Summary of Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees
Bonham ISD
A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held June 22, 2009, beginning at 5:00 PM 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 5:02 p.m. by Dr. Randy McBroom . A quorum was present.
Members present for the meeting: Dr. Randy McBroom, Press Cox, Monica Kissling, Jim Simpson, Bob Thomas, Doyce Taylor, and Sonny Cruse, superintendent.
Member Absent: Charlotte Kearney
A quorum was present.
2. Invocation - Jim Simpson
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Allegiance led by Dr. Randy McBroom
The Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
4. Public Comment: Michael Williams addressed the Board to thank the Board and Superintendent for the worked done this past year.
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 The will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.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
B. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collection for May 2009.
C. Consider approval of financial statements and bills payable for May 2009.
Motion was made by Bob Thomas and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the consent agenda items. Motion carried 6-0
6. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of regular meeting May 18, 2009, and special meeting June 5, 2009.
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting May 18, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., and the special board meeting, June 5, 2009, at 6:00 pm. Motion carried
7. Reports to the Board
A. Director of Maintenance and Transportation Report
Ron Hill provided the Board with an update of maintenance activities. He informed the board that all the light poles at the football stadium and baseball field have passed the inspection.
B. Head Start Principal Report
Chris Rattan provided the Board with a written update.
C. Finley-Oates Elementary Principal Report
Mary Fox provided the Board with a written update.
D. I.W. Evans Principal Report Linda Staton provided the Board with a written update.
E. L.H. Rather Principal Report Karol Alexander provided the Board with a written update.
F. Bonham High School Principal Report Steve Hill provided the Board with a written update.
G. Superintendent Report
1. School Finance Update
Mr. Cruse provided the board a summary based on impending action per the Texas Legislature.
2. TASB/TASA Convention, October 1 - 4, 2009 Houston, Texas.
3. TAKS Scores- Fannin County Comparison Chart
Mr. Cruse shared with the board the county-wide TAKS comparison chart created by the Trenton ISD superintendent, Gary Don Cook.
4. Average Daily Attendance Update - Year 1846.14
5. Schwartz & Eichelbuam Newsletters
6. Student Transfer Report
Mr. Cruse reported that district transfer numbers are very similar to that of a year ago.
7. Conflict of Interest (form CIQ) and Conflicts Disclosure Statement (form CIS)
Mr. Cruse requests that each board member complete a new form to reflect the most current information.
8. Fannin County Appraisal Board - Email from Board Member Bob Thomas
Mr. Cruse shared with the Board correspondence received from Board member Bob Thomas. Mr. Thomas has requested to step down from serving on the Fannin County Appraisal Review Board.
8. Information Item - Softball Field
Mr. Cruse reported that the city has decided to sell a portion of the property containing the softball fields located near Bonham High School. Per conversation with the Mayor and City Manager, the city may be willing to assist the construction of softball field on property owned by Bonham ISD. This matter will need to be addressed formerly by the City Council.
9. Information/Action Item- Review District Salary Schedules
The district has committed to an annual review of the district pay scales. Mr. Cruse shared with the Board a draft overview of the impact per legislative action. Final determinations can not be made until the proposed legislation becomes law and concrete rules are provided to the district. One issue that must be addressed by the district is the new minimum wage law. Final decisions will be made in the July meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Bob Thomas to increase the Auxiliary Pay Scale to a minimum of $7.25/hour. Motion carried 6-0.
Additionally, the Board requested for the superintendent to set a special meeting to discuss the final rules regarding the mandatory raise that may be required by HB 3646.
10. Action Item - Consider Board of Trustee meeting dates for 2009-2010
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve Board of Trustee meeting dates for 2009-2010. Motion carried 6-0.
11. Action Item - Consider Approval of Fannin County Head Start One Time Program Improvement Funds Grant
Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve Fannin County Head Start One Time Program Improvement Funds Grant . Motion carried 6-0.
12. Action Item - Consider approval Head Start Playground Grant
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve the Head Start Playground Grant. Motion carried 6-0.
13. Action Item - Consider approval of re-authorizing the Greenville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement
Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve re-authorizing the Greenville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement. Motion carried 6-0.
14. Action Item - Consider approval of Amended Budget
Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the Amended Budget. Motion carried 6-0.
15. Action Item - Consider approval of a computer vendor for teacher work stations.
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Press Cox
to approve CNB Computers Inc. as computer vendor for teacher work stations. Motion carried 6-0.
16. Action Item - Consider approval of a computer vendor for student work stations.
Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve CNB Computers Inc. as computer vendor for student work stations. Motion carried 6-0
17. Action Item - Consider approval of a computer vendor for computer monitors.
Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve CNB Computers Inc. as computer vendor for computer monitors. Motion carried 6-0.
18. Action Item - Consider granting the superintendent the authority to hire and issue contracts to fill open positions from June 23 to August 17, 2009
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Bop Thomas
to approve granting the superintendent the authority to hire and issue contracts to fill open teaching positions from June 23 to August 17, 2009. Motion carried 6-0.
Following executive session the board readdressed item number 18. Motion was made by Jim Simpson and Bob Thomas seconded to approve granting the superintendent the authority to fill open instructional aide positions from June 23 to August 17, 2009. Motion carried 6-0.
19. Executive Session, Govt. Code 551.074
The Board of Trustees convened into closed session at 5:51 p.m.
The Board returned to open session at 6:45 p.m.
A. Discuss personnel matters pertaining to evaluations, duties, terminations, replacements, reassignments, resignations, hiring and additions to the staff.
1. The superintendent reported the following resignations accepted and reassignments made: John Hall (Head Football); Elaine Whisenhunt (Counselor BHS); Diana McEwen (Science BHS); Wes Roberts (Science BHS) Michelle Rodriquez from LHR to BHS as teacher/coach.
2. Employment Recommendations
Cathie Ary (Counselor BHS); Kenneth Moore (Science BHS); Tracy Wooten (Counselor BHS); Justin Bankston (Science/coach LH Rather); Amanda Poormohammadi (Science/coach)
3. Recommendation for Head Football Coach/AD
Dale Trompler
20. Action Item - Consider approval of items listed in Executive Session.
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Bob Thomas
to approve 2009 – 2010 probationary contracts subject to assignment for Cathie Ary (Counselor BHS); Kenneth Moore (Science BHS); Tracy Wooten (Counselor BHS). Motion carried 6-0.
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve 2009 – 2010 probationary dual-assignment contracts subject to assignment Justin Bankston (Science/coach LH Rather); Amanda Poormohammadi (Science/coach ). Motion carried
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Bob Thomas
to approve a 2 Year Term Contract for Dale Trompler as Head Football Coach/Athletic Director. Motion carried 6-0.
21. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. Motion carried 6-0.