July 24, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Open forum.
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III. Discussion/Action: Consider accepting depository contract proposal for the 2017-19 fiscal years.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
We sent proposals to the following banks: Commercial Bank of Texas Elkhart; Austin Bank Palestine; Capital One Palestine; Citizens National Palestine; First Bank & Trust Palestine; Prosperity Bank Palestine; and Regions Bank Palestine.
Deadline for receipt of proposals is Monday (July 24, 2017) at 3:00 pm |
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IV. Discussion/Action: Approve the T-TESS appraisers and the appraisal calendar for the 2017-18 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve enclosed appraisal calendar and the following personnel to conduct appraisals: Tana Herring (Elementary); Greg Herring (Intermediate); Ron Mays (Middle School); Jason Ives and Roger Mays (High School). Kay Chapman will be the "alternate" evaluator for all campuses.
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V. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions and adoption of the 2017-18 Employee Handbook.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
All changes have been made to the Employee Handbook.
Recommendation: Approve employee handbook as presented. Employee Handbook can be found under "EXTRAS" tab. |
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VI. Discussion: Discuss the following 2017-18 Student Handbooks from the Elementary, Intermediate, Middle School and High School campuses.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: No action needed on these items.
Handbooks can be found under the "EXTRAS" tab. |
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VII. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions and adoption of the 2017-18 Student Code of Conduct for our secondary campuses.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve revisions to the 2017-18 Student Code of Conduct for secondary campuses.
Student Code of Conduct can be found under "EXTRAS" tab. |
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Set time and date for budget workshop.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Set budget workshop for Monday, August 14, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the high school library.
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IX. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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IX.i. Minutes - June 26, 2017 regular meeting.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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IX.ii. Tax Report
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IX.iii. Financial Report
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IX.iv. Accounts Payable
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IX.v. Special Programs Director Report
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IX.vi. Superintendent Report
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IX.vi.a. Composite personnel update
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IX.vi.b. Calendar update
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IX.vii. Miscellaneous
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X. Closed Session:
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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X.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints
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X.i.a. Ratify resignations.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Ratify resignations from:
Nora Chicas - Spanish Teacher Rebecca Keisling - Elem/Int Music Teacher Thomas Shuttlesworth - High School Teacher |
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X.i.b. Hire personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Hire the following:
Kathryn Estrada - Elem/Int Music Teacher |
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X.ii. Discussion regarding student transfers
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X.ii.a. Approve "paying" out of district transfers
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The principals have made the following recommendations:
Approve - Nugent, Jacob - 9th grade Tokarczyk, Rylee - 3rd grade |
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XI. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XII. Adjourn.
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