March 7, 2006 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, President, called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, Felipe Quiroga, David Rodriguez, Norma Llanes, Maggie Sepulveda, Frances Rodriguez-Braswell
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1.A.2. Absent
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez
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1.A.3. Others Present
Description:
Tony Lara Jr., Juan Gutierrez, Doyle Todd, Albert Pena, Josie Ramirez and Esmeralda Rodriguez
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of February 14, 2006
Description:
Norma Llanes made a motion to approve the minutes for February 14, 2006. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Comments from Public Audience
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5. Awards & Recognition
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5.A. Students
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5.A.1. Citizens of the Month
Description:
The awards for the citizens of the month were given out by Albert Pena and Juan Gutierrez. Each student received a Citizen of the Month plaque. The students that were present also received meal certificates from Stars or McDonalds plus a free movie rental from Video Depot for their accomplishment.
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5.B. Employees
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5.B.1. Employee of the Month
Description:
Mr. Lara announced that Mrs. Sandra Nieto was the employee of the month. Mrs. Nieto was not able to attend the meeting.
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6. Region One, ESC Board of Directors Election
Description:
Mr. Lara gave each of the board members a ballot to vote for Board of Directors. Each of the board members filled out the ballot and were given back to Mr. Lara to be mailed back.
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7. 21st Century Community Grant Application
Description:
Some information was given to the board members on the 21st Century Community Grant. He did let them know that he would find out this summer if they school district would be receiving the grant.
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8. TASB Loss Prevention Grant Application
Description:
Juan Gutierrez and Ted Gutierrez will be putting some information together for the Loss Prevention Grant from TASB that is given out every year to different school districts. San Perlita ISD is applying for a $4,000 grant. This grant will be awarded in May.
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9. Harvard Initiative - Senior Graduates 2006
Description:
Information was given to the board members on a some incentives that are being offered by Harvard University. This information will given out to the parents and students by the Counselor, Mrs. Linney, during College Night.
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10. Willacy County Development Corporation for Space Port Facilities Award
Description:
Mr. Lara announced to the board members that WCDC presented the SPISD Science department with a check in the amount of $500.00 for encouraging students to consider aerospace careers.
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11. SPISD Teacher Professional Development Opportunities - On Line
Description:
Teachers are given the opportunity to take some online courses that are being offered by the US Dept of Education and are free of charge.
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12. Texas Public Week
Description:
A schedule of events that will be taking place during the Texas Public School Week was given to the board members. The community was invited.
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13. Consideration and Approval of District Calendar SY 2006-2007
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the District Calendar for SY 2006-2007. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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14. Senior Trip 2006
Description:
The board was given a break down on what the Senior Class of 2005 was planning for their Senior Trip in April. The class will be going on April 27th thru 30th. They will be visiting water parks, shopping malls, amusement parks and several restaurants.
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15. SPISD Trustee Election Update
Description:
Mr. Lara gave the board an update on the Elections for May 2006. Currently the only applications submitted for a place on the ballot are our incumbents which is Nora T. Vasquez and Felipe Quiroga.
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16. Consideration and Approval of May 2006 Bond Election
Description:
Mr. Lara asked the board to table this item at this time. Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to table the May 2006 Bond Election at this time. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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17. Consideration and Approval of SPISD Resolution No. 1
Description:
Norma Llanes made a motion to approve the SPISD Resolution which requires that the districts provide at least one accessible voting system at each polling place. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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18. SPISD Student Demographic 2004-05 vs. 2005-06
Description:
Mr. Lara attached a copy of the Student Demographic for 2004-2005 vs. 2005-2006 to show SPISD is growing in several areas regarding student populations and reducing in other areas.
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19. Consideration and Approval of Budget Amendments
Description:
Frances Rodriguez-Braswell made a motion to approve the Budget Amendments as presented by Mr. Tony Lara, Supt., and Juan Gutierrez, Business Manager, in an effort to realign the budget and analyze the current financial position.
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20. Principal Report
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20.A. Student Activities
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20.B. Teacher Activities
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20.C. Other
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21. Business Office Report:
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21.A. Tax Collections - February 2006
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21.B. Financial Statement- February 2006
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21.C. Accounts Payable - February 2006
Description:
Frances Rodriguez-Braswell made a motion to approve to pay all bills for February 2006. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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22. Superintendent's Report:
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22.A. Attendance
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22.B. Enrollment
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22.C. Other
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23. Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, Board President, declared closed session at 8:15 p.m.
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23.A. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Government Code Chapter 551.074; to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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23.A.1. Resignations
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23.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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23.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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23.A.2. Employment
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23.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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23.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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23.A.3. Superintendent's Evaluation
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23.A.4. Superintendent's Contract
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23.B. Discipline of School Children
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23.C. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Description:
Open session was declared at 9:50 p.m.
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23.D. Frances Rodriguez-Braswell made a motion to award an additional year on the Superintendent's, M. A. Lara Jr., contract and increase his salary $3,500.00 more a year for a total of $96,500.00 a year.
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24. Adjournment
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to adjourn. David seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the board, Melissa Guadiana, Board President, declared the meeting adjourned at 9:52pm
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