January 17, 2011   Regular Meeting

 

     A regular meeting of the Collinsville Independent School District Board of Trustees was held on Monday, January 17, 2011 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, and Justin McDonnell.  Rebecca Denton was absent at this time.  Others present were Superintendent, Dwain Milam, Business Manager, Karen Shotwell, High School Principal, Brandon Peavey,  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.

 

Board Recognition:  The High School students of the month presented the Board Members with certificates for their service.

 

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

 

Invocation:  The invocation was given by Jonathan Hackett.

 

Citizen Participation:  There was no citizen participation.

 

Consent Agenda:  A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Jonathan Hackett to approve the consent agenda as presented.  The motion carried 6-0.

 

Administers Reports: 

 

     Danny David reported that basketball is still going on and baseball, softball and track is starting in the next couple of weeks.            

     Danny Stone was absent.    

     Mr. Peavey reported that the Honor Band had done well and the Stock Show is coming up.  The staff was being trained on how to recognize and deal with bullying.   FCCLA is going to be painting the lounge.  The high school has been working on their campus improvement plan.           

     Mr. Kemp reported that TPRI testing is about complete.  Cookie dough sales will begin in March.  His campus has also been working on the campus improvement plan.  He also reported that the security system in the intermediate building has been installed.       

     Mr. Milam updated the Board on several items and showed the Board clips of the Rachel Challenge that is coming in February.  Mr. Milam informed the Board that Justin McDonnell is up to date on his training now.         

 

District and Campus Improvement Plans:   A motion was made by Justin McDonnell and seconded by David Hedges to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans as presented.  The motion carried 6-0.

 

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 9:47 p.m.  No action was taken at this time. 

 

Superintendent’s Contract:   A motion was made by Jonathan Hackett and seconded by David Hedges to extend Dwain Milam’s contract one year and increase Superintendent Technology stipend from $50.00 per month to $100.00 per month.  The motion carried 6-0.

 

Adjourn:  A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Donita Byrom to adjourn at 10:00 p.m.  The motion carried 7-0.  The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. by President, Dan Fallin with six members present and Rebecca Denton absent.  There were no objections.

 

 

 

 

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President – Dan Fallin                                                                         Secretary – Carrie Crane

 

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