LaPoynor ISD public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Thu Dec 21, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves purchasing co-op membership and school finance resolution
The Board approved membership in the Texas Smart Buy purchasing co-op and a joint resolution regarding public school finance and educational savings accounts. The Board also authorized the hiring of an employee for the Secondary Campus and approved November meeting minutes and financial statements.
- Approved November Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, and Monthly Check Payments (5-0)
- Approved Texas Smart Buy Membership purchasing co-op (5-0)
- Approved Joint Resolution on Public School Finance and Educational Savings Accounts (5-0)
- Approved hiring of an employee for the Secondary Campus (5-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to accept the November Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Staetment, & Monthly Check Payments
5 yea · 2 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to approve the Texas Smart Buy Membership (purchasing co-op)
5 yea · 2 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to approve a Joint Resolution on Public School Finance and Educational Savings Accounts
5 yea · 2 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to hire an employee for the Secondary Campus
5 yea · 2 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 6:57 pm
5 yea · 2 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
Thu Nov 16, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves policy updates and dual credit academy agreement
The Board approved updates to policies regarding line of duty illness and legislative changes from the 88th Regular Session. Other actions included designating the Superintendent as the Records Management Officer and approving a memorandum of understanding with McMurry State Dual Credit Academy.
- Approved October meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (6-0)
- Approved update to Policy DEC (Local) regarding Line of Duty Illness or Injury (6-0)
- Approved update to Policy 122 from the 88th Regular Legislative Session (6-0)
- Designated Superintendent as the Records Management Officer (6-0)
- Approved memorandum of Understanding with McMurry State Dual Credit Academy (6-0)
- Approved special compensation for active employees (6-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the October Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, & Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to Update Policy DEC (Local) relating to Line of Duty Illness or Injury
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on Update Policy 122 from the 88th Regular Legislative Session
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on designating the Superintendent as the Records Management Officer
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on the memorandum of Understanding with McMurry State Dual Credit Academy
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on special compensation for active employees
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:10 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
John Kinabrew absent · Clayton Hamil yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Thu Oct 19, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves $1M in Wells Fargo CD investments
The Board approved the investment of $1 million into four certificates of deposit at Wells Fargo. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and monthly financial statements.
- Approved investment of two $250,000 CDs for 6 months and two $250,000 CDs for 1 year at Wells Fargo with interest rates of 5.4-5.5% (6-0)
- Approved September and October meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (6-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the September and October Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, & Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to invest 2 CD's at $250,000 with an interest rate of 5.4 - 5.5% for 6 months and 2 CD's at $250,000 with an interest rate of 5.4 - 5.5% for 1 year at Wells Fargo
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 6:48 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Thu Oct 12, 2023 · 6:00PM
Special Meeting
✓ Decided: Board proposes termination of term contract for Jammie Maze
The Board of Trustees accepted the Superintendent's recommendation to propose the termination of Jammie Maze's term contract for good cause. The Board also delegated authority to the Superintendent to provide the necessary written notices.
- Approved proposal to terminate term contract of Jammie Maze (4-0, 3 abstentions)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made that the Board accept the Superintendent's recommendation to propose the termination of the term contract of Jammie Maze for good cause as determined by the Board. I move that the…
4 yea · 3 abstain
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew abstain · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk abstain · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick abstain · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 7:08 pm
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Thu Sep 21, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD board denies request to employ or volunteer campus chaplains
The Board of Trustees approved several financial reports and the renewal of the RIPICS plan. The board appointed the Superintendent as Investment Officer and named Cornelius Hambrick as a TASB assembly delegate. A proposed policy regarding notifications for on-campus violent activity was tabled.
- Approved August meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (5-0)
- Approved renewal of RIPICS plan (5-0)
- Approved Cornelius Hambrick as delegate to 2023 TASB assembly (5-0)
- Approved Investment Report of August 31, 2023 (5-0)
- Appointed Superintendent as Investment Officer for 2023-2024 school year (5-0)
- Tabled policy to provide notice regarding violent activity on campus (5-0)
- Denied permission for district campuses to employ or accept volunteer chaplains (5-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the August Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, & Monthly Check Payments
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the renewal of our RIPICS plan
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve Cornelius Hambrick as a delegate to the 2023 TASB assembly
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve on the Investment Report of August 31, 2023
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on the appointment of the Superintendent as the Investment Officer for the 2023-2024 school year
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to decide on a policy to provide a notice to staff, students, & parents regarding violent activity that occurred on campus
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the decision to not permit a district campus to employ or accept as a volunteer a chaplain to provide support, services, and programs for students at this time
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 6:55 pm
5 yea · 2 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Mon Aug 28, 2023 · 6:00PM
Special Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves budget amendments for 2022-2023
The Board of Trustees approved budget amendments for several departments for the 2022-2023 budget. The meeting included an executive session to discuss real property, gifts, security, personnel, and financial information.
