May 21, 2024 - The Joaquin ISD School Board met May 20, 2024 in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Jeff Cater, Brandon Neal, Jason Harvey, Jacob Kay, Krystal Raybon, Titus Chambliss, and Reid Nichols. Board members absent: Guest(s) Present: Annika Bloys.
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Ryan Fuller, Superintendent, Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Terri Gray, Director of Federal/Special Programs; Jon Jones, High School Principal; April Gates, High School Assistant Principal
Jeff Cater, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. The invocation was led by Brandon Neal, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America by Krystal Raybon, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Titus Chambliss.
3. Reorganize the Board- Election of:
It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Titus Chambliss, to keep Jeff Cater as President, Brandon Neal as Vice-President, and Jacob Kay as Secretary. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously. President- Jeff Cater, Vice-President- Brandon Neal and Secretary- Jacob Kay
4. Audience Participation – None
5. Report and Information items:
5.1. Monthly Financial Report – Joel Bumback, Director of Finance
5.2. 2024 Preliminary Property Values
5.3. Board Service Recognition
5.4. Correspondence
6. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
6.1. It was moved by Krystal Raybon, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve the minutesfrom the previous month’s meeting. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
6.2. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve 2023-2024 Budget Amendments. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
6.3. It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Krystal Raybon, to approve the Request for Proposals for Bus Barn Maintenance Fencing in the amount of $29,260.00 from L&L Fencing, LLC. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7. The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 at 6:20 p.m. on May 20, 2024.
551.074 Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a
public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee
7.1. Resignations and Hirings
8. The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 6:51 p.m. on May 20, 2024. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
8.1A. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to accept the resignation of Chad Lawrence. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1A. It was moved by Titus Chambliss, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to accept the resignation of Carrie Obregon. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1A. It was moved by Krystal Raybon, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to accept the resignation of Stephen Hathaway. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1B. It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Titus Chambliss, to hire Katie Nehring as an elementary teacher for the 2024-25 school year. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1B. It was moved by Krystal Raybon, and seconded by Reid Nichols, to hire Tammy Hamilton as a Special Education Teacher for the 2024-25 School Year. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1B. It was moved by Titus Chambliss, and seconded by Reid Nichols, to hire Shelia Haddox as a Junior High Teacher for the 2024-25 School Year. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1B. It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Reid Nichols, to hire Kaylee Elliott for the Ag. teacher position at Joaquin High School. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8.1B. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to hire Cody Harris for the Ag. teacher position at Joaquin High School. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
9. Jeff Cater, Board President, asked for items to be placed on the next board agenda.
10. Designation of date and time of next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Joaquin ISD
Regular Meeting: June 17, 2024 - 6:00 pm
11. With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
