Summary of regular meeting on Bonham ISD Board of Trustees

Summary of Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees

Bonham ISD

A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held July 21, 2008, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut, Bonham, Texas 75418.

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at the Bonham ISD Administration Office at 6:00 p.m. by Allen Sanderson. A quorum was present.

Members present for the meeting:

Allen Sanderson, Press Cox, Charlotte Kearney, Bob Thomas, Jim Simpson, Dr. Randy McBroom, Doyce Taylor, and Sonny Cruse.

Member absent: None

2. Invocation - Charlotte Kearney

3. Pledge of Allegiance

The pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag is: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

4. Public Comment – No comments were given

5. Consent Agenda

All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion. The will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration. The remaining items shall be adopted under a single motion and vote.

A. Consider approval of substitutes.Debby Mullenix, Tara Woodlee, Monica Dye

B. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collection for June 2008.

C. Consider approval of financial statements and bills payable for June 2008.

D. Motion was given by Randy McBroom and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the consent agenda items.

Motion carried 7/0.

6. Approval of Minutes

A. Minutes of June 16, 2008

Motion was given by Press Cox and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the minutes of the board meeting June 16, 2008.

Motion carried 7/0.

7. Reports to the Board

A. Chief Financial Officer Report

1. Quarterly Investment Report

B. Director of Maintenance and Transportation Report

Sonny Cruse, superintendent, reported on: paving projects, Bailey Inglish renovations, and other district improvements

C. Superintendent Report

1. TASB/TASA Convention, September 26-28, 2008, Dallas, Texas. Board will be staying at the West End Hotel.

2. Correspondence from Senator Bob Deuell

8. Board-Superintendent Team of 8 Training

Board training will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Dennis Eichelbaum of Schwartz & Eichelbaum conducted a "Team of Eight" training session for the Board of Trustees and superintendent. This training fulfills one of the annual training requirements for the Board and superintendent. The board members received 3 hours credit for the training.

9. Information Item-First reading of Campus Plans(Stephenson School Fannin County Head Start, Finley-Oates Elementary School, I. W. Evans Intermediate School, L. H. Rather Junior High School, Bonham High School)

Sonny Cruse, superintendent, summarized the process for the development and submission of Campus Improvement Plans for Board review.

10. Information Item- First reading of District Improvement Plan

Sonny Cruse, superintendent, summarized the process for the development and submission of the District Improvement Plan for Board review.

11. Information Item- 2007-2008 Outcomes Report- Child Outcomes Analysis- 3rd Reporting Period

Chris Rattan, principal, summarized the format of the Child Outcomes Analysis for the indicated reporting period.

12. Discussion/Action Item- Tax Ratification Election

Motion was given by Press Cox and seconded by Doyce Taylor to delay having a Tax Ratification Election. Motion carried 5/2 with Allen Sanderson and Bob Thomas dissenting.

13. Action Item- Consider approval of proposed tax rate of $1.265 ($1.17 Maintenance & Operations, 0.095 Interest and Sinking)

No action was taken.

14. Action Item- Consider approval of 2008-2009 Student Code of Conduct

Motion was given by Randy McBroom and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the 2008-2009 Student Code of Conduct.

Motion carried 7/0.

15. Action Item- Consider approval of amendment to the Board Operating Procedures: Board Member Request for Information/Reports

Motion was given by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve the amendment of the Board Operations Procedures: Board Member Request for Information/Reports.

Motion carried 7/0.

16. Action Item- Review updated (LOCAL) policies and consider approval of Policy Update 83, affecting (LOCAL) policies (see attached list).

Motion was given by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Press Cox to approve (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service in accordance with the instruction sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual 83 (see attached sheet) with the exception of DEA, DIA, FFH, and FFI(LOCAL).

Motion carried 7/0.

The Board reviewed (LEGAL) policies in Update 83.

17. Action Item- Consider approval of Superintendent Designees for Automated TEA SE Access

Motion was given by Randy McBroom and seconded by Press Cox to approve Ricky Gatlin, Janette Owens, Debra Walker, Michelle Bymaster, and Joetta Wallace to have access to the TEASE System.

Motion carried 7/0.

18. Action Item- Consider using the Herald Democrat in addition to the Fannin County Special to meet the requirements of policy

CH(LEGAL)- PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION

Motion was given by Jim Simpson and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the Herald Democrat in addition to the Fannin County Special to meet the requirements of policy CH(LEGAL) – Purchasing and Acquisition.

Motion carried 7/0.

19. Action Item- Consider approval of a delegate to the TASB/TASA Convention in Dallas, Texas. Consider approval of an alternate delegate to the TASBA/TASA Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Motion was given by Bob Thomas and seconded by Randy McBroom to approve Charlotte Kearney as delegate to the TASB/TASA Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Motion carried 7/0.

