Traffic Stop Finds Man With Fraudulent ID’s
A traffic stop by Sulphur Springs Police Friday afternoon found Michael Carl Spradling, 37, driving while license invalid. However, also in the auto was a zipper pouch containing over 15 but less than 50 various identifying information.
Spradling was arrested for Driving While License Invalid and Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information over 10 items but under 50 items. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $30,000 bond.
2016 Hopkins County Fall Festival Parade–Video Production
by Doug Haston, KSST/Channel 18 Videographer
Fall Festival Parade Broadcast on KSST; Replayed on Channel 18
Middle Sheep: “Hey, did you hear KSST will broadcast the Fall Festival Parade live today on both KSST Radio and KSSTradio.com stream?” Right Sheep: “Wow! They always do. The tradition continues.” Middle Sheep: “Yeah and they will video the parade for playback on Suddenlink Channel 18 , too.” Left Sheep: “I’ll watch for that” Other Sheep: “What time?” Middle Sheep: “10 a.m. and then Texas Tech Football immediately following!” All Sheep: “Guns Up!”
SSISD Board Meets Monday
AGENDA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING SULPHUR SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 6:00 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER:
Invocation
Pledge to American FlagSheretta Hill, 12th grade, SSHS, daughter of Rochelle Hill
Pledge to Texas FlagGideon Canada, 2nd grade, Lamar, son of Aaron & Kasey Davis Canada Brooklyn Craig, 2nd grade, Lamar, daughter of Richard & Carolyn Craig
II. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting had been duly called and that the notice of the meeting had been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
B. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees conducted on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building. 7
III. PUBLIC FORUM: Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of a meeting per policy BED(LOCAL).
A. Recognize SSHS students for the following: Christian Corona- CollegeBoard National Hispanic Recognition Program
B. Mandy Eckhart- Outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2015
IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Reading data & curriculum report (Exhibit sent under separate cover) [Kristin Monk & Lisa Robinson]
B. Report of Red Ribbon Week activities throughout the district. (Exhibit IV-B) [Rusty Harden] 10
C. Report on accountability. (Exhibit sent under separate cover) [Michael Lamb]
D. Head Start items given to the Board under separate cover for information only: – Director’s Report for August/September – Policy Council Minutes for September
V. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: These items are considered to be routine by the board and will be enacted under one motion, unless a member of the board requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Consider approval of Tax Credits and Supplements for September 2016. (Exhibit V-A) 13
B. Consider approval of Delinquent Tax Collections for September 2016. (Exhibit V-B) 14
C. Consider approval of Financial Statements and Bills Payable for September 2016. (Exhibit V-C) 15
D. Consider approval of Quarterly Investment Report for the three months ended August 31, 2016. (Exhibit V-D) 38
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Discuss and consider approval of appointing a school board representative to Head Start Policy Council.
B. Discuss and consider approval of designating Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams as records management officer for the district. [Michael Lamb]
C. Discuss and consider review of legal policies and approval of additions and revisions of local policies as recommended by Texas Association of School Boards Policy Services and according to the instruction sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 105. (See attached list-Exhibit VI-C) [Josh Williams] 41
D. Discuss and consider approval of renewal of membership in Walsh Gallegos’ retainer program. (Exhibit VI-D) [Michael Lamb] 42
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive Session will be held for the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section (.071) (.072), (.074)
A. Consultation with board’s attorney.
B. Discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
C. Discuss and consider personnel to be employed, personnel to be reassigned, acknowledge and accept resignations of personnel, other personnel matters.
VIII. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ACTION RELATIVE TO ITEMS COVERED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Two Opportunities to Learn More of PJC Proposed District Service Plan on November Ballot
Hopkins County residents have two opportunities to learn more about the Paris Junior College district service plan that will be on the November 8th general election ballot. Monday night at the civic center and Tuesday night at the County Republican Bipartisan Forum.
In order to provide more information about the Paris Junior College proposed district service plan, a series of town halls are being held in the coming weeks. The meeting for Hopkins County residents is Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. in the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, located at 1200 Houston Street. The meetings will provide an opportunity to hear from PJC President Dr. Pam Anglin about the College and the challenges that lie ahead.
The Republican Party of Hopkins County will host a bipartisan candidate forum on October 18th at the League Street Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 1100 League Street South in Sulphur Springs. There will be a Candidate forum between Republican incumbent Wade Bartley and challenger Democrat Billy Emerson. The candidates are running for the office of Precinct # 3 Commissioner. Each candidate will give an opening statement and written questions that have been submitted by those in attendance will be read to them by the moderator. Each candidate will be given time to respond to the question. After the questions are answered the candidates will be given time to give a closing statement.
After the candidate forum is over Pamela Anglin, President of Paris Junior College, will speak to us about the proposed Junior College Tax District that Paris Junior College Board of Regents has put on the November Ballot. Also invited are Senator Hall, Senator elect Hughes, and Representative Dan Flynn to be present so they can answer questions about legislation and funding that may or may not be forthcoming concerning Paris Junior College.
The doors will open at 6PM and the candidate forum will start at 6:20PM. President Anglin will make her presentation at 7PM. Those in attendance will be able to ask question about the College Tax District.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Donors’ Event Held at Children’s Museum
Can-Am Defender at Nor Tex Tractor During KSST Remote Today
Join the KSST staff and others at Nor Tex Tractor, located on Shannon Road, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. today (Friday, October 14, 2016) to preview the Can-Am Destroyer. The Destroyer is a tough, capable, and clever vehicle that you can use for farm, ranch, work, and sporting activities. It can handle any work task asked of a side by side but is also comfortable to drive. The Defender is full of unique features that make the machine easier and more functional to use.
The Defender has a 1,000 lb cargo box capacity, 2000 lb towing capability and 1,500 overall payload. The Defender has a very tight turning radius. The six seat version is available in the DPS and XT package. Accessorized, it can accomplish even more. Accessories include bed wall extenders, bumpers, lights, soft and hard cabs, a heater system, windshields, back glass, gun boots, tool holders, skid plates, a track kit, and even a snow plow.
With food, soft drinks, and water available while you explore this machine, here is an opportunity to view this powerful ATV. You are invited to view these at Nor Tex today.
Wildcats Tennis Plans 2nd Annual Share the Warmth
Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Team will be holding their 2nd Annual SHARE the WARMTH tennis tournament benefiting CANHelp on November 5th. Entry will be a gently used or new coat.
It will have a middle school, high school and adult division, single and doubles for each division. For more information or entry forms contact CANHelp at 903-885-9797 or stop by 613 Gilmer ST. or Contact Coach Tony Martinez @ 512-216-8014.
All area schools and adults are welcome. Any skill level is welcome. Enjoy a day of fun and fellowship, while supporting SSISD tennis, CANHelp and Hopkins County families in need.
Substance Abuse Facility Chosen Over Trial Before the Court
Morris Lee Toney, 53, was scheduled for a bench trial Friday afternoon in Eight Judicial Court in Hopkins County. Instead Toney will be entering six to nine months Substance Abuse Facility. The facility is a lock-down rehabilitation facility.
Toney, who violated his probation which was set in 2014, was to be tried for two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 4-grams but under 200-grams, one count of Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair and Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1 under 1-gram.
