December 13, 2010   Regular Meeting

     A regular meeting of the Collinsville Independent School District Board of Trustees was held on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium, 500 Reeves Street, Collinsville, Texas.

     The meeting was called to order by President, Dan Fallin.

     Quorum was established with the following members present:  Dan Fallin, Jonathan Hackett, Carrie Crane, David Hedges, Donita Byrom, Justin McDonnell and Rebecca Denton.  Others present were Superintendent, Dwain Milam, Business Manager, Karen Shotwell, High School Principal, Brandon Peavey, Primary Principal, Danny Stone, Athletic Director, Danny David, Intermediate Principal, Ken Kemp, several parents, students and teachers, and Mrs. Lewter.         

     

Student and Teacher of the Month:  The Board recognized the teachers and students from all the campuses.

 

The Board Meeting convened in the Superintendent’s Office for the remainder of the meeting.

 

Invocation:  The invocation was given by Donita Byrom.

 

Citizen Participation:  There was no citizen participation.

 

Consent Agenda:  A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Rebecca Denton to approve the consent agenda as presented.  The motion carried 7-0.

 

Administers Reports: 

 

     Danny David reported that basketball has started and the boys and girls both are doing well.          

     Danny Stone reported that UIL went well and that there was lots of participation.  The Christmas program will be held at different times to accommodate the large crowds. 

     Ken Kemp reported that the Christmas party for his students will be Friday.  He is checking into wireless internet and Ipads.  He got Microsoft to reduce our bill.         

     Mr. Peavey reported that UIL went great on his campus.  The teachers are working on curriculum on his campus.  The food and toy drive went very well.        

     Mr. Milam updated the Board on several items.         

 

Committee Reports: 

Teacher Salary Comparison Report:

Highly Qualified Report:

AEIS Public Hearing:

School Board Training Hours Report:

Dissemination of the Framework for Governance Leadership:

 

Mr. Milam discussed the above items with the Board.

 

Budget Amendment:   A motion was made by Jonathan Hackett and seconded by David Hedges to approve the budget amendment as presented.  The motion carried 7-0.

 

Make Education a Priority:  A motion was made by Donita Byrom and seconded by David Hedges to approve the Make Education a Priority resolution.  The motion carried 7-0.

 

Executive Session:  The Board went into executive session at 8:17 p.m. for the purpose of personnel authorized by section 550.074 of the Texas Government Code.  The Board returned to regular session at 9:00 p.m.  No action was taken at this time. 

 

 

Adjourn:  A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Donita Byrom to adjourn at 9:00 p.m.  The motion carried 7-0.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. by President, Dan Fallin with all members present.  There were no objections.

 

 

 

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President – Dan Fallin                                                                         Secretary – Carrie Crane

 

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