August 29, 2016 at 7:10 PM - Called Meeting
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I. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
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II. Discussion/Action: Consider bids for the 2016-17 school year on motor fuel products.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve bid from Sumrall Distributing Co., Inc.
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III. Discussion/Action: Approve update to DNA (Local) policy to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
TEA changed the formal appraisal system from PDAS to T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System). We need to update our Local policy to reflect these changes.
Recommendation: Approve DNA (Local) policy to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual as presented. |
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IV. Discussion/Action: Approve update to DBB (Local) policy to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
According to TASB the Texas Department of State Health Services no longer recommends that each employee be screened for TB prior to employment.
Recommendation: Approve removing the requirement that each employee must provide evidence of TB screening before first day of employment with the district. |
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V. Discussion/Action: Approve Update 105 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Update 105 with the changes made to DBB (Local) to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy. UPDATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER "EXTRAS" TAB.
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VI. Discussion/Action: Approve Update 106 to the Elkhart I.S.D. Board Policy Manual.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Update 106 as presented. UPDATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND UNDER "EXTRAS" TAB.
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VII. Discussion/Action: Adopt Resolution certifying Board of Trustees reviewed Tax Roll as certified to them by the Houston County Appraisal District Office.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution from Houston County Appraisal District Office as presented.
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VIII. Discussion/Action: Approve amendments to the 2015-16 Elkhart I.S.D. Budget.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson/Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Dr. DeSpain will give you information on amendments at the meeting.
Recommendation: Approve amendments to the Elkhart I.S.D. Budget as presented. |
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IX. Discussion/Action: Approve the 2016-17 Elkhart I.S.D. Total Expenditure Budget of $12,464,996.00.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: Approve budget as presented.
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X. Discussion/Action: Adopt Elkhart I.S.D. 2016-17 proposed tax rate.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The proposed budget is based on a total tax rate of $1.36. The tax rate of $1.17 is for Maintenance and Operations and $0.19 for Interest and Sinking making the total tax rate of $1.36.
Recommendation: Set the 2016-17 Elkhart I.S.D. tax rate as follows: Maintenance & Operations - $1.17 Interest & Sinking - $0.19 TOTAL TAX RATE OF $1.36 |
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XI. Discussion: Formulate the 2016-17 Board/Superintendent Goals.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
DISCUSSION ONLY......We can formulate goals tonight and then adopt at the September meeting.
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XII. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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XII.i. Minutes - July 25, 2016 regular meeting and August 15, 2016 called meeting.
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XII.ii. Tax Report
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XII.iii. Financial Report
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XII.iv. Accounts Payable
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XII.v. Elementary Principal Report
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XII.vi. Intermediate Principal Report
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XII.vii. Middle School Principal Report
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XII.viii. High School Principal Report
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XII.ix. Technology Director Report
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XII.x. Food Service Director Report
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XII.xi. Director of Special Programs Report
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XII.xii. Superintendent Report
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XII.xii.a. In-service and start of school overview
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XII.xiii. Miscellaneous
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XIII. Closed Session:
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XIII.i. Discuss addition to the 2016-17 Student Transfer List.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation:
Approve addition to the Student Transfer List: Makenzie Aviles (PK) - Staff member child |
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XIII.ii. Discuss resignations.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The following paraprofessional employees have resigned:
Mary Owens - Custodian Sue Skaro - Aide THIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY....DO NOT NEED TO RATIFY! |
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XIV. Re-open meeting.
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XV. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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XVI. Adjourn.
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