- Approved 2022-2023 Budget Amendments for Instruction (-135,000), Campus Leadership (-25,500), Counselor (-2,700), Transportation (-25,700), Maintenance (-54,000), Cafeteria (-79,600), and Daycare (-19,200) (4-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve Budget Amendments for Instruction (-135,00), Campus Leadership (-25,500) Counselor (-2,700), Transportation (-25,700), Maintenance (-54,000), Cafeteria (-79,600), and…
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 6:10 pm
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
Mon Aug 21, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves 2023-2024 budgets and tax rates
The Board approved the Maintenance and Operation, Interest and Sinking, and Cafeteria budgets for the 2023-2024 school year. The Board also set tax rates and approved several district contracts and policy updates.
- Approved 2023-2024 Maintenance and Operation Budget of $6,668,567 (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Interest & Sinking Budget of $522,200 (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Cafeteria/Child Nutrition Budget of $323,259 (6-0)
- Approved M&O tax rate of $0.6841 and I&S tax rate of $0.1995 per $100 value (6-0)
- Approved depository contract with Austin Bank for 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Selected TASB Risk Fund as insurance provider for 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Amended Code of Conduct to assign 30, 60, or 90 days to DAEP for vape/e-cigarette possession (6-0)
- Increased spending limit without board approval to $20,000 via Local Policy CH (6-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the July Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, & Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Maintenance and Operation Budget for 2023-2024 of $6,668,567
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Interest & Sinking Budget for 2023-2024 of $522,200
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Cafeteria/Child Nutrition Budget for 2023-2024 of $323,259
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the M&O tax rate of $0.6841 and I&S tax rate of $0.1995 per $100 value for 2023-2024
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the depository contract with Austin Bank for 2023-2024 school year
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the e agreement contract with Region 7 for the 2023-2024 school year
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to select TASB Risk Fund as the district's insurance provider for Property, Auto, Liability, and Workman's Compensation Insurance for 2023-2024
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve Inter-local Agreement with Malakoff ISD for 1 seat (164 days) at their DAEP facility
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to the 2023-2024 Code of Conduct to include the number of days assigned to DAEP for possession of a vape or e-cigarette (30 days for first offense, 60 days for second offense, & 90…
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve Innovative Courses offered at the Secondary Campus
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a Physical Education Substitutions Agreement
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to change the Local Policy CH to increase the spending limit to $20,000 without board approval
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on a resolution to allow school guardians to act as a campus security person for good cause
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Student Handbook as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:31 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Mon Jul 24, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves staff pay increases and facility renovations
The Board approved above-base pay for employees and authorized renovations for the band hall and two elementary rooms. Other actions included approving the 2023-2024 student code of conduct and scheduling a public hearing on tax rates and budget for August 17th.
- Approved above-base pay: $2,000 for para/auxiliary staff and $5,000 for certified/professional staff
- Approved renovations to the band hall and two elementary rooms
- Approved public hearing on tax rates and budget for August 17th at 5:45 pm
- Approved 2023-2024 student code of conduct
- Approved purchase of new air conditioning unit for the secondary library
- Approved Henderson and Anderson County Tax Assessor/Collectors for property tax collection
- Approved new contracts for Haley Simmons, Tracey Obenauf, and Seleste Sherman
- Accepted resignations of Amy Bailey, Austin Kirkpatrick, Catherine Young, and Misty Wheeler
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the June Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, & Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to appove the Henderson County Tax Assessor/Collector and Anderson County Tax Assessor/Collector for the collection of Ad Valorem Property Taxes
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a list of required trainings for staff
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the student code of conduct for the 2023-2024 school year
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a public hearing on tax rates and budget on August 17th at 5:45 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Investment Report
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the appraisers/appraisal calendar for teacher evaluations for the 2023-2024 school year
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the above base pay for all employees - $2,000 for para and auxillary staff and $5,000 for certified and professional staff
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on the renovation to the band hall and two elementary rooms
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on the new Local policy FFAC relating to the use of "Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors, Unassigned Medication for Respiratory Distress and Unassigned Opioid Antagonist
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to accept resignations from Amy Bailey, Austin Kirkpatrick, Catherine Young, & Misty Wheeler
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew abstain · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made on 11-month contracts for Tara Kinabrew, Kelly Hargett, & Jammie Maze
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 abstain
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew abstain · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve new contracts for Haley Simmons, Tracey Obenauf, & Seleste Sherman
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to purchase of a new air conditioning unit for the secondary library
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 7:34 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Mon Jun 12, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Board approves new pay scale and security system purchase
The Board approved a new pay scale and salary increases for maintenance, custodial, transportation, and paraprofessional staff. They also authorized the purchase of a security and camera system using grant funds and increased the employee attendance incentive. Other actions included approving the School Health Advisory Committee and hiring new staff.
