February 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Hear construction report.
Presenter:
Marc Rauzi
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III. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Description:
Professional Employee of the Month is Elizabeth Hodges (Middle School)
Auxiliary Employee of the Month is Charles Herring (Transportation) |
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IV. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Mrs. Herring - Conner Walker
Mr. Herring - Presleigh Mays Mr. Mays - Amber Mills Mr. Clark - Amanda Ham |
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V. Recognize elementary art student.
Presenter:
Pat Rainey
Description:
Wesley Esquivel's (4th grade student) artwork was selected to be a part of the Texas Art Education Association's Youth Art Month at the Capitol exhibit.
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VI. Recognize high school art students who participated in Visual Arts Scholastic Event.
Presenter:
Kathy Marlowe
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VII. Recognize all-region, all-area, and all-state band members for middle school and high school. Also high school UIL region solo & ensemble students and state UIL qualifiers.
Presenter:
Wes Canaday
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VIII. Open forum.
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IX. Discussion/Action: Consider appointment of audit firm for the 2011-12 school year audit.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The board needs to approve an audit firm for the 2011-12 school year. Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. performed our audit last year and did a good job. Enclosed you will find a copy of their letter requesting to do the 2011-12 audit.
Recommendation: Appoint Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. as Elkhart I.S.D.'s audit firm for the 2011-12 school year. |
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X. Discussion/Action: Consider approving amendments to the 2011-12 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Recommendation: Approve amendments to the 2011-12 Budget as presented.
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XI. Discussion/Action: Consider adopting waiver asking for six (6) early release days.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Every three years we must apply to receive extra early release days. We are asking for six (6) early release days. This will allow us to release students early and allow for professional development or community-wide events.
Recommendation: Approve early release waiver for 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. |
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XII. Discussion/Action: Consider adopting waiver limiting number of foreign exchange students allowed to attend Elkhart I.S.D.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
The board adopted a policy and applied for a waiver which limits the number of foreign exchange students to two. (2). The waiver must be renewed if the board wishes to continue with a limitation.
Recommendation: Approve foreign exchange waiver for 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. |
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Consider Resolution to Suspend Portion of EIA (Local) 15% EOC rule for 2011-12 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Resolution to Suspend EIA (Local).
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Adopt FFC(Local) to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
This policy designates a liaison for homeless students for our district. Dr. Taylor takes care of these areas so we need to officially designate her as liaison for homeless students.
Recommendation: Adopt FFC(Local) to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual as presented. |
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XV. Discussion/Action: Consider update to board policy FDA (Local).
Description:
Recommendation: Approve changes to FDA (Local) as presented.
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XVI. Discussion/Action: Ratification of Elkhart I.S.D. Facility Usage Agreement.
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Facility Usage Agreement as presented.
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XVII. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
Description:
Recommendation: Approve administrative reports as presented.
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XVII.i. Minutes - January 23, 2012 called and regular meetings.
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XVII.ii. Tax Report
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XVII.iii. Financial Report
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XVII.iv. Elementary Principal Report
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XVII.v. Intermediate Principal Report
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XVII.vi. Middle School Principal Report
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XVII.vii. High School Principal Report
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XVII.viii. Technology Directors Report
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XVII.ix. Special Programs Director Report
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XVII.x. Curriculum Director Report
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XVII.xi. Superintendent Report
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XVII.xii. Board Communications
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XVII.xiii. Board Concerns
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XVII.xiv. Miscellaneous
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XVIII. Closed Session:
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XVIII.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints.
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XVIII.i.a. Ratify resignations.
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XVIII.i.b. Consider contracts.
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XVIII.ii. Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaints or charge against personnel.
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XIX. Re-open meeting.
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XX. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
a. (1) Recommendation: Ratify resignations from Billie Fitts, Bobby Collins and Glenda Seale.
(2) Recommendation: |
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XXI. Adjourn.
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