Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 2007 Page: 1 of 20
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Leadership profile
presented to board
LIVINGSTON - Good commu-
nication and motivation skills are
among the many qualities sought in
the new superintendent of the
Livingston Independent School
District.
A “leadership protile" report --
prepared with input from faculty,
administrators, students and the
community -- was presented hy Dr.
Ron McLeod and Mike Rains of
the Texas Association of School
Hoards (TASB) superintendent
search team during Monday night s
regular meeting of the USD Board
of Trustees. The school hoard hired
the TASB representatives to help
create the leadership profile and
help screen applicants to till the
position of superintendent. In addi-
tion to input received during a se-
ries of meetings last week, the “On-
Line Leadership Piofile Assess-
ment" placed on the district’s web
site drew 72 responses
Lven before the application
packets were prepared, over 30
applications for the position had
already been received, the TASB
representatives reported Applica-
tions will be accepted through Feb.
19.
Dr. Carol Ann Bonds left the
USD superintendent position at the
end of last year to become superin-
tendent of San Angelo ISD. Shelly
Hullihen. assistant superintendent
for Student Support Services, is
serving as interim superintendent
until a permanent replacement for
Bonds is found.
The TASB team will narrow the
list of applicants and the board is
expected to begin interviews of
those who make it through the ini-
tial screening on Feb. 28. Follow-
ing a visit to the finalist(s) home
district, the school board is sched-
uled to name its top candidate on
March 19. An actual vote to hire a
new superintendent is scheduled for
April 2.
Monday's meeting began with
recognition of this month's Apple
Corps award recipients: Deana Ev-
ans, Gifted and Talented Program
teacher at the junior high and high
school, and Cheryl Tunko, junior
high librarian.
Representatives from each cam-
pus were on hand to recognize the
board members themselves as part
of School Board Recognition
Month.
Reports presented during the
meeting included an end of season
reflection on the 2006 football pro-
gram The Lions varsity team
ended the season with a 5-4 record.
Coach Randy Rowe acknowledged
that the team had opportunities to'
beat Brenham (a 17-10 overtime
loss). Huntsville (9-3) and Mont-
gomery (13-7) and will use the
“tough lesson" in preparing to get
to the playoffs in 2007. He noted
that 21 letternten will be returning
next year, along with seven starters
on defense and six on offense.
A drug testing report was also
presented. In testing on Sept. 21, 28
high school and 13 junior high stu-
dents were tested, with six high
school males and one high school
female testing positive for drugs.
On Oct. 20, 29 high school and 10
junior high students were tested,
with two high school males and one
high school female testing positive.
On Nov. 15, 27 high school and 15
junior high students were tested,
with two high school males und one
high school female testing positive.
On Dec. 4, 23 high school and 16
junior high students were tested,
with eight high school males and
two high school females testing
positive.
Asked to look into the safety of
the bleachers at Lion Stadium, an
inspection firm reported to the
board that there are no safety is-
sues, but some repair and mainte-
nance work is needed. The board is
reviewing whether to use school
personnel or hire outside labor to
do the necessary work. Gymnasium
bleachers are also to be inspectejl.
Campus police and intervention
officer reports were presented, as
were tax and delinquent tax collec-
tion reports. The board also re-
ceived notice of two convicted sex
offenders residing in the district.
Bids received on the sale of
properties seized for delinquent
taxes were reviewed. Trustees ac-
cepted a $500 bid from James E.
Doggett for a lot in Forester's Re-
treat No. 3 and a $575 bid from
Ginger Garcia for another lot in
Section 3 of Forester's Retreat.
Bids received on a lot in Nugent's
Cove No. 1 and three lots in Wig-
gins Ridge were rejected.
Trustees accepted a personal
property donation of $500 from the
PTO to purchase library books for
the junior high.
The following student overnight
See BOARD pg. 5A
KNTKKPIIISF PHOTO BV CORDON l .BARRON
PLAYGROUND ON THE MOVE - Playground equipment on the west side of the
ter repair and refurbishing, the equipment will he set up closer to the front of the par
jwnd at Pedigo Park is being dismantled. Af-
Commissioners eyeing road bond issue
LIVINGSTON A road bond
was discussed by the Polk County
Commissioners’ Court during its
regular meeting Tuesday.
Precinct I Commissioner Bob
Willis said that he and Precinct 3
Commissioner James .1. "Buddy”
Purvis were thinking somewhere
between $15 million and $20 mil-
lion to be divided between the four
precincts, adding that they probably
should have an actuary look at the
numbers.
Purvis suggested giving the actu-
ary several numbers to review,
"How about 10. 15 and 20?"
Willis suggested.
Commissioners agreed to have a
workshop to study the issue follow-
ing their next meeting. That meet-
ing, originally scheduled for Feb.
13, was re-scheduled for Feb 12
due to a conflict with continuing
education classes the court must
attend.
Commissioners approved setting
March I as the effective date for
the updated subdivision regulations
for Polk County.
Commissioners also approved
advertising for bids for the pur-
chase and installation of a backup
generator for the Polk County Of-
fice Annex at 602 E. Church St.
Acceptance of notification from
the Corrigan Medical Ccntei of the
intent to terminate the lease agree-
ment effective Jan. 31, 2007 was
approved.
