LOGGING BEGINS AT A.L. MANGHAM JR. REGIONAL AIRPORT

     Logging has begun at the A.L. Mangham Jr. Regional Airport. The thinning of Block 1, which is a 46-acre stand on the east side of the airport and along Terry Crawford Drive, is the first phase of the 25-year Timber Management Plan developed by John Crawford, Consulting Forester. The block is being thinned selectively, with the older and weaker trees being selected for harvest and the younger more vibrant trees left to grow.

     In 2010, Mr. Crawford and the City of Nacogdoches Engineering Department identified 170 acres of timber, which was divided into five blocks, on airport property. Block 2 is just north of Block 1 and on the northeast side of Runway 18-36. Block 3 is on the northwest side of Runway 18-36 and Block 4 is on the southwest side. Block 5 is 4.5 acres, which adjoins the current National Guard Armory property. The timber management plan calls for half of the volume to be cut on the blocks scheduled to be thinned, and should improve growth rate from 4% to 8% on the residual volume. This is comparable to the interest rate on a savings account.

     “Thinning blocks 1, 2 and 5 creates a multiple use timber stand for wildlife and for use as an educational tool for field study,” stated Mr. Crawford, “and this was a considerable factor in our management decision.”

     “The initial harvest is expected to generate over $100,000 in revenue for the airport,” said Mary Uresti, Airport Manager. “These funds are marked for capital improvement projects at the airport.”

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SFA horn students excel

Stephen F. Austin State University horn students Daniel Hawkins and Taylor Goodwin recently received separate recognitions. Hawkins, a freshman from Chandler, won first place at the Music Teachers National Association divisional competition. He will compete with four other brass players at the national competition in New York March 24 through 28. Goodwin, a sophomore from Ennis, received a $2,500 scholarship from the Texas Music Educators Association. This is the second year that the organization has awarded her a scholarship. Both musicians study with Dr. Charles Gavin, SFA professor of horn.

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Obituary: Lera S. Parmley

     Mrs. Lera S. Parmley, age 94, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wells Parmley, on December 11, 2000.

     Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Shadowens of Nacogdoches.

     Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North Street in Nacogdoches.

     Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday and continue until service time.

     Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online condolences and memories may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

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March 20: Sheriff Office Daily Activity Log

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office that list the reports from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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NISD School Board Meeting, March 22

Nacogdoches Independent School District
Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:00 PM
E.J. Campbell District Support Center, 511 South University Drive, Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Texas.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

A.

Invocation

B.

Pledge of Allegiance

2.

RECOGNITION

A.

Volunteer  Recognition – Emeline Carpenter Elementary School
Action Sheet – Carpenter Volunteers

B.

Student Recognition

1.

NHS Swim Team
Action Sheet – NHS Swim Team 

2.

Mike Moses Middle School Model UN
Action Sheet – Mike Moses Model UN

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT

4.

EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session.

A.

551.071 – Private Consultation with the Board’s Attorney on a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Board of Texas Clearly Conflicts with this Chapter

B.

551.074 – Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee;

1.

Employment of Professional Employees

a.

Annual Consideration of Professional Personnel Contracts

b.

Deliberation of Contract Renewals and /or Proposed Nonrenewals of Teachers and Other Professional Certified Full-Time Contract Employees

2.

Resignations of Professional Personnel

C.

551.129 – A Governmental Body May Use a Telephone Conference Call, Video Conference Call, or Communications Over the Internet to Conduct a Public Consultation With its Attorney in an Open Meeting of the Governmental Body or a Private Consultation With its Attorney in a Closed Meeting of the Governmental Body

5.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

A.

Board Action on Personnel Items:

1.

Professional Personnel Contracts

2.

Contract Renewals and /or Proposed Nonrenewals of Teachers and Other Professional Certified Full-Time Contract Employees

6.

CONSENT AGENDA
Unless removed from the Consent Agenda, the Board will take action on items identified under the Consent Agenda at one time.

A.

Board Meeting Minutes

1.

Special Meeting – February 13, 2012

2.

Regular Meeting – February 23, 2012

B.

Business Office Reports

1.

Budget Amendments

2.

Information – Miscellaneous Business Office Reports

C.

4th 6 Weeks Attendance Report

D.

Contract with Nacogdoches Appraisal District for Assessment and Collection Services

E.

Sale of Delinquent Tax Property

1.

Being 1.0 acres, more or less in the Peter B. Fuel Survey, A-216 P-13, more fully described in Volume 338, Page 587 Deed Records of Nacogdoches County, TX; GEO (01-216-0013-000000)

F.

Renewal of Membership in Retainer Program with Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Trevino, P.C.

G.

Co-op Contract for Student Nutrition Commodity Processing with PriDe Performance Consulting, LLC

H.

Contract with Region 5 ESC Food Services Cooperative 2012-2013

I.

Resolution and Letter of Commitment to Join Southeast Texas Cooperative Purchasing Organization

J.

Second Reading of Revised Local Policy FNCA: Student Conduct – Dress Code
Action Sheet – Second Reading FNCA Local
Attachment – Revised FNCA Local
Attachment – NISD Standardized Dress Guidelines
Attachment – NISD Standardized Dress Powerpoint

K.

Second Reading of Revised Local Policy CH: Purchasing and Acquisition

L.

Second Reading of Revised Local Policy CV: Facilities and Construction

M.

