January 20, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Called Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Description:
Elementary School Professional - Ileaine Cline
Maintenance Employee - Johnny Russell |
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3. Introduce Students of the Month.
Description:
Elementary - Benjamin Toscana
Intermediate - Jayden Dunn Middle School - Shyenne Heuer High School - Cindy Mays |
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4. Recognize volleyball team and coaches.
Presenter:
Katie Lankford
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5. Recognize football team and coaches.
Presenter:
Sam Wells
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6. Recognize School Board.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain/Kay Chapman
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7. Discussion/Action: Accept resignation of Donnie Fincher from Position #6 of the Elkhart I.S.D. Board of Trustees.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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8. Discussion/Action: Approve correction to December Investment Report.
Presenter:
Donna Hobson
Description:
Recommendation: Approve correction to Investment Report as presented.
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9. Discussion/Action: Approve updated Dyslexia Plan.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
Recommendation: Approve Dyslexia Plan as presented.
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10. Discussion: Safe School Survey Results
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
No action needed on this item.
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11. Discussion/Action: Call School Board Election and appoint officials.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Recommendation: The school board election needs to be set and officials appointed to conduct the election on May 10, 2014. The election will be for position #4 (Stevi Weston Mays), position #5 (Joe Estes), and a Special Election for the vacancy of position #6. Candidates should file with Rhonda Brewer at Elkhart ISD administration office. Filing begins January 29, 2014 and ends February 28, 2014. Rhonda Brewer will serve as Early Voting Clerk and Donna Hobson will serve as Deputy Voting Clerk (Donna Hobson will serve only in the event Mrs. Brewer is absent). Janyce Sparkman has agreed to serve as the Election Judge and Johnnie Keeling has agreed to serve as the Alternate Judge. We have allowed the Election Judge to select up to five clerks. Early voting will be held in the Elkhart ISD administration office from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning April 28, 2014, through May 6, 2014, by personal appearance. March 11, 2014 will be the first day for accepting applications for early voting ballots to be voted by mail. The appointed Election Judge, Alternate Judge, and Clerks will count the early voting ballots on May 10, 2014. The election on May 10, 2014 will be held at the Elkhart First Baptist Church.
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12. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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12.A) Minutes - December 16, 2013 called meeting
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12.B) Tax Report
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12.C) Financial Report
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12.D) Accounts Payable
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12.E) Elementary Principal Report
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12.F) Intermediate Principal Report
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12.G) Middle School Principal Report
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12.H) High School Principal Report
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12.I) Technology Director Report
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12.J) Special Programs Director Report
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12.K) Dr. DeSpain Report
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12.K) Legal Seminar - February 13, 2014 at Tyler (contact Tammie)
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12.L) Miscellaneous
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13. Closed Session:
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13.A) Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints.
Presenter:
Dr. Despain
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13.A) Consider Superintendent evaluation and extension of contract.
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13.A) Consider Substitute Teacher List.
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13.A) Ratify resignation from Leslie Stevens (elementary aide) - No action needed
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13.B) Consider discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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14. Re-open meeting.
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15. Discussion/Action: Consider items discussed in closed session.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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16. Adjourn.
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