July 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
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The meeting was called to order by Melissa Guadiana, Board President at 6:45 p.m.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
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Maggie Sepulveda, Melissa Guadiana, Nora T. Vasquez, Felipe Quiroga and Frances Braswell
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1.A.2. Absent
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David Rodriguez
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1.A.3. Others Present
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Albert Pena & Esmeralda Rodriguez
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting for June 10, 2008
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the Regular Board meeting minutes for June 10, 2008. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Receive and Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting for June 19, 2008
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Special Board meeting minutes for June 19, 2008. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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5. Receive and Approve Minutes of Special Board Meeting for June 26, 2008
Description:
Nora Vasquez made a motion to approve the Special Board meeting minutes for June 26, 2008. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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6. Comments from Public Audience
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6.A. Mr. Escamilla addressed the board about the Maintenance Vacation time. Wanted to know why their vacations were not paid.
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7. Discussion and Possible Action to Apply for Status as an Emergency Shelter With the American Red Cross
Description:
Maggie made a motion to table this item until Mr. Pena has time to look into this and check to see if the school would be liable for anything. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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8. Preliminary School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Rating
Description:
Mr. Pena discussed the ratings for San Perlita ISD. He did let them know that for 2006-2007 it was Superior Achievement which is the highest rating.
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9. Willacy County Appraisal District 2008-2009
Description:
Mr. Pena gave the board a copy of the Willacy County Appraisal District.
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10. Discussion and Possible Awarding of Bid - Construction of New Gymnasium
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the bid to be awarded for the new Gymnasium to ZIWA Corp. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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11. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Purchase of Student Accident Insurance and Catastophic Insurance for 2008-2009
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Student Accident Insurance and Catastrophic Insurance for 2008-2009 as recommended by the Interim Superintendent. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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12. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Preliminary Analysis by TAC
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Maggie Sepulveda made a motion not to approve the preliminary Analysis by TAC. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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13. TASB Risk Management Fund Loss Prevention Grant
Description:
Mr. Pena gave the board members information on a $4000 award from the TASB Risk Management Fund Loss Prevention Grant.
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14. Discussion and Possible Approval to Renew Property/ Casualty Insurance
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the renewal property/casualty insurance as recommeded by the Interim Superintendent for 2008-2009. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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15. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Work Calendars for 2008-2009
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the work calendars for 2008-2009. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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16. Discussion and Possible Approval of Staff Resignations
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Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the staff resignations as listed. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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17. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Pursuit of Agreement with Garate Property Consulting Service, Inc.
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the Pursuit of Agreement with Garate Property Consulting Service, Inc. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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18. Discussion and Possible Approval of Increase to Hourly Pay Scale and Teacher Scales
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve an increase to the hourly pay scale and the teacher scales as presented and recommended by the Interim Superintendent. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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19. Discussion and Possible Approval of Increases to Substitute Pay Rates
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Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the increase to the substitute pay rates. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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20. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Participation with Wil Cam Pupil Services Cooperative for 2008-2009
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve Participation with Wil Cam Pupil Services Cooperative for 2008-2009. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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21. Principal's Report
Description:
Mr. Pena presented the principals report to the board and covered TAKS retesting, Summer Enrichment Program and Teacher report dates.
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22. Business Office Report:
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22.A. Tax Collections - June 2008
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22.B. Financial Statement - June 2008
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22.C. Accounts Payable - June 2008
Description:
Nora Vasquez made a motion to approve to pay bills for June 2008. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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23. Superintendent's Report:
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Mr. Pena talked about the dates the Superintendent's office will be closed in the summer and that the maintenance department is adding another staff member.
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24. Closed Session
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Melissa Guadiana declared closed session at 8:49pm
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24.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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24.A.1. Employment
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24.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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24.A.1.a.1. Principal
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24.A.1.a.2. Counselor
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24.A.1.a.3. High School Science Teacher
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24.A.1.a.4. High School Math Teacher
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24.A.1.a.5. Middle School Math Teacher
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24.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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24.A.2. Resignations
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24.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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24.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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24.A.3. Personnel Matters
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24.B. Discipline of School Children
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25. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
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Melissa Guadiana declared open session at 10:15pm
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25.A. Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve to hire Ramiro Moreno for principal with a 5% about the daily rate for a teacher with the same education experience. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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25.B. Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to hire Raul Cisneros for middle school teacher. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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26. Adjournment
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to adjourn. Nora Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to discuss, Melissa Guadiana, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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