February 14, 2006 at 6:00 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Nora Vasquez, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
Description:
Norma Llanes, Nora Vasquez, Felip Quiroga, Maggie Sepulveda and Frances Rodriguez-Braswell
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1.A.2. Absent
Description:
Melissa Guadiana and David Rodriguez
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1.A.3. Others Present
Description:
Tony Lara, Doyle Todd, Juan Gutierrez, Esmeralda Rodriguez and Josie Ramirez
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of January 17, 2006.
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the minutes for January 17, 2006. Frances odirguez-Braswell 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 Doyle Todd 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. Samantha Westhoefer was the employee of the month for January 2006. Mrs. Westhoefer was not able to attend the meeting.
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6. AEIS Public Hearing
Description:
The board was given a copy of the AEIS report. It has information regarding the district and campus rating for the 2004-2005. Extra copies were set out on the tables for the audience to view.
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7. Adventures in Leadership
Description:
Mr. Lara gave the board some information regarding the Adventures in Leadership. Texas A & M sponsors a program that provides a one day experience at the university for the 8th graders. It is a one day trip to the campus, bookstore and student panels in order to promote awareness of university opportunities.
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8. Bert Corona Leadership Institute
Description:
Mr. Lara also had some information for the board members on the trip to Washington D.C. The Migrant Division has agreed to provide the school district with 2 places for the students to travel to Washington D.C. in June. The two Juniors that were selected from our school district were Dilsia Contreras and Jose Rivas.
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9. Board Member Continuing Education Hours
Description:
The board members were given a breakdown of the number of Continuing Education Hours they have received during the past year. Everyone received the required amount of hours for the year.
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10. Board of Trustees Elections 2006
Description:
Frances Rodriguez-Braswell made a motion for approval to order an election, the appointment of officers to conduct elections, early voting clerks to be compensated $6.50 an hour and the presiding judges $7.00 per hour and an additional $25.00 for delivery and to set the time and place for early voting as recommended by the superintendent. Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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10.A. Call 2006 Election
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10.B. Appointment of Officers to Conduct Election
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10.C. Appoint Early Voting Clerk
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10.D. Set Wages for Election Workers
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10.E. Set Time and Place for Early Voting
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11. Consideration and Approval of Class Size Reduction - Spring 2006
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve for the school district to submit to the Texas Education Agency a Class Size Reduction waiver due to the enrollment in 2nd grade class. Frances Rodriguez-Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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12. Governor's Educator Excellence Award
Description:
Mr. Lara gave the board information on the Governor's Educator Excellence Award in the amount of $60,000 for the next 3 years for incentives to teachers for positively impacting student achievement.
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13. Investment Capital Fund Grant 2006-2007
Description:
The board received information on the $50,000 Investment Capital Fund Grant 2006-2007 Award. The school district was awarded the ICF Grant for Elementary. It will provide multiple opportunities for students, staff and parents/community.
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14. Consideration and Approval of March 2006 Board Meeting Change
Description:
Frances Rodriguez-Braswell made a motion to approve moving the March baord meeting from March 14th to March 7th due to the districts spring break. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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15. Consideration and Approval of School Safety Plan
Description:
Felipe Qurioga made a motion to approve the School Safety Plan that is required for all Texas Public Schools. Frances Rodriguez-Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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16. Consideration and Approval of SPISD District Appraisers 2005-2006
Description:
Norma Llanes made a motion to approve Mr. Doyle Todd and Mr. Albert Pena as district appraisers for the teaching staff for the 2005-2006 academic year. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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17. UIL District Alignment 2006-2007
Description:
The board was given a copy of the official Conference 1A-Division 2 realignment for 2006-2007. The district will now be participating with Agua Dulce, San Isidro and Tilden. Bruni has been moved into a different Conference Division.
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18. Principal Report
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18.A. Student Activities
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18.B. Teacher Activities
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18.C. Other
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19. Business Office Report:
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19.A. Tax Collections - January 2006
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19.B. Financial Statement- January 2006
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19.C. Accounts Payable - January 2006
Description:
Frances Rodriguez-Braswell made a motion to pay all bills for January 2006. Felipe seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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20. Superintendent's Report:
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20.A. Attendance
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20.B. Enrollment
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20.C. Legislative Update
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20.D. Instructional Facilities Allotment
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20.E. Other
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21. Closed Session
Description:
There was no closed session.
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21.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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21.A.1. Resignations
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21.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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21.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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21.A.2. Employment
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21.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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21.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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21.B. Discipline of School Children
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21.C. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
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22. Adjournment
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to adjourn. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the board, Nora Vasquez, Board Vice-President, declared the meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.
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