Board Notes: August 16, 2007
At the August 16 School Board meeting, GISD Trustees:
- Approved minutes of Aug. 2 Board Meeting.
- Approved budget for 2007-08 school year:
Interest & Sinking Fund $43,077,055
Maintenance & Operations $368,805,306
Food Service $25,472,759
Total $437,355,120 - Approved tax rate for 2007-08 school year:
Interest & Sinking $.2133
Maintenance & Operations $1.04
Total $1.2533 - Approved resolution designating investment officers for the district.
- Approved independent sources of instruction for investment officer training.
- Approved list of qualified investment brokers.
- Reviewed investment policy and investment strategy, and adopted written instrument stating review of the same and recording any changes made to either the policy or strategy.
- Approved designation of fund balance in the General Fund for capital expenditures for equipment.
- Approved resolution authorizing attorney to sign an Interlocal Agreement Contract.
- Approved bids for purchase of Norm-Referenced testing materials and scoring services; Network operating systems; Early College/Epic Learning System renewal; Catalog instructional supplies (second year option); Drug and explosive detection canine services (second year option); Workers’ compensation excess insurance (second year option); School leaders liability and general liability insurance (fifth year option); Food Service freezer renovation.
- Approved teacher incentives from the Governor’s Educator Excellence Award Program.
- Approved 2007-08 Teacher Appraisal Calendar.
- Approved new local policy – Student Rights and Responsibilities.
- Reviewed July 2007 tax reports.
- Reviewed Board committee and organization information.
- Reviewed Calendar of Events.
- Reviewed location of Public Forum on Board agenda.
- Submitted future agenda topics.
| Name | Previous Position | New Position |
|---|---|---|
| Pamela Bell | Administrative Intern |
Assistant Principal Handley ES |