Summary of Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees
Bonham ISD
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held Monday, February 26, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Building, 1005 Chestnut St, Bonham, Texas 75418.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at the Bonham ISD Administration Building at 6:00 p.m. by Chance Roberts. A quorum was present.
Members present for the meeting: LaTonia Arris, Sean Floyd, Jason Fox, Randy Pendergrass, Chance Roberts, Dana Roscoe, and Dr. Marvin Beaty, Superintendent
Members Absent: Jered Hudson
2. Invocation - Dana Roscoe
3. Pledge of Allegiance Led by F/O First Graders: Emma Cabrera, Carter Charles, Ismael Chavez, Jasper Cunningham, Kye Lancaster, Pearson Lee, Kamdyn Lentz, Cynthia Perez, Cami Rich, Amory Richardson, Michael January-Scarborough, and Colton Walker
The Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
4. Employee and Student Recognition: Admin Staff of the Month - Mike Barkley, Duane Hardy, Amanda Lucas, and Trinity Trammell; Students of the Month - Bethany Dougan (FO); Bryan Manzanares (IWE); Cade Bowser (LHR); Kaley Pribble & Blake Bowser (BHS) (BG II)
5. Tell Me Something Good (BG II)
Randy Pendergrass read an email from Kelly Royse recognizing Cathy Patton for helping her daughter; Softball ranking #1 for the State of Texas
LaTonia Arris thanked all helped with Jr. High UIL; FFA has done an amazing job with all kids; anxious to hear how track is doing with all the bad weather; recognized Chris Dickson for taking time to help with the 4H robotics club
Jason Fox gave a shout out to Dr. Beaty for allowing his church to use the L.H. Rather Gym and cooking them an amazing meal
Sean Floyd congratulated the drill team for winning some major awards at competition
Dana Roscoe recognized the boys and girls powerlifters; several are going to regionals
Dr. Beaty recognized Will Lacy who tried out and made the OSU marching band; his mother, Rory Lacy for doing a tremendous job taking over the Bailey Inglish campus; Chris Dickson for going above and beyond to help the students of Bonham ISD; he stated “we are grateful to have them all”
Chance Roberts also recognized Rory Lacy for her work; read a thank you card from Emily Wallace
6. Public Comment – None
7. Consent Agenda
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration. The remaining items shall be adopted under a single motion and vote.
A. Consider and possibly approve Meeting Minutes
B. Consider approval of substitutes: Cynthia Gorden, Lawrence Gates
C. Consider approval of Fannin County Head Start Grant
D. Consider approval of Fannin County Head Start Community Assessment Plan
E. Consider approval of Fannin County Head Start Self-Assessment
F. Consider approval of Statement of Impact
G. Consider and possibly approve financial statements and bills payable for January 2018
H. Consider approval of budget amendment & transfers
I. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collections for January 2018
Motion made by Jason Fox and seconded by LaTonia Arris to approve consent agenda.
Motion carried 6-0.
8. Reports to the Board
A. Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Written Report
Presenter: Kelly Trompler
B. Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Written Report
Presenter: Faith-Ann Cheek
C. Director of Business Services Written Report
Presenter: Alicia Lang
D. Director of Operations Report Bill Wakefield presented the Board with drone footage and answered questions on the progress of the new high school
E. Athletic Director Written Report
Presenter: Harold Colson
F. Bailey Inglish Principal Written Report https://www.smore.com/recbk
Presenter: Rory Lacy
G. Finley-Oates Elementary Principal Written Report
Presenter: Mary Lou Fox
H. I.W. Evans Principal Written Report https://www.smore.com/sz0km
Presenter: Karli Fowler
I. L.H. Rather Principal Written Report https://www.smore.com/9cg2h
Presenter: Traci Daniel
J. Bonham High School Principal Written Report https://www.smore.com/qe62y
Presenter: Ryan Prock
K. Superintendent Report
Presenter: Dr. Marvin Beaty
1. ADA Report -
a. At the end of January 2018, the enrollment count was 1861.
