December 9, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Melissa Guadiana called the meeting to order at 6:33pm.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, Maggie Sepulveda, Nora Vasquez, Frances Braswell, and Felipe Quiroga
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1.A.2. Absent
Description:
Norma Llanes and David Rodriguez
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1.A.3. Others Present
Description:
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 of Regular Board Meeting for November 18, 2008
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting for November 18, 2008. Frances Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Awards & Recognition
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4.A. Students
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4.A.1. Citizens of the Month
Description:
Mr. Moreno gave the student citizens of the month their plaques and coupons.
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4.B. Employees
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4.B.1. Employee of the Month
Description:
Employee of the month was Cris Lopez, Maitenance Dept. She was not present but her plaque was given to her the next school day.
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5. Comments from Public Audience
Description:
No comments from the public.
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6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Determination of Acute Areas of Teacher Shortage
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the six areas currently identified by the Commissioner as areas of acute teacher shortage as recommended by the Superintendent. Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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7. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Change Order 01 - Gymnasium Construction
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to take no action on this agenda item. Frances Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Changing Hours of the School Day for Pre-Kindergarten Through First Grade
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to change the hours of the school day for Pre-Kindergarten through First Grade as presented. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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9. Principal's Report
Description:
Mr. Moreno went over the list of items he had sent the board in the packets. He asked the board members if they had any questions or concerns but the board members had none.
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9.A. Trojan Rally
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9.B. UIL Meet
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9.C. Middle School Basketball Tournament
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9.D. Holiday Program
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9.E. Semester Exams
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9.F. Early Dismissal
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9.G. PBMAS
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9.H. Texas Student Assessment Program Training
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10. Business Office Report:
Description:
Mr. Pena presented the board members with the tax collections, financial statements and accounts payables that were paid.
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10.A. Tax Collections - October 2008
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10.B. Financial Statement - November 2008
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10.C. Accounts Payable - November & December 2008
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11. Superintendent's Report:
Description:
Mr. Albert Pena wen over the Superintendent's report with the board members. He also asked the board members if they had any questions or concerns on the items he had gone over but no one had any questions at this time.
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11.A. Agricultural Complex
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11.B. Thanksgiving Feast and Baskets
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11.C. Federal/State Programs Coordinator
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11.D. Gymnasium - Fire Damage
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11.E. Comptroller's Follow Up - W.C.A.D. Appraisal Review
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11.F. Pre-Kindergarten FY'08 Settle Up
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11.G. Junior F.F.A. Waivers
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11.H. Attendance / Enrollment
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11.I. Upcoming Events
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12. Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana declared closed session at 7:45pm.
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12.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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12.A.1. Employment
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12.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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12.A.1.a.1. Discussion Regarding Employment and Contract - Superintendent of Schools
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12.A.1.a.2. Business Manager
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12.A.1.a.3. Secondary Teacher
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12.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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12.A.2. Resignations
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12.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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12.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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12.A.3. Personnel Matters
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12.B. Discipline of School Children
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13. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana declared open session at 9:37pm.
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13.A. Employment and Contract - Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to hire Albert Pena as Superintendent of Schools with the salary of $91,000 with the contract term through June 30, 2011. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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13.B. Business Manager
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to hire Carl Thomas Krug as Business Manager. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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13.C. Secondary Teacher
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to hire Kathryn Leighann Gutierrez for Classroom Teacher in Secondary education. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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14. Adjournment
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to adjourn. Frances Braswell seconded the motion. There being no further business to discuss, Melissa Guadiana declared the meeting adjourned at 9:42pm.
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