A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on August 24, 2009, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. Board Room, 1206 North Seventeenth Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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. Superintendent's reports:
a. AYP Preliminary Results
b. Staff Development
c. Stimulus Funds
d. Grading Policy
3. Principals' reports:
a. First Day Enrollment
4. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Minutes of the July 28, 2009 meeting
b. Financial statements and vouchers
c. Tax collections for July 2009
5. Approval of Expenditures for July 2009
6. Approval of Handbooks
7. Approval of Appraisal District Budget
8. Approval of Teacher's Appraisal Calendar for 2009-2010
9. Approval of a Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of the 4-H Organization of Lamar County
10. Approval of a Resolution Regarding Interlocal Agreement with Region VIII ESC
11. Approval of Minimum Salary Schedule for 2009-2010
12. Approval of Executive Session: Personnel and Property
13. Adjournment

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 officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items".
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on August 21, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.

A Special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on August 24, 2009, beginning 6:00 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. Board Room, 1206 North Seventeenth Street,Honey Grove, Texas.
The subjects to be discussed or 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 meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
2. Approval of 2009-2010 Budget
3. Approval of 2009-2010 Fannin County SSA Budget
4. Approval of 2009 Tax Rate
5. Adjournment
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 officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items".
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on August 21, 2009 at 12:00 p.m..

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Linda Montanio, President
Roger Joyce, Vice-President
Jeannie Cunningham
Jimmy Doyle
Bobby Motley
Delores Patt

Jeff Clark, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Carolyn Williams, Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley
Robert Milton
Todd Morrison

INVOCATION: Jeff Clark

PUBLIC FORUM:

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports:
1. Property value study
2. Summer maintenance
3. Legislative Update
4. Preliminary Accountability Data

B. Principals' Reports:
1. Summer School
2. Handbook changes
3. Beginning of year procedures

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given for consent agenda items as follows:
1. Minutes of previous meeting held on June 8, 2009.
2. Financial statements and vouchers.
3. Tax collections for June 2009 (vote 6-0)

B. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given of Expenditures for the month of June 2009. (vote 6-0)

C. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of changes to the Evaluation of Teachers Policy (DNA Local). (vote 6-0)

D. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given of changes to the Leaves and Absences Policy (DEC Local). (vote 6-0)

E. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of Fannin County Special Education SSA contract agreement for Occupational Therapy with Susan R. Hudson, Independent Contractor, effective August 17, 2009 through June 4, 2010. (vote 6-0)

F. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to accept American Bus Sales bid of $64,250. (vote 6-0)

G. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of the Budget Amendments. (vote 6-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 6:51 P.M. (vote 6-0)

B. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:07 P.M. (vote 6-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of a Noncertified Professional Contract for Robert Gibbs effective 2009-2010 school year. (vote 6-0)

B. On a motion by Bobby Motley and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to accept the resignation of Royce (Pete) Hyatt effective the end of 2008-2009 school year. (vote 6-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:09 P.M. (vote 6-0)

B. Budget Workshop

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on
July 28, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. Board Room, 1206 North Seventeenth Street,
Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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 June 8, 2009 meeting
b. Financial statements and vouchers
c. Tax collections for June 2009
3. Superintendent's reports:
a. Property value study
b. Summer maintenance
c. Legislative Update
d. Preliminary Accountability Data
4. Principals' reports:
a. Summer School
b. Handbook changes
c. Beginning of year procedures
5. Expenditures for June 2009
6. Evaluation of Teachers Policy
7. Leaves and Absences Policy
8. Fannin County Special Education SSA Contract Agreement
9. School Bus Bid(s)
10. Budget amendments
11. Executive session: Personnel
12. Teacher contract(s)/ Resignation(s)
13. Budget Workshop

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 officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items".
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on July 21, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

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

Jeff Clark, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley, Robert Milton, Lon Boyce, Mitchell Newton, Lori Lane, Penni Neeley

INVOCATION: Jimmy Doyle

PUBLIC FORUM: Presentation from "Project United Community Development Corporation".

