Reception honors junior high and board members

With January being School Board Appreciation Month, Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD planned a reception for school board members and their families. After hearing that Daingerfield Junior High had been chosen as a “Best Practices Case Study,” the board members chose to use the reception, which was held prior to the regularly scheduled school board meeting on Jan. 19, to honor the teachers, staff, and students from the Junior High. D-LS ISD staff from all levels, parents, students, and community members attended the special recognition for the Junior High, which was one of only seven schools throughout Texas chosen to be honored as a Best Practice Case Study. Superintendent Sandra Quarles explained the honor the junior high received, and applauded hard work, before presenting each board member with a Certificate of Appreciation in honor of School Board Appreciation Month. Quarles made special mention of board member Maurice Tigert, who is serving his 32 year on the board. The group then moved from the high school cafeteria, where the reception was held, to the high school auditorium, where the meeting opened with more thorough praise for the junior and all they have accomplished. Quarles recognized students, parents, teachers and staff from the junior high, then also recognized all other D-LS ISD staff present, saying “There is no unimportant person in this district.” Board President Neil Roney then said, “We are proud of each and every one of you, whatever part you played, in helping the junior high attain this honor.” After the special guests had been given the opportunity to be dismissed, the board went straight into the business of the night, beginning with an audit report from Andrew Arnold with Walker, Arnold and Company, P.C., which generally stated the state of the district financially and is a process that done yearly. Following Andrew’s report, the board considered the financial reports for December, 2015. Business manager Jeff Chambers reiterated some of what was in the audit report, and explained the two disbursements which exceeded $10,000 as replacing the roof of the technology building, and six more HVAC units at South Elementary School. The December, 2015 financials were approved unanimously. The Superintendent’s report, which highlighted the “State of the District” through a slideshow presented distinguishing factors about the district and each campus. The district currently has 1050 students enrolled, with 81.51 percent considered economically disadvantaged. The slideshow went on to show the fiscal side of the district, breaking down the revenue, top taxpayers, and budget expenditures, as well as other financial aspects. The slide show concluded with slides highlighted each campus, showing their demographic breakdowns and honoring their achievements. To continue reading this article, purchase the January 28th edition of the Steel Country Bee, or go to our online e-edition at: http://www.etypeservices.com/Daingerfield%20BeeID312/default.aspx