October 22, 2012 at 7:05 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
Absent: |
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II. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Description:
Middle School Professional - John Adair
Intermediate Employee - Pam Lively |
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III. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Elementary - Jacob Bernard
Intermediate - Brynne Thomas Middle School - Aly Graves High School - Jessica Duke |
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IV. Recognize students selected by the Texas Art Education Association for art exhibit.
Presenter:
Pat Rainey
Description:
Recognize Shana Fitzgerald and Breanna Warner
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V. Open forum.
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VI. Presentation by Larry Lasiter (Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc.) on school facilities.
Presenter:
Larry Lasiter
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VII. Discussion: Hear Highly Qualified Teacher Report for 2012-13.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Kay Chapman will present this year's report on highly qualified teachers.
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Approve 2012-13 Emergency Operation Plan Update.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
The Emergency Plan can be found under your "Extras" Tab.
Recommendation: Approve Emergency Plan as presented. |
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IX. Discussion: Present 2012-13 Campus Improvement Plans.
Presenter:
Campus Principals
Description:
Discussion item only.
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X. Discussion/Action: Approve 2012-13 District Improvement Plan.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
District Improvement Plan can be found under the "Extras" tab.
Recommendation: Approve District Improvement Plan as presented. |
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XI. Discussion/Action: Approve Elkhart I.S.D.'s FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System Of Texas) Report (Final 2010-11).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation; Approve FIRST Report as presented.
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XII. Discussion/Action: Approve authorization to access safety deposit box at Elkhart State Bank.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Donna Hobson and I need authorization to access safety deposit box at the bank. We also need to delete authorization for Belinda Bridges and Wesley Taylor access to box. The bank has also said that we will be required to pay a yearly fee of $15.00 to have box.
Recommendation: Authorize Dr. Ray DeSpain and Donna Hobson to have access to safety deposit box at Elkhart State Bank and remove Belinda Bridges and Wesley Taylor from authorization list. |
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Approve authorization to Lone Star Investment Pool.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
You need to add me to the list of authorized users for the Lone Star Investment Pool. Donna Hobson is already on authorized users list. We also need to delete Johnnie Keeling and Mike Moon from list.
Recommendation: Add Dr. Ray DeSpain to authorized users list for Lone Star Investment Pool and delete Johnnie Keeling and Mike Moon from account. |
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Appoint new member to the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).
Presenter:
Dr. Taylor
Description:
Recommendation: Appoint Jennifer Holliday to the School Health Advisory Committee.
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XV. Discussion/Action: Approve High Stakes Testing Resolution.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve High Stakes Testing Resolution as presented.
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XVI. Discussion/Action: Consideration of Resolution to Retain Eminent Domain Authority.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Resolution to Retain Eminent Domain Authority as presented.
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XVII. Discussion/Action: Amend the 2012-13 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Recommendation: Approve amendments as presented.
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XVIII. Discussion/Action: Consider changing November board meeting date to November 19, 2012.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Change November board meeting from November 26, 2012 to November 19, 2012.
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XIX. Discussion/Action: Approve Update 95 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Update 95 can be found under the "Extra" tab.
Recommendation: Approve Update 95 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual as presented. |
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XX. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XX.i. Minutes - September 24, 2012 regular meeting
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XX.ii. Tax Report
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XX.iii. Financial Report
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XX.iv. Accounts Payable
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XX.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XX.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XX.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XX.viii. High School Principal Report
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XX.ix. Technology Director Report
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XX.x. Special Programs Director Report
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XX.xi. Curriculum Director Report
Description:
Information will be available Monday.
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XX.xii. Superintendent Report
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XX.xiii. Board Communications
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XX.xiv. Board Concerns
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XX.xv. Miscellaneous
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XXI. Closed Session:
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XXI.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
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XXI.i.a. Ratify resignation.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Ratify resignation of Peggy Flanagan (elementary computer lab aide).
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XXI.ii. Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XXI.ii.a. Addition to Student Transfer List
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Shery Bowman, bus driver and aide at elementary, would like her daughter to attend Elkhart I.S.D. She is an 8th grader at Slocum I.S.D. and has not had any problem with grades or discipline.
Recommendation: Approve adding Mika M. Bowman to the Student Transfer List for the 2012-13 school year. |
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XXII. Re-open meeting.
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XXIII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XXIV. Adjourn.
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