School Board Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2010
By O.K. Wolfenbarger III
March 10, 2010
School Board Meeting
7:00 P.M.
Board of Education
Comstock ISD
Location: School Administration Building Conference Room
February 9, 2010
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 PM.
- Invocation.
- Consideration of approving the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010 as presented by the Secretary.
Billy Foster moved and Billy Whaley 2nd to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 12, 2010 as presented by the Secretary. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration of people who sign in on the designated form located on the table at the entrance of the Conference Room in accordance with Policy BED (Local).
Guests: No Guests
- Consideration of and possible action to approve the renewal and extension of the Principal’s contract. (The Board may take this matter up in closed session.)
Toby Ward moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to approve the renewal and extension of the Principal’s contract. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration and possible action to review the Comptroller’s Property Value Study.
Bill Taylor moved and Jack Harrington 2nd to review the Comptroller’s Property Value Study. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration and discussion of issues that may affect the District’s construction projects.
This item was discussed.
- Consideration and possible action to choose a method of procurement for construction services for the Science Lab Addition.
Regarding the District’s Science Room Addition & Renovation Project, Toby Ward moved and Danny Thompson 2nd that the Board approve the Construction Manager at Risk one-step method of contracting as providing the best value for the District, delegate to the Superintendent the authority to publish selection criteria for interested parties, prepare proposals for interested parties, receive and publicly open proposals, evaluate proposals, determine the ranking of proposals, negotiate a contract as set out in Texas Education Code section 44.038, and execute the final contract and any other necessary documents on behalf of the District. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to open an account for construction funds.
Billy Whaley moved and Billy Foster 2nd to open an account for construction funds. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 0. Consideration of and possible action to approve a proposed amendment to the charter of Responsive Ed.
Billy Foster moved and Billy Whaley 2nd to approve a proposed amendment to the charter of Responsible Ed. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 1. Consideration of and possible action to approve a Staff Development Waiver for 2010-2011 and 2011-2012.
Jack Harrington moved and Danny Thompson 2nd to approve a Staff Development Waiver for 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 2. Consideration of approving the paying of the monthly bills.
Bill Taylor moved and Billy Whaley 2nd to approve the paying of the monthly bills. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 3. Consideration of the Superintendent’s report for informational and directional purposes.
- Tax Assessor/Collector report
- Del Rio Bank and Trust balance
- Lone StarInvestment Pool balances
- Teacher Housing Report
- Chili Cook-off – February 20-21, 2010
- Cost of Options Report
- Teacher’s Contracts
- Board Training – February 18, 2010 in Sonora
14. Adjournment
Jack Harrington moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to adjourn at 9:30 PM. Motion carried 7 to 0.
Minutes approved: ______/______/2010
_______________________ ________________________
Bill Zuberbueler, President Jack Harrington, Secretary
