During the regular meeting of the Weatherford Public School Board of Education, Superintendent Jill Henderson gave her first monthly report.
Henderson said the district projects are on schedule, and the finances are in good shape for the current fiscal year.
She said there have been talks regarding the demolition of the track and field house and concession stand at Woody Roof Field. In addition, the football turf and track should be ready before the respective seasons begin. However, heavy rains could cause delays.
Despite revenue losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, all funds are in decent shape going into the new fiscal year. Henderson said the district will work on rebuilding up the general fund.
New student enrollment is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. August 3 at the Weatherford High School Library. Information about current student enrollment will be available at a later date. School supply lists are available on the WPS and school site Facebook pages.
School Resource Officer Justin Bushong also gave his monthly report.
Bushong has gone back to regular patrol for the Weatherford Police Department while school is out. However, he said he has made a point to let students know he was there if they needed him.
Bushong also said he has been taking some D.A.R.E. training this summer and working with principals to implement the new curriculum. He said D.A.R.E. has been working on a course about social media which incorporates both students and parents.
In other business, the board approved the annual memorandum of understanding with Big Five Community Services, Inc., - Head Start – for the 2021-22 school year. The board also approved the renewal of the sublease agreement with the Weatherford Industrial Trust for the 2021-22 fiscal year. This is related to the school bond projects.
The board approved the renewal of a second sublease agreement with MR for the current fiscal year. This is related to the Yes Weatherford sales tax projects.
The board approved the child nutrition price increase for students and staff for the 2021-22 school year. The board also approved student handbooks for all five school sites.
The board approved Assistant Superintendent Steve Callen as the Title IX coordinator and 504/ADA coordinator. The board approved Superintendent Henderson as the district EEO officer, purchasing agent for WPS and authorized representative for all federal programs, state programs and any other district programs for the school year.
The board approved several fundraisers for the WHS cheer squad, WMS cheer squad and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. The board also approved the resignation of Burcham teacher assistant Andrea Montague.
The board approved $5,046,390.68 worth of fund encumbrances for the general, building, child nutrition and sinking funds. The board approved the activity fund custodian’s report. The board also approved minutes for the June 14 regular meeting and July 7 special meeting.
Monday evening was Derek Roper’s first meeting as a WPS School Board member. He replaces Carter Robinson who took a job in Texas.
The board approved two transfers within the district – Dina Falasco to WHS ag teacher and Danielle Rodriquez to WHS kitchen manager.
The board hired Chelsea Kirby as a kindergarten teacher. The board also hired five support staff:
• Irene Johnson – Burcham Teacher Assistant
• Cynthia Overton – Burcham Paraprofessional
• Sabrina Miller – WMS Paraprofessional
• Kalera Weyrick – WMS Paraprofessional
• Michael David – Bus Driver