Second Reading of Revised Local Policy DEC: Compensation and Benefits – Leaves and Absences
Action Sheet – Second Reading Revised DEC Local
Attachment – Revised DEC Local

N.

Update of  Nacogdoches High School Catalog of Course Offerings

1.

Spanish for Native Speakers

2.

Spanish 3

7.

ACTION AGENDA

A.

Consideration of and Board Action on Gifts and Donations over $2500

B.

Consideration of and Board Action on Purchases over $10,000

C.

First Reading of Revised Local Policy FNF: Student Rights and Responsibilities – Interrogations & Searches

D.

Consideration of and Board Action on Approval of Drug Testing Company

8.

INFORMATION ITEMS AND REPORTS

A.

Superintendent Report

B.

Technology Report

C.

Gear Up Grant Report

D.

Discussion of Local Policy BDD: Board Internal Organization – Attorney

E.

Discussion of Possible Policy to Allow Payoff of Unused Local Days to Employees Retiring or Separating from the District

F.

GCA Custodial Services Quarterly Report

9.

EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session.

A.

551.071 – Private Consultation with the Board’s Attorney on a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Board of Texas Clearly Conflicts with this Chapter

B.

551.074 – Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; or to Hear a Complaint or Charge Against an Officer or Employee;

1.

Discuss the Duties, Responsibilities, Governance Rules and Code of Ethics for Board Members

2.

Discuss Board Relations and Board Communications

3.

Discuss Board Relations with the Superintendent

4.

Discussion of Superintendent’s Formative Evaluation

C.

551.129 – A Governmental Body May Use a Telephone Conference Call, Video Conference Call, or Communications Over the Internet to Conduct a Public Consultation With its Attorney in an Open Meeting of the Governmental Body or a Private Consultation With its Attorney in a Closed Meeting of the Governmental Body

10.

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

A.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1.

Board Members May Request Placement of Agenda Items for Upcoming Board Meetings

11.

ADJOURN

 

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March 9 – March 20: SFA Crime Log

Monday March 19, 2012 – Tuesday March 20, 2012

On 3-19-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Lumberjack Lodge in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised between 3-15-2012 and 3-19-2012 his unsecure bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at the Forestry Building. There are no suspects.

On 3-19-2012 an Officer was dispatched to the lobby of UPD in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised between 3-9-2012 and 3-19-2012 his secure bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at Griffith Hall. There are no suspects.

Friday March 9, 2012 – Monday March 19, 2012

On 3-18-2012 an Officer was dispatched Lumberjack Village in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who stated that between 3-8-2012 and 3-18-2012 his secure bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at Lumberjack Village. There are no suspects.

On 3-18-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Hall 16 in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised that between 3-8-2012 and 3-18-2012 his bicycle’s seat was removed from his secure bicycle from the bike rack at Hall 16. There are no suspects.

On 3-16-2012 an Officer located a vehicle in lot 17 that had been damaged. The Officer observed that the driver’s side window had been broken. The vehicle was towed to UPD for safekeeping until the owner could be contacted. There are no suspects.

On 3-15-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Griffith Hall in reference to Credit Card Abuse. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised between 3-14-2012 and 3-15-2012 money was removed from her bank account without her permission. The transactions occurred in another state. There are no suspects.

On 3-10-2012 an Officer was dispatched to Griffith Hall in reference to a Theft. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised on 3-10-2012 her unattended cell phone was stolen from her residence at Griffith Hall. There is one suspect.

On 3-9-2012 an Officer was dispatched to the Wilson Dr. Parking Garage in reference to a Hit and Run. Upon arrival the Officer made contact with the complainant, who advised between 3-8-2012 and 3-9-2012 his unattended vehicle was damaged in the Wilson Dr. Parking Garage. There are no suspects.

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March 20: NPD Crime Report

This is a complete list of reports responded to by the Nacogdoches Police Department

Aggravated Sexual Assault- a parent reported that a 12 year old female had been involved in a sexual relationship with a 19 year old suspect.

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March 20: Nacogdoches County Booking Report

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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Norman’s Nacogdoches, March 20

Written by Norman Johnson, contributing writer

     This week I want us to consider some of the inherent dangers that face law enforcement personnel day in day out. Most every day, while on duty, and sometimes when they are off duty dangers that we the citizens rarely think about. The news media reported this past week of a double murder involving a Constable and his wife over in Shelby County. Often the best of officers can’t control the evils facing them.

     I often watch law enforcement officers and their actions. One officer, a dear friend of mine, looks as calm as a kitten. But buddy he is one of the toughest men I know. He does everything he can to stay out of television and newspaper pictures. Over the years he has handled some of the nastiest crime in Nacogdoches County. By simply wearing jeans and shirts his identity is probably as well hidden as any law man.

     In contrast, I know another law man, an elected official on the lowest rung of the ladder. He dresses in camouflage (has anybody told him the Iraq war is over?), A t-shirt to show off his well-toned muscles, a military haircut and his weapon very visible. He seems to always make sure there is a newspaper camera close by.

     It’s interesting to watch young officers getting a haircut. It’s always a military style. They are tough customers and go after all the criminals in a jurisdiction, not just the drug dealers. We need, as the saying goes, men with poise, not boys with noise.

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March 19: Sheriff Office Daily Activity Log

This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office that list the reports from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.

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