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 – January 13, 2009

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on January 13th at the Bandera ISD Central Office located at 815 Pecan Street in Bandera. Board President, Genevieve Modarelli 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 Modarelli in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Alkek Elementary students Holden Ramirez and Irene Esquivel.

Recognition:

• Shannon Grow, Hill Country Elementary presented the recognition items to the Board which included: Holden Ramirez and Irene Esquivel from Alkek Elementary, were recognized as "Students of the Month" by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes, Board President Genevieve Modarelli, and Principal Jon Orozco.

• Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications recognized the Board of Trustees in honor of School Board Recognition Month. Bandera High School FCCLA students Kara Herchberger, James Heinen, Morgan Degner, and Charlotte Dever along with their sponsors Ginger Hale and Susan Neuenschwander. The students prepared food and drinks for the Trustees and Administration which was enjoyed prior to the meeting.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2008 Special Board Meeting; Approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2008 Regular Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Bond Financial Report; Personnel Report; Food Service Report; Action to Approve Innovative Course Request to Offer Culinary Arts at Bandera High School; and Action to Approve a Resolution Clarifying the Relationship of Bandera ISD and the Bandera ISD Education Foundation.

Information:

• No one signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included:

  • Enrollment of 2,496 with an ADA of 2,321

  • Attendance year to date of 95.67%

  • Student Activities including the Junior Livestock Show, Soccer, and Basketball

  • District Information including a Legislative Update, Construction Update, Education Foundation Baubles and Boots, Reappraisal Plan, PSAT, and the Year in Review.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved a refund of overpayment of taxes to First American Default Information Svc. LLC, with Bandera ISD portion being in the amount of $3,639.44.

• The Board approved the addition, revision, or deletion (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 84 with the following change to policy CDA(LOCAL) to extend maximum maturity of CD’s from 3 months to 12 months and increase maximum percentage of portfolio from 10% to 50%.

Closed Meeting:

• The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:10 PM pursuant to Section 551.074, Deliberation about the Evaluation and Contract Extension of the Superintendent.

Reconvene in Open Meeting:

• The Board Reconvened in Open Meeting at 8:40 PM from Closed Session. The Board approved the extension of the Superintendent’s three year contract through the year 2012 with a 3% salary increase effective July 1.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 PM.