- Approved new Pay Scale and salary increases for Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Paraprofessionals (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Security and Camera System with Security Grant funds (4-0)
- Increased Employee Attendance Incentive to $500 per semester (4-0)
- Approved School Health Advisory Committee (4-0)
- Authorized Superintendent to dispose of unnecessary property (4-0)
- Approved TASB Update 121 (4-0)
- Accepted resignations of Ashley Faucett and Caitlin Owens (4-0)
- Approved hiring of Mr. Dickson and Ms. Tindle (4-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the May & June Meeting Minutes, the Monthly Financial Statement, and Monthly Check Payments
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to approve the School Health Advisory Committee
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to purchase a Security and Camera System with Security Grant
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made on the resolution to authorize the Superintendent to adipose of unnecessary property identified therein
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to approve TASB Update 121
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to accept resignations from Ashley Faucett and Caitlin Owens
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to increase the Employee Attendance Incentive to $500 per semester
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to approve participants in the Guardian Program
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to approve a new Pay Scale for Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, Paraprofessionals, and salary increases
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to hire Mr. Dickson and Ms. Tindle
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:20 pm
4 yea · 3 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil absent · Jacob Haynes absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea
Thu Jun 1, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD Board approves hiring of three personnel
The Board of Trustees approved the hiring of three individuals. The board also held an executive session to discuss real property, gifts, security, and personnel matters, though no open actions were recorded from that session.
- Approved hiring of John Miller (5-0)
- Approved hiring of Dakota Stewart and Katelyn Knabel (5-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to adjourn at 6:31 pm
5 yea · 2 absent
Patrick DeBusk absent · Joe Ed Young absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Mon May 22, 2023 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves new hires and updates police department policy
The Board approved several personnel changes, including new hires and the acceptance of two resignations. Additionally, the Board approved a revised police department policy and a curriculum covering all TEKS.
- Approved April meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (6-0)
- Rescheduled June board meeting to June 12 (6-0)
- Approved revision to TASB CKC Local policy regarding the police department (6-0)
- Approved summer floor cleaning (6-0)
- Approved curriculum covering all TEKS (6-0)
- Accepted resignations of Wesley Stewart and Whitney Knabel (6-0)
- Approved hiring of Tonya Wenzel and Michelle Welch (6-0)
- Approved hiring of Julie Kepp as secondary principal (5-1)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to hire a Julie Kepp as the secondary principal
5 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick nay · Jacob Haynes yea
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves new elementary principal and teacher hires
The Board approved the appointment of Brandy Baker as Elementary Principal and hired two new teachers. Other actions included approving a $1,500 retention stipend and the purchase of two vehicles.
