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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Declaration of Quorum
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2. Closed Meeting as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 through 551.146, shall be declared by the Board of Trustees when necessary, during the course of the meeting at the time, date and place of this notice.
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3. Opening Activities
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3.A. Invocation
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3.B. Pledge of Allegiance - Southside Elementary Students: Noel Rojo, Emily Jones, Shae Hendley, Zachary Roach
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3.C. Public Comment
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4. Consent Items
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4.A. Minutes of January 12, 2009
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4.B. January Disbursements
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4.C. Budget Amendment(s)
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4.D. Approval of Donation
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4.E. Property Tax Resales
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5. Discussion / Action Items
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5.A. Amendments to 2009-2010 Cheer Constitution
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5.B. Application for High Schools That Work Cycle 1 Continuation Grant including Making Middle Grades Work Grant
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5.C. 2008-2009 District and Campus Improvement Plans
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5.D. 2009-2010 school calendar
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5.E. Change the date of the March board meeting
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5.F. Amendment to Mabank ISD Policy DEC (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences - First Reading
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5.G. Auditors Engagement Letter to audit financial statements for year ended August 31, 2009
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5.H. Vending Machine Propsals
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5.I. Panther Stadium - Proposal for visitor side grandstand addition
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5.J. Consider forming Advisory Board for MISD Education Foundation
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5.K. Resolution to participate in Texpool Prime
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5.L. TEA Waiver Application for low attendance day
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5.M. TEA Class Size Waiver
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5.N. Call General Election for Mabank ISD Trustee Election for May 9, 2009
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6. Information Items
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6.A. Superintendent's Report
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6.B. Asst. Superintendent of Business Operations Report
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6.B.1. Monthly Financial Report
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6.B.2. Cash Position
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6.B.3. Tax Collection
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6.C. Curriculum Director's Report
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6.C.1. Curriculum Update
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7. Personnel
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7.A. Employment / Resignations
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7.B. Contract renewal and/or extensions of Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Principals and Assistant Principals
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7.C. Opening of 6 elementary slots to be filled as needed
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7.D. Approve Superintendent to perform services for other educational entities
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8. Closing Activities
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8.A. Questions / Announcements
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8.B. Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | February 23, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular | |
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Declaration of Quorum
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2. Closed Meeting as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 through 551.146, shall be declared by the Board of Trustees when necessary, during the course of the meeting at the time, date and place of this notice.
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3. Opening Activities
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3.A. Invocation
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3.B. Pledge of Allegiance - Southside Elementary Students: Noel Rojo, Emily Jones, Shae Hendley, Zachary Roach
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3.C. Public Comment
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4. Consent Items
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4.A. Minutes of January 12, 2009
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4.B. January Disbursements
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4.C. Budget Amendment(s)
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4.D. Approval of Donation
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4.E. Property Tax Resales
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5. Discussion / Action Items
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5.A. Amendments to 2009-2010 Cheer Constitution
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Description:
Cheer Constitution is attached along with a summary sheet of the changes. Changes are noted in red. Recommendation: Approval.
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5.B. Application for High Schools That Work Cycle 1 Continuation Grant including Making Middle Grades Work Grant
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Description:
Refer to attached memo. Recommendation: Approval
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5.C. 2008-2009 District and Campus Improvement Plans
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Description:
Improvement plans are attached. Recommendation: Approval
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5.D. 2009-2010 school calendar
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Description:
Calendar attached. Recommendation: Approval
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5.E. Change the date of the March board meeting
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Description:
Springtime in Texas Chamber Banquet (FormerlyTaste of Cedar Creek) is scheduled for March 23, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at the High School. Our Campus Teachers of the Year are honored during the program. Due to the conflict I recommend that we change the date of our regular board meeting to March 30, 2009. This will allow board members to attend the banquet. Recommendation: Approval.
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5.F. Amendment to Mabank ISD Policy DEC (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits Leaves and Absences - First Reading
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Description:
Refer to attached summary and policy. Recommendation: Approval.
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5.G. Auditors Engagement Letter to audit financial statements for year ended August 31, 2009
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Description:
See attached. Recommendation: Approval
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5.H. Vending Machine Propsals
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Description:
Our current vending machine contract has expired. We received four proposals in response to our advertised RFP. Our recommendation is to award drink contract to Dr. Pepper and snack vending contract to J & S Equipment. Refer to attachment for summary of proposals.
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5.I. Panther Stadium - Proposal for visitor side grandstand addition
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Description:
Information will be presented at the board meeting. If motion made it must state to purchase through TASB BuyBoard. Refer to attached information sheet.
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5.J. Consider forming Advisory Board for MISD Education Foundation
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5.K. Resolution to participate in Texpool Prime
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Description:
Texpool has two investment vehicles, presently we participate in basic Texpool only. Texpool Prime currently offers a slightly higher interest rate. This resolution will allow us to invest in Texpool Prime as well as basic Texpool. Refer to attachments. Recommendation: Approval
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5.L. TEA Waiver Application for low attendance day
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Description:
On Jan. 28, 2009 - Late Arrival date due to bad weather. Central Elem. attendance was ten percentage points less than the average campus attendance rate. We are requesting a waiver to not include this attendance data for state funding calculations. This will save the district approximately $1,800. Recommendation: Approval.
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5.M. TEA Class Size Waiver
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Description:
After January 22, 2009, if a class in Grades K-4 exceeds the 22:1 limit the district has 30 days to submit a waiver request.
Southside: 1st grade 22, 22, 24
Southside: 2nd grade 24, 22, 22, 22
Central: 2nd grade 24, 22, 22, 22
Recommendation: Approval
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5.N. Call General Election for Mabank ISD Trustee Election for May 9, 2009
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Description:
Details are included in your packet. THE MOTION NEEDS TO BE READ ALOUD IN ITS ENTIRETY ALONG WITH TRAINING HOURS FOR EACH BOARD MEMBER OBTAINED FROM FEB. 08 - FEB. 09. COLUMN BOLDED. Recommendation: Approval.
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6. Information Items
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6.A. Superintendent's Report
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6.B. Asst. Superintendent of Business Operations Report
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6.B.1. Monthly Financial Report
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6.B.2. Cash Position
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6.B.3. Tax Collection
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6.C. Curriculum Director's Report
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6.C.1. Curriculum Update
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7. Personnel
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7.A. Employment / Resignations
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7.B. Contract renewal and/or extensions of Assistant Superintendents, Directors, Principals and Assistant Principals
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7.C. Opening of 6 elementary slots to be filled as needed
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7.D. Approve Superintendent to perform services for other educational entities
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8. Closing Activities
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8.A. Questions / Announcements
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8.B. Adjournment
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