In its first meeting inside the new library/media center on campus, the Houston school board bid farewell Tuesday night to a longtime employee of the district.
Superintendent Scott Dill read a resolution of recognition and appreciation – that was unanimously accepted – honoring executive board secretary Janice Maxwell, who is retiring at the end of August. The resolution commended Maxwell as “committed to the mission of the district” and for making “education an edifying experience for the students of our district.”
School board president Jo Holland presented Maxwell with gifts from the board. Past presidents Dr. Joe Richardson and Dr. Tom Dunn were also present to express their gratitude.
Also during the brief meeting, school board members:
- Accepted the resignations of Janice Domokos (food service), Jerri Foxworthy (paraprofessional) and Pat Oakley (junior class president). Foxworthy is retiring.
- Hired Brent Hall (assistant middle school basketball coach), Carman Scholz (personal aide), Jerica Beasley (food services) and Ashli Todaro (junior class sponsor) for the current school year.
- Approved a tax rate of 3.5500 for the 2015-’16 school year. The incidental fund will be 2.7500 and the debt service will be .8000.
- Held a public hearing for public comment on starting school before Labor Day. There were no comments or questions.
- Received an updated copy of the building trades house plans under the direction of T.J. Hinkle. The board previously approved the plans pending minor changes.
- Approved a request by Opaa! Food Management, Inc. to more forward with a detailed analysis related to food services.
- Approved a local compliance plan, board policy evaluation and professional development evaluation as presented by Dill.