April 15, 2013 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. ESTABLISH QUORUM
Presenter:
Board President
Description:
The Board President ensures that a minimum of four board members are present.
The President then states, for the record, the names of those present and those absent. Jennifer Christianson President Richard Elkins Vice President Ernie Pyles Secretary Members Susan Allen, Ron McBee, Bob Ogle, Alan Rich |
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II. OPEN SESSION
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II.A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Presenter:
Boerne Middle School South Students
Description:
Students from campus organizations traditionally lead the Board and Visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the American and Texas flags and then observe a moment of silence. Tonight we have Boerne MS-S students to perform that honor.
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II.B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Description:
The Board President will ask the members to indicate whether the order of the agenda, as presented is acceptable or whether changes to that order are proposed.
PROPOSED MOTION: I move that the agenda be approved as presented. (If a board member proposes a change to the order of the agenda, then the following might be used): PROPOSED MOTION: I move that we insert item(s) of the agenda between item and item. |
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II.C. COMMENDATIONS FOR STUDENTS/STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Presenter:
Jennifer Christianson
Description:
This Month:
CHS National Merit Finalists CHS All State Band - Katie Hattier, Oboe Business Professionals of America - CHS - Kendall Reischling VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) - BHS - Teresa Ray Academic Decathlon - CHS - Matthew Haecker |
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II.D. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 30th AS NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY IN BISD
Description:
Jerry Lamping request to proclaim April 30th National Healthy Schools Day in BISD / approved by the SHAC.
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III. COMMENTS FROM VISITORS
Description:
Citizens may sign up, in advance of the meeting, to make comments to the board. Note: there is a New Sign Up sheet for Speakers. Citizens should either contact the superintendent’s assistant (Marcia Leach 357-2010) one week prior to the meeting or sign-in just prior to the meeting with the sheet provided in the rear of the board room. Citizens may not address individual personnel concerns or other items that might infringe on the rights and privileges of others.
PROPOSED ACTION: Board members should listen to the viewpoint(s) presented. Unless the specific item is listed elsewhere on the agenda, and in accordance with the law, the board must refrain from further discussion or action. Here is a condensed statement that the Board President might choose to read before speakers present their views. It is a paraphrased version of the longer Walsh/Anderson text supplied to us previously: Under district policy BED Local, citizens may address the Board by contacting the superintendent’s office prior to the meeting or by signing up just before this meeting began tonight, using the sheet provided for that purpose. That sign-up sheet is located at the entrance to this Board Room. This item on the agenda provides a time for citizens, staff, or students to provide their comments to the Board. No personal attacks or complaints against members of the community or employees will be permitted during this public comment period. Complaints against employees are governed by Board Policy GF Local, which generally requires such subjects to be placed on the agenda in Closed Session under the personnel section and only after the appropriate steps (chain of command) has been followed. In the interest of time, those individuals who speak are permitted to do so for a maximum of 5 minutes. Groups of people may designate one spokesperson for a group. Normally, the entire public comment section is limited to no more than 30 minute. Please remember we have a long agenda tonight. We appreciate your commitment to the schools by attending and participating in tonight’s meeting! IF SOMEONE BEGINS MAKING INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS: I’m sorry, but I must ask you to discuss only those issues that do not involve individual personnel, noting that Board policy and state law stipulates that personnel items are discussed in Executive Session unless specifically authorized by the person about whom a complaint is made – and with the assent of the Board. This will ensure that both your rights and their rights are protected. According to Board policy, any individual personnel concerns should be addressed at the lowest level possible and may be appealed to the Board after all such requirements have been met. If you will speak with the superintendent after tonight’s meeting, he will be glad to answer any questions you might have about the most appropriate steps for resolving any personnel issues you may have. If you would like to continue speaking, please do so, but we request that you avoid any comments about individual personnel. Thank you. |
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IV. CLOSED SESSION
Presenter:
Craig Wood, Attorney, Walsh Anderson
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IV.A. THE BOARD WILL MEET WITH ITS ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF PENDING LITIGATION in the cases styled: Sandra Jennings v. Boerne Independent School District; NO. SA-12-CA-411-FB-PMA in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division and In the Court of Appeals, for the Fourth District of Texas at San Antonio, Appeal Cause No. 04-12-00845-CV; Sandra Jennings vs. Robert Scott in his Official Capacity as Commissioner of Education and Boerne Independent School District, On Appeal from the 216th Judicial District Court, Kendall County, Texas
Presenter:
Craig Wood, Attny, Walsh Anderson
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V. OPEN SESSION - FURTHER DELIBERATION OR ACTION, IF ANY, REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Presenter:
Jennifer Christianson
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V.A. THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER AND TAKE POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING PENDING LITIGATION in the case styled: Sandra Jennings v. Boerne Independent School District; NO. SA-12-CA-411-FB-PMA in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
Presenter:
Jennifer Christianson, Board President
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VI. MONTHLY REPORTS / HEARINGS
Description:
The following items are reports and are generally not action items – although some exceptions occur. Board members may choose to take action with regard to the specific items listed.
