August 26, 2013 at 7:10 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
Absent: |
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II. Open forum.
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III. Discussion/Action: Adopt Resolution stating the Elkhart I.S.D. Board has reviewed the Tax Roll as certified by the Houston County Appraisal District.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The Houston County Appraisal District requires this each year.
Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution for Houston County. |
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IV. Discussion/Action: Approve the Elkhart I.S.D. Accelerated Instruction Expedited State Waiver Application for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
This waiver allows the district to continue offering Accelerated Instruction and support during the first six-weeks of school for reading and/or mathematics.
Recommendation: Approve waiver as presented. |
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V. Discussion/Action: Approve amendments to the 2012-13 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Approve amendments as presented.
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VI. Discussion/Action: Approve the 2013-14 Elkhart I.S.D. Total Expenditure Budget of $11,758,524.46.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve the budget as presented.
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VII. Discussion/Action: Adopt Elkhart I.S.D. 2013-14 proposed tax rate.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The proposed budget is based on a total tax rate of $1.36. The tax rate of $1.17 is for Maintenance and Operations and $.19 for Interest and Sinking making the total tax rate of $1.36.
Recommendation: Set the 2013 Elkhart I.S.D. tax rate as follows: Maintenance and Operations $1.17 Interest and Sinking - $0.19 TOTAL TAX RATE OF $1.36 |
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VIII. Discussion: 2012-13 Accountability Report.
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IX. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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IX.i. Minutes - July 22, 2013 regular and July 29, 2013 called meetings
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IX.ii. Tax Report
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IX.iii. Financial Report
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IX.iv. Accounts Payable
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IX.v. Elementary Principal Report
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IX.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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IX.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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IX.viii. High School Principal Report
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IX.ix. Technology Director Report
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IX.x. Director of Special Programs Report
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IX.xi. Superintendent Report
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IX.xii. Miscellaneous
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X. Closed Session:
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X.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
Description:
Amanda Norton (Elem. Life Skills Para) resigned.
No action needed. |
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X.ii. Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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X.ii.a. Approve additions to Student Transfer List.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve adding the following to the 2013-14 Student Transfer List:
Sophia Symmank (1) - Mother is new employee Camille Symmank (K) -Mother is new employee Preslye Cox (8) - Mother is working out of town and has given educational guardianship to Mistye Ormand (teacher) |
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XI. Re-open meeting.
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XII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
b. 1. Recommendation: Approve additions to 2013-14 Student Transfer List.
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XIII. Adjourn.
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