September 9, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
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Melissa Guadiana called the meeting to order at 6:41pm
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
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Melissa Guadiana, Maggie Sepulveda, Nora T. Vasquez, David Rodriguez, Norma Llanes and Frances Braswell
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1.A.2. Absent
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Felipe Quiroga
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1.A.3. Others Present
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Albert Pena, Ramiro Moreno 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 August 12, 2008
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes for August 12, 2008. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Receive and Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting for August 18, 2008
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting for August 18, 2008. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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5. Comments from Public Audience
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6. Presentation of the Incentive Program, Continuation Grant, Governor's Educator Excellence Grant for High School 2008-2009
Description:
Mr. Pena gave the board the information for the Incentive Program, Continuation Grant, Governor's Educator Excellence Grant for High School 2008-2009.
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7. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Ordinance 30 - Adoption of Tax Rate for 2008-09
Description:
Frances Braswell made a motion to approve Ordinance 30 Adoption of tax rate for 2008 - 2009. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Teacher Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar for 2008-2009
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to approve Albert Pena and Ramiro Moreno to be the teacher appraisers and to approve the appraisal calendar for 2008 -2009. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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9. Discussion and Possible Action to Enter Into Agreement with Garate Property Consulting Service, Inc.
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve to enter into the agreement with Garate Property Consulting Service, Inc. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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10. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve District's Applications for T-STEM Academy Startup Grant, Cycle 4
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the district's applications for T-STEM Academy Startup Grant, Cycle 4. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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11. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Interim Superintendent's Participation in First Time Superintendent's Academy
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to approve the Interim Superintendent's participation in the First Time Superintendent's Academy. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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12. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Agreement with TASB Risk Management Fund - General Liability
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Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the renewal Agreement with TASB Risk Management Fund - General Liablity. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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13. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Repairs to School Buildings Damaged by Hurricane Dolly
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the repairs to School Buildings damaged by hurricane Dolly. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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14. Selection of Delegate and Alternate, TASB Conference
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Melissa Guadiana will be the Delegate and David Rodriguez will be the Alternate.
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15. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Amending Work Calendar for Agricultural Science Teacher
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve amending the work calendar for Agricultural Science Teacher. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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16. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Understanding with TSTC - Access to Success
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Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the memorandum of Understanding with TSTC - Access to Success. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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17. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Membership in National School Board Association
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion not to approve the renewal membership with the National School Board Association. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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18. Principal's Report
Description:
Talked to the board about the girls volleyball tournament, boys cross country, Lindamood-Bell testing, Education & Career EXPO, PTO, Staff Development, T-STEM, Fall Festival, Spirit Shirts, etc.
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19. Business Office Report:
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19.A. Tax Collections - August 2008
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19.B. Financial Statement - August 2008
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19.C. Accounts Payable - August 2008
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to pay the bills. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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20. Superintendent's Report:
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Mr. Pena talked to the board about the attendance enrollment, Hurricane Ike, Elementary Paraprofessional, Food Service Dept and upcoming events.
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21. Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, Board President, declared closed session at
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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. Employment
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21.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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21.A.1.a.1. High School Science Teacher
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21.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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21.A.2. Resignations
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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.A.3. Personnel Matters
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21.B. Discipline of School Children
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22. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
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Melissa Guadiana, Board President, declared open session at
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22.A. Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the one year probationary contract for the Patricia Brashear, High School Science Teacher. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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23. Adjournment
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to adjourn. Frances R. Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to discuss, Melissa Guadiana, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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