School Board Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2009
By O.K. Wolfenbarger III
December 10, 2009
School Board Meeting
Academic Excellence Indicator System Report
Hearing
7:00 P.M.
Board of Education
Comstock ISD
Location: School Administration Building Conference Room
December 8, 2009
THIS CALLED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, BEING HELD FOR THE REASONS LISTED BELOW, IS AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.146. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT. CLOSED MEETING, IF REQUIRED, IS AUTHORIZED BY THE STATUTE AND WILL BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING. IF, DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING, ANY DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA SHOULD BE HELD IN CLOSED MEETING, THE BOARD WILL CONVENE IN SUCH CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTERS D AND E, SECTIONS 551.071-551.084.
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
551 SUBCHAPTERS D & E
551.071 Private consultation with the Board’s Attorney
551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of property
551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gift or donations
551.074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel
551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security Personnel or devices
551.082 Considering the discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel
551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups
551.084 Exclusion of witness from hearing
AT ANY TIME, THE BOARD MAY GO INTO CLOSED MEETING TO RECEIVE LEGAL COUNSEL OR ADVICE WHICH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S LEGAL COUNSEL DETERMINES SHOULD BE CONFIDENTIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNSEL’S DUTY TO THE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY TAKE ACTION IN THE OPEN PORTION OF THE MEETING ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE CLOSED MEETING. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
BOARD MEMBERS: Present Absent
Bill Zuberbueler, President __X___ _____
Bill Taylor, Vice-President __X___ _____
Jack Harrington, Secretary __X___ _____
Billy Foster __X___ _____
Billy Whaley __X___ _____
Danny Thompson _____ __X___
Toby Ward __X___ _____
O.K. Wolfenbarger, III, Supt. __X___ _____
Ebby Loeffler, Principal __X___ _____
MINUTES
- President calls the meeting to order.
President Bill Zuberbueler calls the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
- Invocation
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 2009 as presented by the Secretary.
Billy Foster moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 2009, as presented by the Secretary. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of people who sign in on the designated form located on the table at the entrance of the School Administration Building Conference Room in accordance with Policy BED (Local).
Guests: None
- Consideration of conducting a public hearing on the Academic Excellence Indicator System Report for 2008-2009.
A Public Hearing was held on the Academic Excellence Indicator System Report for 2008-2009.
- Consideration of and possible action to approve the Academic Excellence Indicator System Report for 2008-2009.
Jack Harrington moved and Toby Ward 2nd to approve the Academic Excellence Indicator Report for 2008-2009. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to approve the 2008-2009 Financial Audit.
Jack Harrington moved and Toby Ward 2nd to approve the 2008-2009 Financial Audit. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to approve consider the appointment of John Allen, CEA-Ag and Christina Nass, CEA-F&CS as adjunct faculty members of the Comstock Independent School District.
Billy Foster moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to approve the appointment of John Allen, CEA-Ag and Christina Nass, CEA-F&CS as adjunct faculty members of the Comstock Independent School District Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to hear a report from the Principal on the status of CSCOPE Curriculum in the District.
Billy Foster moved and Billy Whaley 2nd to hear a report from the Principal on the status of CSCOPE Curriculum in the District. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to approve the selection of an architectural firm for the District's Science Room Addition and Track Project.
Jack Harrington moved and Billy Foster 2nd for the Board to select the architectural firm of Chapman Harvey Architects, Inc. as the most highly qualified provider of services for the District's Science Room Addition and authorize the Superintendent to attempt to negotiate a contract pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.004. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to review and approve the School Board Self Evaluation.
Billy Whaley moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to approve the School Board Self Evaluation. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of paying the monthly bills.
Bill Taylor moved and Billy Foster 2nd to approve paying the monthly bills. Motion carried 6 to 0.
- Consideration of the Superintendent’s report for information and direction.
- Tax Assessor /Collectorreport
- Del Rio Bank and Trustbalances
- Lone Star Investment Poolbalances
- Elementary Christmas Program on 12/10/2008 at 6:30PM
- Table Top Exercise
- High School Basketball Tournament
- Teacher Housing
- UIL Report
- Adjournment
Jack Harrington moved and Billy Whaley 2nd to adjourn at 9:41 PM. Motion carried 6 to 0.
Minutes approved: ______/______/2010
_______________________ ________________________
Bill Zuberbueler, President Jack Harrington, Secretary
