The Littlefield Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Board of Trustees Room of the Jerry Blakely Administration Building.
Lance Broadhurst led the invocation.
The members present were Lance Broadhurst, Gary Birklebach, Johnny Castillo, Pat Demel, Adrian Solis, Will Williams and Assistant Superintendent Mitch McNeese.
Members absent were Superintendent Mike Read and Board Member Hervey Valdez, Jr., Guests present were Aaron Rivera, Bryan Gregory, Bev Boldes, Rachel Moreno, Brette Southard, Brent Green, Adam Solis, Tom Whistler, Staci Sumners, Jimmy Thomas, Janet Muller and Samantha Pontius of the Lamb County Leader News.
No one spoke for public comment.
The next item on the agenda was to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved by general consent.
Item number four on the agenda was to discuss the Administrative Reports, including student activities, student programs, student performances and miscellaneous items.
The next item on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the Parkhill Floor Design of the Junior High Renovation and Addition. A motion was made by Adrian Solis to approve the floor design, which was seconded by Johnny Castillo. The motion carried.
Item number six on the agenda was a discussion with Parkhill regarding the Site Plan for the full campus. No action was taken.
The next item on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve a Waiver for Modified Schedule for State Assessment Testing Days.
A motion was mad by Gary Birklebach to approve the waiver. The motion was seconded by Will Williams. The motion carried.
Item number eight on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve SHAC Requirements of the 2022-2023 School Year.
A motion was made by Gary Birklebach and seconded by Pat Demel to approve the SHAC (Student Health and Counseling) Requirements for the 2022-2023 School Year as presented by Assistant Superintendent Mitch McNeese. The motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve ESL Evaluation for the 2022-2023 School Year.
A motion was made by Will Williams to approve the English as a Second Language Evaluation as presented by Mitch McNeese. The motion was seconded by Adrian Solis. The motion carried.
Item number 10 on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve Trust Property Disposition.
No action was taken.
Item number 11 on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve Facilities Maintenance Priorities Plan.
A motion was made by Pat Demel and seconded by Will Williams to approve the Facilities Maintenance Plan as presented by Mitch McNeese. The motion carried.
Item number 12 on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the Head Start Agreement.
A motion was made by Adrian Solis to approve the Head Start Agreement, as presented by Mitch McNeese. The motion was seconded by Will Williams. The motion carried.
Item number 13 on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the Financial and Investment Review and Report.
A motion was made by Gary Birklebach to approve the Financial and Investment Review and Report. The motion was seconded by Adrian Solis. The motion carried.
Item number 14 on the agenda was the deliberation and possible action to approve the Budget Amendments.
No action was taken. Item number 15 on the agenda was to discuss Personnel Matters Including the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal and/or Compensation of Individual District Employees.
At-Will Personnel: Ermalinda Garza was approved as a Pre-Kindergarten Aides.
A resignation was presented on Emily Thomas.
Item number 16 on the agenda was Board Training Information.
Assistant Superintendent Mitch McNeese provided the board with upcoming training information.
With there being no further business to discuss, President Lance Broadhurst declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.