The tax assessor-collector’s re-
quest for the designation of an au-
thorized individual to sign for ex-
empt license plates issued by the
Polk County Tax Office was ap-
proved. Vernon Loflm in the
county auditor’s office was named
the designee with County Auditor
Ray Stelly named the alternate.
Commissioners approved a capi-
tal purchase listing to be approved
by the court as part of the fiscal
year 2007 reimbursement resolu-
tion.
A sheriff's request for approval
of an interlocal cooperative agree-
ment with the State of Texas Tor the
sheriffs department’s participation
in a border security enhancement
operation was approved.
Commissioners approved au-
thorization for indigent health care
oral surgery services at UTMB
Galveston.
An offer to purchase Lot 4 of
Eden Heights No. 2 in Precinct 3,
county tax foreclosure property,
was approved.
Commissioners also approved
the bid for the repair/replacenient
of the following bridges and cul-
verts in Precinct 3: Old Barring
Road bridge, Oakdale Road culvert,
Oakdale Road bridge. Freeman
See COURT pg. 5A
Rita repair funds available
County sales tax increasing
I IVINGSTON Three informa-
tional meetings have been slated in
conjunction vvith the disbursement
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LIVINGSTON - Polk County
began 2007 22.93 percent increase
in its July sales tax allotment com-
pared to the first month of last year,
according to State Comptroller
„Susan Combs.
Four of the five cities in the
county that levy a sales tax are also
reporting revenue gains for Janu-
ary.
Polk County’s January check
from the comptroller's office totals
$144,002. up from $117,139 re-
ceived in January of 2006. ,fe
The City of Livingston is begii*
ning the year with 17.65 percent
more in sales tax revenue than last
yfat. Livingston's January check
foC$25 7.157 compares to $218,564
received in the same month last
year.
Onalaska’s January check for
$19,010 is 27.09 percent higher
than the $14,957 received in Janu-
ary of 2(X>6.
The City of Corrigan’s sales tax
revenue is 10.79 percent higher for
the first month of the year. This
month Corrigan received $12,184,
compared to $10,997 received in
January of 2006.
Goodrich’s January check for
$2,371 is 50.10 percent higher than
the $1,580 received during the
same month last year.
Seven Oaks is the only Polk
County city that saw a decline in its
January sales tax rebate, possibly
e to legalized countywide sale of
;r and wine approved by voters
May; before that election Seven
ks and Onalaska were the only
Ik County cities with legalized
ohol sales. Seven Oaks received
$915 this month, down 59.39 pci
cent from the $2,254 received dm
ing the same month last year.
January sales tax allocations t<«*~
See SALES pg. 2A
II you can ansvvci "yes" to the
‘ following questions, you may qual-
ify for assistance in paving for re-
pairs to your home.
I Do you own and live in your
own home in Polk County?
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SHOWING THEIR PRIDE - Members of VFW Post 8568 explain the ritual of folding the
American flag to first graders at Pine Ridge Elementary School during Pride in Our Country
Day. The event is part of Pride Week at the school, whicn includes Pride in Community Day.
below the household limits
shown below? (a> monthly in-
come limit of SI.25X for one
person. SI.4 <8 for two people.
S 1,0 I 7 foi llnce people, S I. ;9(i
lot tour people or SI.938 tor
five people; an annual income
limit of $15,100 for one per-
son. $17,250 for two people,
$19,400 fot three people,
$21,550 for four people or
$23,250 for five people)
3. Do you have damage to your
home from Hurricane Riia that
you have not been compen-
sated for? x
If you answered yes to these ^
questions, then you meet the basic
eligibility lequiiemcnts for assis
lance under I lie HOME Disaster
Relict'Fund.
Folk County has received a grant
tor owner-occupied housing assis-
tance tluough the Texas Depart-
ment of Housing and Community
Affairs to assist at least I I home-
owners affected by Hurricane Rita.
As a low-income homeowner
See T HREE pg. 5A
BSISD extends contract
DALLARDSVIL l F - The Board
of Trustees of the Big Sandy Inde-
pendent School District extended
the contract of Superintendent
Kenneth Graham by a year during
its regular meeting Monday, bring-
ing it to 2010.
The action was taken in open
session after the board conducted
Graham’s evaluation during its
executive session.
Monday’s meeting was resched-
uled from Jan. 15 due to severe
weather conditions.
The board approved adoption of
the calendar for the 2007-2008
school year.
A transfer policy was approved.
The board also approved the itin-
erary for the senior trip in which
the students leave June 2 for Ha-
Action on Update No 79 to the
Texas Association of School
Boards policy manual was tabled. ->
Superintendent Kenneth Graham
reported on tax collections, trans-
portation, facilities, the Lone Star
Investment Pool and personnel
Principals Kevin Foster. Eric
Carpenter and Y)iane Holbrook
reported on enrollment, attendance; |i
activities and academies at their
respective campuses.
As January is School Board Ap-
preciation Month in the State of
Texas, the school board was recog-
nized for its service to the Big
Sandy Independent School Pistricl.
Other business included approval
of the minutes of the previouk
meeting and the expenditures for „
January . ’"*^2
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 7, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 2007, newspaper, January 25, 2007; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth788800/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.