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 – November 11, 2008

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on November 11th 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 Bandera Middle School students Jacob Berger and Emily Frost.

Recognition:

Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications, presented the recognition items to the Board which included:

• Jacob Berger and Emily Frost from Bandera Middle School, were recognized as "Students of the Month" by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes, Board President Genevieve Modarelli, and Principal Gary Bitzkie.

• Emma Degoes from Alkek Elementary School was recognized by Bandera Chamber of Commerce Executive Administrator Cerise Ripps and Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes for receiving the "Best of Show" award at the Chamber sponsored Hunters BBQ Outdoor Art Show.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Minutes from the October 14th Special Board Meeting; Minutes from the October 14th Regular Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Approve Personnel Report; Food Service Report; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Interagency Agreement for Western Hill Country Child Fatality Review Team; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Off Campus Physical Education Substitution Program; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Bandera ISD Purchasing Procedures Manual; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Changes to Approved Investment Instruments in Local Policy CDA (LOCAL) - Other Revenues Investments; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the List of Security Brokers and Dealers for 2008-2009; and Consideration and Possible Action on the Resolution of the Board Regarding Review of the investment Program.

Information:

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

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

  • Attendance of 2,501 as of 10/10/08 and an ADA of 2,335.

  • Students Activities including BHS Football District Champs, BHS Girl's Cross-Country District Champs, FFA Leadership Development, Band Competition, Choir Competition, and Theatre performances.

  • Progress of Leadership Academy and how participants are assisting district administrators.

  • The success of the recent Food Fair at Hill Country Elementary.

  • Increase in participation of the Ripple Effects program.

  • Legislative Update.

  • A brief review of the AEIS report.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented an update on Career and Technology Education (CATE) Courses Planning and Development.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved accepting the Gift Donation from the Education Foundation to Bandera ISD for Teacher Grants in the amount of $9,546.

• The Board approved accepting an $11,800 donation from the Hill Country PTO for a digital reader board at Hill Country Elementary.

• The Board approved the 2008-2009 Grounds Maintenance Contract with Hilltop Landscaping.

• The Board approved the Bandera ISD Audit for the 2007-2008 school year.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.