October 15, 2012 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The Board President ensures that a minimum of four board members are present. 
The President then states, for the record, the names of those present and those absent.

Jennifer Christianson    President
Richard Elkins                Vice President
Ernie Pyles                      Secretary
Members                         Susan Allen, Ron McBee, Bob Ogle, Alan Rich

Description:  Students from campus organizations traditionally lead the Board and Visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags and then observe a moment of silence.  Tonight we have Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary students to perform that honor.

Description:  The Board President will ask the members to indicate whether the order of the agenda, as presented is acceptable or whether changes to that order are proposed.

PROPOSED MOTION:
I move that the agenda be approved as presented.
(If a board member proposes a change to the order of the agenda, then the following might be used):

PROPOSED MOTION:
I move that we insert item(s)  of the agenda between item and item.

Description:  Minutes are provided by separate document.

PROPOSED MOTION(S):  
I move the minutes be approved as presented for the following Regular Meetings;
I move the minutes be approved as presented for the following Special Meetings;
 
ALTERNATIVE MOTION:
I move the minutes be approved as presented, with any modification for the following meeting(s):
Motion seconded;
Any abstentions noted (due to absence during that meeting);
Motion carried.

Description:  This Month:
Jonna McRedmond, Boerne Middle School North, 2012-2013 SACU - KENS 5 ExCEL Golden Apple Award
BISD Principals in honor of Texas Governor's Proclamation declaring October for Principal Recognition

Description:  Citizens may sign up, in advance of the meeting, to make comments to the board.  Note: there is a New Sign Up sheet for Speakers.  Citizens should either contact the superintendent’s assistant (Marcia Leach 357-2010) one week prior to the meeting or sign-in just prior to the meeting with the sheet provided in the rear of the board room.  Citizens may not address individual personnel concerns or other items that might infringe on the rights and privileges of others.
 
PROPOSED ACTION:
 
Board members should listen to the viewpoint(s) presented. Unless the specific item is listed elsewhere on the agenda, and in accordance with the law, the board must refrain from further discussion or action.
 
Here is a condensed statement that the Board President might choose to read before speakers present their views.  It is a paraphrased version of the longer Walsh/Anderson text supplied to us previously:
 
Under district policy BED Local, citizens may address the Board by contacting the superintendent’s office prior to the meeting or by signing up just before this meeting began tonight, using the sheet provided for that purpose.  That sign-up sheet is located at the entrance to this Board Room.
 
This item on the agenda provides a time for citizens, staff, or students to provide their comments to the Board.  No personal attacks or complaints against members of the community or employees will be permitted during this public comment period.  Complaints against employees are governed by Board Policy GF Local, which generally requires such subjects to be placed on the agenda in Closed Session under the personnel section and only after the appropriate steps (chain of command) has been followed.
 
In the interest of time, those individuals who speak are permitted to do so for a maximum of 5 minutes. Groups of people may designate one spokesperson for a group. Normally, the entire public comment section is limited to no more than 30 minute.   Please remember we have a long agenda tonight.  We appreciate your commitment to the schools by attending and participating in tonight’s meeting!
 
IF SOMEONE BEGINS MAKING INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS:  
I’m sorry, but I must ask you to discuss only those issues that do not involve individual personnel, noting that Board policy and state law stipulates that personnel items are discussed in Executive Session unless specifically authorized by the person about whom a complaint is made – and with the assent of the Board.  This will ensure that both your rights and their rights are protected.  According to Board policy, any individual personnel concerns should be addressed at the lowest level possible and may be appealed to the Board after all such requirements have been met.  If you will speak with the superintendent after tonight’s meeting, he will be glad to answer any questions you might have about the most appropriate steps for resolving any personnel issues you may have. 
If you would like to continue speaking, please do so, but we request that you avoid any comments about individual personnel.   
 
Thank you.

Description:  The following items are reports and are generally not action items – although some exceptions occur.  Board members may choose to take action with regard to the specific items listed.

Description:  The Co-Presidents of the Boerne Classroom Teachers Association (BCTA) and the President of the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) are afforded the opportunity, each month, to address the board on topics of interest to those groups.

Mary Longoria and Gail Theis -- will serve as Co-Presidents of the local chapter of the BCTA. Teri Nail is the President of our local ATPE.

As with other such items, the Board may not deliberate or take action on any such items unless the item is listed separately on the agenda.

RELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN AND/OR SUPERINTENDENT ONE YEAR GOALS:  
Giving this voice to teachers is related to the portion of the strategic plan calling for enhanced recruitment and retention of a high quality teaching force. 

Description:  Nancy Vaughan, Auditor from Armstrong, Vaughan & Associates, P.C. will present the Annual Audit findings for Fiscal Year ending June 30 2012 to the Board for its approval.

Proposed Motion:
Motion for Boerne ISD to accept and approve the Annual Audit findings for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012.

Description:  Sarah Anderson will be the innovative teacher - presenter.
Jocelyn Dudney will speak to Fabra ES 2012-2013 initiatives

Description:  The superintendent will provide an overview of October staff development.

Description:  Superintendent will provide overview of our Partnership with Abilene Christian University;
Our progress with the alliance for technology education in advanced manufacturing (ATEAM)

Description:  See update to Goals

Description:  Facilities and Planning Committee Report by Steve Mack, Chairman
Presentation by Bond Consultant, Scott Milder, SHW Group
Demographic Presentation by Bob Templeton

Description:  Julie Turner will give presentation on:
Why BYOD?
Current state of BYOD -
Happenings of BYOD committee and future actions

Attached are documents for our current Acceptable Use Policy regarding technology use and the information in the handbook related to electronic devices and technology resources.  

Description:  Board Members will have discussion on the development of Board Operating Procedures - a work in progress begun in their Team Building Training Workshop.  In addition, the Board Sub-committees have been updated and further discussion may take place on any of those.

Description:  Board approval on purchases over an aggregate amount of $50,000 with ESC Region 20 are required action this month.  See attached.
MOTION:
Move that BISD approve the specific recommendations of the administration with regard to:
Purchases which exceed the $50,000 aggregated limit for 2012-2013 and Approval of Vendor Selection, method of purchase, acceptance of recommended bid/proposal and price - as contained in the board packet.

Description:  Proposed Motion:
Motion to approve SHAC Committee Membership as presented.

Description:  Information:
The District is authorized to exercise the power of Eminent Domain by Article I, Section 17, of the Texas Constitution and Texas Education Code §11.155, which states that:     an independent school district may, by the exercise of the right of eminent domain, acquire the fee simple title to real property on which to construct school buildings or for any other public use necessary for the district.

The District is required by Govt Code § 2206.10(b) to submit by certified mail a letter to the Comptroller stating that the District is authorized by the state to exercise the power of eminent domain and identigying each provision of law that grants the District that authority.

Proposed Motion:
Boerne ISD Board of Trustees moves to approve Resolution authorizing Superintendent to notify Comptroller of District's authority to exercise power of Eminent Domain, as required by Government Code Section 2206.101(b).

Description: 

No action anticipated

Description:  November 5, 2012
Board Workshop  Final Edits to Board Operating Procedures

December 3, 2012    Regular Board Meeting (Nov-Dec) 
Report on Board Training Hours
1st Reading Local  Update 95
Safe and Drug Free Schools Report (if ready)

January 14, 2013    Special Board Meeting 
State of the District & Superintendent Goals

January 28, 2013    Regular Board Meeting
School Board Appreciation Month
Update on Enrollment
Select Auditor for future years
Call School Board Election for May 2013
Annual AEIS Report