A. Lon Boyce
B. Mitchell Newton

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports:
1. Stimulus money
2. Summer maintenance

B. Principals' Reports:
1. End of school
2. Summer school
3. TAKS results

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given for consent agenda items as follows:
1. Minutes of previous meeting held on May 18, 2009.
2. Financial statements and vouchers.
3. Tax collections for May 2009 (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given of Expenditures for the month of May 2009. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given of Custodial and Substitute Salary Schedules. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given of Patriot Bank as the depository of schools funds for September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2011. (vote 7-0)

E. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of Patriot Bank Resolutions for account signatures. (vote 7-0)

F. On a motion by Bobby Motley and second by Delores Patt, approval was given for Budget Amendments. (vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 6:54 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:15 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given of a Probationary Teacher Contract for Kristen Gibbs for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given to sell school property located at 107 Bois D’ Arc Street, Honey Grove, Texas (Old High School) to Project United Community Development Corporation for $100 dollars. (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:18 P.M. (vote 7-0)

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on June 8, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. Board Room, 1206 North Seventeenth Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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 May 18, 2009 meeting
b. Financial statements and vouchers
c. Tax collections for May 2009
3. Superintendent's reports:
a. Stimulus money
b. Summer maintenance
4. Principals' reports:
a. End of school
b. Summer school
c. TAKS results
5. Expenditures for May 2009
6. Custodial salaries / Substitute pay
7. Leaves and Absences Policy
8. Bank Resolutions
9. Bank Depository Bid
10. Budget Amendments
11. Executive session: Personnel and property
12. Sale of property
13. Teacher contract(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, Sub-chapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items".
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on June 2, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM

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

Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Loyd Cunningham

OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley, Jeff Clark, Robert Milton, Bobby Motley, Penni Neeley, Andrew Dodson, Rudite Peel

INVOCATION: Jan Cummins

PUBLIC FORUM: Oath of Office to Elected and Re-elected Board Members by Jimmy Doyle.

A. Bobby Motley
B. Delores Patt

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Bobby Motley, the following board officers were approved: Linda Montanio (President), Roger Joyce (Vice-President), and Carolyn Williams (Secretary). (vote 7-0)

PUBLIC FORUM (continued): None

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
1. Average Daily Attendance
2. Construction update

B. Principals' Reports
1. End of school activities
2. TAKS results

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Delores Patt, approval was given for consent agenda items as follows:

1. Minutes of previous meetings held on March 30 and May 12, 2009.
2. Financial statements and vouchers.
3. Tax collections for March & April 2009 (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given of Expenditures for the months of March and April 2009. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of the Budget Amendment for 2008-2009. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of Policy Update 85. (vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 7:26 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:55 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given to accept the resignation of Mary Jo Lytton effective the end of the 2008-2009 school year. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of a Counselor contract for Lois Luttrell for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given of a Teaching contract for Leaundra Ottmo for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given of a Diagnostician contract for Gay Lynn Sheets for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:59 P.M. (vote 7-0)

CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM

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

Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Loyd Cunningham
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley, Bobby Motley, Andrew Dodson,
Jeff Clark, Penni Neeley,
Robert Milton, Rudite Peel

INVOCATION: Jan Cummins

PUBLIC FORUM: Oath of Office to Elected and Re-elected Board Members by Jimmy Doyle.

A. Bobby Motley
B. Delores Patt

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Bobby Motley, the following board officers were approved: Linda Montanio (President), Roger Joyce (Vice-President), and Carolyn Williams (Secretary). (vote 7-0)

PUBLIC FORUM (continued): None

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
1. Average Daily Attendance
2. Construction update

B. Principals' Reports
1. End of school activities
2. TAKS results

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Delores Patt, approval was given for consent agenda items as follows:
1. Minutes of previous meetings held on March 30 and May 12, 2009.
2. Financial statements and vouchers.
3. Tax collections for March & April 2009 (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given of Expenditures for the months of March and April 2009. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of the Budget Amendment for 2008-2009. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of Policy Update 85. (vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 7:26 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:55 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given to accept the resignation of Mary Jo Lytton effective the end of the 2008-2009 school year. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of a Counselor contract for Lois Luttrell for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Bobby Motley, approval was given of a Teaching contract for Leaundra Ottmo for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given of a Diagnostician contract for Gay Lynn Sheets for 2009-2010 school year. (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:59 P.M. (vote 7-0)

