February 29, 2016 at 7:10 PM - Called Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
Absent: |
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II. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Description:
Elementary School Professional (January) - Leigh Ann Dehart
Middle School Professional (February) - Christy Ives Maintenance Employee (January) - O.L. Grimsley Transportation Employee (February) - Shaun Mattern |
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III. Introduce Students of the Month.
Presenter:
Principals
Description:
Elementary - Trinity Reagan
Intermediate - Laynee Holland Middle School - Abby Ormand High School - Paige Huff |
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IV. Recognize high school art students who participated in Visual Arts Scholastic Event.
Presenter:
Kathy Marlowe
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V. Discussion/Action: Approve 2015-16 Elkhart I.S.D. Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Report was handed out at Public Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve report as presented at public meeting. |
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VI. Discussion/Action: Appoint superintendent to the Region VII Regional Advisory Committee for the 2016-17 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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VII. Discussion/Action: Consider amending the 2015-16 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Budget needs to be amended for band equipment.
Recommendation: Approve amendments to the 2015-16 Budget as presented. |
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Consider appointment of audit firm for the 2015-16 school year audit.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The board needs to approve an audit firm for the 2015-16 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 2015-16 audit.
Recommendation: Appoint Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. as Elkhart I.S.D.'s audit firm for the 2015-16 school year. |
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IX. Discussion/Action: Final resolution with McKinstry.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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X. Discussion: Hear Elkhart I.S.D. 2015-16 Safe School Survey Results.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XI. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions to the Elkhart I.S.D. Wellness Policy (FFA LOCAL).
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XII. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions to the Elkhart I.S.D. Wellness Plan.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Consider updates to the Elkhart I.S.D. Food Allergy Plan.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XIV.i. Minutes - January 18, 2016 and February 8, 2016 called meetings
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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. Food Service Director Report
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XIV.xi. Director of Special Programs Report
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XIV.xii. Superintendent Report
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XIV.xiii. 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.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XV.i.a. Ratify resignations
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Adele Willis - High School Teacher (effective end of 2015-16 school year)
Deanna Lock - High School Teacher (effective end of 2015-16 school year) Gail Chaffin - Middle School Teacher - (effective February 5, 2016) |
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XV.i.b. Hire personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Alice Denise Chevalier - 61 day basis beginning February 23, 2016 (for vacant Int. Sp. Ed. position)
Merri M. Knorpp - 207 day basis for the 2016-17 school year (for HS Nurse/CNA Instructor). |
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XV.i.c. Consider administrative contracts
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve contracts as presented.
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XV.ii. Consider Student Transfer
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Dylan Padgett (7th grader). Dylan's mom, Alison Padgett, is an employee of SFE.
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XVI. Re-open meeting.
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XVII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XVIII. Adjourn.
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