December 17, 2007 at 6:40 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
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Melissa Guadiana, President, called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
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Melissa Guadiana, Nora T. Vasquez, Felipe Quiroga, David Rodriguez, Maggie Sepulveda
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1.A.2. Absent
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Norma Llanes and Frances Braswell
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1.A.3. Others Present
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Sandra Nieto, Albert Peña, Carlos Guerra and Esmeralda Rodriguez
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting for November 19, 2007
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the November 19, 2007 minutes. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Comments from Public Audience
Description:
George Solis and Ramiro Cavazos of the American Legion Post 390 presented a certificate to the San Perlita ISD Staff and Student Body in appreciation for the Veteran's Day Ceremony conducted by the School District.
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5. Awards and Recognition
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5.A. Students
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5.A.1. Citizen of the Month
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Mrs. Nieto and Mr. A. Peña gave the students of the month a certificate and Whataburger tickets with a pin.
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5.B. Employees
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5.B.1. Employee of the Month
Description:
Ted Gutierrez and Cathy Steadman were the employees of the month.
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6. Consideration and Approval of First Reading Policy EIC (Local) Academic Achievement Class Ranking
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the First Reading EIC (Local) as amended on page 1-add on #2 "This will not apply to migrants"; and on #3 add "as listed under Excluded Courses/Tests/Grades." David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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7. Consideration and Approval to Change Board Meeting Date
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Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve to change the January 2008 board meeting date. It was scheduled for the January 8, 2008 and has been changed to January 14, 2008 due to the Christmas holidays. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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8. Consideration and Approval of Early Dismissal Days
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Mr. Guerra asked the board for approval to have early dismissal on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 due to hosting the District Elementary UIL Academic Meet. He also asked the board to approve early dismissal on Thursday, January 24, 2008 and February 13, 2008 due to Teacher Inservice.
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the 3 early dismissal days. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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9. Consideration and Approval of Resolution to Change the Length of Terms of Trustees
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to move item #9 to be discussed after executive session. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carries.
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10. Consideration and Approval of the Resolution to Adopt HB 621 Freeport Exemptions - Goods in Transit Bill
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Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to move item #10 to be discussed after executive session. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carries.
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11. Set Date and Time for Board Team Building Session
Description:
Mr. Guerra asked to board to give him days when they are able to attend a team building session which is required in the continuing education for board members so that it can be scheduled through Region One. Mr. Guerra will check available dates with Region One. The Board asked that a date selected be a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday.
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12. Report of Continuing Education Requirements for School Board Members
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Since it is a requirement to report the Continuing Education hours for the School Board Members, Mr. Guerra presented the board with the number of hours each one had for the year. Mr. Guerra explained to them that there are certain hours each one should have and let them know who was lacking hours in the different tiers.
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13. Quarterly Investment Report
Description:
Albert Pena, Business Manager, presented the board of trustees with a quaterly investment report. This report covered the quater ending September 30, 2007. This investment portfolio was comiled with the PFIA and the District's approved Investment Policy and Strategy.
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14. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with theTexas State Technical College for the Estabilshment and Necessary Support of the "GO Center:
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas State Technical College for the establishment and necessary support of the "GO Center". Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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15. Set Date for Superintendent's Evaluation
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Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the January 14, 2008 as the date for the Superintendent's Evaluation. The evaluation will be part of the regular Board Meeting. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous the motion carried.
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16. Principal's Report
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Mrs. Nieto presented to the Board a list of past and upcoming activities. The list included semester exams, student activities, and homecoming activities.
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17. Business Office Report:
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17.A. Tax Collections - November 2007
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17.B. Financial Statement - November 2007
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18. Superintendent's Report:
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Mr. Guerra presented a memo with the enrollment and attendance figures. The Board was presented information on the Winter Governance Legal Seminar.
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18.A. Attendance
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18.B. Enrollment
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18.C. Other
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19. Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana declared closed session at 8:00 p.m.
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19.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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19.A.1. Resignations
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19.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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19.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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19.A.2. Employment
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19.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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19.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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19.A.3. Personnel Matters
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19.B. Discipline of School Children
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20. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, President, reconvened open session at 9:26 p.m. Action was taken on the following items:
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20.A. Agenda Item #9 - Nora Vasquez made a motion to approve the Resolution Trustee Terms to change from yearly to every 2 years electing members on a four year staggered term. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion.
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20.B. Agenda Item #10 - Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the Resolution of HB 621 Freeport Exemption - Goods in Transit Bill. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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21. Adjournment
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to adjourn the meeting. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business, Melissa Guadiana, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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