August 12, 2008 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
The meeting was called to order by Melissa Guadiana, Board President at 6:45 p.m.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
Description:
David Rodriguez, Melissa Guadiana, Maggie Sepulveda, Norma Llanes and Frances Braswell
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1.A.2. Absent
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1.A.3. Others Present
Description:
Albert Peña, Esmerlda Rodriguez and Ramiro Moreno
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting for July 15, 2008
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes for July 15, 2008. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Comments from Public Audience
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5. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Athletic Code of Conduct
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Athletic Code of Conduct. Frances Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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6. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Changes to Parent and Student Handbook 2008-2009
Description:
Mr. Pena explained the changes on the Parent and Student Handbook 2008-2009.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Parent and Student Handbook 2008-2009. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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7. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Changes to Employee Handbook 2008-2009
Description:
Mr. Pena went on to discuss the changes to the Employee Handbook for 2008 - 2009.
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the Employee Handbook 2008-2009. Norma Llanes seconded the motion
Motion carried.
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8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Changes to Student Code of Conduct 2008-2009
Description:
Mr. Pena went over the proposed changes for the Student Code of Conduct for 2008-2009.
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the Student Code of Conduct for 2008-2009. Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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9. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Windstorm Policy
Description:
Mr. Pena, Interim Superintendent, recommended renewing the proposed Windstorm Policy. David Rodriguez made a motion
Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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10. Discussion and Possible Action to Amend Signature cards at Texas State Bank
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to amend the signature cards at the Texas State Bank as presented. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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11. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Stipends for 2008-2009
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the 2008-2009 Stipends as presented by Mr. Peña. Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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12. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Membership in Equity Center
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the renewal membership in the Equity Center. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried
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13. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew District Licenses for AEIS-It and WebCCAT
Description:
Mr. Pena recommended not to renew the AEIS-It and WebCCAT.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to take no action on the AEIS-It and WebCCAT. David Rodriguez seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
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14. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Membership in Region One Personnel Services Cooperative
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the Renewal Membership with Region One Personnel Services Coopertive.
Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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15. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew RSCCC Computer Services Commitment
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to Renew RSCCC Computer Services Commitment. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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16. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Agreement with Neighbors in Need of Services (NINOS) Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Program
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the renewal of the agreement with Neighbors in Need of Services (NINOS) Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Program. Norma seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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17. Discussion and Possible Action to Renew Memorandum of Understanding with the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. Frances Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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18. Discussion and Possible Action to Adopt TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 83 affecting (LOCAL) policies
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to adopt TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 83 affecting (LOCAL) policies and to change "Carlos Guerra" with "Albert Pena" and "Superintendent" with "Interim Superintendent". David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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19. Principal's Report
Description:
Mr. Moreno gave the board members a copy of the report he went over. He let the board know about the HS Girls Volleyball Tournament, New Teacher Orientation, Welcome Letters, Inservice Schedules, Houghton-Mifflin math Textbook, Maintenance to be commended for their long hours, etc.
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20. Business Office Report:
Description:
Mr. Albert Pena went over the Business Report. He did give the board members a copy of the Tax Collection, Financial Statement and Accounts Payables report.
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20.A. Tax Collections - July 2008
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20.B. Financial Statement - July 2008
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20.C. Accounts Payable - July 2008
Description:
Frances Braswell made a motion to approve to pay all bills for July 2008. Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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21. Superintendent's Report:
Description:
Mr. Pena let the board know that all three campuses rated as recognized, FEMA - they might assist in the repairs,etc from Hurricane Dolly, TASA/TASB Convention, Luncheon to welcome back teachers on Saturday - Board Invited, etc.
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22. Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, Board President, declared closed session at 7:06pm.
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22.A. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Government Code Chapter 551.074; to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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22.A.1. Employment
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22.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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22.A.1.a.1. High School Science Teacher
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22.A.1.a.2. High School Math Teacher
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22.A.1.a.3. Elementary Teachers
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22.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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22.A.2. Resignations
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22.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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22.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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22.A.3. Personnel Matters
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22.B. Discipline of School Children
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23. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana declared open session at 7:55 pm
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23.A. David Rodriguez made a motion on the approval to hire Mary Abbot on a one year probationary contract pending certification. Maggie Sepulveda seconded the motion. Motion carried. For - 4 Against - 0
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23.B. David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the one year probationary contract pending certification for Perla De Luna. Norma Llanes seconded the motion. Motion carried. For - 3 Frances Braswell, David Rodriguez and Norma Llanes
Against - 0
Abstain - 1 Due to relationship with employee (Maggie Sepulveda)
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23.C. David Rodriguez made a motion to approve the one year probationary contract pending certification for Mary D. Rodriguez. Frances Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried. For - 4 Against - 0
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24. Adjournment
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to adjourn. Frances R. Braswell seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to discuss, Melissa Guadiana, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
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