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Summary of regular meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees
By Bonham ISD media release
Mar 26, 2008
Summary of Regular Meeting The Board of Trustees Bonham ISD A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held March 24, 2008, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 201 East 10th Street, 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, Doyce Taylor, Dr. Randy McBroom, and Sonny Cruse. 2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Led by 1st grade students from Finley-Oates Elementary
Tyler Gregory, Karisma West, Miranda Lafever, Juan Marrero, Cristian Chavez, Porsche Richter, Angie Solis, Brandon Dona, Callie Caldwell, Beau Lynch, Katelyn Dunston, Lizzie Clark, Austin Fortune, Reese Davis
4. Employee Recognition-March
Rebecca Knight, Bonham High School Teacher;
Wiley Grissom, Finley-Oates Custodian
5. Student Recognition
L. H. Rather Junior High Science Winners: Ryan Woodruff, Robert Milburn, Stetson Buckaloo, Mikey Dobbles, Candice Rich, Lexi Reynolds, Qwan Jones, Garrett Rayburn, Michael Palmer, Kathleen Brooks, Summer Perry, Justin Haggard, Mitchell Clement, J. L. Pratt, Austin Steen, Juan Green, Talon Wilkerson, Austin Stovall, Jasmine Linglebach, Morgan Warmke, Margo McCutcheon, Rachel Penna, Clay Parsons, Jared Miller, Jessica Barber, Haley Walker, Chelsea Murphey, Chelsea Hasten, Ryan McCraw, Tyler Edwards, Koltin KinKade, Rex Richardson, Rueben Gonzalez, Anthony Jackson, Brian Hall, Tanner Kissling, Colby McKelva, McKinnon Mitchell, Austin Ashlock, Crystal Haggard, Derisha Frazier, Micah Speights, and Kaylie Luevano.
6. Public Comment No comments were given.
7. BUDGET WORKSHOP to discuss the 2008-2009 District Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
Superintendent Sonny Cruse presented an overview of the proposed 2008-2009 budget which was based on a projected M&O tax rate of $1.04005.
The board asked questions of administrators and directors concerning the 2008-2009 proposed budget.
8. 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 The will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.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.
Kelly L. Bagwell
B. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collection for February 2008.
C. Consider approval of financial statements and bills payable for February 2008.
Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the consent agenda items.
Motion carried 7/0.
9. Approval of Minutes
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Press Cox to approve the minutes of the board meeting Feb. 21, 2008.
Motion carried 7/0.
10. Reports to the Board
A. Director of Maintenance and Transportation Report
Ron Clark reported on: construction of the computer lab furniture at I. W. Evans by district maintenance personnel; progress of paving project plans; costs for district transportation operations. Mr. Clark also presented a written report on transportation and maintenance activities to the board.
B. Stephenson Principal Report
Chris Rattan presented the Child Outcome/Progress Report. The results of this report will be used for campus improvement planning. Ms. Rattan also presented a written report on campus activities to the board
C. Finley-Oates Elementary Principal Report
Linda Staton presented a written report on campus activities to the board.
D. I.W. Evans Principal Report
Janet Weber reported on: March 2008 TAKS reading scores for 5
th grade students; science camp to be held on Saturdays in April to focus on science TAKS objectives.Ms. Weber also presented a written report on campus activities to the board.
E. L.H. Rather Principal Report
Karol Alexander presented a written report on campus activities to the board.
F. Bonham High School Principal Report
Steve Hill presented a written report on campus activities to the board.
G. Superintendent Report Sonny Cruse
1. An election is to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Fannin County Courthouse, 101 E. Sam Rayburn Drive, Bonham, Texas 75418, for the purpose of BISD Trustee Election Places 1, 6, 7. Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to Freda Simpson, Early Voting Clerk, Bonham ISD, P.O. Box 490, 201 E. 10th St., Bonham, TX 754l8. Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on May 2, 2007.
Early voting dates April 28, 29, 2008, at the Fannin County Courthouse,
8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. April 30 - May 6, 2008, at the Fannin County Courthouse, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.School Board Election - May 10, 2008, at the Fannin County Courthouse,
7:00a.m. -7:00p.m.2. Average Daily Attendance Update -
1852.44Finley-Oates Elementary attained the best attendance percentages for the month.
3. Schwartz & Eichelbuam Newsletters
4. Standardized Dress Update
No further planning and action will be taken at this time regarding Standardized Dress for students in Bonham ISD
.5. Parent/Community Correspondence
Mr. Cruse shared positive written communication with the board regarding extra efforts of district staff.
