School Board Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2010
By O.K. Wolfenbarger III
July 01, 2010
Called School Board Meeting
7:00 P.M.
Board of Education
Comstock ISD
Location: School Administration Building Conference Room
May 11, 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 7:00 PM.
- Invocation
- Consideration of and possible action of approving the minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2010 as presented by the Secretary.
Danny Thompson moved and Toby Ward 2nd to approve the minutes of the meeting of April 14, 2010. Motion carried 5 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: Laura & Johnny Allen, Star Gibson, Donnie Bynum, Katherine & Jimmy Sellers, Alvie Baker, Dr. Phil Dering, and Larry Harvey.
- Consideration and possible action to rank the Construction Manager at Risk proposers and determine next steps regarding the negotiation of a contract with a Construction Manager at Risk for the District’s Science Room Addition (or Renovation) Project.
Billy Whaley moved and Billy Foster 2nd to rank the Construction Manager at Risk proposers and determine next steps regarding the negotiation of a contract with a Construction Manager at Risk for the District’s Science Room Addition (or Renovation) Project. Templeton Construction Co. was chosen. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to hear a report from the District’s architect on the status of the Science Lab Addition and the Track Renovation.
The board heard a report from the District’s architect on the status of the Science Lab Addition and the Track Renovation.
- Consideration of and possible action concerning approval for participation in Shared Service Arrangements with ESC Region XV for State Funded programs including Gifted and Talented Co-op, Instructional Services Co-op and Distance Learning, Library Services, Net XV Tel-communications, Instructional Resources (Media), Data Process Microcomputer Administration Services for 2010-2011.
Toby Ward moved and Danny Thompson 2nd to approval participation in Shared Service Arrangements with ESC Region XV for State Funded programs including Gifted and Talented Co-op, Instructional Services Co-op and Distance Learning, Library Services, Net XV Tel-communications, Instructional Resources (Media), Data Process Microcomputer Administration Services for 2010-2011. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration of and possible action to approve participation in a Shared Service Arrangement with ESC Region XV for Federally Funded Programs including Title II Part A; Teacher and Principal Training, Title II, Part D; Enhancing Education through Technology, Title III, Limited English Proficient and Migrant and Title IV 21st Century Schools Part A; Safe and Drug Free Schools and Migrant Non- Project Recruitment for 2010-2011.
Jack Harrington moved and Billy Foster 2nd to approval participation in a Shared Service Arrangements with ESC Region XV for Federally Funded Programs including Title II Part A; Teacher and Principal Training, Title II, Part D; Enhancing Education through Technology, Title III, Limited English Proficient and Migrant and Title IV 21st Century Schools Part A; Safe and Drug Free Schools and Migrant Non- Project Recruitment for 2010-2011. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- Consideration and possible action to accept resignation(s) of District employee(s).
Billy Foster moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to accept resignation of Amy Coleman, a District employee. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 0. Consideration and possible action to adopt the District calendar for 2010-2011.
Billy Foster moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to adopt the District calendar for 2010-2011. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 1. Consideration and possible action to engage auditor’s services for the 2010-2011 school year.
Jack Harrington moved and Toby Ward 2nd to engage Reed, McKee, & Co. for auditor’s services for the 2010-2011 school year. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 2. Consideration of approving the paying of the monthly bills.
Billy Whaley moved and Toby Ward 2nd to approving the paying of the monthly bills. Motion carried 7 to 0.
- 3. Consideration of receiving Superintendent’s report for information only.
- Tax Assessor/ Collector report
- Del Rio Bank and Trust balances
- Lone Star Investment Pool Balances
- Spring TAKS results
- 2009-20010 Budget
- Personnel and staffing projections
- Faculty/Staff Appreciation Dinner May 21st
- End of school activities schedule
- Graduation exercises
- Summer construction projects
- Energy For Schools Report
- Preliminary Appraisal District Values
12. Adjournment
Jack Harrington moved and Bill Taylor 2nd to adjourn at 10:39 PM. Motion carried 7 to 0.
Minutes approved: ______/______/2010
_______________________ ________________________
Bill Zuberbueler, President Jack Harrington, Secretary
