The Shiner Gazette

Bit by bit
New school coming together thanks to donors

Thursday, April 16, 2007

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Shiner Independent School District superintendent Trey Lawrence and the board of trustees acknowledged several donations toward the new school at their April 11 board meeting.

Superintendent Lawrence informed the board of the donations and expressed his appreciation to all the donors.

Lone Star Bank donated cabinets for all the classrooms for teacher use. David and Josh Kaspar, Carli and Joey, donated stage curtains for the new school.

A Shiner school flag, which will fly from one of the flag poles at the entrance of the school was donated by Shiner Embroidery Works.

The painting of the Comanche head on the gym floor was paid for by donations from a fund drive spearheaded by Collin O'Connor and Texas Thunder Radio.

Finally, the boy's and girl's gym dressing rooms will have lockers, thanks to an anonymous donor.

Trustee Laura Kaspar asked Architect Jim Singleton if these donations will free some budgeted money for other needed items for the school. Singleton said that it is possible and he would find out and report to the board.

Singleton said most of work last month included exhaust and electrical work in the shop area. He said excellent work has been done on the punch list items. In answer to Gloria Reindl's question about some leaks in one of the hallways, he said the contractor is aware of that and is working on the problem. He said the damaged tiles will be replaced when all leaks are taken care of.

Singleton said as soon as school lets out at the end of May, he will coordinate with the kitchen crew to start moving equipment and freezer units into the new cafeteria. He added that approximately $32,000 worth of work is still to be done for final completion of the building. He said the contractor would do the final cleaning and then the school would be responsible for floor waxing.

The board approved a pay request of $59,353.15 to Sterling Structures.

High school principal David Husmann introduced Bruce Pohler as the recipient of the 2007 Tech Prep Teacher of Region III. Mr. Husmann praised Mr. Pohler, noting that this is the third time that a teacher from Shiner ISD has been selected for the honor. Previous winner was Susan Sembera who was selected twice.

He added that Shiner ISD is the only school that has received two awards for its tech program.

Both Mr. Pohler and the school received plaques.

Board president Denise Overton announced that since all trustee races are uncontested the May 12, 2007 election could be canceled. A motion to that effect was adopted.

The problem of excess sand rock at the new campus site was also settled with Garland Schlenker given the go-ahead to remove all the material with no cost to the district. Mr. Schlenker would able to keep the material. However, he would be responsible for clean up, restoration of the site and any damage to property during removal.

By a vote of 6-1 the board approved a budget amendment moving $135,000 from the fund balance to the budget for the purchase of the administration office and any fees associated with the purchase. Gloria Reindl cast the no vote.

President Overton and Laura Kaspar reported on the Capitol Legislative Update meeting held in Austin recently.

The May board meeting was moved to May 23.



reprinted by permission.
The Shiner Gazette is published weekly in Shiner, Texas.
Agnes Sedlmyer, Managing Editor and Myra Lampley, News Editor
Contact them at 361-594-3346, or by e-mail at shinergazette@sbcglobal.net.



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