OFFICIAL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD of TRUSTEES

January 18, 2007

Trustees present:  Jerry Crowl, Jerry Hart, James Lieb, Clyde M^cCloy, Jon Mark Tolleson, Carolyn Shields, Robin Wilson.

Administration present:  Superintendent Kent Hargis, Business Manager Paige Speck.

As a part of School Board Recognition month, Trustees were served a meal by Donna Millican’s class.

Following the meal, a quorum was established and President Jerry Hart called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.

No one was present for public comments/audience participation.

As a further part of School Board Recognition month, Superintendent Hargis distributed gifts and letters from students to Trustees.

Robin Wilson moved to approve December 18, 2006, Board minutes; James Lieb seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.

Business Manager Speck presented the financial report, which consisted of budget update, cash position and review of monthly expenditures.

Robin Wilson moved to approve transfer students Carlie Gallegos and Roland Gallegos; the motion was seconded by Jon Mark Tolleson and carried 7-0.

James Lieb moved to approve the resolution (attached) to join and participate in the West Texas Food Service Cooperative; Jerry Crowl seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.

Carolyn Shields moved to approve the resolution (attached) to join the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and to enter into the Interlocal Participation Agreement (attached); the motion was seconded by Jerry Hart and carried 7-0.      

James Lieb moved to approve renewal of property and liability insurance coverage through Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund; Jon Mark Tolleson seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.

Clyde M^cCloy moved to approve TASB Policy Update 79, second reading; the motion was seconded by James Lieb and carried 7-0.

In his report Superintendent Hargis: 

            Reported current enrollment of 120 students;

            Reported payment to Morse Water Supply in support of their grant;

            Discussed required school board training, currently set for March 22;

            Announced his plans to attend mid-winter conference in Austin on January 28-30.

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At 3:05 p.m. on January 18, 2007, the Board convened in closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551.074.  The Board ended closed session at 3:55 p.m. on January 18, 2007.

James Lieb moved to offer Kent Hargis a one-year extension to his contract and a salary increase of $1500.00 per year; Robin Wilson seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.

The meeting adjourned by general consent at 3:56 p.m. on January 18, 2007.

Minutes approved this ______15th_________ day of _________February____________________ 2007.

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