February 23, 2015 at 7:10 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
Absent: |
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II. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Ron Mays/
Description:
Middle School Professional - Christi Trevino
Transportation Employee - Troy Brewer |
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III. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Elementary - Sophia Symmank
Intermediate - Kameryn Tillman Middle School - Jenna Holloway High School - Leslie Nolan |
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IV. Recognize All-Region, All-Area, and UIL Solo/Ensemble band members.
Presenter:
Wes Canaday
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V. Open forum.
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VI. Discussion/Action: Approve 2014-15 Elkhart I.S.D. Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Report was included in Public Meeting packet.
Recommendation: Approve report as presented at public meeting. |
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VII. Discussion/Action: Approve Board Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds for the 2015-17 biennium.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
We are eligible to extend our depository contract for an additional two years without going out for proposals. Tammie checked with the bank and they are in agreement to continue the contract. They did note the bank was up for sell but even if this occurred everything would continue to run on an uninterrupted basis.
Recommendation: Approve Board Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds with Elkhart State Bank for the 2015-2017 biennium. |
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Appoint superintendent to the Region VII Regional Advisory Committee for the 2015-16 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
This is a formality we have to do on a yearly basis.
Recommendation: Appoint Dr. Ray DeSpain to the Region VII Regional Advisory Committee for the 2015-16 school year. |
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IX. Discussion/Action: Approve Letter of Intent adopting the Refinement Year Appraisal System as the local appraisal system for teachers and principals during the 2015-16 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Letter of Intent Regarding Educator Appraisal Project for School Year 2015-16.
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X. Discussion/Action: Consider appointment of audit firm for the 2014-15 school year audit.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The board needs to approve an audit firm for the 2014-15 school year. Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. has conducted our audit for several years and has done a good job. Enclosed you will find a copy of their letter requesting to do the 2014-15 audit.
Recommendation: Appoint Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. as Elkhart I.S.D.'s audit firm for the 2014-15 school year. |
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XI. Discussion: Discuss District Audit Report (DAR) State Recommendations for Public Schools.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XII. Discussion: Update on Food Service Request For Proposal.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XIII. Discussion: 21st Century "Visioning" Workshop.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XIV.i. Minutes - January 19, 2015 called meeting
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XIV.ii. Tax Report
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XIV.iii. Financial Report
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XIV.iv. Accounts Payable
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XIV.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XIV.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XIV.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XIV.viii. High School Principal Report
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XIV.ix. Technology Director Report
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XIV.x. Director of Special Programs Report
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XIV.xi. Superintendent Report
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XIV.xii. Miscellaneous
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XV. Closed Session:
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XV.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints.
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XV.i.a. Ratify resignation
Description:
Ratify resignations:
Robin Salazar (High School Counselor) - Action required Troy Brewer (Bus Driver) - No action needed |
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XV.i.b. Consider administrative contracts
Description:
Recommendation: Approve contracts as presented.
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XVI. Re-open meeting.
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XVII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
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XVIII. Adjourn.
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