February 24, 2014 at 7:10 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Ron Mays/Randy Hartley
Description:
Middle School Professional - Amanda Molandes
Transportation Employee - Shery Bowman |
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III. Introduce Students of the Month.
Presenter:
Principals
Description:
Elementary - Jaden Roberson
Intermediate - Brooke Davis Middle School - Saaleha Mohiuddin High School - Adrian Adan |
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IV. Recognize Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School UIL students
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V. Recognize high school art students who participated in Visual Arts Scholastic Event.
Presenter:
Kathy Marlowe
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VI. Recognize All-Region Band, All-Area Band, 1st Division UIL Solo & Ensemble & UIL State Solo & Ensemble Qualifiers.
Presenter:
Wes Canaday
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VII. Open forum.
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Consider acceptance of minimum bid offer for the tax sale struck off properties previously owned by Michelle Gaylord Rayburn and Charles Gaylord, Cause No. 369-12-4837.
Presenter:
David Hudson
Description:
Information will be presented at the meeting by tax attorney, David Hudson.
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IX. Discussion/Action: Consider acceptance of minimum bid offer for the tax sale struck off properties previously owned by Ola Davis Estate, Cause No. 369-07-3612.
Presenter:
David Hudson
Description:
Information will be presented at meeting by tax attorney, David Hudson.
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X. Discussion: Hear HB 5 and Dual Credit Update presentations.
Presenter:
Robin Salazar
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XI. Discussion: Hear technology presentation.
Presenter:
Wes Allison
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XII. Discussion: Discuss HB5 School District Evaluation of Performance in Community and Student Engagement.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Discuss research provided for a higher interest rate at a financial institution.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain/Donna Hobson
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Consider appointment of audit firm for the 2013-14 school year audit.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The board needs to approve an audit firm for the 2013-14 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 the 2013-14 audit.
Recommendation: Appoint Smith, Lambright & Associations, P.C. as Elkhart I.S.D.'s audit firm for the 2013-14 school year. |
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XV. Discussion/Action: Call Special Election.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Need to call special election for position #7 (currently being filled by Phillip Davis).
Recommendation: Call Special Election. Filing will begin February 25, 2014 and will end March 10, 2014. |
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XVI. Discussion/Action: Approve 2013-14 Elkhart I.S.D. Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve report as presented as public meeting.
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XVII. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XVII.i. Minutes - January 20, 2014 called meeting
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XVII.ii. Tax Report
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XVII.iii. Financial Report
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XVII.iv. Accounts Payable
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XVII.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XVII.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XVII.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XVII.viii. High School Principal Report
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XVII.ix. Technology Director Report
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XVII.x. Special Programs Director Report
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XVII.xi. Superintendent Report
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XVII.xii. 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.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
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XVIII.i.a. Ratify resignation
Description:
Corinna Smith - Intermediate PE Teacher/Coach (Action needed)
Jake Frederick - Assistant Mechanic (No action needed) |
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XVIII.i.b. Consider administrative contracts
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XVIII.ii. Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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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:
1. Recommendation: Approve contracts as presented.
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XXI. Adjourn.
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