April 24, 2025 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
Discussion:
Call to order: 6:03PM
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I.1. Announcement by the Presiding Officer of Board whether a quorum is present and that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in the and manner required by law.
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II. Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.
Discussion:
Prayer led by Adam Soto.
Pledge led by: Danny Salazar |
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III. Citizen Comments
Discussion:
5 Speakers:
Mona Vera Adrian Borrego Navarrate Michael Pena Monica Diaz and Alina Navarrate |
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III.1. Audience with Individual or Committees Making a Report or request in Accordance to Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
Recognition of Outstanding Achievement: Bulldog Award- Dr. Sanchez Kenneth Walker - nominated and in the running for the Reader’s Digest America’s Favorite Teacher, advanced 3 rounds, was one spot away from making the top 10 of the group. Mini- Grants- Tonya Keese & Rachel Long UIL Academic Students - Lori Franklin, Jennifer Solis, Rene Kayler, Tasha Hughes, Shayne Wargo Spanish Club- Mrs. Nava All District Recognition- Boys Basketball- Rob Ogle Girls State Qualifiers for Powerlifting-Drew CunninghamBoys Soccer- Coach Hernandez NHs and StuCo -Kelly Shackelford, Lori Franklin & Rosanna Madrigal Report: Plainview Education Foundation Report- Amber Bass and Danny Salazar Superintendent Report- Dr. Sanchez
Discussion:
Megan Perez Junior High for Bulldog Award.
Guadalupe Jimenez (Lupe) for Bulldog award at South Elementary. Mrs. Hernandez announced recognitions. 6:32PM break Mrs. Sarah Ramirez discussed a student success story at Restore. Succeeding at 100%. The student has begun half a day and is about to be a full day. Dr. Sanchez discussing academics and clubs. Wrestling is in the works and discussing with parents. Discussed the steps of how we started soccer. Start a timeline of when and how. Board member: Amber Bass discussed it is exciting and budget to be put in play. Danny Salazar is appreciative of the standout crowd. Legislation: Texas voting vouchers. Our district was in a deficet budget. 2.5 million structure . we are flat even from the state giving us 2 million and that breaks us even. What are vouchers? Student and family can choose private or homeschool and get the voucher for it. Homeschool voucher is 2k, private school is 10,000 and the public education is getting $360 per student. |
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IV. Business Item
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IV.1. Approval for out of state same day field trip to Carlsbad Caverns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
May 2nd for day.
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IV.2. Application for Staff Development Minutes Waiver.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.3. Consideration of approval of 2024 - 2025 Application for Missed School Days Waiver.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
School canceled due to high winds.
Turn around time is 24 hours. We will not have to be able to make it up. This is just in case to make sure that we have minutes in our bank minutes. |
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IV.4. Consideration and Approval of Annual TEKS Certification
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.5. Consideration and Approval of Board Members Certified Training Credits.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.6. Consideration and approval to purchase Skyward Renewal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.7. Consideration and approval to change Ash Program to Ash High School.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Danny Salazar is there a fee to do this? and no there is not.
Adam Salazar said we appreciate what you do. He has a coworker that went though the program and that he appreciates Mr. Wallace for what he has done. |
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IV.8. Consideration and approval to receive a donation of tools for the CTE Welding program at a total value of $9,936.45 from Stanley Black & Decker/De Walt for “Grow the Trade”.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Also some tools will be for the wood shop.
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IV.9. Application for approval for Kylie Van Pelt to take PHS students in June of 2027 to Ireland and use PISD facilities for informational meetings.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Can take up to 100 students. Students will get to see the culture of Ireland.
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IV.10. Application for approval of Out-of-State travel to the BPA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.11. Consider Approval for Selection of District Auditor for 2024-2025.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.12. Consideration and Approval of Bullet Resistant Film Installation-Education Complex; Contract Over $50,000 using SVPP Federal Grant.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
So if we get more on the grant are we able to spend that on other safety items. We are able to use that to other safety needs in the district.
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IV.13. Consideration and Approval of Purchase Campus Supplies Using 2025-2026 Budget.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Business Items:- Consensus Agenda
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V.1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Called March 13, 2025, Board Training April 1, 2025 and Special Called Board Meeting April 15, 2025.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V.2. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #2 2024-2025.
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VI. Other Items/ Informational Items/Discussion
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VI.1. Employment Report
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VI.2. Bills
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VI.3. Tax Collectors Activity Report/Hale County District Statement of Condition
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VI.4. Board Report
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VI.5. Investment Report
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VII. Upcoming Meetings
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VIII. CLOSED SESSION - Trustees will meet in closed session as permitted by the Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq.
A. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees pursuant to Texas Government code 551.074.
Discussion:
Closed session at: 7:56PM.
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IX. OPEN SESSION-ACTION
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Closed Session at: 7:56PM -Motion by Amber Bass, seconded by Danny Salazar, to approve the recommended professional employment contracts in Package 1 for the 2025-2026 School year presented. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0 2. Administrative Employment Contracts Motion by Danny Salazar, seconded by Veronica Salazar, to approve the recommended administrative employment contracts in Package 1 for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0 Motion by Sofia Rivera, seconded by Amber Bass, to approve the proposed non-renewal of the term contract of Barbara N. Garcia, as discussed in Closed Session. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0.
Motion by Danny Salazar, seconded by Sofia Rivera, to approve the termination of the probationary contract of Christopher A. Ramirez, as discussed in Closed Session. Motion carried. Vote: 6-0 |