July 27, 2015 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/Action: Approve addition of bereavement policy to our Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy DEC (Local).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve bereavement policy as presented.
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IV. Discussion/Action: Approve cafeteria prices for the 2015-16 school year.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
According to TDA we need to raise our cafeteria prices. This increase will be made over several years.
Recommendation: Approve cafeteria prices for the 2015-16 school year as presented. |
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V. Discussion/Action: Consider bids for the 2015-16 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 the T-TESS appraisers and the appraisal calendar for the 2015-16 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); Jason Ives (High School) and Roger Mays (High School).
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VII. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions and adoption of the 2015-16 Employee Handbook.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
I have made the necessary changes and added the new Bereavement (Funeral) policy to the handbook.
Recommendation: Approve employee handbook as presented. EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK CAN BE FOUND UNDER THE "EXTRAS" COLUMN. |
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Consider revisions and adoption of the 2015-16 Student Handbook/Student Code of Conduct for our secondary campuses and the Student Handbook for the elementary and intermediate campuses.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendations: Approve handbooks as presented. Please note on the high school and middle school handbook items highlighted in yellow are changes and those with red lines are deletions.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AND HANDBOOKS ARE FOUND UNDER THE "EXTRAS" COLUMN. |
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IX. Discussion/Action: Set time and date for budget workshop.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Set budget workshop for August 3, 2015 at 6:30 pm in the high school library.
On August 3rd, meeting will be called to order at 6:30 pm and then we will enjoy a meal provided by Joseph Ripp, our new foodservice director. |
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X. Discussion/Action: Change date of August board meeting to August 31, 2015.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Since we will be having the public hearing on August 31st I would like to move regular meeting to this date also.
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XI. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XI.i. Minutes - June 15, June 29, and July 6, 2015 called meetings.
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XI.ii. Tax Report
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XI.iii. Financial Report
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XI.iv. Accounts Payable
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XI.v. Director of Special Programs Report
Description:
Available at meeting.
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XI.vi. Superintendent Report
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XI.vi.a. 2015-16 Personnel Update
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XI.vi.b. 2015-16 Budget Update
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XI.vii. Miscellaneous
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XII. Closed Session:
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XII.i. Discussion regarding student transfers
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Shiloh Crouch (12th grade) - Renee Crouch's son - Has been going to Grapeland
Emily (6th grade) & Ella Lively (2nd grade) - Hired Heather Lively at elementary library aide Kinsey Woody (K) - Requesting to be a "paying" transfer from Palestine ISD. Mrs. Herring has approved this application. Lily Rader (K) - Requesting to be a "paying" transfer from Palestine ISD (father is being transferred to Palestine Regional Medical Hospital and their house will be out of district). Mrs. Herring has approved this application. Darren Heady (11th grade) - Current student at EISD but moving from district. Requesting to remain in district. Do not have all paperwork but Mr. Ives has tentatively approved when all paperwork complete. Will be a "paying" transfer. |
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XII.ii. Ratify resignations.
Description:
Ratify resignations from:
Dusti Parker - Elementary Librarian Karen Hill - Intermediate Teacher Kevin Clark - High School Principal |
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XII.iii. Hire personnel.
Description:
Jason Ives (12 months for 2 years - Administrator)
Roger Mays (11 months - Administrator) Tom Spears (11 months - Coach) Robert Streetman (change from 12 months to 11 months for 2015-16 only - Teacher) |
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XII.iv. Superintendent evaluation and contract.
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XIII. Re-open meeting.
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XIV. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
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XV. Adjourn.
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