This briefing is a summary of action taken by the Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees at their recent scheduled meeting. It is provided as a courtesy and not a requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act. It is not intended to act as the official minutes which are maintained by the Superintendent’s office and approved by the Board at a later date.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings – June 9, 2009

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on June 9, 2009 at the Bandera ISD Central Office located at 815 Pecan Street in Bandera.

• Board President, Dr. Barbara Skipper called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

• A quorum was established with Board Members Rick Groomer, Greg Hicks, Laurie Neff, Barbara Skipper, Lee Haile, Don Miller, and Genevieve in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Board Member Greg Hicks.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approval of the minutes from the May 12, 2009 Regular Board Meeting; the Budget Status Report; the Quarterly Investment Report; and the Personnel Report.

Information:

• Mark Holliday signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included district activities, a legislative update, and a budget update.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board tabled agenda item “Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Three Year Contract with Cambridge Strategic Services for Strategic Planning” until the July 2009 Board Meeting.

• The Board approved the Owner/Architect Agreement between Bandera ISD and Pfluger Associates Architects for renovations to the District’s existing facilities.

• The Board approved the adoption of the Educational Support Calendar for the 2009-2010 school year.

• The Superintendent withdrew the recommendation to approve the BISD Teacher Pay Scale and Employee Pay Increase for 2009-2010 due to legislative approval pending.

• The Board approved the calendar for appraisals and the appraiser list for 2009-2010 as presented.

• The Board approved the changes to Policy DEC (LOCAL) Leaves and Absences as presented.

• The Board approved the recommendation to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for Localized Policy Manual Update 85.

• The Board adjourned to closed session at 7:18 PM pursuant to Section 551.082 and 551.0821 of the Texas Government Code , Level III Appeal Hearing and Deliberation of a Parent/Student Grievance Concerning Timeliness.

• The Board reconvened in open session at 8:20 PM.

• The Board granted Mr. and Mrs. White a hearing regarding all portions of the underlying subject matter of the grievance.

• The Board adjourned to closed session at 8:22 PM pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Level II Appeal Hearing and Deliberation of a Parent/Student Grievance Concerning Complaint filed against Superintendent.

• The Board reconvened in open session at 9:30 PM.

• The Board denied the Level II Grievance to the Whites and further denied the requested remedies.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 PM.

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