School Adopts 2001-2002 Calendar
Meeting in regular session July 9, with Cecilia Schwartz and Tibby Niehues absent, the GCISD School Board adopted the school’s 2001– 2002 calendar.
School will begin Aug. 16. Fall holidays are Sept. 3, Oct. 8, Nov. 21–23 and Dec. 21–31. Spring holidays will be Jan. 1–4, Mar. 11– 15, Mar. 29, and school will end May 23. Designated bad weather days are Mar. 8 and April 1. In-service days for teachers will be Aug. 9 –10, 13 –15, Dec. 21, and May 24, 27–29.
The board hired Kim (Ms. Russell) Halfmann as an elementary school teacher.
The board approved paving the areas west and north of the elementary school and the parking lot south of the administration building for a cost of $17,000.
Elementary School Principal Brad Jones reported that summer school had ended with 23 students being taken to Lubbock’s Omni Max theatre. He said it was a good trip, even though they had trouble with the Bearkat bus.
Secondary School Principal Faith Scott said she is happy that all teachers are hired, and is excited about the new school year. She reported that teachers seem ”delighted “ with recent improvements to their school housing, especially those living in older houses.
Long reported that painting and repairs are continuing on teachers’ houses. He said the district has spent $13,000 on house repairs and improvements, and has collected $18,000 in rents. Refrigerated air was recently installed in the duplex southeast of the administration building at a total cost of $3,800. He also said the school’s “complex” has been painted inside and out, and that he plans to have the high school lockers repaired and painted.
The board approved bids for property and casualty insurance, cafeteria supplies and food, fuel, lubricants, propane, liability and student insurance, and authorized Long to obtain janitorial supplies, copy paper and vehicle maintenance at the most advantageous prices.
The board agreed to provide a meal for teachers on Aug. 13.
In addition to its regular meeting Aug. 13, the board will meet Aug. 6 to discuss budget and student handbook matters.