July 17, 2017 - Minutes of Special School Board Meeting
1 The Joaquin ISD School Board met tonight in special session at 6pm in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Ronnie Belrose, Jeff Cater, Thomas Harvey, Brandon Neal, Tam Hearnsberger and Bill Mason, Jr.
Members absent: Chrisco Bragg
Guest(s) Present: Mimi Creasy
School Employee(s) Present: Phil Worsham, Superintendent; Sherry Scruggs, Elementary Principal; Jimmy Jackson, High School Principal; Kathy Carrington, Special Programs Director; Donna Vergo, Human Resources
Ronnie Belrose, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 6pm.
2 The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section §551.074 at 6:01 p.m. on July 13, 2017.
2.1 Resignations, hiring and Contracts – Texas Government Code Section 551.074
a. Resignation(s)
b. Agriculture position
c. Band position
d. Teacher position(s)
3 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 6:44 p.m. on July 13, 2017. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
3.1.a It was moved by Bill Mason, Jr. , and seconded by Tam Hearnsberger, to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept resignation from Ronnie Wolfe and Kasi Trent. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
3.1.b It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Thomas Harvey, to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to hire Brett Gaylord on one year probationary 12 month Agriculture/teacher contracts subject to assignments. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
3.1.c It was moved by Jeff Cater, and seconded by Thomas Harvey, to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to hire Jacob Laster on one year probationary 12 month Band Director/teacher contracts subject to assignments. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
3.1.d No Action taken
4 With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourn at 6:48pm.
