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