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REGULAR BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 9, 2006
The Board of Trustees of the Overton Independent School District met for a regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 9, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Science Lab at 501 East Henderson, Overton, Rusk County, Texas. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Todd Meadows with the following members present:
Todd Meadows – Vice – President
Scott Florey – Secretary
Jamie Thomas
Pam Raney
Scotty Moore
Others present were Mark Stretcher, Superintendent, Jim Fenton, Sarah Maines, Cindy Smith, Mary Hart, T. J. Rucker and Charlotte Heldenbrand. Board Members David Gravley and Stacey Cook were absent.
No one spoke during open forum.
Jamie Thomas made a motion and Scotty Moore seconded to approve the minutes of the September 12th regular board meeting and the September 25th special board meetings. Unanimous.
Scott Florey moved and Scotty Moore seconded the motion to certify the agenda as presented. Unanimous.
The board reviewed bills paid during August, 2006 as listed below:
Fund 181 Co-Curricular $ 27,770.86
Fund 199 Operating $ 105,687.87
Fund 211 Title I $ 3,340.00
Fund 240 Cafeteria $ 15,823.18
Fund 255 Title V $ 3,619.00
Fund 313 Formula $ 22,125.15
Fund 411 Technology $ 868.40
Fund 437 SSA Operating $ 4,973.62
TOTAL $ 184,208.08
Mrs. Maines presented the elementary principal’s report and Mr. Fenton gave the secondary campus principal’s report.
A public hearing was held to discuss the District 2005-2006 Financial Integrity System Report. Jamie Thomas moved and Pam Raney seconded to approve the report with the District received a superior rating and no individuals spoke at the hearing. Unanimous.
A motion was made by Scott Florey and seconded by Jamie Thomas to approve the addition of Rhonda Honzell to the Student Health Advisory Committee. Unanimous.
Dr. Stretcher gave a report from the site based decision making committee on Monday, October 9, 2006. He advised board members that the committee had developed guidelines for fund raising, and reviewed security measures and the district math and science programs.
Dr. Stretcher shared information with board members concerning the building project plans. Bids will be opened on October 19th and there will be a special meeting on October 26th to accept the bids. He advised members that if everything stays on schedule, construction should begin in November.
T. J. Rucker informed the board of the progress being made on the playground project.
Vice-President Todd Meadows took the board into executive session in accordance with Texas Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel at 6:39 p.m.
The board reconvened into open session at 7:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Jamie Thomas to accept the resignation of Susan McAdams effective December 16, 2006. The motion was seconded by Scott Florey. Unanimous.
Dr. Stretcher updated the board on the school facilities. He advised board members of district enrollment figures of 537 students which includes 296 at the elementary and 241 at the secondary campus. He also reported on campus activity funds, the district finance report, upcoming school board training opportunities and the tax collection report for the month of September.
With no further business, Jamie Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting. Scott Florey seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Vice-President Todd Meadows adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Date Approved: November 14, 2006
