January 14, 2004 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Nora Vasquez, President called the meeting to order at 6:37p.m.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
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Nora Vasquez, David Rodriguez, Maggie Sepulveda, Melissa Guadiana
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1.A.2. Absent
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Norma Llanes, Frances Rodriguez, Felipe Quiroga
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1.A.3. Others Present
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Tony Lara Jr., Juan Gutierrez, Esmeralda Rodriguez and Lino Ochoa
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings.
Description:
A motion was made by Maggie Sepulveda to approve minutes of December 10, 2003. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Comments from Public Audience.
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5. Awards and Recognition:
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5.A. Students
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5.A.1. Citizens of the Month
Description:
Theresa Linney and Doyle Todd, Principals of San Perlita I.S.D., announced the student citizens for each grade level for the month of December 2003. Each student received a plaque while they were announced.
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5.B. Employees
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5.B.1. Employees of the Month
Description:
Mr. Tony Lara Jr., Superintendent, announced that there were 2 employees of the month for December 2003. The 2 employees were Mr. Ramon Ortega and Mr. Mike Dominguez. Mr. Dominguez was not able to attend the meeting and will be given his plaque the next day.
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5.C. Board of Trustees
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5.C.1. Awards
Description:
Each grade level, starting from Pre-Kinder thru 12th grade, made something special for the Board Members. The classes made books, read stories, cards, poster boards etc. to show the board their appreciation for the time they dedicate in being board members. Each of the board members also received framed certificates and goody baskets from Mr. Lara.
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5.D. Proclamation
Description:
A student read January Board Recognition Proclamation to audience and board members.
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6. Consider for Approval Financing Agreement and Related Documents with Texas State Bank for Kitchen Equipment.
Description:
Mr. Lara briefly discussed the terms of the contract issued by Carlyle Financial Services, INc. Lino Ochoa briefly explained how the firm has looked at the contract and recommended for approval.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion for approval on the financing agreement with Texas State Bank for the kitchen equipment. Melissa Guadiana seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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7. Consider for Approval Financing Agreement and Related Documents with Texs State Bank for Agriculture Science Livestock Trailer.
Description:
Mr. Lara briefly discussed the terms of the contract issued by Carlyle Financial Services, Inc.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion for approval on the financing agreement with Texas State Bank for the agriculture science livestock trailer. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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8. Consider for Approval the Purchase and financing of a new School Bus.
Description:
Mr. Lara explained to the board that the district is in need of a new school bus. The Blue Bird bus is good for local trips but not for long trips. He went on to say that this would be the best time to start looking into pricing because it takes between 3 to 6 months to actually purchase a bus. The buses are approximately between $58,000 to $60,000.
Melissa Guadiana made a motion to approve the purchase and financing of a new school bus. Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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9. Consider Approval on an Amendment to the 2003 - 2004 School Academic Calendar.
Description:
The board was asked if the January 30th holiday could be changed to January 23rd due to the Willacy County Livestock Show. The board did not agree on this change.
No action was taken on this item.
The board was also asked to if a change to the graduation date from the 29th of May to the 28th of May could be made.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to change the graduation date to the 28th of May instead of 29th of May. Melissa Guadiana seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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10. Discussion, Consideration and Approval of Policy Update 71.
Description:
One of the things the board discussed at the meeting was the board election date. The new policy allows them to change the May elections to November but the board decided to continue having the elections in May instead of changing them to November.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to continue with the elections in May. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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11. Gear-Up Counselors Report:
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11.A. Upcoming Gear Up Activities
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11.B. Parental Involvement Sessions
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12. Counselors Report:
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12.A. Seniors
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12.B. Student Activities
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13. Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Report:
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13.A. Mock TAKS - 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th & 11th
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13.B. Intensive TAKS Tutoring
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14. Principal of Student Affairs & Technology Report:
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14.A. Testing Dates
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14.B. Discipline
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14.C. Grades
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14.D. Christmas Program
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14.E. Other
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15. Business Office Report:
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15.A. Tax Collections - November 2003
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15.B. Tax Collections - December 2003
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15.C. Financial Statement- December 2003
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15.D. Accounts Payable - December 2003
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16. Superintendent's Report:
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16.A. Attendance
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16.B. Enrollment
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16.C. Construction
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17. Closed Session:
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17.A. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article 6252-17(g)
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17.A.1. Resignations
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17.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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17.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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17.A.2. Employment
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17.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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17.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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17.B. Discipline of School Children
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17.C. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
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18. Adjournment.
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda mde a motion to adjourn. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the board, Nora Vasquez declared the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
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