August 21, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ESTABLISH QUORUM
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
The Board President ensures that a minimum of four board members are present.
The President then states, for the record, the names of those present and those absent. President Rich Sena Vice President Carlin Friar Secretary Joe Tidwell Members Dale Adams, Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper, Alan Rich, Donna Sharp |
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II. CLOSED SESSION
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Boerne Independent School District, will be held on AUGUST 21, 2017, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at 235 Johns Road, Boerne, Texas. The Closed Session will begin immediately after the opening of the meeting and followed by the public Open Session at approximately 6:30 p.m. All final votes, actions, or decisions on the following items will be taken in open session meeting thereafter.
Description:
The Board will now recess into Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 of the Texas Open Meeting Act at approximately 5:00 p.m. for the following purposes:
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II.A. PERSONNEL (551.074, .075, .082)
Description:
Proposed Motions for Specific Personnel Actions are listed in the Attachment.
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II.A.1. RESIGNATIONS (including but not limited to consideration of any settlement proposals with regard to current personnel)
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II.A.2. APPOINTMENTS (All Professional staff hiring decisions including but not limited to teachers, counselors, administrators, coaches)
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II.A.3. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE
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II.A.4. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ANY STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
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II.B. DISCUSSION OF NEGOTIATED CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE GIFTS OR DONATIONS (551.073)
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II.C. DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, LEASE AND VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - INCLUDING But Not Limited To Negotiations on Purchasing Decisions With Regard To Land For New Campuses And Negotiated Contracts With Various Firms (551.072)
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II.D. CONSULTATION WITH PRIVATE ATTORNEY ON MATTERS PERTAINING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY PENDING LITIGATION OR PERSONNEL MATTERS
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III. OPEN SESSION - 6:30 p.m.
Presenter:
Board President
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III.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Description:
Students are now out for the summer break. The Board will lead those attending in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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III.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Board President will ask the members to indicate whether the order of the agenda, as presented is acceptable or whether changes to that order are proposed.
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION:
I move that the agenda be approved as presented or that the agenda be approved as presented.with the following change(s). |
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III.C. COMMENDATION OF STUDENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
Description:
None Anticipated
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IV. CONSIDER ACTION, IF ANY, REGARDING ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
(as Listed Under Closed Session in this Notice)
Presenter:
Board President
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V. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
Description:
Under district policy BED Local, citizens may address the Board by contacting the superintendent’s office prior to the meeting or by signing up just before the meeting is called to order. Note: Sign Up Sheet for Speakers is placed at the entrance to the Board Room and speakers must sign in to be heard. Citizens may not address individual personnel concerns or other items that might infringe on the rights and privileges of others.
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VI. UNFINISHED / NEW BUSINESS
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VI.A. AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2017”; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS, INCLUDING THE APPROVAL AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION EVIDENCING THE SALE OF THE BONDS; COMPLYING WITH THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS ON FILE WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY; DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND DISTRICT STAFF TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE BONDS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION: MOVE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADOPT AN ORDER
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS, SERIES 2017” PURSUANT TO A DELEGATED SALE.
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VI.B. CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTION ON BIDS FOR THE DISTRICT'S PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
Presenter:
Craig Radtke
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VI.C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SKYWARD FOR NEW STUDENT AND BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM
Presenter:
Tish Grill
Description:
Motion: The Boerne ISD Board of Trustees moves to approve the contract with Skyward for a new student and business information system
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VI.C.1. CONSIDER OPTIONS AND APPROVAL OF FINANCING FOR SKYWARD INFORMATION SYSTEM PURCHASE
Presenter:
Tish Grill
Description:
Motion for Option A: The Boerne ISD board of trustees move to approve the resolution to commit $677,151 fund balance for the purchase of Skyward software.
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VI.D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TASB LOCAL DISTRICT UPDATE 108
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VII. MONTHLY REPORTS / HEARINGS
Description:
The following items are reports and are generally not action items – although some exceptions occur. Board members may choose to take action with regard to the specific items listed.
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VII.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS: Oral-The superintendent may update the Board on recent developments linked directly or indirectly to Board/Superintendent Calendar Year Goals in the following categories and including an Enrollment Update.
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VII.A.1. Superintendent Report of 8-21-17
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VII.A.2. Hear SHAC Report and Wellness Plan - Dr. Holly Robles
Presenter:
Dr. Holly Robles
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VII.B. BOND PROJECT UPDATES - Information Only
Presenter:
Henry Gideon
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VII.C. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE BISD BUSINESS OFFICE AND BOARD ACTION ON FINANCIAL MATTERS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THOSE REPORTS (INCLUDING BUDGET AMENDMENTS, DONATIONS and TAX COLLECTION REPORTS)
Presenter:
Tish Grill
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION: MOTION THAT BISD APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND ACCEPT THE DONATION AND TAX COLLECTION REPORTS AS PRESENTED.
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VII.D. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - Including but not limited to activities in connection with Board appointed sub-committees, committees with Board representation, Board training and Board Operating Procedures.
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
Board Members may have updates on any recent activities and any developments within their subcommittees, workshops or training, to include an overview of STEM Committee work.
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VII.D.1. Select Delegate and Alternate to TASA/TASB Delegate Assembly
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VII.D.2. Discuss and Appoint Board Committees
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
The consent agenda provides the opportunity for the board to act quickly and collectively on routine matters so that valuable meeting time is preserved for other issues.
The board makes a Motion to approve all items, as presented, on the consent agenda unless an individual board member has an objection to approving any of the individual items listed. Or Motion to approve any individual items on the consent agenda. |
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VIII.A. APPROVE METHOD OF PURCHASE, VENDOR SELECTION, PROPOSALS, AND/OR PRICES BASED ON DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Description:
PROPOSED: MOTION TO APPROVE VENDOR SELECTION & PURCHASE ORDERS AS RECOMMENDED.
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VIII.B. CONSIDER ANNUAL APPROVAL OF THE TEA CHAPTER 41 OPTION 3 AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE ATTENDANCE CREDITS ON OR BEFORE THE DUE DATE
Presenter:
Tish Grill
Description:
The purpose of this agreement, approved by the voters, is to enable the District to reduce its wealth per weighted student to a level that is not greater than the equalized wealth level as determined by the Commissioner of Education in accordance with Section 41.002, Education Code. A new ruling by TEA now requires the Board to approve the agreement in place on an annual basis in a regularly called meeting of the board.
Proposed Motion: The Boerne ISD moves to approve the purchase of attendance credits on or before the due date in order to receive early agreement credits.
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VIII.C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO DH LOCAL Employee Ethical Standards POLICY
Presenter:
Craig Radtke
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION:
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VIII.D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF T-TESS APPRAISAL CALENDARS FOR 2017-2018 SY
Presenter:
Dr. Jodi Spoor
Description:
Proposed: Motion for the BISD Board to approve the T-TESS APPRAISAL CALENDAR FOR 2017-2018 SY.
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VIII.D.1. 2017-2018 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar
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VIII.E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Presenter:
JODI SPOOR
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VIII.F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
Presenter:
Marcia Leach
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION:
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES as PRESENTED FROM THE:REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2017 SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2017 OR if Changes are Required: MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES as PRESENTED with the following changes: |
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IX. FUTURE BUSINESS ITEMS
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X. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
MOTION TO ADJOURN
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