The Clarendon ISD Board of Trustees met in regular session June 18 with a full agenda that included school safety issues and using an online solution to teach high school Spanish.
Roger and Ashlee Estlack led a discussion about the safety issues and communications at the school district during times of severe weather and crisis situations.
Mr. Estlack suggested the district review its emergency plans and offered suggestions to improve the plan, and Mrs. Estlack encouraged the board to adopt the same automated crisis communications system currently being used by the sheriff’s office and Clarendon College. Superintendent Monty Mr. Hysinger and the board will explore the options and present a resolution at a later date.
The board approved a proposal by mylanguage360 to offer online Spanish classes for the 2013-2014 school year. High School Principal Larry Jeffers said the school could cancel the agreement if a qualified instructor can be found before the fall semester starts.
Trustees also approved proposal from Texas Association of Public Schools (TAPS) for auto, liability, and property insurance coverage or the 2013-2014 school year as presented. The premium accepted was higher than a competing bid, but TAPS deductibles on wind and hail damage were more favorable to the district. A proposal from Claims Administrative Services, Inc., for a three-year plan for workers’ compensation insurance was also approved.
Bids were accepted on tax delinquent properties in Howardwick were unanimously accepted by the board.
The board met behind closed doors for 15 minutes and then accepted resignations from Kamy Whatley – Junior High Science; Shanna Shelton – Coach/Math; and Leslie A. White – fifth grade teacher; and offered a one-year probationary contract to Fran Stidham – fifth grade teacher.
Trustees accepted a proposal from Shadle Construction for paint and minor repairs to exterior door at Old Gym, boy’s locker room showers in Colt Gym, and E-Wing point-up and paint for a total of $8,650.
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