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 – May 12, 2009

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on May 12, 2009 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 Board of Trustees member Rick Groomer.

Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members:

• The Honorable Judge Evans administrated the Oath of Office to Dr. Barbara Skipper and Mr. Lee Haile.

Election of Board Officers to Serve from May 2009 to May 2010:

• The Board elected officers to serve from May 2009 to May 2010.

• Elected were: Dr. Barbara Skipper as President, Genevieve Modarelli as Vice President, Don Miller as Secretary, and Greg Hicks as Assistant Secretary.

Recognition:

• Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications, presented the recognition items to the Board which included Bandera ISD students and their sponsors who have received recognition on a state or national level.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included:

  • Approved the minutes of the April 8, 2009 Special Board Meeting.

  • Approved the minutes of the April 14, 2009 Regular Board Meeting.

  • Budget Status Report.

  • Approved Personnel Report including Professional Appointments and Resignations.

  • Food Service Report.

  • Authorize the Superintendent to Employ Professional Staff for the months of May through July 2009.

Information:

• Eleven people signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.

  • The Board explained the policy regarding five people to speak on the same topic.

  • The topic presented on the sign-in sheet was “cheerleading at the high school”. Volunteers from the audience were asked to have their name removed from the list.

  • The Board determined with the audience’s input that two opposing sides are to be heard.

  • Leslie Yurrita, Yvette Wyatt, Rhetta Mann, and Janice Robinson addressed the Board.

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

  • Student Activities

  • Superintendent Activities

  • Legislative Update, Student and Employee Handbook

  • District Calendar and Evaluation Calendar

  • Strategic Planning

  • Chapter 41

  • TAKS, AP Exams

  • 3 year old Head Start Program

  • Formative Evaluation

• Dr. Dyes presented the First Reading of TASB Policy Update 85.

• Dr. Dyes presented the Update on Policy DEC(Local) Leaves and Absences.

• Dr. Dyes presented information on Proposed Owner/Architect Agreement.

• Dr. Dyes presented information on Preliminary Energy Analysis Report.

• Dr. Dyes presented information on the 2009-2010 Professional Salary Schedule.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved the Depository Contract to Wells Fargo for 2009-2011.

• The Board approved to Adopt the 2009-2010 Stipend Schedule.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.

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