I.W. Evans Intermediate School had the best attendance in January with 94.34%
2. Remote Participation by Board Members
9. Information Item - Comparison Schools Report
Presenter: Faith Ann Cheek
10. Information Item - Dashboard Presentation
Presenter: Jordan Thompson / Amanda Lucas
11. Information Item - Discuss the hiring of a school nurse for SY 2018-2019
Presenter: Kelly Trompler
12. Action item - Review, consider and possibly approve security measures and procedures on all BISD campuses
Presenter: Chance Roberts
No action taken
Chance Roberts skipped to Item # 18
18. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve an ADHOC committee to review security procedures at all Bonham ISD campuses
Presenter: Chance Roberts
Motion made by LaTonia Arris and seconded by Jason Fox to approve Dr. Beaty, Dale Day, Bill Wakefield, Ryan Prock, Sean Floyd, Jason Fox and Dana Roscoe as ADHOC committee to review security procedures at all Bonham ISD campuses.
Motion 6-0.
13. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve resolution for March Primary
Presenter: Chance Roberts
Motion made by Jason Fox and seconded by Dana Roscoe to approve resolution for March Primary.
Motion carried 6-0.
14. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve 2018-2019 Bonham ISD Calendar
Presenter: Kelly Trompler
Motion made by Sean Floyd and seconded by Jason Fox to approve the 2018-2019 Bonham ISD Calendar.
Motion carried 6-0.
15. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve election officials for the May 5, 2018 Board of Trustees Election
Presenter: Chance Roberts
Motion made by Jason Fox and seconded by Sean Floyd to approve the following election officials for the May 5, 2018 Board of Trustee Election; Elaine Ashlock, Election Judge, Linda Vaught, Alternate Judge, Barbara Oliver, City Election Clerk and Jana Garner and Debbie Horton, Early Voting Officials.
Motion carried 6-0.
16. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Policy Update 110, affecting local policy (entire packet under Extras tab)
Presenter: Dr. Marvin Beaty
Motion made by Sean Floyd and seconded by Dana Roscoe to approve Policy Update 110, affecting local policy.
Motion carried 6-0.
17. Information Item - Discuss possibility of offering free lunches to all Bonham ISD students
Presenter: Dr. Marvin Beaty/Chance Roberts
19. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve an ADHOC committee to review Teacher Pay Scales
Presenter: Chance Roberts
Motion made by Jason Fox and seconded by Sean Floyd to approve Kelly Trompler, Traci Daniel, Dr. Beaty, Chace Roberts, LaTonia Arris and Randy Pendergrass as ADHOC committee to review Teacher Pay Scales.
Motion carried 6-0.
20. Information item - Discuss the possibility of Bonham ISD bearing responsibility of paying all costs associated with Advanced Placement Testing
Presenter: Dr. Marvin Beaty
21. Executive Session
The Board entered into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m.
The Board returned to Open Session at 9:57 p.m.
A. Discussion of personnel matters pertaining to evaluations, duties, terminations, replacements, reassignments, hiring, and additions to the staff pursuant to Government Code 551.074
1. New Hires: Dawn Parson (FO ~ Teacher), Cathy Agan (BHS ~ Instructional Aide)
2. Resignations: Dr. Laurie Moore (BHS ~ Teacher)
3. Teacher/Head Football Coach
B. Consider superintendent recommendations regarding employment and contract status of district directors and administrators pursuant to Government Code 551.074
1. Contract extensions for Directors, Principals, and Assistant Principals
22. Information Item - Report of personnel matters
23. Action Item - Consider approval of items listed in Executive Session
Motion made by LaTonia Arris and seconded by Sean Floyd to approve administrative contracts, as discussed.
Motion carried 6-0.
24. ADJOURNMENT
By unanimous consent, the Board adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
Motion made by Sean Floyd and seconded by Randy Pendergrass to approve resignations and new hires, as discussed.
Motion carried 6-0.
By unanimous consent, the Board again adjourned at 10:01 p.m.