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on May 18, 2009, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. Board Room, 1206 North Seventeenth Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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. Oath of Office - Elected Board Members.
3. Organization of the Board.
4. Consent agenda:
a. Minutes of the March 30, and May 12, 2009 meetings.
b. Financial statements and vouchers.
c. Tax collections for March and April 2009.
5. Superintendent's reports:
a. Average Daily Attendance.
b. Construction update.
6. Principals' reports:
a. End of school activities.
b. TAKS results.
7. Expenditures for March and April 2009.
8. Budget amendment.
9. Policy Update 85.
10. Executive Session: Personnel and property.
11. 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 officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items."
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 13, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 7:01 A.M.

ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Linda Montanio, President
Jimmy Doyle
Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Roger Joyce, Vice-President
Carolyn Williams, Secretary
Jeannie Cunningham
Loyd Cunningham
Delores Patt

OTHERS PRESENT: None

PUBLIC FORUM: None

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:
A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Linda Montanio approval was given to canvass and certify results of the Trustee Election held on Saturday, May 9, 2009. (vote 2-0)

ADJOURNMENT:
A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Linda Montanio, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:07 A.M. (vote 2-0)

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on May 12, 2009, beginning at 7:00 a.m. in the Superintendent's Office, located at 1206 North Seventeenth Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed and upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.

1. Public forum.

2. Canvas election results from Board of Trustees Election held on May 9, 2009.

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.

Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items."

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 8, 2009 at 4:00 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

Jan M. Cummins, Supt. (left meeting at 6:29 p.m.)

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley, Rachel Nelson,
Jeff Clark, Penni Neeley, Robert Milton

INVOCATION: Michael Brinkley

PUBLIC FORUM: Presentation of a starter gun to Loyd Cunningham.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
1. Average Daily Attendance
2. Construction update
3. Employee Appreciation Dinner
B. Principals' Reports
1. TAKS
2. Spring activities

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of the February 9, 18, and March 9, 2009 minutes, the financial statements, vouchers and tax collections for February 2009. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given of the February 2009 check payments.(vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to name Karla Joyce and Judy Stallings as election judges for the upcoming election to be held May 9, 2009, for Honey Grove and Windom voting places.(vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of the budget amendment for FCSSA.(vote 7-0)

E. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of the 2009-2010 school calendar.(vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and a second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 6:29 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:28 P.M.(vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and a second by Loyd Cunningham, approval was given to accept bids, according to the bid instrument, on the sale of school property located at 107 Bois D' Arc Street, Honey Grove Texas.(vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given of a two-year contract for Todd Morrison as High School Principal. (July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2001).(vote 7-0)

C. Jimmy Doyle made a motion, with a second from Loyd Cunningham, that the Board direct the Superintendent to give written notice to the following personnel that the Board proposes to renew their contracts for the 2009-2010 school year. (See attachment).(vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given to accept the resignations of the following employees to be effective at the end of the 2008-2009 school year: Nancy Cummins, Tracy De Leon, Lyn Scott, and Carolyn Whitlock.(vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 7:45 P.M.(vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:57 P.M.(vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of a contract renewal for Josh Shipman for the 2009-2010 school year.(vote 4-3)against: Jeannie Cunningham, Roger Joyce, Carolyn Williams.

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:59 P.M.(vote 7-0)

Regular Meeting
March 30, 2009
Attachment

CONTRACT RENEWALS FOR 2009-10

District:
1. Cockrell, Mark
2. Kibel, Shawn

High School:
1. Banker, Jon 7. Litovsky, Maria 13. Smith, Dustin
2. Bowmer, Rosa 8. Lloyd, Mich 14. Spencer, Charles
3. Brinkley, Stacey 9. Lochridge, Pam 15. Weaver, Chris
4. Caldwell, Melissa 10. Nelson, Rachel 16. Weaver, Kevin
5. Hutchings, Kyle 11. Rodgers, Myra 17. Whitlock, Tammy
6. Jones, Ruth Ann 12.

