In regular monthly meeting of the Jayton-Girard Independent School District board of trustees on June 20 Superintendent Scott Bicknell gave the superintendent’s report including recognizing State UIL Academic competitors, a bond election discussion for November 2024, a review of estimate property values, both M & O and I & S, preliminary budget information and a review of TREA Conference and Travel Plans for June 23-25.
Trustees unanimously approved consent items which included minutes from the May 13, 2024 regular board meeting, the May 28, 2024 special board meeting, and the June 3, 2024 special board meeting, payment of bills and financial report, and request for county permanent funds in the amount of $43,671.68 for capital improvements were presented. In a motion made by Andy Vargas, seconded by Jeff Arnold to approve consent items as presented, all voted in favor (6-0).
The board then reviewed investment policies and procedures.
In a motion made by Steven Collins and seconded by Andy Vargas, the board voted to approve TASB Policy Update 123 as presented. All voted in favor (6-0).
The board then reviewed the Student Handbook/ Dual Credit Handbook for the 2024-2025 School Year.
In a motion made by Cody Scott and seconded by Andy Vargas, the board voted to approve Legacy Fuel for propane for the 2024-2025 School Year. All voted in favor (6-0).
In a motion made by Cody Stanaland and seconded by Steven Collins the board voted to approve Legacy Fuels for gasoline for the 2024-2025 School Year. All voted in favor (6-0).
In a motion made by Steven Collins and seconded by Cody Stanaland, the board voted to approve Legacy Fuels for diesel for the 2024-2025 School Year. All voted in favor (6-0).
No action was taken on vendor list for personal property valued between $10,000 and $25,000 for the 2024-2025 School Year. All voted in favor (6-0).
The board reviewed Wellness Plan for the 20242025 School Year.
In a motion made by Andy Vargas and seconded by Matt Herzog, the board voted to approve ESC 17 contracts for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. All voted in favor (6-0).
Darla Harrison reviewed STAAR/EOC Performance with the board.
In a motion made by Andy Vargas and seconded by Steven Collins, the board voted to approve 2024-2025 school year stipends as presented with a 4 yes, Jeff Arnold and Matt Herzog abstaining with conflict.
In a motion made by Steven Collins and seconded by Andy Vargas, the board voted to approve professional staff compensation as presented with a 5-yes, and Jeff Arnold abstaining with conflict vote.
In a motion made by Cody Stanaland and seconded by Matt Herzog, the board voted to approve a 3% Salary Increase for Maintenance Director as presented. All voted in favor (6-0).
In a motion made by Jeff Arnold and seconded by Andy Varga,s the board voted to approve the budget amendments as presented. All voted in favor (6-0).
In a motion made by Steven Collins and seconded by Andy Vargas, the board voted to approve support staff salaries for the 2024-2025 school year as presented with a 5-yes, Matt Herzog abstaining with conflict vote.
The board then entered into closed session at 7:44 pm. to discuss personnel and returned to regular session at 8:38 pm.
The next board meeting was scheduled for July 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The following members were present: Cody Scott, Jeff Arnold, Cody Stanaland, Steven Collins, Andy Vargas and Matt Herzog. Stephanie Allen was absent.
School officials present were Scott Bicknell, superintendent; Jamie Humphries, principal; Laci Scogin, business manager; Keith Emfinger, technology director; Darla Harrison, counselor.
