April 18, 2016
The Mount Calm Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session
March 21, 2016 in the Mount Calm High School Library at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Rebecca Gordon, Brian Dunlap, Lupe Martinez and Paul Pick. Superintendent Barbara Lane, Pam Taylor, Chad Satcher and Kristi Hawkins were also present.
A quorum was established.
A motion was made by Rebecca Gordon, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2016 meeting.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Correspondence to the board was passed out to members.
No action taken.
A motion was made by Brian Dunlap with a second by Rebecca Gordon to approve the bills presented for payment.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Barbara Lane gave the Superintendent's Report:
a. Early/Regular Voting Joint Election with City
b. Equipment Grants for Cafeteria
c. Pre-K Grant
d. TREA Convention
e. Graduations: K- May 31 @10:30 AM
8th- June 2 @ 7:00 PM
HS- June 3 @ 7:00 PM
No action taken.
Pamela Taylor gave the EM/JH Principal's Report:
a. Attendance (HS 46) (EM 140) Total 186
b. Spring Dance
c. Pre-K Roundup April 21
d. 5th Six Weeks Awards Assembly for EM/JH April 22
e. STAAR Testing Dates May 3-5 Algebra 1, Biology, US History
No action taken.
Chad Satcher gave the HS Principal's Report:
a. STAAR Blitz
b. January Benchmarks
c. ACT Scores
d. 12/14 Seniors accepted to college
e. Dual Credits offered beginning with Freshmen next year.
f. All students on grade level
g. Schedule for next year complete.
h. Area Tennis Meet
i. Baseball Season 4-1
j. May 5 - Begins 6 on 6 League...(Thursdays)
k. June 13 - 16 Teams 6 on 6 Tournament
l. May 7 Senior Showcase
m. Fence Signs
No action taken.
A motion was made by Brian Dunlap, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve the Behavioral Classroom Guidelines in the elementary building.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
There were not any budget amendments.
No action taken.
A motion was made by Rebecca Gordon, with a second by Lupe Martinez to approve the Resolution to Borrow, dated April 18, 2016 in the amount of $40,061.90. The signers on the renewed loan will be Michelle Barott and Barbara Lane.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
Discussion was held on the Quarterly Investment Report .
No action taken.
A motion was made by Lupe Martinez, with a second by Rebecca Gordon to approve Update 104.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
A motion was made by Brian Dunlap, with a second by Rebecca Gordon to advertise for bids to make facilities repairs of foundation and suspended ceiling in the elementary building.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
The school board went into executive session at 8:33 p.m.
No action taken.
The school board came out of executive session at 8:42 p.m.
No action taken.
A motion was made by Rebecca Gordon, with a second by Brian Dunlap to offer 2 Year Contracts to teachers, pending approval of criteria at future board meeting.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
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