Motion was given by Bob Thomas and seconded by Randy McBroom to approve Press Cox as alternate delegate to the TASB/TASA Convention in Dallas, Texas.

Motion carried 7/0.

20. Action Item- Consider approval of student and extracurricular insurance for 2008-2009.

Motion was given by Bob Thomas and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the vendor Texas Monarch Management Corporation for Student Athletic/Activities Accident and additional Catastrophic insurance for the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion carried 7/0.

21. Action Item- Consider approval of LCD Monitor Purchase/Vendor

Motion was given by Jim Simpson and seconded by Randy McBroom to approve the vendor CNB Computers Inc. for LCD Monitors.

Motion carried 7/0.

22. Action Item- Consider approval of Lab Networking Purchase/Vendor for computer labs

Motion was given by Press Cox and seconded by Charlotte Kearney to approve BBC Consulting for network wiring of computer labs.

Motion carried 7/0.

23. Action Item- Consider approval of Property, Equipment, Crime, General Liability, Educators' Liability, and Vehicle Insurance Renewal.

The item was tabled; no action was taken.

More information has been requested from the two vendors so comparison can be made.

24. Action Item - Consider approval of vendor for copy paper.

Motion was given by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve Ricoh Corporation for the purchase of copy paper of the 2008-2009 school year.

Motion carried 7/0.

25. Action Item - Consider approval of Amended Budget

Motion was given by Jim Simpson and seconded by Press Cox to approve the amended budget.

Motion carried 7/0.

26. Executive Session, Govt. Code 551.074

Motion was given by Jim Simpson and seconded by Randy McBroom to recess into executive session at 7:06p.m.

Motion carried 7/0.

Discuss personnel matters pertaining to evaluations, duties, terminations, replacements, reassignments, resignations, hiring and additions to the staff.

The Board returned to open session at 7:32p.m. with no action taken.

Resignations Accepted: Kevin Trompler, Diane Ward, Carey McClain, Stephen Blassingame, Freida Welch, and Ron Clark

Employment Reassignments and New Hires

Superintendent Sonny Cruse reported the following employee reassignments for the 2008-2009 school year:

• Michelle Bymaster from Stephenson to District PEIMS

• Elaine Williams from BHS clinic assistant to secretary/PEP liaison

• Julie Burnett from F-O teacher to F-O reading specialist

• David Eaton from F-O to LHR assistant principal

• Karli Fowler from F-O teacher to F-O/Evans reading intervention teacher

• Karen Shannon from Evans teacher to DAEP teacher

The superintendent reported the hiring of the following teachers on a one-year probationary contract:

• Jaime Wilson, BHS/LHR theatre arts teacher

• Jonna Spiller, secondary math specialist

• Tina Moore, Finley-Oates teacher

• Melissa Rich, I. W. Evans special education teacher

• Sonya Guzman, I. W. Evans teacher

• Pamela Hunter, Finley-Oates teacher

• Melissa Crossland, LHR math intervention teacher

• Michelle Rodriguez, LHR teacher/coach

• Jennifer Barnes, Finley-Oates teacher

• John Cypert, LHR teacher/coach

• Linda McClung, LHR teacher.

27. Action Item- Consider approval of items listed in Executive Session.

Motion was given by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the hiring of Kelly Trompler on a two-year term administrative contract as assistant principal at Finley-Oates Elementary. Motion carried 7/0.

28. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was given by Randy McBroom and seconded by Jim Simpson to adjourn at 10:32 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.

______________________ ____________________

Allen R. Sanderson, Pres. Charlotte Kearney, Sec.

TASB Local Policies in Update 83 06/05/08

Code Description___________ Action____

DAA Employment Objectives DELETE policy

Equal Employment Opportunity

DEA Compensation and Benefits Replace policy

Salaries and Wages

DGBA Personnel-Management Relations Replace policy

Employee Complaints/Grievances

DIA Employee Welfare Replace policy

Freedom From Discrimination,

Harassment, and Retaliation

EHAC Basic Instructional Program DELETE policy

Required Instruction (Secondary)

FB Equal Educational Opportunity Replace policy

FD Admissions Replace policy

FFH Student Welfare Replace policy

Freedom From Discrimination,

Harassment, and Retaliation

FFI Student Welfare ADD policy

Freedom From Bullying

FL Student Records Replace policy

FM Student Activities Replace policy

FNC Students Rights and Responsibilities Replace policy

Student Conduct

FNG Students Right and Responsibilities Replace policy

Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances

FO Student Discipline Replace policy

GF Public Complaints Replace policy