Summary of Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees
Bonham ISD

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held Monday, August 16, 2010, beginning at 6:00 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 6:04 p.m. by Dr. Randy McBroom. A quorum was present.
Members present for the meeting:, Dr. Randy McBroom, Charlotte Kearney, Press Cox, Jim Simpson, Monica Kissling, Bob Thomas (arrived 6:07)and Doyce Taylor and Sonny Cruse, Superintendent.
Member Absent: none

2. Invocation - Doyce Taylor

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Dr. McBroom

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 public comments received.

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 The will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Board member requests that an item be withdrawn for individual consideration.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-Jim Alexander, Kathryn Aylor Paul Sutton, Michael Williams.

B. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collection for July 2010.

C. Consider approval of financial statements and bills payable for July 2010.

Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Doyce Taylor
to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 6/0.

6. Approval of Minutes

Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting July 26, 2010, and special meeting August 10, 2010. Motion carried 6/0.

7. Reports to the Board

A. Director of Maintenance and Transportation Report
Ron Hill presented information related to current maintenance and transportation projects including information related to:
• Nearing completion of portable building preparation
• Completion of parking lot repairs
• Personnel shortage due to staff member resignation and leave
• Bus driver training/certification
• Bus route consolidation

B. Athletic Director Report

Dale Trompler presented a report related to current athletic events.
• Summer conditioning averaged 55 students per day
• Football two-a-days progressing well
• Volleyball games already underway
• Football scrimmage Thursday, August 19, 2010
C.  Head Start Principal Report
Chris Rattan provided the Board with a written update.
D.  Finley-Oates Principal Report
Mary Lou Fox provided the Board with a written update.
E.  I.W. Evans Principal Report
Linda Staton provided the Board with a written update.
F.  L.H. Rather Principal Report
Karol Alexander provided the Board with a written update.
G.  Bonham High School Principal Report
Steve Hill provided the Board with a written update.
H.  Superintendent Report

1. Schwartz & Eichelbaum Correspondence

2. Facility Assessment The completed facility assessment will be shared with the Board during the regular meeting in September.

3. TASB Leadership Team Times A hard copy was placed at each board members seat.

4. Personnel Decisions Per Board Authority Granted on June 21, 2010

a. Resignations Accepted Eloise Sisk (effective end of August 2010) and Danny Norman

b. Employment Hires and Reassignments One Year Probationary Contracts- Tamara Walton (Speech Therapist); Lana Payne (Finley-Oates- Kindergarten). Reassignments- Denise Wade from DAEP to L.H. Rather; Sue Farmer from Evans to DAEP.

5. District Convocation Convocation will be held on Thursday, August 19, at Bonham High School. The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. Lunch will be provided for the board and staff beginning at approximately 11:30 a.m.

8. Action Item -Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct
Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the 2010-2011 Student Code of Conduct with inclusion of language regarding unauthorized use of cell phones. Motion carried 7/0.

9. Action Item - Consider approval of an ordinance to set the proposed tax rate for 2010-2011.

Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Press Cox to approve an ordinance to set the proposed tax rate for 2010-2011 as to reflect Maintenance & Operation $1.04005, Interest & Sinking (Debt Service) $ .075,

Total Tax Rate $1.11505. This year’s proposed tax rate does not exceed the effective tax rate. A motion to adopt an ordinance, resolution, or order setting the tax rates does not require a “tax increase” as state in Section 26.05(b) of Property Tax Code. Motion carried 7/0.

10. Action Item - Consider approval of a Resolution to Adopt or Approve the 2011-2012 Fannin County Comprehensive Reappraisal Plan.
Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Doyce Taylor to approve the 2011-2012 Fannin County Comprehensive Reappraisal Plan, with no changes being made. Motion carried 7/0.

11. Action Item - Consider approval of Campus Plans (Fannin County Head Start, Finley-Oates Elementary School, I. W. Evans Intermediate School, L. H. Rather Junior High School, Bonham High School) Copies were provided to each Board member at the July 26, 2010 meeting.
Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve Campus Plans (Fannin County Head Start, Finley-Oates Elementary School, I. W. Evans Intermediate School, L. H. Rather Junior High School, Bonham High School). Motion carried 7/0.

12. Action Item - Consider approval of the District Plan Copies were provided to each Board member at the July 26, 2010 meeting.

Motion was made by Doyce Taylor and seconded by Charlotte Kearney to approve District Improvement Plan for 2010-2011. Motion carried 7/0.

13. Action Item - Consider approval of list of PDAS Appraisers for Bonham ISD.

Motion was made by Jim Simpson and seconded by Monica Kissling to approve the list of district PDAS Appraisers for Bonham ISD. Motion carried 7/0.

14. Action Item- Consider approval of Professional Development and Appraisal System Calendar (PDAS) 2010-2011.

Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Charlotte Kearney to approve Professional Development and Appraisal System Calendar (PDAS) 2010-2011. Motion carried 7/0.

15. Action Item - Consider approval of amendment to policy EIA (LOCAL).

Motion was made by Charlotte Kearney and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve amendment to policy EIA (LOCAL). Motion carried 7/0.

16. Action Item - Consider approval of KFYN to broadcast sports events for Bonham ISD.

Motion was made by Press Cox and seconded by Jim Simpson to approve KFYNRadio Station to broadcast sports events for Bonham ISD Warrior games. Motion carried 7/0.

17. The Board did not enter into Executive Session.
Executive Session, Govt. Code 551.074

18. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn at 6:45p.m. Motion carried 7/0.