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The following information is a DRAFT of the
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
BULLARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
***DRAFT***
BULLARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.
BULLARD ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – 1426-B SOUTH HOUSTON
Board of School Trustees of Bullard Independent School District met in regular session April 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., Bullard ISD Administration Building.
1. Call to Order President, Michael Roy Time 7:00 p.m.
2. Members Present Mr. Michael Roy Mr. Paul Stone Mr. Tony Johnson
Dr. John Alexander Mr. Doug Dotson Mr. Brian Whatley
Mr. Sam Smith
Members absent:
Establish Quorum: President Michael Roy stated “Let the record indicate that a quorum of board
members is present, that this meeting is duly called, and that notice of this meeting was posted in
accordance with The Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551."
School Personnel: Mr. Jim Wright, Superintendent
Linda Howland, Secretary to Superintendent/Recording Secretary to the Board
Cheryl Hendrix, Middle School Assistant Principal
Lee Sleeper, Technology Director
Jim Taylor, Athletic Director
3. National Pledge of Allegiance Michael Roy
4. Invocation Sam Smith
5. Recognition of media Bullard News
6. Welcome visitors and delegations:
7. A motion was made by Tony Johnson and seconded by Sam Smith to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried (7 – 0)
8. Open Forum – Communication from the audience:
9. Educational Focus – Bullard Middle School –
10. Communication from the superintendent:
· Teacher of the Month – Breanna Jonesional of the Month – Gayla Sanchez
· Support of the Month – Jammie O’Neal
· Student Recognition
· Change Order #12
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may
be taken are as follows: Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting
notice. All or part of the agenda can be considered consent.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS:
Closed session
President, Michael Roy, stated “At this time, we have business pertinent to section 551.074 under the Texas Government Code, which should be conducted in closed session for the purpose of discussion personnel. Let the official minute’s state the closed session is now declared at 7:49 p.m. on April 21, 2008.”
President, Michael Roy, stated “Let the official minute’s state the Board entered into open session at 8:22p.m., April 21, 2008 and the floor is now open for business.
V. Superintendent Search Committee:
Mr. Horn and Ms. Preston with Horn, Smith, Wood, and Associates L.L.C. presented to the board the results of their meeting with BISD employees and community. No action was taken on the Profile Summary report as it was only discussion.
The following items were discussed and as a group action was taken:
A motion was made by Sam Smith and seconded by Tony Johnson to approve consent calendar, items A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, N and 0 as presented:
A. Consideration and approval of minutes:
· Regular meeting - March 10, 2008
B. Expenditures for March 2008
C. Personnel:
· Administrative recommendation for employment, leave of absence, and resignation of professional staff; information related to the employment, leave of absence, and resignation of paraprofessional, auxiliary and substitute employees.
Professional Employed: Rebecca Clements MS Math for 08-09
Professional Resignation Rita Woods Sp.Ed. IntermediateKim Wilburn ES
Tina Diamond ESJennifer Carlile ES
Lindy Sanders ESFor your information only:
Support Resignation: Gisela Woods CustodianAmy Bradshaw MS - Life Skills
Sara Harris LVN
Jean Tolar HS Life SkillsD. Budget Amendments for 2007-2008 school year
E. Transfer students for employee’s children for the 2008-2009 school yearG. Board rescind the August 13, 2007 vote electing to contract with the Smith County Juvenile Board for placement in the Smith County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program of all students expelled from the District under Section 37.007(b), (c), and (f) of the Texas Education Code for the 2007-2008 school year.
H. Statewide Educational Consulting & Counseling Associates (SECCA) contract agreements as presented:
Title I, Part A; Title II, Part A; Title II, Part D; Title V, Part A
I. Equipment sale
J. Resale of property previously struck off tax role: Cherokee County: Cherokee & Smith County pursuant to Section 34.01 of the Texas Property Tax System. The property located in the Shadybrook subdivision, unit 2, lots 252 and 253
K. Cancel School Board Election for May 10, 2008: Incumbents Tony Johnson Place #1, Brian Whatley Place #2, and John Alexander Place #3 were unopposed.
N. Freezer for middle and elementary schools bid proposal of $13,284 to A&M Service Company and award Evans Air Conditioning the middle school bid at the cost of $13,627.
O. Earth Walk Communications awarded the 24-unit mobile lab for $30,790 and the system 5 backup purchased from Computer Land at the price of $16,903.
A motion to approve items A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, K, N and 0 of the consent calendar as presented above. Motion carried (7 – 0)
F. 2008 Media Honor Roll - A motion was made by ?? and seconded by ?? to nominate Lori Mellinger Bullard Banner News and Raymond Billy with the Jacksonville Daily Progress.
L. City of Bullard sign A motion was made by John Alexander and seconded by Brian Whatley to join in agreement between Bullard ISD, City of “Bullard and Brook Hill School of construction for entrance sign $4,000 cap and to research a new location. Motion carried (7 – 0)
M. Scoreboard footing and steal frame for scoreboard - A motion was made by Sam Smith and seconded by John Alexander to approve cost proposal of $26,784.65 for scoreboard, time clocks, beams, and footings to be installed.
P. New elementary and playground structure - A motion was made by Doug Dotson and seconded by Brian Whatley to approve play system 6141 play system with wood chips for $56,785 through Buy Board with School Specialty as supplier Motion carried (5 - 2 Sam Smith and John Alexander opposing)
Q. Baseball/Softball field estimated cost –no action
R. Wall of Honor – discussion no action –
S. Out of district transfers – a motion was made by John Alexander and seconded by Tony Johnson to accept policy by Chapel Hill with modification from the superintendent Motion carried ( 5 – 2) opposing Smith and Dotson
T. Vision of community and schools - discussion
U. A motion was made by John Alexander and seconded by Sam Smith to approve change orders for Phase II building program and elementary. Motion carried (7 – 0)
W. A motion was made by Sam Smith and seconded by John Alexander to approve the purchase of $180,214.87 for Technology for 2008-2009 as presented: Motion carried (7 – 0)
Reports:
· Financial report – West
· TAKS – RoyBoard member’s remarks for the May board meeting.
Adjournment: There being no further agenda items a motion was made by Tony Johnson and seconded by Doug Dotson to adjourn meeting of April 21, 2008 at 10:37p.m. Motion carried (7 - 0).
We affirm that these minutes are official, complete and correct.
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