BOARD BRIEFS
Regular Meeting/Budget Work Session 6/08/20
A regular meeting/budget work session of the Sulphur Springs ISD school board was on Monday, June 08, 2020.
PUBLIC FORUM
No one requested to address the Board during Public Forum.
The school board and administration recognized Rowena Johnson for her 50 years of service to Sulphur Springs ISD. Johnson received a framed Resolution and a bouquet by President Robert Cody, a photo by Asst. Superintendent Kristin Monk, and a retirement plaque by Supt. Michael Lamb.
The Board recognized Robbin Vaughn for her service as Board President for the past two years. She received a plaque by Supt. Lamb.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Rusty Harden reported that the 45-day contract release date for resignation notifications would be Monday, July 6, 2020.
Kristin Monk reported on summer activities throughout the District.
Josh Williams, Jeffrey Denton, and Gerald Grafton reported on UIL competition for the
2019-2020 school year.
The Board was given the following Head Start items for informational purposes only:
Head Start Director’s Report for May
Head Start Financial Report for May
Program Performance Summary Report
Supplement COVID-19 One-Time New or Revised Application
ACTION ITEMS
Along with routine matters, the Board approved the following:
Innovative CTE Courses – Entrepreneurship II, Principles of Science & Wellness, Kinesiology I, Medical Assistant, Practicum in Nursing
Purchase of mobile and handheld radios from Crossroad Communications.
Purchase of iPads for K-3rd grades.
Credit by exam testing dates for 2020-2021.
Region 08 ESC Contracts for 2020-2021.
BUDGET WORK SESSION
Sherry McGraw presented board members with the first draft summary of the 2020-2021 budget. Another work session will be at the regular July 13 meeting.
PERSONNEL
Summer Contract- due to mid-term hire date
Sofia Sosa Grade 2 Travis Primary
Ashley Hall English High School
Carlos Ramirez Spanish High School
Retirement
Rusty Harden Asst. Superintendent Administration
Resignations
Jacie Reger English Teacher-Middle School
Amanda Clark Science Teacher-High School
New Personnel
Rocio Diaz Kindergarten ELAR Teacher Barbara Bush
Cassity Egan SpEd Aide Barbara Bush
Miranda Jones SpEd Teacher Barbara Bush
Guadalupe Mejia Grade 3 ELAR Teacher Barbara Bush
Natalie White Grade 5 ELAR/Social Studies Teacher SS Elementary
Rhonda Caldwell English Teacher-High School
Personnel Changes New position/campus Former position/campus
Sara Price PE Teacher/SS Elementary PE Teacher & Coach/Middle School