School Construction Project Continues
Burton Sandefur with DSA Construction reported to the GCISD school board (Diane Havlak absent) June 11 that the school’s construction project is progressing nicely. He said the slab is poured for the vocational building, high school restroom renovation is being completed, and both roofing and installation of new air conditioning is progressing. The board agreed to proceed as originally planned with air conditioning and roofing for the library, as well as roofing on the gym and matching exterior wall panels.
The board hired two new teachers. Michelle Castleman, who will be teaching 7 – 12 science classes, is a 2001 graduate of Angelo State University, with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. Castleman was employed at Reagan County ISD from 2005 to the present. J’Layne Kemp, who will teach K – 12 PE, is a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University with a B.S. in multidisciplinary studies. Kemp was employed by Muleshoe ISD from 2004 to the present. She is certified to teach math in grades 4 – 8.
Superintendent Steve Long reported that for the first time in seven years, he felt good after attending a state school finance meeting. He said state rules are looking better and more stable.
The board approved a 2007-08 media services contract, accepted a Texas Association of School Board policy allowing the school to rehire retired teachers and a student insurance policy, which applies after personal insurance.
Total enrollment at the end of the school year was 271, with 140 in Pre-K – 6, 38 in grades 7 and 8, and 93 in high school. Twenty-eight elementary school students are attending summer school, along with two secondary students.