Highlights of the SSISD Board
Meeting, August 10th
A regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held Monday,
August 10, 2009.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one requested to address the Board during Public Forum.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
The following media representatives were recognized for their balanced reporting of news about public schools:
Faith Huffman, News Telegram Dave Kirkpatrick, Star Country Radio
Bill Bradford, KSST Radio Don Julian, KSST Radio
Doug Haston, KSST Radio Bobby McDonald, Front Porch News Texas.com
Richard Crump, Claycomb Associates, Architects, presented the schematic designs for the new Middle School campus and multi-purpose building.
Betty Lawson reported on Parent Orientation activities on the various campuses.
Betty Lawson presented the State accountability ratings.
John McCullough reported on measures being taken to improve math & science TAKS scores at Sulphur Springs High School.
Dale Guest reported on the custodial services contract with Faulk Company.
ACTION ITEMS
Along with routine matters, the board approved the following:
Head Start Program Improvement Plan as a result of the Head Start Program Self-Assessment.
Head Start Statement of Philosophy & Mission Statement.
Compact with the Upper East Texas Tech-Prep/School-to-Work Partnership for 2009-2010.
One-year extension of bid for general classroom materials/office supplies from Quill Corporation & Latson’s as preferred vendors.
Continue Property/Casualty Insurance coverage for the district through Texas Association of Public Schools w/Offenhauser and Company, Texarkana, TX.
Appointed Jason Dietze as a representative to Ark-Tex Council of Governments.
Board Briefs
August 2009
Page 2
BUDGET WORK SESSION
Miki Eddins, Director of Finance, provided board members with the first draft of the 2009-2010 budget for discussion. The Board discussed the draft and Eddins will revise the budget and present a second draft at the August 17 budget work session.
PERSONNEL
New Personnel
Curt Hale Assistant Principal Middle School
Sherri Hurley Math High School
Jennifer Virgel Spec. Ed. Aide High School
Tammy Sims 7th gr Science Middle School
Susan Bruton Grade 5 Douglas
Yorri Franklin P.E. Aide Douglas
Hayley Glenn Grade 5 Douglas
Savana Jennings Grade 3 Bowie
Jennifer Sexton Nurse Lamar
Isabel Hernandez Bilingual Aide Travis
Cheryl Vickery Instructional Aide Travis
Cynthia Sanchez Bilingual Records Clerk Special Services
Personnel Change
Gwen Panter 6th Gr. Spec. Ed. Incl. Middle School
Jill Sapaugh 7th Gr. English Middle School
Retirement/Resignation
Pat McClung 6th Gr. Spec. Ed. Incl. Middle School
Ariana Solis Special Ed. Aide Bowie
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