The Littlefield Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, Feb. 25th to discuss a 13-item agenda.
The invocation was given by Superintendent-Elect Mike Read and the meeting was called to order by Board President Lance Broadhurst.
There was no one present for public forum and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved as read. Campus principals gave their administrative reports on student enrollment, student progress, and student attendance as well as planned special events and student performance in extracurricular events.
Assistant Superintendent Mitch McNeese presented the Annual Student Performance Report including the 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report, Federal Report Card, District Accountability and Accreditation Status, and Student Performance Summary. The motion to approve the report was made by Gary Birkelbach and seconded by Will Williams. The motion carried.
Mr. Read presented the 2021-2022 School Calendar and the motion to approve the draft of the 2021-2022 Littlefield ISD School Calendar as developed by the Administrative Team was made by Adrian Solis and seconded by Williams. The motion carried.
Mr. Read gave an update on the Strategic Planning Team regarding roles and responsibilities. The first meeting is set for Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 12 p.m. in the High School Library.
The Board discussed the Depository Bank Contract and the motion to extend the current Depository Bank Contract with First Bank and Trust for another twoyear period as recommended by Mr. Read was made by Solis and seconded by Birkelbach. The motion carried with Pat Demel abstained from the voting.
Mr. Read gave the Board an update on House Bill 3 goals and he presented the Financial Investment Review and Report. The motion to approve the Financial Investment Review and Report was made by Birkelbach and seconded by Williams the motion carried.
The Board went into executive session at 7:30 p.m. and returned to regular session at 8:07 p.m.
The motion was made by Birkelbach and seconded by Johnny Castillo to approve the extension of contracts for Chief Financial & Operations Officer Bryan Gregory, Principal Tom Whistler, LCSSA Director Brette Southard, Band Director, Bonnie Anderson, and Technology Director, Tim Gau with a 2% raise for each as recommended by Mr. Read. The motion carried.
The motion was made by Castillo and seconded by Birkelbach to approve the contracts for Assistant Principals Brent Green (High School) and Monica Acevedo (Junior High). The motion carried.
The motion was made by Hervey Valdez Jr. and seconded by Solis to approve the hiring and contract for Jimmy Thomas (Head Football Coach and Athletic Director). The motion carried.
Recent At-Will Personnel hires include: Maria Borja — Cafeteria Assistant (Primary).
The Board discussed training info and the meetin was adjourned at 8:22 p.m. by Board President Broadhurst.