OLNEY ISD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, February 15, 2010
7:00 p.m.
The Board of Trustees of Olney ISD met for their regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Olney ISD Administration Office.
Members present were Jeff Harvey, Kelly Mahler, John Meredith, David Ickert, Steve Stephens, Mark McClelland, and Jan Williams.
Others present were Tom Bailey, superintendent; Troy Batts, and Elaine Reno, principals; and Jan Chambers, business manager.
President Ickert called the meeting to order.
John Meredith led the invocation.
Motion was made by Mark McClelland, seconded by Jeff Harvey, to approve minutes of the January 18 and 29, 2010 meetings. All voted AYE.
Motion was made by Jeff Harvey, seconded by Kelly Mahler, approving the financial statements as presented. All voted AYE.
Motion was made by Jan Williams, seconded by John Meredith, to approve budget amendments as presented. All voted AYE.
The Board reviewed the Comptrollers Property Value Study.
Motion was made by Steve Stephens, seconded by Kelly Mahler, to order a School Board Election for May 8, 2010 to fill Places 3, 4, and 5 currently held by Jan Williams, Jeff Harvey, and John Meredith. All voted AYE.
Motion was made by Mark McClelland, seconded by Jan Williams, to start getting bids on various campus improvements. All voted AYE.
Motion was made by Jeff Harvey, seconded by John Meredith, to approve administration’s recommendation to renew contracts for Elaine Reno, Terry Dunlap, Troy Batts, Janet Croker, Kathy Gilmore, Gunter Rodriguez, Rex Taylor, Cristi Little, and Kay Berry. All voted AYE.
Motion was made by Kelly Mahler, seconded by John Meredith, to approve TASB Policy Update 87. All voted AYE.
Mr. Bailey reported to the Board current enrollment figures, on-line grade access, day care status, and talks with Brazos Co-op regarding upgrading the District’s internet access. He also
February 15, 2010
Page Two
discussed a TASB Grassroots meeting to be held at Region 9 on Thursday. The Board agreed to meet March 22 rather than the third Monday in March since that date is within Spring Break.
Motion to adjourn was made by Kelly Mahler, seconded by Jeff Harvey. All voted AYE.
President, Board of Trustees Secretary, Board of Trustees