Minutes of Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees
Bonham ISD

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held Monday, July 23, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, Texas 75418.

1. Call to Order

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

Members present for the meeting: Lance Davis, Chad Burnett, Monica Kissling, Jim Simpson, Press Cox, and Sonny Cruse Superintendent.

Members absent: Sean Floyd

2. Invocation - Press Cox

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Led by Lance Davis

4. Public Comment

• Bob Thomas complimented the leadership given by Superintendent Sonny Cruse over the past five years. He reflected on numerous ‘firsts’ encountered by Mr. Cruse.

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The will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.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

None to approve

B. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collection for June 2012.

C. Review of financial statements and bills paid for June 2012.
Motion was made by Jim Simpson to approve the above consent agenda items.

Motion carried 5/0.

6. Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Press Cox to approve minutes of the regular meeting on June 18, 2012, Special Meetings on June 25, July 2, 9, 13, 14, 16 and 17,
2012.

Motion carried 5/0.

7. Reports to the Board

A. Chief Financial Officer Report

Janette Owens presented the board with a written report.
1. Quarterly Investment Report
2. Update on 2011-2012 Budget

B. Director of Maintenance and Transportation Report

Ronnie Hill presented information related to current maintenance and transportation projects including information related to:
• Installation of an air conditioning unit in the girls locker room at BHS

• Reworking the playground surfaces at Finley-Oates

• New grass turf was applied to the baseball field with donated sod from Mayfield McCraw.

• Finishing the painting projects at L.H. Rather; the exterior trim and the gym

• Summer watering is increasing in order to get the fields prepared for the upcoming season

• Removal of downed trees due to recent storms

• Buses are being prepared for the first day of school, August 27

• Lance Davis commended Ronnie Hill for receiving a ‘Field of Excellence’ Award

C. Superintendent Report

1. New Employee Reception - Monday, August 20, 2012, 5:30p.m. in either the Board Room or the Bailey Inglish cafeteria.

2. Preliminary Property Value Study by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP

Printed report was given to each Board member.

3. Preliminary FIRST Rating - Superior Achievement

4. TASB Newsletter - Leadership Team Times
Copy was given to each Board member.

5. Insurance Claim Update - The superintendent reported issues related to the claim that resulted from the recent weather storm. In particular, the insurance company is currently denying coverage of the tennis court fencing. Mrs. Owens is locating the documents used during the most recent proposal/bid process for property insurance. If necessary, the district’s attorney will be asked to intervene.

6. Personnel Decisions Per Board Authority Granted on June 18, 2012- The superintendent shared with the board an update regarding new hires, resignations and reassignments.

The following have been issued one year probationary contracts for the 2012-2013 school year:

Finley-Oates Michelle Griffith Licensed Professional Counselor
L.H. Rather Melissa Rich Teacher - Math
Finley-Oates Megan Goodwin Teacher - 3rd
Finley-Oates Holly Bounds Teacher - 3rd
Finley-Oates Jessica Womack Teacher - 2nd Bilingual
BHS Pamela Ferguson Teacher/Coach - Soc. Studies
BHS David Story Teacher - Science
BHS Ryan Prock Teacher/Coach - Soc. Studies
I.W. Evans Denitta Garrison Teacher - SPED
BHS Russell Coleman Teacher/Coach - Soc. Studies
BHS Shastyn Wright Teacher - English
Finley-Oates Monica Vega Teacher - 2nd Bilingual
BHS Kathy Cagle Teacher - Business
BHS Michael Squiers Teacher/Coach - Math

The following have been hired as an instructional aide:
Finley-Oates Tiffany Atchley Instructional Aide

The following reassignments have been made:
Finley-Oates Jennifer Kirkpatrick PEIMS Secretary
L. H. Rather Susie Nelms Secretary
From I.W. Evans to FO Susan Campbell Teacher - 3rd
From FO to I.W. Evans Holly Bounds Teacher - 4th

