July 19, 2010 Regular Meeting

A regular meeting of the Collinsville Independent School District Board of Trustees was held on Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Office, 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 and Donita Byrom. Justin McDonnell and Rebecca Denton were absent at this time. Others present were Superintendent, Dwain Milam, Business Manager, Karen Shotwell, High School Principal, Brandon Peavey, Primary Principal, Danny Stone, and Mrs. Lewter.

Invocation: The invocation was given by Jonathan Hackett.

Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Jonathan Hackett and seconded by David Hedges to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried 5-0.

Citizen Participation: There was no citizen participation.

Administers Reports:

Danny David was absent.

Danny Stone reported that primary enrollment is up from last month. He has everyone hired for his campus. He is working on student and teacher handbooks. Teachers are beginning to move to their new rooms.

Brandon Peavey reported that his campus is fully staffed. He told the Board that the maintenance and custodian staff has been great and the campus is really looking nice.

Ken Kemp was absent.

Mr. Milam informed the Board that the new bus has arrived and it will be leased through Independent Bank. He told the Board that Jennifer Sluder and Mr. Otto had resigned. We are staffed with four teachers less than last year. He told the Board that he went to Austin for a finance meeting and learned about what the finances will look like for the next couple of years.

TEA Waiver: A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Jonathan Hackett to approve application for an expedited and general state waiver. The motion passed 5-0.

Time Warrants: A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Carrie Crane to approve time warrants for school bus purchase. The motion carried 5-0.

Team of Eight Training: A motion was made by Donita Byrom and seconded by David Hedges to set the date for Team of Eight Training for August 17, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. with August 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. as a second choice. The motion carried 5-0.

Superintendent’s Contract: A motion was made by Jonathan Hackett and seconded by Carrie Crane to approve the Superintendent’s contract as presented. The motion carried 5-0.

Policy EIA(LOCAL) and Policy FNF(LOCAL): Mr. Milam discussed policy EIA(LOCAL) and FNF(LOCAL) with the Board.

Adjourn: A motion was made by David Hedges and seconded by Carrie Crane to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. The motion carried 5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. by President, Dan Fallin with five members present and Justin McDonnell and Rebecca Denton absent. There were no objections.

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President – Dan Fallin Secretary – Carrie Crane

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