Olney ISD School Board Meeting, June 28

President Jake Bailey called the meeting of the Olney Independent School District’s Board of Trustees to order at 6:01 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 and the Board reviewed the minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting.

Motion by Jeff Harvey and seconded by Jodee Wales, to approve the May 24, 2021 Board minutes as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach provided information regarding the 2020-2022 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) ESSER II Federal Grant Application. The one-time infusion of funds grant period runs March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2023. No public input.

Dr. Roach provided information regarding the 2020-2022 American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER III Federal Grant Application. The one-time infusion of funds grant period runs March 13, 2020 through September 30, 2023, with a carryover year to September 30, 2024. No public input.

Dr. Roach provided information regarding the 2021-22 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated Grant application and the 2020-21 ESSA Consolidated Grant compliance report. No public input.

The Board reviewed the May 2021 Schedule of Bank & Investments Report, the Board reviewed the May 2021 Cash Receipts and Deposits Report, the Board reviewed the May 2021 Check Register Report, the Board reviewed the May 2021 Budget Summary Report, the Board reviewed the May 2021 Utilities Summary Report. Motion by Len Bernhardt, seconded by Jodee Wales, to approve all the financial and utilities reports as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach discussed the Enrollment and Attendance reports. Olney Elementary School reported May 2021 enrollment of 322, same as last month; Olney Junior High School reported enrollment of 163, up one from last month; Olney High School reported enrollment of 198, same as last month; district-wide enrollment was 683, up one from last month. The District’s Total ADA year to date is 624.24. Dr. Roach reported on the historical enrollment for the district. Dr. Roach reported on the social work tracking. Dr. Roach reported on the district’s safety audit conducted by Region 9 Education Service Center. Dr. Roach updated the board on the food services improvement plan. The board discussed information Dr.

Roach presented on administrative planning for the district’s campus-specific 2021-2022 dress codes. Dr. Roach reported on 2021- 2022 extracurricular ticket sales, indicating that spectators will have the option of paying with cash or a credit card.

Dr. Roach and Mr. Orsak presented a preliminary draft 2021-22 budget with proposed capital improvement projects and the integration of ESSER funds into the budgets for the next two fiscal years.

Dr. Roach provided information regarding the 2021-22 TRS-ActiveCare employee health insurance options. Motion by Jodee Wales and seconded by Jeff Harvey to approve increasing the district’s contribution for employee TRS-ActiveCare health insurance from $397.00 to $417.00 per month (the EO Primary plan premium) as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach presented professional contracts for Lila McCutcheon-high school science, Anne McQueen-junior high English Language Arts/Reading and dyslexia, Audrey Gipson-Kindergarten, and Kristi McQueen-junior high math and science. Motion by Len Bernhardt and seconded by Craig Mahler to offer a probationary employment contract for the 2021-22 school year, subject to assignment, for Lila McCutcheon, Anne McQueen, Kristi McQueen, and Audrey Gipson, as recommended by Dr. Roach. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach presented a professional contract for Garrett Pace.

Motion by Jeff Harvey and seconded by Jodee Wales to offer a non-certified probationary employment contract for the 2021- 22 school year, subject to assignment, for Garrett Pace, as recommended by Dr. Roach. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach presented 15 delinquent tax resale deeds. Motion by Len Bernhardt and seconded by Jodee Wales to approve all 15 delinquent tax resale deeds as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion by Len Bernhardt and seconded by Kenley Lane to cancel the June 28, 2021 regular board meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jodee Wales and seconded by Jeff Harvey to cancel the August 23, 2021 regular board meeting and reschedule to August 30, 2021. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach presented the Big 4 Shared Services Cooperative minutes from June 21, 2021.

Motion by Len Bernhardt and seconded by Kyle Hinson to approve the Big 4 Shared Services Cooperative minutes from June 21, 2021 as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Dr. Roach presented the Library Board members. Motion by Len Bernhardt and seconded by Jeff Harvey to approve Alyssa Betts as school representative and Julie Campbell as rural representative for the Olney Community Library Board as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Motion by Jeff Harvey and seconded by Jodee Wales to adjourn meeting at 8:32 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.