April 13, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M.

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

3. STUDENT RECOGNITIONS:

3.A. THS Academic Decathlon State Competition

4. Finance Report - Bill Mikulencak

4.A. Tax Report

4.B. Monthly Financial Report

4.C. Quarterly Investment Report

4.D. Budget Amendment Review

5. CONSENT AGENDA:

5.A. Minutes

5.A.1. Regular Meeting - March 9, 2015

5.B. Scholarship Committee for 2014-2015 - Jerry Vaughn

5.C. TEA Multi-Year Expedited Waivers for a Staff Development Days - (3 General and 2 Subject Area) - Jerry Vaughn 

5.D. TEA Multi-Year Expedited Waiver for up to 6 Early Release Days- Jerry Vaughn 

5.E. Approve "Revised" Joint Election Agreement with Williamson County For Election Services -   Larry Robbins

5.F. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification 2015-2016 - Larry Robbins

5.G. Contract Extension with Sodexo Food Service Management Company for the 2015-2016 School Year - Bill Mikulencak

5.H. Monthly Budget Amendment - Bill Mikulencak

5.I. Upcoming Board Meeting Dates (Changes/Additions) 

5.I.1. May 18, 2015 - Facility Workshop 6:30 P.M. (Add Workshop)

5.I.2. June 15, 2015 - Regular Board Meeting 7:00 P.M. (Change from June 8th)

6. OLD BUSINESS:  Seventh Street Property (Old Middle School) 

Consideration and possible action regarding (i) the only proposed bid received by the District from RDC-SDP Development Partners, LLC in the amount of $250,000.00 in response to the solicitation of bid for the sale of the District’s interest in the following described property, and (ii) regarding the adoption of a Resolution subject to the successful negotiation of the additional terms and conditions sale as set forth in a Real Estate Sales Contract acceptable to the District, and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate the additional terms and conditions of sale as set forth in a Real Estate Sales Contract as set forth in the Resolution:  
 
Tract 1: Approximately 5.6 acres of land, out of the J. Winsett Survey, Williamson County, Texas, commonly known as and referred to as the 7th Street Taylor High School/Middle School Campus
located at 410 West Seventh Street in Taylor, Texas. 

Tract 2:  Approximately 0.86 acre of land, being located out of the north part of Block Four (4) of the Dickson Addition, City of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, and also being located at W 9th Street in Taylor, Texas. 

Together with all of the District’s right, title and interest, if any, in and to that
portion of Fowzer Street located between Tract 1 and Tract 2.

7. NEW BUSINESS:

7.A. Discussion & Consideration to Approve Calendar Revision to 2014-2015 School Calendar- Jerry Vaughn

7.B. Discussion & Consideration to Approve Triple Freeport Tax Exemption Resolution - Bill Mikulencak (Dan Casey of Moak & Casey & Associates, LLP) 

7.C. Personnel Items:

7.C.1. Resignation of Personnel

7.C.2. Election of Personnel

7.C.2.a. Election of THS Principal G. Andrew Maddox

7.C.3. Consideration of Proposed Renewal/Receipt of Contracts for Certified & Non-Certified Professional Contracted Staff Members

7.C.4. Consideration and Possible Action to Terminate One or More Probationary Contracts of Employment at the End of the Contract Term, in the Best Interest of the District. 

8. INFORMATION ITEMS:

8.A. REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

8.A.1. Superintendent Report

8.A.1.a. Update: Superintendent Office - Jerry Vaughn

8.A.1.a.1. Updated Spring Timeline

8.A.1.a.2. Updated Summer Work Calendar & Events

8.A.1.a.3. Summer School Schedule

8.A.1.a.4. Taylor Educational Enrichment Foundation (TEEF) Update  

8.A.1.a.5. Facility Master Plan/Study Update

8.A.2. Other Reports

8.A.2.a. JoAn Barcak - Partnership Update 

9. CALENDAR - This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity for Board of Trustees to set dates for student and/or teacher hearings or to bring to the Board's attention other special dates.

9.A. May 9, 2015 - Election Day

9.B. May 11, 2015 - Regular Board Meeting 7 P.M.

9.C. May 18, 2015  6:30 PM Proposed Facility Workshop

10. BOARD MEMBER REMARKS - Board of Trustees expressions of thanks, congratulations, and condolences.

11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - This item has been added to the agenda to provide an opportunity for Board Members to request the placement of agenda items at upcoming Board meetings.

12. CLOSED SESSION:  Pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act (Texas Gov't Code 551.001) The Board will conduct a closed session to discuss items related to personnel (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.074) additionally; the Board may wish to consult with its attorney to receive legal advice regarding legal issues pertaining to proposed bid received by the District and subsequent negotiation of a contract for the Property located on 7th Street & 9th Street. Taylor Texas, commonly referred to as the 7th Street Property (Texas Gov't Code, Section 551.071)  Any action will be taken in Open Session.