- Approved administrator contract for Brandy Baker as Elementary Principal (6-0)
- Approved new teacher hires Mr. Becker and Ms. Bailey (6-0)
- Approved $1,500 additional retention stipend for May 1, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved investment of $162,075.55 in a CD at Austin Bank at 4.6% (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Suburban (CTE funds) and 2023 Equinox (transportation funds) (6-0)
- Approved Whitley Penn as District Auditors for the 2023 year (6-0)
- Approved purchase of nine 6'x42'x2" cheer mats (6-0)
- Approved resignation of Rachel Henry (6-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the March Meeting Minutes, the Monthly Financial Statements, & the Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Investment of $162,075.55 currently in a CD at Austin Bank for the current rate of 4.6%
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to appprove the Quarterly Investment Report
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to purchase the 2023 Suburban with CTE funds and the 2023 equinox with transportation funds
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve Whitley Penn as the District Auditors for the 2023 year
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to purchase 9 - 6'x42'x2" cheer mats
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approce a $1.500 additional retention stipend for May 1, 2023
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the resignation of Rachel Henry
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve and administrator contract for Brandy Baker as Elementary Principal
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve new teacher hires to the district, Mr. Becker and Ms. Bailey
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve professional and teacher contracts as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Mon Mar 20, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves bus driver pay adjustments and new employee contract
The Board approved pay and stipend adjustments for bus route, substitute, and new route drivers. They also approved a contract for Lindsey Ruiz and a $100 technology allowance for the superintendent for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved February Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statements, and Monthly Check Payments (6-0)
- Named Superintendent Marsha Mills to the ESC 7 Regional Advisory Committee (6-0)
- Accepted TASB Update 117 & 118 (6-0)
- Tabled investment placement for Austin Bank CD maturing 4-27-23 (6-0)
- Approved $100 technology allowance for the superintendent for 2022-2023 school year (6-0)
- Approved pay/stipend adjustment for current, substitute, and new bus route drivers (6-0)
- Approved employment contract for Lindsey Ruiz (6-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the February Meeting Minutes, the Monthly Financial Statements, and the Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to name Superintendent Marsha Mills to the ESC 7 Regional Advisory Committee
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to accept TASB Update 117 & 118
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to table determining investment placement for Austin Bank CD with maturity date of 4-27-23
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to determine a technology allowance of $100 to be paid to the superintendent for the 2022-2023 contracted school year
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a pay/stipend adjustment for current bus route drivers, substitute drivers, and new route drivers
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a contract for Lindsey Ruiz
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 7:15 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Bryan Forester absent · Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Thu Feb 16, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves 2023-2024 school calendar and $217,000 budget amendment
The Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and a budget amendment to increase revenue and expenditures by $217,000. Other actions included approving administration contracts and a three-year master scheduling program contract. The Board also authorized payment for staff who missed three days due to power outages.
- Approved January meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (6-0)
- Approved Update 120 from TASB (6-0)
- Approved resolution to pay staff for 3 missed days due to power outage (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment to increase revenue and expenditures by $217,000 (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 School Calendar (6-0)
- Approved interlocal agreement with Henderson County for child abuse and law enforcement investigation services (6-0)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Murchison ISD (6-0)
- Approved 3-year Master Scheduling Program contract with Education Advanced for $49,437 (6-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the January Meeting Minutes, the Monthly Financial Statement, & the Monthly Check Payments
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve Update 120 from TASB
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the resolution to allow the district to pay staff for 3 missed days due to power outage during inclement weather
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a budget amendment to increase revenue and expenditures by $217,000, to correlate with PEIMS submission information
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the interlocal agreement with Henderson County for Child Abuse Investigation Service and Law Enforcement Investigation Service
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Murchison ISD
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve a contract with Education Advanced for a Master Scheduling Program of 3 years for $49,437
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve accepting the resignation of Rachel Henry
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve administration contracts for Donna Jeffus, Jim Reid, Christy Carnes, Paige Shultz, & Holley Franklin
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 8:19 pm
6 yea · 1 absent
Clayton Hamil absent · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
Thu Jan 19, 2023 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: LaPoynor ISD approves superintendent contract and financial reports
The Board of Trustees approved the Superintendent's contract, the Annual Audit Report from Whitley Penn, and several financial reports. The board also accepted the Business Manager's resignation and authorized a new gym sound system.
- Approved December meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and monthly check payments (7-0)
- Approved Annual Audit Report from Whitley Penn (7-0)
- Approved Investment Report (7-0)
- Approved investing money market account balance in a 30 day CD (7-0)
- Approved RIPICS Plan Review (7-0)
- Approved Texas Academic Performance Report (7-0)
- Approved Cafe Audit (7-0)
- Approved purchase of new sound system for the gym (7-0)
Central Administration Office Board Room 13155 US Highway 175 E LaRue, TX 75770
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made to approve the December Meeting Minutes, Monthly Finanacial Satements, & Monthly Check Payments
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Annual Audit Report from Whitley Penn
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Investment Report
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve investing money market account balance in a 30 day CD
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the RIPICS Plan Review
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Texas Academic Performance Report
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Cafe Audit
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve purchasing a new sound system for the gym
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Resignation of the Business Manager
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve changing the signature card at Austin Bank from Kyle Riley to Cornelius Hambrick and Courtney Penney to Holley Franklin
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to approve the Superintendent Contract
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea
A motion was made to adjourn at 10:06 pm
7 yea
Clayton Hamil yea · John Kinabrew yea · Joe Ed Young yea · Patrick DeBusk yea · Bryan Forester yea · Cornelius Hambrick yea · Jacob Haynes yea