A regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was held on Monday.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one requested to address the Board.
The Hopkins County Marine Corps League presented Harold Smithson and students a certificate of appreciation for the 246 crosses they built for Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Laci Ragan presented a video highlight of the ECLC reading program via Flipgrid.
Kristin Monk and Josh Williams gave updates on elementary and secondary campuses and programs.
Michael Lamb presented a safety and security update.
The following Head Start items were presented to the Board for informational purposes only: Head Start Director’s Report for February & Policy Council Minutes for February.
ACTION ITEMS
Along with routine matters, the following were approved:
Ordinance 1-18 canceling the May 5, 2018, election and declaring unopposed candidates Jason Dietze & Kerry Wright elected to new 3-year terms, effective
May 1, 2018.
Head Start Director to apply for the continuation and refunding of Head Start program.
Interlocal Agreement between Region VIII ESC and SSISD for continued participation in The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS).
Engagement Letter with Rutherford, Taylor & Co., P.C., for an audit of the fiscal year ending August 31, 2018.
Application for TEA Low Attendance Day Waivers for the District, Lamar Primary, and Travis Primary.
2018-2019 school calendar.
TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 110.
PERSONNEL
Contracts
One-year employment contract extensions to recommended professional certified instructional administrative personnel and administrative support services personnel presently employed under two-year contracts.
Resignations – * denotes early notification of retirement at end of the school year
Chelsea Holcomb Kindergarten Teacher ECLC
*Danette Sears SpEd (PPCD) Teacher ECLC
*Rhonda Brock Grade 2 Teacher Travis
*Robin Steed Math Intervention Douglas
Jennifer Roberts English Teacher Middle School
Rachel Robinson English Teacher Middle School
*Sonya Smith Bus Driver Dist-wide
New Personnel
Bruce Lockhart Technology Specialist Admin Bldg
Britni Johnson Kindergarten Teacher ECLC
Johanna Vasquez Campus Secretary SS Elementary