July 22, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Open forum.
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III. Discussion: Hear status report on delinquent taxes from David Hudson, Tax Attorney, from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, Mott, LLP
Presenter:
David Husdon
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IV. Discussion/Action: Approve Elkhart I.S.D.'s FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report (Final 2011-12).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve report as presented.
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V. Discussion/Action: Consider bids for the 2013-14 school year on motor fuel products.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve bid from Sumrall Distributing Co., Inc.
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VI. Discussion/Action: Approve interlocal agreements with Region VII ESC for the 2013-14 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve interlocal agreements with Region VII as presented.
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VII. Discussion/Action: Approve the PDAS appraisers and the appraisal calendar for the 2013-14 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve the enclosed appraisal calendar and the following personnel to conduct appraisals: Tana Herring (Elementary); Greg Herring (Intermediate); Ron Mays (Middle School); and Kevin Clark (High School).
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Approve Acute Teacher Shortage Areas for the 2013-14 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
This list needs to be approved each year.
Recommendation: Approve Acute Teacher Shortage Areas as presented. |
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IX. Discussion/Action: Approve Technology Plan for the 2013-14 school year.
Presenter:
Wes Allison
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Technology Plan as presented.
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X. Discussion/Action: Consider adopting the Employee Handbook for the 2013-14 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Changes to the handbook were very minor this year.
Recommendation: Approve Employee Handbook as presented. Handbook is found under "Extras" column. |
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XI. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions and adoption of the 2013-14 Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct for our secondary campuses and the Student Handbooks for the elementary and intermediate campuses.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve handbooks as presented.
Handbooks are found under "Extras" column. |
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XII. Discussion/Action: Discuss student transfer policy for the 2013-14 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Consider approving the 2013-14 Elkhart I.S.D. Board/Superintendent Goals.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Discuss and approve the Board/Superintendent Goals for the 2013-14 school year.
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Consider setting a date for the 2013-14 budget workshop.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Set date for budget workshop for Monday, July 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the administration office.
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XV. Discussion/Action: Consider setting a date and time for a public hearing on the Proposed 2013-14 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget and Proposed Tax Rate, and time and date to adopt the 2013-14 Budget and 2013 Tax Rate.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Adopt the dates as presented: August 26, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to conduct Public Hearing on 2013-14 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate; and August 26, 2013 at 7:10 p.m. to adopt 2013-14 Budget and 2013 Tax Rate.
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XVI. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XVI.i. Minutes - June 17, 2013; June 26, 2013; and July 10, 2013 called meetings
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XVI.ii. Tax Report
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XVI.iii. Financial Report
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XVI.iv. Accounts Payable
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XVI.v. Director of Special Programs and Accountability Report
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XVI.vi. Superintendent Report
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XVI.vii. Miscellaneous
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XVII. Closed Session:
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XVII.i. Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
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XVII.ii. Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XVII.ii.a. Approve additions to Student Transfer List.
Description:
Recommendation: Approve adding the following to the 2013-14 Student Transfer List:
Taner Tunstall (11) - Dad is new employee of district Evelyn Peters (6) - Mom is new employee of district Caden Peters (K) - Mom is new employee of district |
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XVIII. Re-open meeting.
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XIX. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
b. 1. Recommendation: Approve additions to 2013-14 Student Transfer List.
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XX. Adjourn.
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