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VI.A. OPTIONAL : COMMENTS FROM PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (I.E. BOERNE CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (BCTA) AND ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS (ATPE)
Description:
The Co-Presidents of the Boerne Classroom Teachers Association (BCTA) and the President of the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) are afforded the opportunity, each month, to address the board on topics of interest to those groups.
Mary Longoria and Gail Theis -- will serve as Co-Presidents of the local chapter of the BCTA. Teri Nail is the President of our local ATPE. As with other such items, the Board may not deliberate or take action on any such items unless the item is listed separately on the agenda. RELATION TO STRATEGIC PLAN AND/OR SUPERINTENDENT ONE YEAR GOALS: Giving this voice to teachers is related to the portion of the strategic plan calling for enhanced recruitment and retention of a high quality teaching force. |
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VI.B. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE BISD BUSINESS OFFICE AND BOARD ACTION ON FINANCIAL MATTERS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THOSE REPORTS (INCLUDING TAX COLLECTION REPORT, DONATIONS and BUDGET AMENDMENTS)
Presenter:
Bruce Revell
Description:
PROPOSED MOTION: I move that Budget Amendments be approved and Donations accepted as presented. |
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VI.C. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS: Oral-The superintendent may update the Board on recent developments linked directly or indirectly to Board/Superintendent Calendar Year Goals in the following categories:
Presenter:
David Stelmazewski
Description:
Sylvia Hoyer, ESC Region 20 - Facilitator will provide update on the Strategic Plannng Retreat, set for April 26th and 27th.
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VI.D. HEAR INNOVATIVE TEACHER PRESENTATIONS and PRINCIPAL INITIATIVES;
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VI.D.1. Mary Arreguin, FORES Teacher and students will present classroom innovations entitled "BIZWORLD"
Presenter:
Mary Arreguin, FORES Teacher
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VI.D.2. Marshay Wolff, KES Principal and Natalie Farber, BHS Principal will each present campus initiatives
Presenter:
Marshay Wolff, KES Principal and Natalie Farber, BHS Principal
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VI.E. HEAR GIFTED AND TALENTED REPORT
Presenter:
Marcy Voss
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VI.F. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS - Including But Not Limited To Any Activities In Connection With The Board Appointed Sub-Committees For Salary/Benefits/Budget, Transportation/Safety, Superintendent Evaluation, Audit Oversight, Communications, Facilities Planning, Workforce Readiness, Hispanic Advisory, etc. and the Development of Board Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Jennifer Christianson
Description:
Board Members will have discussion on any developments within their subcommittees. A revised roster of those subcommittees is attached to this agenda.
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VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Description:
The consent agenda provides the opportunity for the board to act quickly and collectively on routine matters so that valuable meeting time is preserved for other issues.