Middle School:
1. Bowie, Debbie 5. Frost, Kristi 9. Lane, Jordan
2. Brown, Shawonna 6. Frost, Lee 10. Mann, Rita
3. Clark, Kathy 7. Glover, Michelle
4. Englutt, Micky 8. Lane, Jonathan

Elementary School:
1. Ashcraft, Robbie 8. Jabai, Dorine 15. Phillips, Wincie
2. Bryant, Sabrina 9. Joyce, Alexis 16. Price, Laura Ashley
3. Charles, Jennifer* 10. Littrell, Gale 17. Ramsey, Brenda
4. Cook, Kathrine 11. Morris, Amanda 18. Reynolds, Erin
5. Decker, Tana 12. Morrison, Leah 19. Stogner, Sharri
6. Duarte, Jynna 13. Odom, Ashley 20. Stroud, Becky Joy
7. Henry, Misty* 14. Pevey, Jenette

Retiree/Rehire:
1. Banker, Emery 4. Herriage, Beverly 7. LeGate, Brenda
2. Fuller, James 5. Horner, David (1/2 time) 8. Newhouse, Deidra
3. Fuller, Judy (1/2 time) 6. Hyatt, Pete 9. Syring, Dennis (1/2 time)

Special Education SSA:
1. Bruce, Regina (1/2 time Counselor) 11. Meek, Bill (Teacher)
2. Caffee, Terri (Diagnostician) 12. Mosley, Phyllis (1/2 time Diagnostician)
3. Eaton, Marjory (Diagnostician) 13. Norwood, Clint (Teacher)
4. Hembree, Candace (Diagnostician) 14. Richardson, Angie (Diagnostician)
5. Hilliard, Angie (Counselor) 15. Schur, Rhonda (Speech Therapist)
6. Hurst, William (Teacher) 16. Todd, Julia (Physical Therapist)
7. Kennedy, Ricky (Counselor) 17. Vance, Stacy (Deaf Education Specialist)
8. McClain, Carey (Teacher) 18. Weeks, Candace (Teacher)
9. McCord, Becky (Speech Therapist) 19. Womack, Jessica (Speech Therapist)
10. McGehee, Dale (Teacher)

* Last Year of Probation 2009-10

17-4140 Notice of Election (2/92)
Prescribed by Secretary of State
Sections 4.004, 83.010, 85.004, 85.007, V.T.C.A., Election Code

NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION
(AVISO DE ELECCION PARA EL CONSEJO ESCOLAR)

To the Registered Voters of Honey Grove ISD, Texas:
(A los votantes registrados del Honey Grove, Texas)

Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, for voting in a School election, to elect two trustees (each for full three year terms).
(Notifiquese, por las presente, que las casillas electorales sitados abajo se abriran desde las 7:00 de la manana hasta las 7:00 de la tarde el sabado 9 de mayo de 2009 para votar en la Eleccion para dos miembros de las junta (cada dos por tres anos).)

LOCATION(S) OF POLLING PLACES
(DIRECCION(ES) DE LAS CASILLAS ELECTORALES)

Honey Grove ISD Learning Center
540 Sixth Street
Honey Grove, Texas 75446

Windom Methodist Church
Windom, Texas 75492

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at:
(La votacion en adelantada en persona se llevara a cabo de lunes a viernes en)

Honey Grove City Hall, 633 Sixth Street, Honey Grove, Texas 75446
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning on Monday, April 27, 2009 and ending on Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
(entre las 8 de la manana y las 4 de la tarde empezando el lunes, 27 de abril de 2009 y terminando el martes, 5 de mayo de 2009.)

Additional early voting will be held at the same location as follows: None.
(La votacion en adelantada ademas se llevara a cabo en elmismo sitio de tal manera)

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
(Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran en ausencia por correo deberan enviarse a)

Jaci Garner
(Name of Early Voting Clerk)
(Nombre del Secretario de la Votacion En Adelantada)
Honey Grove City Hall
633 Sixth Street
(Address) (Direccion)
Honey Grove 75446
(City) (Ciudad) (Zip Code) (Zona Postal)

Recommended but not required
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on
(Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran en ausencia por correo deberan recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el)
Friday, May 1, 2009.

Issued this the 20th day of April, 2009.
(Emitada ese dia 20th de abril, 2009 .)

