NACOGDOCHES ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
Board entered closed session at 4:31 p.m.
Board returned to open session at 6 p.m.
3. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
A. Invocation was provided by Kallie Pitcock.
B. Pledge of Allegiance led by students from Raguet Elementary.
Raguet Elementary student members of the school’s safety patrol led the pledges of allegiance during the meeting. Shown from Raguet are (from left) assistant principal Annemarie Story, fifth-grade teacher Sarah Garza, Wallace Larson, Jack McKenzie, Zelda Esqueda, Amelia Blount, Vinny Garcia, Dolci Rojas and counselor and safety patrol sponsor Jillian Turner.
4. CELEBRATIONS/INFORMATION ITEMS
A. NISD Community Ambassadors – Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
NISD Community Ambassadors attended Tuesday’s meeting and were introduced to board members.
Guillermo Cano with superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo.
Eric Gaylord with trustee Farshid Niroumand
Molly Moody with trustee Kallie Pitcock.
Catherine Fenci Oliver with trustee Farshid Niroumand.
Blane Williams with trustee James Ervin.
Ambassadors unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting: Lucas Collier, Abby Echeverria, Chris Fuentes, Herbert Fuentes and Joe Still.
B. Superintendent Announcements – Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
I want to take this opportunity to introduce our new chief of police for Nacogdoches ISD, Joel Barton. Chief Barton is stepping in following the retirement of Sandra Murray, who served this district for nearly 15 years and will be dearly missed. Chief Barton started with us back in August as a police officer. He has also served as a deputy state fire marshal, a state trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety and is a former Nacogdoches PD officer. We’re glad to have Chief Barton with us as he hits the ground running.
Congratulations to Nacogdoches High School cosmetology teacher Jan Holland. Ms. Holland was named the Area 3 Career & Technical Association of Texas Experienced Teacher of the Year. Holland will represent NHS and Region 7 in February at the CTAT Winter Conference. CTAT is an advocate supporting career and technical education programs and the professionals who lead them. Holland is in her 13th year teaching cosmetology at Nacogdoches High School, and that program has been wildly successful.
My goodness, but we’ve had some outstanding fine arts performances the past couple of weeks. Last night, I saw the Dragonettes perform their annual Christmas show at the high school, and last week, our band and choir program – from both the high school and middle school – put on outstanding performances around the district. Christmas is always an exciting time, and our fine arts groups do a wonderful job spreading plenty of cheer.
We’ve had some sad news, as many of you already know. Earlier this month, Tom Miller, a former principal at Brooks-Quinn-Jones Elementary, passed away after a lengthy illness. Mr. Miller was an excellent leader at BQJ, and he devoted nearly his entire life to public education. I know his family will miss him dearly, and NISD is forever grateful and indebted to Mr. Miller for his commitment to our students.
Tomorrow is the final day of class before we let out for the Christmas holidays. And it’s also an early release day around the district, something we haven’t done in some time. All of our students will be getting out of class early tomorrow… please see our website at Nac ISD dot org for complete details on what time the campuses let out.
And, finally, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. To our teachers, staff, students and their families, enjoy the time off but be safe! We look forward to seeing everyone back in January.
5. REPORTS
A. Delinquent Tax Collection Report – Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
Patrick Woods of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP provided a delinquent tax collection update for trustees.
B. Thought Exchange Employee Survey Report – Harold Whitaker/Charles Zemanek
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one asked to address the Board of Trustees.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Unless removed from the Consent Agenda, the Board will take action on items identified under the Consent Agenda at one time.
A. Board Meeting Minutes
1. November 2023 Meeting Minutes
B. Business Office Reports – Lisa Barbarick
1. Budget Amendments
2. Donations under $2,500.00
3. Investment Report
4. Miscellaneous Business Office Reports
C. Purchases over $25,000.
1. Imagine Learning Inc. – Dr. Kimberly Welsh
2. CDW-G – Michael Martin
D. Consideration of Placement of Texas Historical Commission Marker at Nettie Marshall Campus Parking Lot – Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
E. Second Reading of Revised Local Policy CH - Purchasing and Acquisition – Michael Martin
F. Consideration of NHS Stadium Bleacher Project – Michael Martin
G. Letter of Commitment to Participate in the Region 5 ESC Food Service Co-op for the 2024-2025 School Year – Lisa Barbarick
H. 2024-2025 Nacogdoches High School Course Guide – Dr. Daya D. Hill
I. Consideration of Federally Funded Professional Development, Coaching & Consultation – Dr. JoLynn Corley
J. First Reading of Revised Local Policy DEC: Compensation and Benefits - Leaves and Absences – Michael Martin
K. First Reading of TASB Policy Update 122 Local Policies as Follows:
Michael Martin
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND
INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
EHBCA(LOCAL): COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS – ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION
FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL – TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS
T.C. Grohman asked to remove 7-D “Consideration of Placement of Texas Historical Commission Marker at Nettie Marshall Campus Parking Lot” from the consent agenda.
Motion to approve consent agenda with the exception of item 7-D was made by James Ervin and seconded by Leabeth Abt. The motion was approved.
Motion to approve item 7-D “Consideration of Placement of Texas Historical Commission Marker at Nettie Marshall Campus Parking Lot” was made by Mindy Winslow and seconded by T.C. Grohman. The motion was approved.
8. DISCUSSION/ACTION AGENDA
A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Agreement with Ed Pool, Charles Pool Real Estate, Inc., for Real Estate Brokerage Services Related to the Sale of Approximately 11.2 Acres of Real Property Located at 1005 Leroy St., Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 (aka Lots 9 and 10 Block 57, City of Nacogdoches). – Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
B. Action Resulting From Executive/Closed Session
1. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Bid for Real Property Located at 1005 Leroy Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 – Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo
Motion to approve the bid received from Warren Sparks in the amount of $175,000.00 for (acres) of Real Property located at 1005 Leroy Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 was made by Mindy Winslow and seconded by James Ervin. The motion was approved.
9. ADJOURN – Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.