The board makes a Motion to approve all items, as presented, on the consent agenda unless an individual board member has an objection to approving any of the individual items listed. Or Motion to approve any individual items on the consent agenda. |
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VII.A. APPROVE CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS TO 2012 TAX ROLL
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VII.B. APPROVE CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS TO TAX ROLLS FOR OTHER YEARS
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VII.C. CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR TAX REFUND AND WAIVER OF PENALTIES AND INTEREST
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VII.D. APPROVE METHOD OF PURCHASE, VENDOR SELECTION, PROPOSALS, AND/OR PRICES BASED ON DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Presenter:
Bruce Revell
Description:
Propose Action:
MOTION: Move that BISD approve the specific recommendations of the administration with regard to: Purchases which exceed the $50,000 aggregated limit for 2012-2013;) and (if needed) Approval of Vendor Selection, method of purchase, acceptance of recommended bid/proposal and price - as contained in the board packet. |
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VII.E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETINGS
Presenter:
Marcia Leach
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VIII. UNFINISHED / NEW BUSINESS
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VIII.A. CONSIDER FACILITIES ISSUES INCLUDING COMING PLANNED ACTIVITIES, APPROVAL OF BIDS AND BID PACKETS for DISTRICT-WIDE BUILDING PROGRAM AND OTHER DECISIONS associated with Building Program: Including but not limited to any Actions Concerning Facilities Upgrades, Re-Building and design/construction decisions resulting from present and past building programs initiated by the district.
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VIII.B. CONSIDERATION OF ANY MATTERS REQUIRING ACTION IN THE CALLING OF A BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD BY THE BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ON MAY 11, 2013.
Presenter:
Marcia Leach
Description:
No Action is anticipated at this time.
Information sessions are being presented throughout the district for campus staff and faculty, in addition to PTO parent memberships. Community organizations are being contacted as well as those contacting the district office specifically to have information presented to their groups. |
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VIII.C. CONSIDER ANY MATTERS REQUIRING ACTION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES FOR MAY 11, 2013 and OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT TO CONDUCTING THE ELECTION.
Presenter:
Marcia Leach
Description:
No Action required at this time. Candidate Filings:
Place 4 Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper Unopposed Place 5 Dale Adams Challenged Race Place 5 Chris Godsey Challenged Race |
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IX. FUTURE BUSINESS ITEMS
Description:
April 25, 2013 Budget - Board Committee Workshop
April 26, 27, 2013 Strategic Planning Retreat May 20, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Commendations - Students, Staff, Outgoing Board members Recognize TASB Media Honor Roll Recipients Canvassing of Election Results: 1) Trustee Election 2) Bond Proposition Election Swearing in / Taking oaths of Incoming Board members Reorganization of Board Officers Approval of any requests for summer program bus rentals Update on Strategic Planning Initiative (Region 20 facilitators) Update on Enrollment June 17, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Update on Strategic Planning Initiative Update on Enrollment June XX, 2013 Board Team Building Retreat (Date TBD) |
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X. CLOSED SESSION
In addition to any items listed above that may be appropriately discussed in a Closed Session, the board will likely convene in closed session to discuss the following. All final votes, actions, or decisions on the following items will be taken in open meeting thereafter. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 of the Texas Open Meeting Act for the following purpose: |
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X.A. PERSONNEL (551.074, .075, .082)
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X.A.1. RESIGNATIONS (including consideration of any settlement proposals with regard to current personnel)
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X.A.2. APPOINTMENTS (All Professional staff hiring decisions including but not limited to teachers, counselors, administrators, coaches)
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X.A.3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT DECISIONS FOR TEACHERS / OTHER PROFESSIONALS
Presenter:
David Stelmazewski
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X.A.4. DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE - Superintendent's report to Board on any outstanding or newly developed individual personnel issues (including but not limited to individual evaluations of personnel performance) and opportunity for Board to query Superintendent on such issues
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X.A.5. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ANY STAFFING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
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X.B. DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, LEASE AND VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - INCLUDING But Not Limited To Negotiations on Purchasing Decisions With Regard To Land For New Campuses And Negotiated Contracts With Various Firms (551.072)
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X.C. DISCUSS BOARD SELF-EVALUATION USING TASB EFFECTIVE BOARD PRACTICES INVENTORY TOOL
Presenter:
Jennifer Christianson
Description:
Jennifer will be contacting board members with reference to this board item. Please review the documents attached and await communication from board president.
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X.D. CONSIDERATION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION TO PROPOSE NONRENEWAL OF THE TERM CONTRACT OF BOERNE ISD TEACHER CHARLTON SANDERS
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XI. OPEN SESSION - FURTHER DELIBERATION OR ACTION, IF ANY, REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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XI.A. ACTION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION TO PROPOSE NONRENEWAL OF THE TERM CONTRACT OF BOERNE ISD TEACHER CHARLTON SANDERS
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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