SSISD Board Briefs For June 12, 2023
A regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Monday, June 13, 2023.
The newly elected trustees, Darla Reed and Adam Teer, took the oath of office – Administered by Sandra Gibby
PUBLIC FORUM
A. KK McKenzie signed up to speak. The SSHS band practice field was the topic. Mrs. McKenzie explained the importance of markings when practicing. Currently the band practices on grass where it is difficult to mark places. She wanted to see if there were updates after the last ideas were presented at a previous board meeting.
B. The SSMS DI Team was recognized by the board for participation at Globals. (Brooke
Howard)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Maintenance and Operations Report (Dan Froneberger) –
· Ten HVAC systems were bought last December, and the last four were installed at the high school this month. There are no more units in the ceilings at SSHS, so no classrooms will ever be disrupted for maintenance. They are all reachable from the roof. The last four units that were replaced were 30 years old.
· Portables will be installed at RJP this next week. They are also currently working on the portables at Bowie. Bids and cost estimates were given for cost of parking lot maintenance at several schools, carpet, ceiling repair, and etc.
· There are 1400 notches in the outer walls at the middle school where birds nest and make messes. The problem will be remedied this summer.
B. Elementary Campus Updates and Summer Activities (Justin Cowart)
· Kindergarten roundup was successful. Summer day camp is doing well with field trips coming up. The furniture and supplies have been ordered for RJP and Bowie construction.
C. Secondary Campus Updates and Summer Activities (Justin Cowart)
· High School UIL Academic became state champs! Graduation went well with a great turn out and good weather. SSMS Summer Learning Conference was a great success with 75 participants from around the area. Summer school at SSMS and SSHS is ongoing with good turnout. Austin Academic will have graduation for students that took alternate graduation paths.
D. Superintendent Report (Dr. Deana Steeber)
SSHS principal interviews have started. Dr. Steeber and Mrs. Sherry McGraw have been working on the budget and absorbing position in hopes of creating teacher pay raises. They intend to continue evaluating current positions to ensure they are needed.
E. Head Start Items were provided to board members for informational purposes only.
· Director’s Report for May
· Policy Council Meeting Minutes for May
· Financial reports for May
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. Consider approval of Tax Credits and Supplements for May 2023
B. Consider approval of Delinquent Tax Collections for May 2023
C. Consider approval of Financial Statements and Bills Payable for May 2023.
D. Consider approval o the Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended February 28th.
ACTION ITEMS
Along with routine matters, the following were approved:
A. Discuss and consider purchasing a new truck for Ag Department (John Holland)
The current truck used by the SSHS Ag Department is 14 years old. Four bids were sent out for a diesel, 4 wheel drive to Jay Hodge, Toliver Ford, Sulphur Springs Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep. Mr. Holland asked that the vehicle be purchased from Sulphur Springs Chrysler Dodge Jeep because this dealership has one in stock currently.
B. Discuss and consider the amended budget for 2022-2023 (Sherry McGraw)
C. Discuss and consider updating signers on accounts at City National Bank.
Add: Dr. Deana Steeber
Remove: Lisa Robinson, Michael Lamb, Robbin Vaughn, Kristin Monk, Josh Williams (Sherry McGraw)
D. Discuss and consider approval of Credit of Exam testing dates (Justin Cowart)
E. Discuss and consider adding a District Communication Coordinator for 2023-2024 (Dr. Deana Steeber)
F. Discuss and consider Sulphur Springs ISD Policy DCE (Local) – (Dr. Deana Steeber)
G. Discuss and consider approval of positions employable on a Non-Chapter 21 Contract (Dr. Deana Steeber)
· Transportation Director
· Maintenance Director
· Business Manager
· Communications Coordinator
· PEIMS Coordinator
· Tax Collector
· Food Service Director
· Technology Director
BUDGET WORK SESSION – Sherry McGraw
