February 26, 2018 at 7:10 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call meeting to order.
Description:
Present:
Absent: |
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2. Introduce Employees of the Month.
Presenter:
Ron Mays/Shaun Mattern
Description:
Middle School Professional - Wanda Prejean
Transportation Employee - Sandra Carpenter |
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3. Introduce Students of the Month.
Presenter:
Principals
Description:
Elementary - Lane Gabbard
Intermediate - Kylee James Middle School - Tate McKinney High School - Tristan Young |
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4. Recognize Elementary and Intermediate UIL participants.
Presenter:
Billie Dyer
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5. Recognize Middle School UIL participants.
Presenter:
Shannon Fox
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6. Recognize High School Band UIL 1st Division Soloists.
Presenter:
Wes Canaday
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7. Open forum.
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8. Discussion/Action: Consider appointment of audit firm for the 2017-18 school year audit.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
The board needs to approve an audit firm for the 2017-18 school year. Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. has conducted our audit for several years and has done a good job. Enclosed you will find a copy of their letter requesting to do the 2017-18 audit.
Recommendation: Appoint Smith, Lambright & Associates, P.C. as Elkhart I.S.D.'s audit firm for the 2017-18 school year. |
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9. Discussion/Action: Consider moving the precinct/polling place for the Board of Trustee Election scheduled for May 5, 2018.
Presenter:
Rhonda Brewer
Description:
The First Baptist Church of Elkhart will not be available for us to use on May 5th for our election. We have checked with Elkhart Congregational Methodist Church and they have given us permission to use their Fellowship Hall.
Recommendation: Approve moving the May 5, 2018 Elkhart Board of Trustee Election to the Elkhart Congregational Methodist Church. |
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10. Discussion/Action: Approve 2017-18 Elkhart I.S.D. Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report).
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
Description:
Report was handed out at Public Meeting.
Recommendation: Approve report as presented at public meeting. |
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11. Discussion: Hear reports on Bloodborne Pathogen Plan, Food Allergy Plan, Wellness Plan, Migrant Plan, Homeless Plan, Suicide Prevention Plan, Dyslexia Plan, Plan to Increase Enrollment in Institutions of Higher Education, and the Professional Development Plan.
Presenter:
Kay Chapman
Description:
No major changes are being made to these plans.
No action is needed. |
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12. Discussion: Discuss Emergency Management Update.
Presenter:
Dr. DeSpain
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13. Discussion/Action: Review /approve administrative reports.
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13.A) Minutes - January 22, 2018 regular meeting
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13.B) Tax Report
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13.C) Financial Report
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13.D) Accounts Payable
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13.E) Elementary Principal Report
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13.F) Intermediate Principal Report
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13.G) Middle School Principal Report
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13.H) High School Principal Report
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13.I) Technology Director Report
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13.J) Food Service Director Report
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13.K) Special Programs Director Report
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13.L) Superintendent Report
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13.M) Miscellaneous
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14. Closed Session:
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14.A) Consider personnel matters with regard to confirmation of hiring/employing professional personnel, resignations, assignments and complaints
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14.A) Consider Administrative Contracts
Description:
Recommendation: Approve contracts as presented.
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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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