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)