January 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM - Called Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Tana Herring/O.L. Grimsley
Description:
Elementary Professional - Robyn Holland
Maintenance Employee - Luke Bibbs |
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III. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Elementary - Aiden Martinez
Intermediate - Kennedy McSwane Middle School - Presleigh Mays High School - Ian Lively |
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IV. Recognize school board.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain/Kay Chapman
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V. Discussion/Action: Accept resignation of Dr. Thomas L. Witte from Position #3 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Dr. Witte has presented his resignation from the board.
Recommendation: Accept resignation of Dr. Thomas L. Witte from Position #3 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees. |
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VI. Discussion/Action: Appoint Stephen Ham to fill vacancy of Position #3 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees until the regular board election to be held on May 9, 2015.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Since this position has been vacated this year, according to the Secretary of State Office, the appointment of Stephen Ham can only be until the regular election on May 9, 2015. Steve can then run again for a one year term (this position was scheduled for regular election in May 2016).
Recommendation: Appoint Stephen Ham to fill vacancy of Position #3 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees until the regular board election to be held on May 9, 2015. |
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VII. Discussion: Safe School Survey Results.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
No action needed on this item.
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Approve Update 101 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Information can be found under the "extras" tab.
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IX. Discussion/Action: Call School Board Election and appoint officials.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: The school board election needs to be set and officials appointed to conduct the election on May 9, 2015. The election will be for position #6 (Kevin Bush), position #7 (Charles McShan), and a Special Election for position #3. Candidates should file with Rhonda Brewer at Elkhart ISD administration office. Filing begins January 28, 2015 and ends February 27, 2015. Special Election filing will begin on January 20, 2015 and end on March 9, 2015. Rhonda Brewer will serve as Early Voting Clerk and Donna Hobson will serve as Deputy Voting Clerk (Donna Hobson will serve only in the event Mrs. Brewer is absent). Johnnie Keeling has agreed to serve as the Election Judge and Krista Bell has agreed to serve as the Alternate Judge. We have allowed the Election Judge to select up to five clerks. Early voting will be held in the Elkhart ISD administration office from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning April 27, 2015, through May 5, 2015, by personal appearance. March 10, 2015 will be the first day for accepting applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail. The appointed Election Judge, Alternate Judge, and Clerks will count the early voting ballots on May 9, 2015. The election on May 9, 2015 will be held at the Elkhart First Baptist Church.
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X. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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X.i. Minutes - December 15, 2014 called meeting
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X.ii. Tax Report
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X.iii. Financial Report
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X.iv. Accounts Payable
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X.v. Elementary Principal Report
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X.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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X.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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X.viii. High School Principal Report
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X.ix. Technology Director Report
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X.x. Director of Special Programs Report
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X.xi. Superintendent Report
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X.xi.a. February 4, 2015 (6-9pm) - Region VII ESC Workshop - Visioning Principles
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Board members will hear a presentation about the development of the Visioning Principles and have an opportunity to leave this session with a vision and goals for developing 21st Century skills within their districts.
Please put this on your calendar. If you know you can attend let Tammie know so she can register you for this enlightening workshop. |
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X.xii. Miscellaneous
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XI. Closed Session:
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XI.i. Consider additions to Student Transfer List.
Description:
Code Cosner (3rd grade) & Lexie Philipp have moved out of the district. They are requesting transfer into the district under the two (2) year continuous policy.
Recommendation: Approve transfer for Code Cosner and Lexie Philipp (7th grade) under the two (2) year continuous attendance policy for the amount of $900.00 each for the second semester of the 2014-15 school year. |
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XI.ii. Consider Substitute Teacher List.
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XI.iii. Ratify resignation from Leslie Rodriguez (Int/Elem aide) - No action needed.
Description:
Information only. No action needed.
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XII. Re-open meeting.
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XIII. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
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XIV. Adjourn.
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