In the regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board of trustees on March 26, interim superintendent Nelson Coulter facilitated the meeting, and the board recognized Boys State Champion Basketball Team, State CX Debate Team, Girls Regional Champion Basketball Team and State Qualifying Robotics Team.
The board approved all consent items, including the approval of minutes from the February 19, 2025 regular meeting and the March 4, 2025 called meeting; 2024-2025 Permanent School Fund CDs; and the payment of bills and financial report. A motion was made by Andy Vargas and seconded by Cody Stanaland to approve as presented. All voted in favor, 6-0.
The board then held a discussion on re-trying the bond election in the fall for items like buses, houses and a new auditorium.
A motion was made by Jeff Arnold and seconded by Cody Scott to approve amendments to the 20242025 budget as presented. All voted in favor, 6-0.
A motion was made by Jeff Arnold and seconded by Andy Vargas to approve the purchase of hotel rooms for the boys’ state basketball trip as presented. All voted in favor, 6-0.
The board then held a discussion on the TASB Employee Opinion Survey results.
Next the board heard facilities, property, safety and security updates: 1) Technology bond update on the marquee, and smart boards by Keith Emfinger 2) Update on insurance adjustment on the Freightliner bus 3) Discussion on the status of the route bus 4) Update on progress on new houses A motion was made by Scott, seconded by Vargas, to authorize the interim superintendent to initiate a revised process for solicitation of a construction manager at risk to manage the softball/baseball complex project as presented. All voted in favor, 6-0.
A motion made by Collins and seconded by Stanaland to approve all professional contracts for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Five voted in favor; Jeff Arnold abstained with conflict.
Next board meeting was set for April 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Members present were Cody Scott, Stephanie Allen, Cody Stanaland, Jeff Arnold, Andy Vargas and Steven Collins. Matt Herzog was absent.
School officials presen were Nelson Coulter, interim superintendent; Jamie Humphries, principal; Laci Scogin, business manager; and Keith Emfinger, technology director.
