May 22, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
Absent: |
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II. Discussion/Action: Swear in board members Krispen Rucker (Position #4) and Joe Estes (Position #5).
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
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III. Discussion/Action: Conduct re-organization of the Board of Trustees.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Meeting will be turned over to Dr. DeSpain at this time.
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IV. Open forum.
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V. Introduce Students of the Month.
Presenter:
Principals
Description:
Elementary - Joseph Kidd
Intermediate - Cayden Trim Middle School - Alyssa Covington Pruneda High School - Hunter Smith |
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VI. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Tana Herring/R.J. DeFreece
Description:
Elementary Professional - Jeanette Gatica
Central Office/Technology Employee - Brenden Hester |
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VII. Recognize FFA members.
Presenter:
Ed Gibson
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VIII. Recognize boys and girls track members and coaches.
Presenter:
Kodi Huff/Ryan Blackmon
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IX. Discussion/Action: Consider increasing cafeteria prices for the 2017-18 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
SFE fees went up due to calculations using the Consumer Price Index. We need to raise cafeteria fees to help cover the costs. Breakfast on each campus would go up by $0.15. Lunches for the elementary would go up by $0.25, and middle school and high school would be raised by $0.15.
Recommendation: Approve prices submitted by Food Service Director, Joseph Ripp. |
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X. Discussion/Action: Appoint board members who have authority to sign checks on all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Commercial Bank of Texas has requested we assign 2 board members who have approval to sign checks on all account. This is normally our board president and board secretary.
Recommendation: After re-organization of board appoint board president and board secretary as members who have authority to sign checks on all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas. |
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XI. Discussion/Action: Remove current Business Manager, Donna Hobson and current Bookkeeper, Darlene Ives, from all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas. Approve new Business Manager, Rhonda Brewer and Bookkeeper, Candy Facklam, to have access to all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas, including but not limited to, check signing privileges.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
This is just a formality that gives approval for our new business manager and bookkeeper to have authority to sign checks on all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas
Recommendation: Remove Donna Hobson and Darlene Ives from all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas. Approve Rhonda Brewer, Business Manager, and Candy Facklam, Bookkeeper, to have access to all Elkhart I.S.D. accounts with Commercial Bank of Texas. |
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XII. Discussion/Action: Approve Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for the 2017-18 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement and Resolution.
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Approve Region 7 Service Agreements for the 2017-18 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendations: Approve Region 7 Service Agreements as presented.
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Approve Foreign Exchange Student Waiver for the 2017-18, 18-19, and 19-20 school years.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
This waiver allows us to ask the State for permission to limit the number of foreign exchange students we accept at Elkhart ISD to two (2).
Recommendation: Approve waiver for the 2017-18, 18-19, and 19-20 school years. |
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XV. Discussion/Action: Approve Early Release Day Waiver for the 2017-18, 18-19, and 19-20 school years.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Early Release Day Waiver for the 2017-18, 18-19, and 19-20 school year.
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XVI. Discussion/Action: Approve Accelerated Instruction Waiver for the 2017-18, 18-19, and 19-20 school years.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Waiver allows Accelerated Instruction to be offered during the first six-weeks of school.
Recommendation: Approve Accelerated Instruction Waiver for the 2017-18, 18-19, and 19-20 school years. |
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XVII. Discussion/Action: Consider amending the 2016-17 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Amendment for refinancing of the Bond Series 2009.
Recommendation: Approve amendments to the 2016-17 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget as presented. |
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XVIII. Discussion: Hear Final Ratings on HB 5 Performance In Community And Student Engagement.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
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XIX. Discussion: Hear School Safety Audit Report.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Mrs. Chapman will provide you with a handout Monday night.
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XX. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XX.i. Minutes - April 24, 2017 regular meeting.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XX.ii. Tax Report
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XX.iii. Financial Report
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XX.iv. Accounts Payable
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XX.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XX.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XX.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XX.viii. High School Principal Report
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XX.ix. Technology Director Report
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XX.x. Food Service Director Report
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XX.xi. Special Programs Director Report
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XX.xii. Superintendent Report
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XX.xiii. Miscellaneous
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XXI. Closed Session:
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XXI.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints
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XXI.i.a. Ratify resignations.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Ratify resignations from:
Jamie Atchley - MS Life Skills Stephanie Taylor - High School Biology Kendra Aristide - 1st Grade Teacher |
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XXI.i.b. Hire personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Hire the following:
Maxine Salmon - 5th grade Math Rebecca Loshelder - High School English Leslie Stevens - 1st Grade Teacher Robert S. May - We had tabled Mr. May's contract in March but now need to act on it. |
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XXI.ii. Discussion regarding student transfers
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XXI.ii.a. Discuss additions to the 2017-18 Student Transfer List
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve adding the following to Student Transfer List:
Avery Bell (K) - Mom is Speech teacher for district Hudson Bell (k) - Mom is Speech teacher for district |
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XXI.ii.b. Approve/disapprove "paying" out of district transfers
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Mr. Ives has recommended the following to be added to the "paying" transfer list for the 2017-18 school year:
Watson, Morgan (9th grade) Richardson, Jaycee (9th grade) ** Frazier, Audrey (K) - Mrs. Herring still has reservations about approving this transfer due to current & possible enrollment numbers. |
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XXII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XXIII. Adjourn.
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