May 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM - Continuation Meeting
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I. ESTABLISH QUORUM - 5:00 p.m.
Presenter:
Board President
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. Alan Rich President Richard Elkins Vice President Susan Allen Secretary Members Dale Adams, Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper, Rich Sena, Donna Sharp, Ernie Pyles |
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II. CLOSED SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Boerne Independent School District, will be held on May 20, 2014, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at 123 W. Johns Road, Boerne, Texas. The Closed Session will begin immediately after the opening of the meeting and followed by the public Open Session at approximately 6:30 p.m. All final votes, actions, or decisions on the following items will be taken in open session meeting thereafter.
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
The Board will now recess into Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 of the Texas Open Meeting Act at approximately 5:00 p.m. for the following purposes:
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II.A. PERSONNEL (551.074, .075, .082)
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II.A.1. RESIGNATIONS (including consideration of any settlement proposals with regard to current personnel)
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II.A.2. APPOINTMENTS (All Professional staff hiring decisions including but not limited to teachers, counselors, administrators, coaches)
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II.A.3. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE - Superintendent's report to Board on any outstanding or newly developed individual personnel issues (including but not limited to individual evaluations of personnel performance) and opportunity for Board to query Superintendent on such issues
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II.A.4. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ANY STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
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II.B. DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, LEASE AND VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - INCLUDING But Not Limited To Negotiations on Purchasing Decisions With Regard To Land For New Campuses And Negotiated Contracts With Various Firms (551.072)
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II.C. CONSULTATION WITH PRIVATE ATTORNEY ON MATTERS PERTAINING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY PENDING LITIGATION
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III. OPEN SESSION - 6:30 p.m.
Presenter:
Board President
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III.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Boerne Middle School North Student Council Officers will lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas flags and then a moment of silence will be observed. |
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III.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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.
Description:
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. |
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III.C. CONDUCT ANNUAL RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD for purposes of electing President, Vice President and Secretary
Presenter:
David Stelmazewski
Description:
In accordance with Board policy, the Trustees must elect officers on an annual basis at the May Board meeting. The offices are as follows: President, Vice President, and Secretary.
By tradition, the Superintendent conducts the election – asking for nominees and then for a show of hands on the candidates nominated. Trustees are free to nominate a slate of officers rather than individual names/positions – provided there aren’t multiple nominees for one or more of the positions. |
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III.D. COMMENDATION OF STUDENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
See attached listing of students, outgoing board members.
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III.E. TEACHER / STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
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III.E.1. Innovative Classroom Instruction CHS - Emily Steffek (English teacher) presenting
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IV. CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, REGARDING ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(as Listed Under Closed Session in this Notice)
Presenter:
Board President
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IV.A. Consideration and possible action with regard to land for new campuses and negotiated contracts with various firms.
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V. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
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 the meeting is called to order. Note: Sign Up Sheet for Speakers is placed at the entrance to the Board Room. Citizens may not address individual personnel concerns or other items that might infringe on the rights and privileges of others.
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VI. UNFINISHED / NEW BUSINESS
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VI.A. CONSIDER FACILITIES ISSUES INCLUDING COMING PLANNED ACTIVITIES, APPROVAL OF BIDS AND BID PACKETS for DISTRICT-WIDE BUILDING PROGRAM AND OTHER DECISIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUILDING PROGRAM: Including but not limited to any actions concerning facilities upgrades, re-building and design/construction decisions resulting from present and past building programs initiated by the district.
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VI.B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TASB LOCAL DISTRICT UPDATE 99 AT FIRST READING
Description:
Proposed Motion:
MOTION TO APPROVE THE TASB LOCAL DISTRICT UPDATE 99 AS PRESENTED AT FIRST READING |
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VII. MONTHLY REPORTS / HEARINGS
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.
