In an effort to continue providing consistent, transparent communication with our community and employees, the following is a summary of Lovejoy's most recent board meeting.

For those interested in an outline of the December 13, 2021 Board Meeting, you may find the full agenda here. Supporting documentation links have also been placed throughout this summary and highlighted in red for your convenience. Identical board meeting documents can also be found on our district's BoardBook Premier website here.

1. The Board meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM.

2. The Board retired into Executive Session at 5:31 PM. Executive Session is a time where limited items such as personnel matters may be discussed. There are no votes taken in Executive Session.

3. The Board returned to the Open Session at 7:34 PM.

4. The public meeting was opened by Carson Fox, Willow Springs Middle School 7th grader, who led the pledges. The Board of Trustees took role and all eight members of the Board of Trustees were present including:

Barrett Owens, President

Amy Smith, Vice-President

Anne Smith, Secretary

Chad Collins, Trustee

Jeff Wood, Trustee

Marvin Bobo, Trustee

Jason Jaynes, Trustee

Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Schools

5. The Board Recognized the following accomplishments:

Lovejoy ISD New Hires approved at the November 29th Board Meeting were introduced by their campus/department leaders:

6. Each Board meeting contains a time for public comments related to agenda items:

7. Barrett Owens, Board President, led the Invocation.

8. Kevin Parker, Executive Director of Student Services, recommended the following new hire who was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees:

9. Kevin Parker, Executive Director of Student Services, recommended the following District of Innovation Teacher for hire/intra-district transfer. The motion was unanimously approved:

10. Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Schools, recommended the following employee for hire/intra-district transfer. The motion was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees:

11. The Board of Trustees approved the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following items:

12.Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Schools, presented the Notification of Resignations which did not required Board action.

Dr. Jennifer Duplessis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, presented the following agenda items for Board Consideration which were unanimously approved:

17. Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Schools, presented the 2021-2022 District Improvement Plan (DIP) Performance Objectives. The Board approved the plan with the incorporation of a measurable retention objective, as well as, an objective focused on organizational culture.

18. Principals Wendy Craft, Holly Haynes, and Chris Mayfield each presented one Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) objective that was lifted from their annual Campus Improvement Presentations.

19. The Board of Trustees heard and approved an update to the Lovejoy Scholars Program. New applications for the Lovejoy Scholars program will not be accepted at this time. In the spring, a review of the program will take place, and a recommendation to the Board will be made for 2022-2023 school year. The action item was presented by Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Schools and the Lovejoy Scholars Presentation may be found here.

20. Dr. Jennifer Duplessis, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, provided an update regarding the damaged tennis court fencing The Board of Trustees unanimously approved repairs.

21. The following Cabinet Members presented reports:

The Cabinet reports may be found in the agenda here.

22. Katie Kordel, Superintendent of Schools, shared the following in her Superintendent's report:

23. Regular Board Meetings contain a time for Public Comments Related to Non-Agenda Items:

24. Barrett Owens, President of the Board, shared the following announcements:

With there being no further business, the Board adjourned at 10:02 PM.