Summary of Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees
Bonham ISD
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD was held September 21, 2020, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center 1005 Chestnut Street Bonham, TX 75418.
One or more board members may attend the meeting via video conference pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
1. Call to Order at 6:00 pm by President Chance Roberts. All members and Superintendent are in attendance and a quorum is present.
2. Invocation - Jason Fox
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by 6th grade (via video): Eduardo Arguello, Brian Brakefield, Tony Cabrera, McKaylee Chadwick, Bethany Dougan, Erick Gonzalez-Solano, Jaden Groseclose, Adyson Jaynes, Vaden Jones, Judith Manzanares, Jyien Maxie, Parker Patton, Bailee Pendergrass, Landyn Reaves, Addisyn Reiter, Joshua Thomas, Tristan Thompson, Chyenne Trejo, Aiden Vaughn, Ayden Wanner and Constance Williams-Savage
The Texas Pledge: "Honor the Texas flag: I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
4. Recognition of the City of Bonham for their contribution: Mayor Roy Floyd and Sean Pate
Presented by Kelly Trompler
Mayor Floyd and Mr. Pate were unable to attend due to an already scheduled meeting. Councilman Anthony Rodriguez represented the City.
The City of Bonham contributed $20,900 from their CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security) Act allocation to Bonham ISD in order that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) would match their contribution and provide an additonal $20,900.
This allocation from the City allows Bonham ISD to use $41,800 CARES Act dollars to purchase additional technology resources for the students.
Bonham ISD is grateful for the willingness of City leaders to partner with the District in order to benefit students.
5. Employee and Student Recognition (via video): Teacher of the Month - Tristen Robertson (BHS); Paraprofessional of the Month - Daisha Sorrells (BHS). Students of the Month - Joli Kirkpatrick and Nick Rhinehart (BHS); Landry Person (LHR); Jyien Maxie (IWE); Scarlett Story (FO)
6. Tell Me Something Good
Dr. Arris stated how well Cross Country athletes are doing at meets. All are improving their times and she likes how the events are spread out due to COVID. She also expressed appreciation for the baseball coaches coming to watch fall baseball; she said the kids were excited to have them there.
Mrs. Johnson stated the pick-up line at Finley-Oates is phenomenal and she has heard a lot of good things about it.
Mr. Roberts read thank you cards from David and Rosemary Neal, and Kristy Farr.
7. Public Comment - None
8. Consent Agenda
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion. There 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 and possibly approve meeting minutes
B. Consider approval of tax credits, supplements and delinquent tax collection for August 2020
C. Consider approval of financial statements and bills payable for August 2020
D. Consider and possibly approve instructional materials
Motion to approve made by Jason Fox; seconded by Sean Floyd.
Motion passed 7/0
9. Reports to the Board
A. Assistant Superintendent Written Report
B. Chief Financial Officer Written Report
C. Director of Operations Written Report
D. Athletic Director Written Report
E. Bailey Inglish Principal Written Report
F. Finley-Oates Principal Written Report
G. I.W. Evans Principal Written Report
H. L.H. Rather Principal Written Report
I. Bonham High School Principal Written Report
J. Superintendent Report
1. ADA Report -
a. At the end of August 2020, the enrollment count was 1764.
I.W. Evans Intermediate School had the best attendance in August with 99.16%
2. Open Positions
10. Information Item - Discussion of budget
Presenter: Alicia Lang
11. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve budget amendment
Presenter: Alicia Lang
Motion to approve made by Jeri Lea Johnson; seconded by LaTonia Arris.
Motion passed 7/0
12. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Impasse Procedures 2020-2021
Presenter: Rory Hilliard
Motion to approve made by Jason Fox; seconded by LaTonia Arris.
Motion passed 7/0
13. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Head Start Board Training
Presenter: Rory Hilliard
Motion to approve made by Jason Fox; seconded by Myles Galyon.
Motion passed 7/0
14. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Head Start Bylaws
Presenter: Rory Hilliard
Motion to approve made by Sean Floyd; seconded by Jeri Lea Johnson.
Motion passed 7/0
15. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve the District Improvement Plan
Presenter: Kelly Trompler
Motion to approve made by Jason Fox; seconded by Mike Patton.
Motion passed 7/0
16. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Bonham ISD 2020-2021 Asynchronous Remote Instruction Plan
Presenter: Traci Daniel
Motion to approve made by LaTonia Arris; seconded by Sean Floyd.
Motion passed 7/0
17. Information Item - Bonham ISD Assessment Reporting Schedule 2020-2021
Presenter: Traci Daniel
18. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Bonham ISD / DAEP Agreement
Presenter: Dr. Ryan Prock
Mrs. Trompler presented in Dr. Prock’s absence.
Motion to approve made by Sean Floyd; seconded by Myles Galyon.
Motion passed 7/0
19. Action Item - Consideration and possible action regarding Justin Owen Scholarship Fund
Presenter: Alicia Lang
Ms. Lang stated that a review of District bank accounts revealed procedural inconsistencies with the levels of District involvement in private scholarships; the Justin Owen Scholarship Fund is a private family scholarship account. If the District were to continue to be the fiscal agent of this account, it could be viewed as a gift of public funds. The District would like to continue to offer payroll deduction for the employees, but will no longer manage the account.
Jason Fox motioned to cease District financial functions performed for the Justin Owen Scholarship, and authorize the Superintendent or her designee to pursue all necessary action and execute all necessary documentation to cease such functions, to include closing the District’s bank account for the fund and transfer of any monies in said account to the Justin Owen Scholarship fund via cashier’s check and provide appropriate notice to affected individuals; seconded by LaTonia Arris.
Motion passed 7/0
20. Public Hearing - Tax Rate
Presenter: Alicia Lang
Ms. Lang recommended the following: .94140 M&O rate .34200 I&S rate for a total tax rate of $1.28340.
This is a $.028 decrease from the previous year.
21. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve adoption of Tax Rate
Presenter: Alicia Lang
Motion to approve made by Jason Fox; seconded by Myles Galyon.
Motion passed 7/0
22. Action Item - Consider and possibly approve Certified Tax Roll
Presenter: Alicia Lang
Motion to approve made by Jason Fox; seconded by Myles Galyon.
Motion passed 7/0
23. Information Item - Fannin County Appraisal District seeks persons interested in serving on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB)
Presenter: Chance Roberts
24. Executive Session entered into at 6:50 pm; re-entered Open Session at 7:46 pm.
A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section § 551.074, discussion of personnel matters pertaining to evaluations, duties, terminations, replacements, reassignments, hiring, and additions to the staff
1. New Hires: Charlotte Kirk (HS Family Advocate ~ BI); Gloria Gonzalez (Custodian ~ BI); Karina Gibson (Custodian ~ LHR); Kody Gibson (Maint/Trans); Mike Hayes (HVAC Specialist - Maint)
2. Resignations: David Jones (Custodian ~ FO), Phillip Snider (Transportation/Grounds); Chelsea Stout (Paraprofessional ~ FCSSA)
B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section § 551.072, Consider and Discuss the potential sale or exchange of real property owned by Bonham ISD
25. Information Item - Report of personnel matters pertaining to reassignments and resignations accepted
26. Action Item - Consider approval of items listed in Executive Session
27. ADJOURNMENT by unanimous consent, meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm