superintendent's and Principals' reports.
4. February expenditures.
5. Declare election of unopposed candidates.
6. Resolution for 403(b) third party administrative services with Region X ESC.
7. Proposed agreement with Government Capital.
8. 2008-2009 School Calendar.
9. Construction of track.
10. Executive session.
11. Teacher contracts / Resignations.

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding office will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 25, 2008, at 12:00 p.m.

HONEY GROVE BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008
HONEY GROVE I.S.D. BOARDROOM

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM

ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Linda Montanio, President
Roger Joyce, Vice-President
Carolyn Williams, Secretary
Jeannie Cunningham
Loyd Cunningham
Jimmy Doyle
Delores Patt

Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Alice Banker
Jeff Clark
Robert Milton

INVOCATION: Jeannie Cunningham

PUBLIC FORUM:

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
B. Principals' Reports

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to the minutes of the previous meeting held on January 14, 2008, and the financial statements, vouchers and tax collections for January 2008. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to January check payments. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to Policy Update 82. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to call the May 10, 2008 School Board Trustee Election. (vote 7-0)

E. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given for Joint Election Agreements with the City of Honey Grove and City of Windom. (vote 7-0)

F. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to change the March Board Meeting from the 2nd Monday to the 5th Monday, March 31st. (vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel (Texas Government Code Number 551.071. Time: 6:22 PM (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:25 PM (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given for a two-year contract for Principal Alice Banker (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010). (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given for a two-year contract for Principal Jeff Clark (July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010). (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given for a two-year contract for Principal Robert Milton (August 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010). (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:32 PM (vote 7-0)

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