March 10, 2004 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Nora Vasquez, President, called the meeting to order at 6:35pm
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
Description:
David Rodriguez, Felipe Quiroga, Melissa Guadiana, Nora Vasquez, Norma Llanes, Frances Rodriguez
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1.A.2. Absent
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Maggie Sepulveda
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1.A.3. Others Present
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Tony Lara Jr., Esmeralda Rodriguez, 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 Melissa Guadiana to approve minutes of February 11, 2004. Frances 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, Doyle Todd , Principals, and Sulema Osuna, Counselor, of San Perlita I.S.D., announced the student citizens of the month of February 2004. Each student received a plaque while they were announced.
The boys and girl basketball teams and UIL students were recognized. The board was also made aware of the Livestock show results.
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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 the Barbara Creegan was selected as employee of the month for February 2004. Mr. Lara also gave Mrs. Creegan an Employee of the Month plaque.
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6. Consideration and Approval of Order & Notice of Trustee Election 2004:
Description:
Mr. Lara asked the board for approval to order an election for School Board Trustee positions held by incumbents whose terms are scheduled to end in May 2004.
An approval of Order & Notice of Trustees Election for 2004 was made by Frances Rodriguez. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Lara also asked for approval so that Mrs. Mary L. Quiroga be appointed as the early voting clerk.
Frances Rodriguez made a motion for approval on appointing Mrs. Quiroga as early voting clerk. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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7. Board Member Legislative Update Training:
Description:
Mr. Lara made the board aware of a Legislative Update Training that is going to be held in Raymondville on March 11, 2004 at 6:30pm.
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8. Board Member Team Building
Description:
The board was made aware of theTeam Building Meeting that is going to be held on March 18, 2004 at the San Perlita ISD Dinning Room. Board members were urged to attend this meeting for compliance with state laws.
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9. Consideration and Approval to Change April Board Meeting Date:
Description:
The board was asked for approval to change the April 2004 board meeting date to April 7th instead of April 14th in order to accomodate deadlines for contracts.
Felipe Quiroga made a motion for approval to change the April board meeting date to April 7th. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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10. Consideration and Approval to Select the Region One Board of Directors:
Description:
Each board member was given a ballot to vote for Region One Board of Directors. They each filled them out and placed them in an envelope to be mailed out the following day.
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11. Parke Contract Default:
Description:
The board was given a copy of the default on the construction project by Park Construction Systems, Inc. for their review.
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12. Consideration and Approval Construction Contract with Contract Operations Planning, LLC:
Description:
Two different copies of the proposed contract were given to the board, one of the agreements was sent by COP, LLC and the other was the proposed agreement with changes that Lino Ochoa had made. Mr. Ochoa explained the new contract to the board and advised them that the buildings that are under construction should be ready to be utilized by July 30, 2004 and if they are not ready then the company will reduce $200.00 per day against the remaining contract balance. Mr. Ochoa went on to explain other detailed information about the contract.
Frances Rodriguez made a motion to approve the contract by Contract Operations Planning, LLC for the remaining construction at district. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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13. Consideration and Approval on Bus Financing with Texas State Bank:
Description:
The board allowed the district to secure financing for the new bus through Leasing 2 in February 2004. Mr. Lara is now asking the board to allow him to finance the new bus through the Texas State Bank instead of Leasing 2 since the Texas State Bank was able to give the distrcict a better rate of 3.75% instead of the 4.86% Leasing 2 was offering. He attached the information in the board packet for the board to review.
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the financing of the new bus through the Texas State Bank instead of Leasing 2. Melissa Guadiana seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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14. Consideration and Approval to Enter the West Orange Cove Litigation Against the State of Texas as part of the Alvarado Intervenors Group:
Description:
Mr. Lara explained to the board the Equity Lawsuit and how much difference it made if the schools would stand together. Entering should not affect the district in any way.
Melissa Guadiana made a motion to approve the district to enter the West Orange Cove Litigation Against the State of Texas. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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15. Consideration and Approval for Fiscal Year End Date Change:
Description:
Mr. Lara asked the board for approval on changing the fiscal year end date to June 30th instead of August 31st. Mr. Lara, Denise Almon and Juan Gutierrez feel that this would be of benefit to the district. The board was given a copy of a list of how the district would benefit from this change.
Melissa Guadiana made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year End Date from August 31st to June 30th. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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16. Gear-Up Counselors Report:
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16.A. Upcoming Gear Up Activities
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16.B. Parental Involvement Sessions
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17. Counselors Report:
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17.A. Seniors
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17.B. Student Activities
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18. Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Report:
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18.A. Intensive TAKS Tutoring
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18.B. Instructional Workshops
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19. Principal of Student Affairs & Technology Report:
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19.A. Discipline
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19.B. Grades
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19.C. Technology
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19.D. Other
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20. Business Office Report:
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20.A. Tax Collections - February 2004
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20.B. Financial Statement- February 2004
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20.C. Accounts Payable - February 2004
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20.C.1. Melissa Guadiana made a motion to pay all bills. Frances Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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21. Superintendent's Report:
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21.A. Attendance
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21.B. Enrollment
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21.C. Other
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22. Closed Session:
Description:
Nora Vasquez, President, declared closed session at 7:45 p.m.
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22.A. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Texas Revised Civil Statutes Article 6252-17(g)
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22.A.1. Resignations
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22.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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22.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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22.A.2. Employment
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22.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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22.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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22.A.3. Superintendent's Evaluation
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22.A.4. Superintendent's Contract
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22.B. Discipline of School Children
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22.C. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session:
Description:
Regular session reconvened at 10:06 p.m.
Melissa Guadiana made a motion to award an additional year on the Superintendent's, M. A. Lara Jr., contract and increase his salary to $90,000 a year. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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23. Adjournment.
Description:
Frances Rodriguez made a motion to adjourn. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the board, Nora Vasquez, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 10: 07p.m.
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