The following resignations have been accepted this spring/summer:
Head Start Adela Soriano Teacher - Bilingual
Finley-Oates Linda Spiller PEIMS Secretary
Finley-Oates Kelli Myracle Teacher-3rd
Finley-Oates Lana Payne Teacher-3rd
Finley-Oates Cindy Weiss Teacher-Dyslexia Therapist
I.W. Evans Adriane Connerley Teacher - SPED
L. H. Rather Virginia Pry Teacher - Math
L. H. Rather Karen Chesser Secretary
BHS Dwayne Moore Teacher - Science
BHS/Admin Dale Trompler Athletic Director/Head FB Coach
BHS Darren Smith Teacher/Coach - Soc. Studies
BHS Maria McEwen Teacher-Science
BHS Danna Cruse Teacher-Business
BHS Logan Miller Teacher/Coach - Soc. Studies
BHS Matt Townsend Teacher/Coach - English
BHS Gary Cosper Teacher/Coach - Soc. Studies
BHS Russell Best Teacher/Coach - Math

The following positions are currently open for BISD:

Head Start Bilingual Teacher
L. H. Rather Instructional Aide - CMC
Administration Part-time Sec. Curriculum

8. Action Sheet - Consider approval of Certificate for Order # 7.23.12.51 authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security for and payment of said bonds; approving an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

Brian Grubbs presented an overview of the bond sale results and
answered questions the board had regarding the sale and issuance of the bonds approved by the voters in May 2012.

Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve the Order #7.23.12.51 authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds; levying an annual ad valorem tax and providing for the security for and payment of said bonds; approving an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating to the subject.

Motion carried 5/0.

9. Action Item - Consider approval of proposal from Linebarger for the collection of delinquent taxes.

A representative from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP presented information on their ability and available resources to collect delinquent taxes for Bonham ISD.

The board requested the administration to invite the current delinquent tax collection firm to present information to the board during the August regular meeting.

No action taken.

10. Information Item - Board member reflections on sessions attended during the TASB Summer Leadership Institute.

Monica Kissling, Jim Simpson, Lance Davis and Press Cox commented on the knowledge gained while attending various sessions at the conference. Board members felt many of the
sessions were specifically designed for the needs of the Bonham ISD Trustees.

11. Action Item - Consider action related to reviewing and updating the Board Operating Procedures.

Lance Davis appointed a committee comprised of Sean Floyd, Chad Burnett and himself to review and update the Board Operating Procedures. Updates will be brought before the
Board for approval at a later meeting.

12. Action Item - Consider approval of 2012-2013 Student Code of Conduct Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve the 2012-2013 Student Code of Conduct.

Motion carried 5/0.

13. Action Item - Consider approval of amended 2012-2013 Budget

Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve the amended 2012-2013 Budget.

Motion carried 5/0.

14. Action Item - Consider approval of DEC (Local) Policy
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Press Cox to approve the language amending policy DEC (LOCAL).

Motion carried 5/0.

15. Action Item - Consider approval of public meeting date on proposed tax rate.

The proposed tax rate will be considered during the regular meeting date of August 20, 2012. The proposed tax rate will be 1.0405 for M&O and .155 for I&S. Total tax rate of 1.1955.

Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve the public meeting date on the proposed tax rate as August 20, 2012, during the regularly scheduled
board meeting.

Motion carried 5/0.

16. Information Item - BISD Food Service News for 2012-2013

A. USDA Mandated Price Increase.

Meal prices will be increased by $.10. New meal price for elementary schools be $2.15 and $2.65 for secondary schools.

B. Charge policy for 2012-2013

See Charge and Debt Collection Policy

17. Information - Campus Improvement Plans

Campus Improvement Plans for Fannin County Head Start, Finley-Oates Elementary School, I.W. Evans Intermediate School, L.H. Rather Junior High School and Bonham High School were provided to each board member in their BISD Board book for July, 2012.

18. Information Item - First Reading of District Improvement Plan

The District Improvement Plan will be considered for approval by the board at the next regularly school board meeting.

19. Executive Session, Govt. Code 551.074

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:37p.m.

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

B. Discuss appointment of acting superintendent to address district business until the new superintendent is hired.

The Board returned to Open Session at 8:00p.m.

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

Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Jim Simpson to appoint Kelly Trompler as acting superintendent from August 1, 2012, until the new superintendent begins.

Motion carried 4/1 with Chad Burnett opposing.

21. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Chad Burnett to adjourn at 8:01 p.m.