The Littlefield Independent School District’s Board of Trustees met in regular session at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2021 in the Board Room of the Jerry Blakely Administration Building.
Invocation was given by Lance Broadhurst, to open the meeting.
Board members present were Gary Birkelbach, Lance Broadhurst, Johnny Castillo, Jr., Pat Demel and Superintendent, Mike Read. Members absent were Adrian Solis, Hervey Valdez Jr. and Will Williams.
Guests present were Mitch McNeese, Bryan Gregory, Beverly Boldes, Amber Hays, Toni Meredith, Vince Vialle of Specialized Public Finance, Inc.; and Joella Lovvorn with the Lamb County Leader-News.
2) No one spoke during the Public Forum.
3) Minutes of the previous meeting were approved by general consent.
4) No Administrative Reports were presented.
5) ESSER III Plans & Public Opportunity. Superintendent Mike Read outlined the details of the ESSER III allocation and informed the board and guests that LISD will be putting a plan in place regarding the district’s intent on spending these funds. No Action was taken.
6) ESSER III Resolution was presented by Supt. Read. Motion was made by Gary Birkelbach and seconded by Johnny Castillo to approve the ESSER, and the motion carried: 4 For, and 0 Against.
7) Facilities Maintenance Priorities Plan: A motion was made by Gary Birkelbach, and seconded by Pat Demel to approve the press box construction project and the purchase of two route buses and two activity buses as presented by Supt. Read. The motion carried: 4 For, 0 Against.
8) Personnel Matters including the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal and /or Compensation for Individual District Employees: Executive session.
At 8:32 p.m., pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 the Board went into executive session to discuss personnel.
At 8:59 p.m. the Board returned to regular session.
For Certified Personnel: A motion was made by Johnny Castillo and seconded by Pat Demel to approve contracts for Probationary Contract Certified Staff members Sandra Cristan, Macie Robison, Garrett Brandenberg, and Rachel Moreno as recommended by Supt. Read and principals. The motion carried: 4 For, and 0 Against.
For At-Will Personnel: America Bowman was hired as the DAEP Instructor. A resignation was presented on Veronica Dolle.
9) LISD Employee Insurance Contribution: A motion was made by Gary Birkelbach and seconded by Johnny Castillo to approve the LISD employee insurance contribution as recommended by Supt. Read. The motion carried: 4 For, 0 Against.
10) Budget Amendment: A motion made by Johnny Castillo and seconded by Pat Demel to approve the 20-21 Budget Amendments as presented by Supt. Read. The motion carried: 4 For, 0 Against.
11) Financial and Investment Review & Report: A motion was made by Pat Demel and seconded by Gary Birkelbach to approve the Financial and Investment Review & Report as presented by Supt. Read. The Motion carried 4 For, 0 Against.
12) Board Training information was presented by Supt. Read.
13) There being no further business, Board President Lance Broadhurst declared the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.