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VII.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS: Oral-The superintendent may update the Board on recent developments linked directly or indirectly to Board/Superintendent Calendar Year Goals in the following categories
Presenter:
David Stelmazewski
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VII.A.1. Superintendent Report
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VII.B. HEAR K-2 LITERACY ASSESSMENT RESULTS
Presenter:
Betsy Ilgenfritz
Attachments:
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VII.C. HEAR SPECIAL EDUCATION / SECTION 504 ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Presenter:
DeNette Krawczynski
Attachments:
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VII.D. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE BISD BUSINESS OFFICE AND BOARD ACTION ON FINANCIAL MATTERS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THOSE REPORTS (INCLUDING TAX COLLECTION REPORT, DONATIONS and BUDGET AMENDMENTS)
Presenter:
Bruce Revell
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION:
I move that BISD approve the Budget Amendments and accept the Donation reports as presented.
Attachments:
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VII.E. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - Including But Not Limited To Any Activities In Connection With The Board Appointed Sub-Committees For Salary/Benefits/Budget, Transportation/Safety, Superintendent Evaluation, Audit Oversight, Communications, Facilities Planning, Workforce Readiness, Hispanic Advisory, etc., Board Training and Board Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
Board Members will have updates on any recent activities and any developments within their subcommittees.
Discussion on coordination of training sessions at the TASB Summer Leadership Institute may also take place. |
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
The consent agenda provides the opportunity for the board to act quickly and collectively on routine matters so that valuable meeting time is preserved for other issues.
The board makes a Motion to approve all items, as presented, on the consent agenda unless an individual board member has an objection to approving any of the individual items listed. Or Motion to approve any individual items on the consent agenda. |
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VIII.A. APPROVE CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS TO 2013 TAX ROLL
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VIII.B. APPROVE CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS TO TAX ROLLS FOR OTHER YEARS
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VIII.C. CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR TAX REFUND AND WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST
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VIII.D. APPROVE METHOD OF PURCHASE, VENDOR SELECTION, PROPOSALS, AND/OR PRICES BASED ON DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Bruce Revell
Description:
Propose Action:
MOTION: Move that BISD approve the specific recommendations of the administration with regard to the attached Bond Fund (613) Purchases and those which may exceed the $50,000 aggregated limit for 2013-2014; Approval of Vendor Selection, method of purchase, acceptance of recommended bid/proposal and price - as contained in the board packet.
Attachments:
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VIII.E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETINGS JANUARY 20, 2014 - APRIL 2014
Presenter:
Marcia Leach
Description:
Will Send By Separate Document:
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETINGS OF JANUARY 20, 2014; FEBRUARY 24, 2014, MARCH 24, 2014, and APRIL 28, 2014. OR if Changes are Required: MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETINGS OF ; JANUARY 20, 2014, FEBRUARY 24, 2014, MARCH 24, 2014, and APRIL 28, 2014 with the following changes: |
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IX. FUTURE BUSINESS ITEMS
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
May 29, 2014
Approval of Bond Projects for Summer Board Workshop TASB Pay Schedule June 3, 2014 Board Workshop GPA / Class Ranking June 16, 2014 Regular Meeting Gifted and Talented Improvement Presentation Federal Programs Hearing/Report; Approve use of Funds for 2014-2015 Hold BUDGET/TAX HEARING – For Fiscal Year 2013 BISD Budget; Consider Approval of Budget Update on Enrollment District School Choice HB 5 Community & Student Engagement GPA / Class Rank Recommendations TASB Local Update 99 - Final Reading TASB Pay Schedule Recommendations Consider any TEA Waiver Recommendations IF APPROVALS NEEDED: Student Handbook Student Code of Conduct (if ready) Student Drug Testing Policy Booklet JULY No Scheduled Meetings AUG, 2014 Board Team Building Retreat (Date TBD) |
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X. CLOSED SESSION - FURTHER DELIBERATION OR ACTION, IF ANY REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS.
Presenter:
Board President
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XI. OPEN SESSION
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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