May 18, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Called Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Discussion/Action: Canvass school board election held May 9,2015 and clarify results.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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III. Discussion/Action: Swear in board members Stephen Ham, Kevin Bush and Charles McShan.
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IV. Discussion/Action: Accept resignation from Charles McShan from Position 7 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees.
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V. Discussion/Action: Appoint David Mendiola to fill Position 7 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees until election to be held in May 2016.
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VI. Discussion/Action: Conduct re-organization of the Board of Trustees.
Description:
Meeting will be turned over to Dr. DeSpain at this time.
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VII. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Tana Herring/Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Elementary School Professional - Susan Trim
Administration/Technology Employee - Darlene Ives |
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VIII. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Elementary - Slade Hall
Intermediate - Lynsie Walding Middle School - Karime Vazquez High School - Jasmine Hunt |
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IX. Recognize Camille Symmank as winning the Don't Mess With Texas Elementary Art Contest.
Presenter:
Pat Rainey
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X. Recognize senior class "Top 10".
Presenter:
Kevin Clark
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XI. Recognize Elkhart High School Stock Market winners.
Presenter:
Mr. Clark
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XII. Recognize FFA member elected as "Area" officer.
Presenter:
Lance Thomas
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XIII. Recognize Anderson County Youth Livestock Show exhibitors
Presenter:
Lance Thomas
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XIV. Recognize Texas High School Rodeo State Finalist
Presenter:
Lance Thomas
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XV. Recognize Texas Jr. High Rodeo State Finalist
Presenter:
Lance Thomas
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XVI. Recognize softball team.
Presenter:
Brandy Martin
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XVII. Recognize regional and state track members.
Presenter:
Kodi Huff/Ryan Blackmon
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XVIII. Discussion/Action: Approve Senate Bill 149 Resolution.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve resolution as presented.
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XIX. Discussion/Action: Approve revisions to the Student Drug Testing Policy.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Revision is highlighted.
Recommendation: Approve revisions to the Elkhart I.S.D. Student Drug Testing Policy as presented. |
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XX. Discussion/Action: Approve 2015-16 Salary Scales.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve salary scales as presented.
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XXI. Discussion/Action: Approve update to board policy DEE (Local) regarding school related travel information.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XXII. Discussion/Action: Approve Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement and Resolution.
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XXIII. Discussion/Action: Approve Region 7 Service Agreements for the 2015-16 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Region 7 Service Agreements as presented.
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XXIV. Discussion/Action: Consider proposals for repair to tennis courts and track.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Proposal for repair to tennis courts is attached. We have several proposals for track to consider.
Recommendation: Approve tennis court proposal and selected track option. |
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XXV. Discussion/Action: Approve amendments to the 2014-15 Elkhart I.S.D. budget.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
We need to amend budget for the $25,000 donation for softball field renovations.
Recommendation: Approve amendments to the 2014-15 Elkhart I.S.D. budget as presented. |
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XXVI. Discussion/Action: Approve Update 102 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Update can be found under your "Extras" tab.
Recommendation: Approve Update 102 as presented. |
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XXVII. Discussion/Action: Appoint Dr. Ray DeSpain as the Authorized Official for the Application Designation and Certification (ADC) Form and the Consolidated Application.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The superintendent has to be appointed each year for the district to apply for and receive Federal Title funds.
Recommendation: Appoint Dr. DeSpain as authorized official. |
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XXVIII. Discussion: Professional Development Needs Assessment Survey Results
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XXIX. Discussion: Parent Involvement Survey Results
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Mrs. Chapman will give you this information Monday night.
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XXX. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XXX.i. Minutes - April 27, 2015 regular meeting.
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XXX.ii. Tax Report
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XXX.iii. Financial Report
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XXX.iv. Accounts Payable
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XXX.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XXX.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XXX.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XXX.viii. High School Principal Report
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XXX.ix. Technology Director Report
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XXX.x. Director of Special Programs Report
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XXX.xi. Superintendent Report
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XXX.xii. Miscellaneous
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XXXI. Closed Session:
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XXXI.i. Discussion regarding student transfers
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
We did not actually take action on the addition to the 2014-15 Transfer List at our last meeting. We need to approve tonight.
Also we need to approve the Student Transfer List for the 2015-16 WITH additions on "paying" students that fall under our new policy. Our principals have reviewed each request and are submitting their recommendations to you tonight. |
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XXXI.ii. Ratify resignations.
Description:
Ratify resignations from:
Lauren Rascher - Middle School Teacher (retiring) Kelli Fletcher - Middle School Teacher Joe Eatmon - Ag Teacher For your information only - Do not need to ratify: Brenda Graves - Elementary Secretary Helen Neugebauer - High School Secretary |
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XXXI.iii. Hire personnel.
Description:
Kimberly Stanaland - High School Counselor (12 month)
Rodney Ross - High School Teacher/Coach (11 month) Brandon Franklin - Middle School Teacher Nina "Gail" Chaffin - Middle School Teacher |
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XXXII. Re-open meeting.
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XXXIII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
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XXXIV. Adjourn.
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