Public Comments and Recognitions
No public comments or recognitions were made at this meeting of the board.
Communications to the Board
A. Initial TPSD 2007-2008 School Calendar Development
A “draft” copy of a proposed 2007-2008 school calendar was provided for review by the board.
B. TPSD “In the News” Report and Key Communicator Comments
Mrs. Bishop presented a media report for August, 2006, through December, 2006. Also presented were Key Communicator comments from parents and community leaders.
Superintendent’s Report
A. Consent Agenda
1. Contractual Agreements
TPSD Contract #CO7033 – Lawhon Elementary – J.T. Ray Co. - Copier
2. Emergency Purchase
EMER #01 2006-2007 Civic Auditorium Curtain & Light Rigging System
PO #710354 Texas Scenic Company
3. National School Boards Association’s National Affiliate Membership
NSBA Membership from 04/01/2007 to 03/31/2008
4. Permission to Apply for TPSD Grant #270
BEST BUY Teach Award 2nd Round – Tupelo Middle School – Dolphin Survey Technology
5. Grant Acceptance of TPSD Grant #262
BEST BUY Teach Award 2nd Round – Tupelo Middle School – Dolphin Survey Technology
6. Grant Acceptance of TPSD Grant #269
MDE Title III – Federal Programs-District – Limited English Proficiency Grant
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
B. Student Transfer Report
Approval of three resident student transfers (in-district) for the remainder of the 2006-2007 school year.
Approval of one resident student transfer request (in-district).
Admission of two non-resident students (tuition).
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
C. Personnel Changes
Consideration of Licensed Staff
Consideration of Classified Staff
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
D. Docket of Claims
Ms. Floristene Gladney reviewed the Docket of Claims for the period of December 2, through December 31, 2006 in the amount of $714,490.31.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
E. Financial Statements for Month Ending 10-31-06
The Financial Statements for Month-Ending November 30, 2006 were presented for approval.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
Unfinished Business
A. Awarding of BD530 THS IP Video Surveillance and Security Management System
BD30 THS IP Video Surveillance and Security Management System Recommendation: CameraWatch Corp.
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
New Business
A. Revised FY07 Allocations to the 2006-2007 TPSD Consolidated Federal Program Application
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
B. Consideration of Change Order Number Two – THS Softball Field Contract D
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
C. Consideration of Change Order Number One – Joyner Elementary Re-Roofing Project
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
MISCELLANEOUS BUISNESS
A. BoardBook® Paperless Board Meetings
Discussion was held regarding using the BoardBook® software for paperless board meetings.
Topics discussed:
§ Why do we want to use this software?
§ Initial difference for Board Members
§ Future decisions
§ BoardBook® Subscription Agreement
§ Sample “practice” board package
o ACTION BY THE BOARD: PASSED
ADJOURNMENT