Summary of special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees held May 6
By Bonham ISD
May 9, 2013
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Summary of Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees
Bonham ISD

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held Monday, May 6, 2013, 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 6:00 p.m. by Lance Davis. A quorum was present.

Members present for the meeting: Lance Davis, Chad Burnett, Monica Kissling, Jim Simpson, Press Cox, Sean Floyd and Dr. Marvin Beaty, Superintendent.

Member Absent: None

2. Budget Workshop

Miranda MacDonald presented the Board with a preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 School year.

3. Executive Session, Govt. Code 551.074

The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m.

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:50 p.m.

A. Discuss personnel matters

1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071, consultation with District’s legal counsel concerning legal and procedural issues related to the need for a reduction in force arising from a program change which may result in the nonrenewal of one or more term contract employees.

2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071, consultation with District’s legal counsel concerning legal and procedural issues related to the determination of employment area(s) to be affected by a reduction in force arising from a program change.

B. Level III FNG Parent complaint

1. Pursuant to § 551.071, Texas Government Code, consultation with the District’s legal counsel regarding legal and procedural issues concerning Level III FNG Parent complaint.

2. Pursuant to §§ 551.074, 551.082 and 551.0821, Texas Government Code, hearing on Level III FNG Parent complaint and deliberations regarding same

6. Action Item - Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III FNG Parent complaint

Motion made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Chad Burnett to deny the Level III Parent Complaint and uphold the Level II decision, in addition, the Board directed Dr. Beaty to create a routine procedure for a more clear path of communication on how students can seek assistance when being bullied.

Motion carried 6-0. Grievance concluded at 7:53 p.m.

4. Action Item - Consider and take possible action regarding the need for a reduction in force arising from a program change which may result in the nonrenewal of one or more term contract employees.
Jim Simpson moved the Board hereby determine that the program change is warranted which requires a reduction in force resulting in the nonrenewal of one or more term contract. Chad Burnett seconded.

Motion carried 6-0.

5. Action Item - Consider and take possible action to determine the employment area(s) to be affected by a reduction in force arising from a program change.

Press Cox moved the Board hereby determine the following employment area shall be affected by the reduction in force arising from a program change: DAEP Math /Teacher At-Large. Jim Simpson seconded.

Motion carried 6-0.

7. Adjournment

Motion made by Monica Kissling and seconded by Chad Burnett to adjourn at 7:54 p.m.