FISD recognizes athletes, approves roofing

During its regular Mar. 05, 2018 meeting, the Forney Independent School District Board met and in summary:

• Secondary Student-of-the-Month, Elita Kahsay Yemane, 8th Grade Student at Brown Middle School introduced by Dr. Pamela Luttrull, Principal, who stated Elita was on (student council?) & drum-line
  
• Elementary Student-of-the-Month, Valeria Ibarra, 5th Grade Student at Blackburn Elementary School introduced by Ms. Courtney Parker, Principal who said she was kind & self-giving, good at overcoming obstacles, a great role model and wants to be a veterenarian.
  
• Recognized Forney High School All-State Academic Football Athletes, introduced by Mr. Neal Weaver, Athletic Director, then Coach Rush
  
  
  • Thomas Drew Derrick - All-State Academic Football 2nd Team
    
  • Morgan William Wallace - All-State Academic Football 2nd Team
    
  • Jaylon Foster Hutchings - All-State Academic Football Honorable Mention Team
    
  • Morgan Reid Langford - All-State Academic Football Honorable Mention Team

• Recognized North Forney High School All-State Academic Football Athletes, introduced by Mr. Neal Weaver, Athletic Director, then Coach Jackson, who thanked the board and admin for making changes.
  
  
  • Devin Andrew Beamon - All-State Academic Football 2nd Team
    
  • Austin Douglas Patricia - All-State Academic Football 2nd Team
    
  • Colby Parker Suits - All-State Academic Football Honorable Mention Team
    
  • Adam Dwayne Friesen - All-State Academic Football Honorable Mention Team
    
  • Jordan Andrew Carroll - All-State Academic Football Honorable Mention Team

• Recognized Forney High School UIL State Swim Meet Qualifiers, introduced by Mr. Weaver, then coach Johnson, who also mentioned they don't have a pool.
  
  
  • Hasheem Ayinde-Ali VanBolden - One Meter Diving
    
  • Clayton Scott Henson - 400 Free Relay
    
  • Jon David Lindemann - 400 Free Relay
    
  • Jorge Ochoa Gracia - 400 Free Relay
    
  • Stefano Frau - 400 Free Relay
    
  • Benjamin Castillon Santibanez - 400 Free Relay
    
  • Ivan Leon Carrasco - 400 Free Relay

• Recognized North Forney High School UIL State Swim Team Qualifiers, introduced by Mr. Weaver
  
  
  • Jeffrey Steven Sharp - One Meter Diving
    
  • Alyssa Lynn Miller - One Meter Diving

• Held a recess.
  
• Public Comment - there was none.
  
• Monthly Financial Report - Mr. John Chase, Chief Financial Officer said slightly ahead of last year revenue, close on expenses. Debt service - ... Cash on hand - 55 mil
  
• Master Planning Report - Dr. Justin Terry, Deputy Superintendent said wasn't much to update since workshop meeting. Mr. Gallegher presented a slightly higher estimate, but includes removal of columns and canopy now. Dr. Terry said about to meet w/ city for FAC, will begin roping off areas of schools.
  
• Approved in one motion as consent items:
  
  
  • Budget Amendment
    
  • Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver Exemption
    
  • 2018-2019 Instructional Materials and TEKS Certification
    
  • Statement of Impact Amendment Form From Charter School Could Have the Potential to Have a Major Financial Impact on Forney ISD
    
    
    • Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy, 3200 Oates Drive, Mesquite, TX is proposing to expand grade levels from 6-12 to K-12.
      
    • Jubilee Academics - San Antonio, TX is proposing a new address (to be determined) that is planned for Dallas, Texas and surrounding areas to serve PK-4 through 12 and is expected to have a maximum enrollment of 1,000. Forney ISD is included within their boundaries.

• Approved by consensus to place on April agenda as consent item the TASB Policy Update #110, Affecting Local Policies Listed, As a First Reading Presenter: Mr. Rick Geer, Chief of Human Services said this affects board member qualifications, elections and removal from the board.
  
  • BBB(LOCAL) - Board Members: Elections

• Approved Awarding Bid for the Reroofing Contract for Claybon Elementary to Paragon Roofing for $522k. Mr. Chase, CFO said put in 1.1 million in budget, have discovered not necessary to replace all the panels. Did post bids in Messenger, had 5 proposals. Paragon was lowest bid, has good reputation. total $522k.
  
• Did not hold an executive session.
  
• Approved Employment of Professional Contract Personnel as recommended
  
• Approved Re-Employment of Professional Contract Personnel as recommended
  
• Adjourned at 1931