6. Preliminary Reading TAKS Scores
Mr. Cruse also reported on March 2008 TAKS reading results for students in grades 3, 5, and 8.
Results after the first administration of the Reading TAKS indicate that 90% of the 3
rd graders at Finley-Oates Elementary, 85% of the 5th graders at I.W. Evans and 90% of the 8th graders at L.H. Rather met the passing standard. Mr. Cruse praised district and campus staff in assisting students to be successful on the TAKS tests.11. Discussion Item- TASB Summer Leadership Institute
Board members will contact Mr. Cruse in early April if interested in attending the board training conference during the Summer of 2008.
12. Discussion Item- 2008 Media Honor Roll
Board members will make media nominations at the April board meeting.
13. Discussion Item- Discuss the possibility of hiring skill specific employees such as a painter or plumber.
The board requested Mr. Cruse to advertise for this type of skillspecific job positions.
14. Discussion Item- Bus Fleet
Mr. Cruse presented cost estimates for the purchase of multiple new buses per year for three to five years to improve the quality and safety of the district bus fleet. The board requested Mr. Cruse to place purchase of buses on the April board meeting agenda as an action item.
15. Action Item- Consider approval of Policy Update 82
Motion was made by Randy McBroom and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the instruction sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 82 (see attached sheet).
Motion carried 7/0. The Board reviewed (LEGAL) policies in Update 82.
16. Information/Action Item- Consider approval of vehicle purchase
No action was taken.
17. Action Item- Consider approval of the amended 2007-2008 budget.
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Press Cox to approve the amended 2007-2008 budget.
Motion carried 7/0.
18. Action Item - Consider approval of certifying supplemental and textbook adoptions for 2008-2009.
Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve certifying supplemental and textbook adoptions for 2008-2009. Motion carried 7/0.
19. Action Item- Consider approval of leasing the portable buildings located at the Stephenson Campus to the Fannin County Special Education Coop.
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve leasing the portable buildings located at the Stephenson Campus to the Fannin County Special Education Coop.
Motion carried 7/0.
20. Action Item- Consider approval of resolution designating staffing areas of acute shortage for Bonham ISD
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Press Cox to approve a resolution designating staffing areas of acute shortage for Bonham ISD. Motion carried 6/0. Randy McBroom abstained.
21. Action Item- Consider approval of CTE Career Pathways
Motion was made by Randy McBroom and seconded by to Bob Thomas to approve CTE Career Pathways.
Motion carried 7/0.
22. Action Item- Consider approval of purchasing new marching band uniforms.
Motion was made by Bob Thomas and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve purchasing new marching band uniforms from Fred J. Miller Uniforms at the cost of $301.25 each. The total cost for 100 uniforms will be $30,125.00. Motion carried 7/0.
23. Action Item- Consider approval of above base stipend for high school math, science and Spanish teachers beginning in the 2008-2009 school year.
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Press Cox to approve an above base stipend of $4,000 for high school math, science, and Spanish teachers beginning in the 2008-2009 school year. Motion carried 7/0.
24. Action Item- Consider approval of purchasing new flooring for the old gym at L.H. Rather and the gym at Bailey Inglish.
Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve purchasing new flooring for the old gym at L.H. Rather and the gym at Bailey Inglish from Snap Sports Company at the cost of $23,552.77 for the gym at L.H. Rather and $25,708.49 for they gym at Bailey Inglish.
Motion carried 7/0.
25. Action Item consider approval of April 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. for public hearing on the proposed budget and proposed tax rate for 2008-2009 followed by the adoption of the 2008-2009 budget.
Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Randy McBroom to approve April 21, 2008, 6:00 p.m. for public hearing on the proposed budget and proposed tax rate for 2008-2009 followed by the adoption of the 2008-2009 budget.
Motion carried 7/0.
26. Executive Session, Govt. Code 551.074
Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Jim Simpson to recess into executive session at 8:51p.m. Motion carried 7/0.
A. Discuss personnel matters pertaining to evaluations, duties, terminations, replacements, reassignments, resignations, hiring and additions to the staff.
B. Discuss proposed renewals and nonrenewals of term contracts and probationary contracts.
The Board returned to open session at 9:24p.m.
27. Action Item- Consider approval of items listed in Executive Session.
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Randy McBroom to approve the recommended list of teacher contracts
for the 2008-2009 school year as presented by the superintendent.
Motion carried 7/0.
28. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Randy McBroom and seconded by Press Cox to adjourn at 9:25p.m. Motion carried 7/0.
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Allen Sanderson,
Board President Charlotte Kearney, Board Secretary