September school board minutes
The Olney High School ISD school board held a regular meeting Monday, Sept. 25 at the Olney ISD Administration Office located at 809 W. Hamilton St. The school board members present included: Summer Branum, Jeff Harvey, Kenley Lane, Craig Mahler, Mark McClelland, Jodee Wales. Kyle Hinson was not present. The administrators present included: Dr. Greg Roach-Superintendent, Dr. Matt Caffey-Elementary Principal, Brianne Brock-High School Principal, Rodney Bennett- Band Director, Elaine Reno- Director of Accountability and Compliance, Jennie Walker- Human Resources Director and Tim H. Orsak-Chief Financial Officer. The visitors present included: Allan Wolf, Chip Whitlock, Aaron Rivera- Parkhill Architects & Engineering President Summer Branum called the regular meeting of the Olney Independent School District’s Board of Trustees to order at 6 p.m.
The meeting has been duly called, and a notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and that a quorum of board members were present.
Trustee Harvey provided an opening prayer. The Board reviewed the minutes from the August 28 regular meeting. Motion By: Jeff Harvey Seconded By: Kenley Lane; Motion to approve the August 28, 2023 board minutes as amended. Motion Carried: 6-0 The District had no Public Comments for the CDC/Safe Return to School and Continuity of Instruction Plan. Mrs. Branum read a public comment statement from Dr. Chad Edgington.
No budget amendments were presented.
The Board moved to Agenda Item F5. Aaron Rivera, Chip Whitlock, and Allan Wolf of Parkhill Architecture & Engineering presented options for possible new storm sheltering at the three campuses. The Board moved to Agenda Item G7. Dr. Roach presented information on Parkhill Architectural and Engineering Services. Motion By: Mark McClelland; Seconded By: Craig Mahler. Motion to retain Parkhill Architectural and Engineering for planning to address security audit recommendations regarding student and staff safety. Motion Carried: 6-0 The Board reviewed the August 2023 Schedule of Bank & Investments Report. The Board reviewed the August 2023 Cash Receipts and Deposits Report.
The Board reviewed the August 2023 Check Register Report. The Board reviewed the August 2023 Budget Summary Report. The Board reviewed the August 2023 Utilities Summary Report Motion By: Jodee Wales Seconded By: Craig Mahler. Motion to approve all the financial and utilities reports as presented. Motion Carried: 6-0 Dr. Roach reviewed the district’s enrollment and attendance. Enrollment as of September 22 was 709 with an average daily attendance of 658.98.
Dr. Roach reviewed dyslexia funding with the Board. The Board entered Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.
Dr. Roach reported on the safety and security vulnerability assessment facilities planning. The Board exited Executive Session at 7:36 p.m.
Dr. Roach reviewed the ballpark construction.
Dr. Roach reviewed Policy EIE(LOCAL) with the Board.
Dr. Roach presented the Young County Mental Health Initiative. Motion By: Jodee Wales; Seconded By: M a r k McClelland Motion to approve participation in the Young County Mental Health Initiative as presented. Motion Carried: 6-0 Dr. Roach presented the Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan.
Motion By: Jeff Harvey Seconded By: Craig Mahler. Motion to approve the Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan as presented. Motion Carried: 6-0 Dr. Roach presented Senate Bill 763. Motion By:Jodee Wales Seconded By: Craig Mahler Motion to adopt Senate Bill 763 under option 3 as presented. Motion Carried: 6-0 No action was taken on-Throckmorton CAD Board of Directors. Dr. Roach presented the Young CAD Board Nominee Resolution.
President Branum opened the floor for nominations to serve on the Young CAD Board.
Jodee Wales nominated Kyle Hinson. No other nominations were received.Motion By: Jodee Wales Seconded By: Mark Mc-Clelland; Motion to close nominations for the Young CAD Board. Motion Carried: 6-0 Motion By: Mark McClelland Seconded By: J e f f Harvey. Motion to approve Kyle Hinson as the Young CAD Board Nominee as discussed. Motion Carried: 6-0 Dr. Roach presented the Young CAD Interlocal Agreement. Motion By: Jodee Wales; Seconded By: K e n ley Lane; Motion to approve the Young CAD Interlocal Agreement as presented. Motion Carried: 6-0. Motion By: Jeff Harvey Seconded By: Jodee Wales Motion to Adjourn Meeting at 8:32 p.m. Motion Carried: 6-0