(JAN M. CUMMINS)
Signature of Presiding Officer (Firma del Oficial que Preside)

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on March 30, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. Board Room, 505 North Seventh Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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 9, 18, and March 9, 2009 board meetings.
b. Financial statements and vouchers.
c. February tax collections.
3. Superintendent's reports:
a. Average Daily Attendance
b. Construction update
c. Employee Appreciation Dinner
4. Principals' reports:
a. TAKS
b. Spring activities
5. February expenditures.
6. Name election judges for Honey Grove & Windom.
7. 2009-2010 School Calendar.
8. Budget Amendment FCSSA.
9. Executive session.
10. Agreement to accept bids on sale of school property located at 107 Bois D' Arc.
11. Hire High School Principal.
12. 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 officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items."
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 26, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 8:00 A.M.

ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Linda Montanio, President
Roger Joyce, Vice President
Jeannie Cunningham
Jimmy Doyle

MEMBERS ABSENT: Carolyn Williams, Secretary
Loyd Cunningham
Delores Patt

OTHERS PRESENT: None

PUBLIC FORUM: None

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and a second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given to adopt the Order Authorizing the Issuance of the Refunding Bonds and delegating to the Superintendent the authority to execute certain documents related to the Bonds as long as the savings from the refunding program are at or above $95,000. (vote 4-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 8:03 A.M. (vote 4-0)

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on March 9, 2009, beginning at 8 a.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. 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. Discuss potential bond refunding program for interest cost savings and consider adopting an Order establishing the parameters of the refunding, authorizing the issuance of the Series 2009 Refunding Bonds, and delegating to the district staff the authority to execute certain documents related to the sale of the bonds at the time the refunding goals are met.

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 officer 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.

Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items."

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on March 3, 2009, at 4:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Clark

PUBLIC FORUM: None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time 6:02 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time 6:07 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of a three-year superintendent's contract for Jeff Clark (July1, 2009 - June 30, 2012). (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to change the regular March Board Meeting from the 2nd Monday to the 5th Monday, March 30, 2009. (vote 7-0)
ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Loyd Cunningham, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 6:10 P.M. (vote 7-0)

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on February 18, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. 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. Date change of March regular meeting
3. Executive session
4. Hire superintendent

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 officer 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.

Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items."

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on February 13, 2009, at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 PM

ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: Linda Montanio, President
Roger Joyce, Vice-President
Carolyn Williams, Secretary
Loyd Cunningham
Jimmy Doyle
Delores Patt- arrived at 6:10 p.m.

Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Jeannie Cunningham

OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley
Jeff Clark
Robert Milton

INVOCATION: Jan Cummins

PUBLIC FORUM:

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
B. Principals' Reports

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and a second by Roger Joyce, approval was given of the January 12, 19, and 26, 2009 minutes, the financial statements, vouchers and tax collections for January 2009. (vote 6-0)

B. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of the January 2009 check payments. (vote 6-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Loyd Cunningham, approval was given of the Budget Amendments. (vote 6-0)

D. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given to call the May 9, 2009 School Board Trustee Election. (vote 6-0)

E. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of the Joint Election Agreements with the City of Honey Grove and City of Windom.(vote 6-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Loyd Cunningham, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time: 6:37 P.M. (vote 6-0)

B. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time: 7:16 P.M. (vote 6-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (continued):

A. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given of a two-year contract for Principal Michael Brinkley and Principal Robert Milton (August 1, 2009 through June 30, 2011). (vote 6-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:18 P.M. (vote 6-0)

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on February 9, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove ISD Board Room, 505 North Seventh Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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 January 12th, 19th and 26th board meetings.
b. Financial statements and vouchers.
c. January tax collections.
3. Superintendent's and Principals' reports.
4. January expenditures.
5. Budget Amendments.
6. Joint Election Agreements.
7. May 09, 2009 Board Election.
8. Executive session.
9. Principals' contracts.

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 officer 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.
Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items."
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on February 6, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:04 P.M.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Clark and Robert Milton

PUBLIC FORUM: None

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Lloyd Cunningham and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time 6:06 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time 9:01 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to name Jeff Clark as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of schools. (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Delores Patt and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 9:02 P.M. (vote 7-0)

Linda Montanio, President of the Honey Grove ISD Board of Trustees, announced today that high school Principal Jeff Clark has been named the lone finalist for superintendent of schools. He will replace Superintendent Jan M. Cummins, who is retiring in June.

