Southgate Independent
January 15, 2026 6:30 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
1.1. Welcome
1.2. Roll Call
1.3. Pledge to the Flag
2. Election of Chairperson for 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1314.2026 - Motion Passed:  Diane Hatfield to serve as the chairperson for 2026. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Long and a second by Mr. James Specht.

3. Election of Vice Chairperson for 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1315.2026 - Motion Passed:  Jim Specht to serve as the vice chairperson for 2026. passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Paul and a second by Mrs. Diane Hatfield.

4. Election of Secretary for 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1316.2026 - Motion Passed:  Greg Duty to serve as the secretary for 2026. passed with a motion by Mr. James Specht and a second by Mr. Larry Long .

5. Election of Treasurer for 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1317.2026 - Motion Passed:  Greg Duty to serve as the treasurer for 2026. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Hatfield and a second by Mr. James Specht.

6. Election of Rep. for NKCES Board of Directors for 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1318.2026 - Motion Passed:  Greg Duty to serve as the Rep. for NKCES Board of Directors for 2026. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Hatfield and a second by Mr. Larry Long .

7. Election of 2nd Alternate Rep. for NKCES Board of Directors for 2026
Actions Taken

Order #1319.2026 - Motion Passed:  Lois Ellison to serve as the 2nd Rep. for NKCES Board of Directors for 2026. passed with a motion by Mrs. Diane Hatfield and a second by Mr. Jeff Paul.

8. Recognitions
9. Communications
9.1. Principal's Report
Attachments
9.2. Preschool Director & DoSE's Board Report
Attachments
9.3. Superintendent's Report
Attachments
9.4. Board Members
10. Review of FY27 Draft Budget
Attachments
11. Student Learning & Support Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #1320.2026 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Consent Agenda as presented passed with a motion by Mr. Jeff Paul and a second by Mr. James Specht.

11.1. Approval of Minutes
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attachment

11.2. Approve the Treasurer's Report
Attachments
Discussion

Please see attachment

11.3. Authorize Payment of Bills
Attachments
Discussion

This reflects a Board of Education denial of acceptance of $250.00 per meeting resulting in a savings to the school district in the amount of $1,250.

11.4. Approve the Review of the School Council Meeting Minutes (SBDM)
11.5. Approval of Request Items
Attachments
11.6. Acknowledge Notification of Personnel Actions
12. Comments from the Audience
13. Comments from Board Members
14. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #1321.2026 - Motion Passed:  That the meeting be adjourned passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Long and a second by Mr. James Specht.