May 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, President, called the meeting to order at 6:46pm.
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.A.1. Present
Description:
Melissa Guadiana, Nora T. Vasquez, David Rodriguez, Maggie Sepulveda and Felipe Quiroga
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1.A.2. Absent
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Norma Llanes and Frances Braswell
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1.A.3. Others Present
Description:
Albert Pena, Ramiro Moreno, Chris Cortez and Esmeralda Rodriguez
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Receive and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting for April 15, 2009 and Special Board Meeting on April 29, 2009
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes for april 15, 2009 and to table the the approval of the Special Board Meeting minutes of April 29, 2009. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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4. Awards & Recognition
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4.A. Students
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4.A.1. Citizens of the Month
Description:
Ramiro Moreno recognized the citizens of the month and handed them their plaques.
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4.B. Employees
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4.B.1. Employee of the Month
Description:
Amelia Esparza was the Employee of the Month for April 2009. Mr. Pena presented Amelia with a plaque.
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5. Comments from Public Audience
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6. Canvass School Board Election Returns, Summary of Precinct Returns, and Approve Order Declaring Results of School Board Election held May 9, 2009
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the School Board Election Canvass Returns held on May 9, 2009. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion.
Motion carried
Abstained -David Rodriguez and Maggie Sepulveda
Precinct 6&8 Omega Sequlveda Votes - 88
Precinct 10 Omega Sepulveda Votes - 12
Total 100
Precinct 6&8 David Rodriguez Votes - 78
Precinct 10 David Rodriguez Votes - 9
Total 87
Precinct 6&8 Frances R. Braswell Votes - 66
Precinct 10 Frances R. Braswell Votes - 4
Total 70
Precinct 6&8 Enedelia (Nena) Cavazos Votes - 66
Precinct 10 Enedelia (Nena) Cavazos Votes - 10
Total 76
Precinct 6&8 Reported a total of voters = 271
Precinct 10 Reported a total of voters = 62
Total 333
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7. Reorganization of Board of Trustees
Description:
Nominations were opened for the position of President. Melissa Guadiana was nominated for the position of President. Moved by Felipe Quiroga, seconded by David Rodriguez and carried to close nominations. David Rodriguez moved, Maggie Sepulveda seconded and carried to elect Melissa Guadiana for President. Motion carried.
Nominations were opened for the position of Vice President. Nora T. Vasquez was nominated for the position of Vice President. Moved by David Rodriguez, seconded by Maggie Sepulveda and carried to nominate Nora T. Vasquez for Vice President. Moved by Felipe Quiroga, seconded by David Rodriguez and carried to close nominations. David Rodriguez moved, Maggie Sepulveda seconded and carried to elect Nora T. Vasquez for Vice President. Motion carried.
Nominations were opened for the position of Secretary. Maggie Sepulveda was nominated for the position of Secretary. Moved by Nora T. Vasquez, seconded by Nena Cavazos and carried. Moved by Felipe Quiroga, seconded by David Rodriguez and carried to cease nominations. Nora T Vasquez moved, Nena Cavazos seconded and motion carried to elect Maggie Sepulveda for Secretary. Motion carried.
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8. Discussion and Possible Action to Extend Agreement with Interquest Detection Canines
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve to extend the Agreement with Interquest Detection Center as presented. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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9. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Early Release Dates for 2009-2010
Description:
Felipe Quiroga made a motion to approve the early release dates for 2009-2010. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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10. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Summer School Activities and Schedules
Description:
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the Summer School activites and schedules as presented. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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11. Discussion and Possible Action to Utilize Consulting Services From Livas Consulting
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to approve to utilize Consulting Services from Livas Consulting. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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12. Discussion and Possible Action to Enter into Partnerships with StateU (masters' degrees for employee and dual credit for students)
Description:
David Rodriguez made a motion to approve to enter into partnership with StateU (master's degrees for employee and dual credit for students). Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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13. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Memorandum of Understanding with UTB-TSC (Transition to Teaching Alternative Certification Program)
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to approve the memorandum of Understanding with UTB-TSC (Transition to Teaching Alternative Certification Program). Felipe Quiroga seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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14. Principal's Report
Description:
Mr. Moreno went over the report with the Board Members and allowed them to ask questions. He also explained to the board that a day was taken away from the senior trip as punishment because of the senior skip day the students had taken previously.
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14.A. Student Activities
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14.A.1. Track Events
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14.A.2. Senior Trip
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14.A.3. HS Girls Softball Playoff Game
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14.A.4. 2009 Academic Banquet
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14.A.5. 8th Grade Promotion Field Trip
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14.A.6. Middle School Field Trip
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14.A.7. 20th Annual Valley Proud Honors Banquet
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14.B. Other Activities
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14.B.1. TAKS Math Results
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14.B.2. End of Course World Geography Field Test
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14.B.3. Summer School
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14.B.4. Kindergarten Graduation
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14.B.5. Middle School Promotion
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14.B.6. High School Graduation
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15. Business Office Report:
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15.A. Tax Collections - March 2009
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15.B. Financial Statement - April 30, 2009
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15.C. Accounts Payable - April 27, 2009
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to approve to pay all bills. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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16. Superintendent's Report:
Description:
Mr. Pena went over his report with the board members and allowed time to see if they had any questions.
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16.A. Graduation / Promotion Ceremonies
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16.B. Honor Graduates
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16.C. TEA Monitor
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16.D. Roof Repairs - Old Gym
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16.E. SPISD Teachers Selected For N.A.S.A. Program
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16.F. Attendance/Enrollment
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16.G. Attendance/Enrollment
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17. Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana declared closed session at 7:22pm
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17.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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17.A.1. Employment
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17.A.1.a. Contractual Employees
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17.A.1.a.1. Classroom Teacher (2008-2009)
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17.A.1.a.2. Classroom Teacher (2009-2010)
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17.A.1.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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17.A.2. Resignations
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17.A.2.a. Contractual Employees
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17.A.2.b. Non-Contractual Employees
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17.A.3. Personnel Matters
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17.A.3.a. Superintendent Contract & Compensation
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17.B. Discipline of School Children
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18. Reconvene in Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Description:
Melissa Guadiana declared open session at 8:24pm
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the hiring of Adrian Montemayor for the remainder of SY 2008/2009 on a probationary contract for classroom teacher. Nena Cavazos seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve the hiring of Bruce Barker and Adrian Montemayor for the 2009/2010 SY on a one year probationary contract for classroom teacher. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Maggie Sepulveda made a motion to approve to extend the one year contract for Superintendent Contract with $4000 a year contract increase. Nora T. Vasquez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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19. Adjournment
Description:
Nora T. Vasquez made a motion to adjourn. David Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion carried.
There being no further business to discuss, Melissa Guadiana, declared the meeting adjourned at 8:29pm
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