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on January 26, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. 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. Executive session
3. Interview in house applicants for superintendent position
4. Name a lone finalist

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 officer 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.

Persons wishing to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting on matters regarding the district (other than the character of any student, staff or board member) must be registered prior to the meeting. The board cannot act on any matter not listed on the agenda as "action items".

This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on January 22, 2009, at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:05 P.M.

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

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Harper, Phil Milford, Beverly Felts, Josh Russell, Judy Milford, Patsi Tindel, Jeremy Odom, Joni Odom, Betsy Fry, Jessica Braley, Sarah Moran, Jo Ann Braley, Janet Kilgore, Frances Holcomb, Mark Newhouse

PUBLIC FORUM:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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

B. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and a second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time 7:35 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of a contract with R.M. Harper Consulting Services LLC for the purpose of a superintendent search. (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:40 P.M. (vote 7-0)

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on January 19, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove I.S.D. 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. Superintendent vacancy
2. Search firm
3. Executive session

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 officer 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 January 13, 2009, 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

Jan M. Cummins, Supt.

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Brinkley
Jeff Clark
Robert Milton
Toby Byrd
Mark Newhouse

INVOCATION: Jimmy Doyle

PUBLIC FORUM:

A. Toby Byrd and Mark Newhouse
B. AEIS Report/ School Report Cards

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
B. Principals' Reports

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of the November 10, 2008 minutes, the financial statements and vouchers, and the tax collections for October, November and December 2008. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given of the October, November and December 2008 check payments. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of the 2007-08 Audit Report. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and a second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of the 2007-08 AEIS Report. (vote 7-0)

E. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of a Tax Trust Agreement with the City of Honey Grove. (vote 7-0)

F. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of Policy Update 84. (vote 7-0)

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

A. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given to convene in executive session to discuss personnel and property (Texas Government Code Number 551.071). Time 6:32 P.M. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Delores Patt and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to reconvene in open session. Time 7:35 P.M. (vote 7-0)

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION (Continued):

A. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and a second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given to accept the resignation of Alice Banker effective December 19, 2008. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and a second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to accept the resignation of Jan Cummins effective June 30, 2009. (vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and a second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 7:38 PM (vote 7-0)

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Honey Grove Independent School District will be held on January 12, 2009, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Honey Grove ISD Board Room, 505 North Seventh Street, Honey Grove, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or 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:
a. AEIS Report / School Report Card
2. Consent agenda:
a. Minutes of the November 10, 2008 meeting
b. Financial statements and vouchers
c. October, November and December tax collections
3. Superintendent's report
4. Prinicipals' reports
5. October, November and December expenditures
6. Audit Report
7. Tax Trust Agreement with City of Honey Grove
8. Approval of Update 84
9. Executive session
10. Superintendent evaluation
11. Employee resignation

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 officer 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 January 6, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER: 6:05 P.M.

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: Michael Brinkley
Jeff Clark

INVOCATION: Jan Cummins

PUBLIC FORUM:

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

A. Superintendent's Reports
B. Principals' Reports

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION:

A. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Jeannie Cunningham, approval was given of October 13, 2008 minutes, the financial statements and vouchers, and the tax collections for September 2008. (vote 7-0)

B. On a motion by Carolyn Williams and second by Jimmy Doyle, approval was given of the September 2008 check payments. (vote 7-0)

C. On a motion by Jeannie Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given for Campus Improvement Plans. (vote 7-0)

D. On a motion by Jimmy Doyle and second by Roger Joyce, approval was given to un- designate funds for capital improvement.
(vote 7-0)

E. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to amend 2008-2009 budget. (vote 7-0)

F. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to accept the resignation of FCSSA employee Kelly Convington, effective 9/23/08. (vote 7-0)

G. On a motion by Loyd Cunningham and second by Carolyn Williams, approval was given to accept the resignation of FCSSA employee Kathy Colunga, effective 11/21/08.(vote 7-0)

ADJOURNMENT:

A. On a motion by Roger Joyce and second by Delores Patt, approval was given to adjourn the meeting. Time: 6:29 P.M. (vote 7-0)