Bandera ISD Board Briefings - January 12, 2010

This briefing is a summary of action taken by the Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees at their recent scheduled meeting. It is provided as a courtesy and not a requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act. It is not intended to act as the official minutes which are maintained by the Superintendent?s office and approved by the Board at a later date.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings - January 12, 2010

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on January 12, 2010 at the Bandera ISD Central Office located at 815 Pecan Street in Bandera.

• Board President, Dr. Barbara Skipper called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. A quorum was established with Board Members Rick Groomer, Greg Hicks, Laurie Neff, Barbara Skipper, Lee Haile, Don Miller, and Genevieve Modarelli in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Alkek Elementary student Cyrus Bourg.

Recognition:

Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications, presented the recognition items to the Board which included:

• Cyrus Bourg and Antonio Estrada from Alkek Elementary School, were recognized as "Students of the Month" by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes, Board President Dr. Barbara Skipper, and Principal Scott Tipton.
• The Bandera ISD Leadership Academy 2008-2009 graduates were recognized. They included: Michele Barnet, Dixie Koiner, Laurie Davis, Adele Murphy, Chip Jackson, Kathy Jennings, and Stephanie Jones.
• In honor of School Board Recognition Month, the FCCLA and Culinary Arts students from Bandera High School prepared a supper for the Board of Trustees, Leadership Academy graduates, and district administrators. Thank you notes and posters from Hill Country Elementary School students were presented to the Board, and customized cowboy hats painted by Bandera Middle School art students were presented to each Board Member.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approve Minutes of the December 8 Board Training Meeting; Approve Minutes of the December 8 Public Hearing; Approve Minutes of the December 8 Regular Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Personnel Report; Food Service Report; and Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Modified Schedule/TAKS Testing Days Expedited Waiver Application.

Information:

• No one signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included: Student Activities; Technology; CATE Courses; Facilities Update; and PEIMS Reporting.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the Limited English Proficient Students? Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives for 2008-2009.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented a Revenue Update.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the 2010-2011 Budget Planning Calendar.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved the District Calendar for 2010-2011.

Closed Meeting:

• The Board adjourned to closed meeting at 7:32 PM Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation about the Evaluation and Contract Extension of the Superintendent.

Reconvene in Open Meeting:

• The Board reconvened at 10:14 PM.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 PM.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings

This briefing is a summary of action taken by the Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees at their recent scheduled meeting. It is provided as a courtesy and not a requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act. It is not intended to act as the official minutes which are maintained by the Superintendents office and approved by the Board at a later date.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings December 8, 2009

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on December 8, 2009 at the Bandera ISD Central Office located at 815 Pecan Street in Bandera.
• Board President, Dr. Barbara Skipper called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. A quorum was established with Board Members Rick Groomer, Greg Hicks, Laurie Neff, Barbara Skipper, Lee Haile, and Don Miller in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Anthony Mireles, a student from Bandera High School.

Recognition:

• Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications, presented the recognition items to the Board which included: Anthony Mireles and Miriam Hanna from Bandera High School, were recognized as "Students of the Month" by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes, Board President Dr. Barbara Skipper, and Assistant Principals Richard Joyer and Jo Ellen Fisk.
• Ms. Catherine Holmes and the Bandera High School Choir performed two songs for the Board and the audience.
• Cerise Merrit Ripps, Executive Administrator from the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce, presented awards to the winners of the Hunters Bar-B-Que Art Contest. They included: Ethan Grevan, Scott Pofahl, and Sarah King from Bandera Middle School and Andrew Garza from Hill Country Elementary School. Teachers Amy Kepp and Holly Mydland were also recognized.
  

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approve Minutes of November 10 Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Approve Quarterly Investment Report; Approve Personnel Report; and Food Service Report.

Information:

• No one signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included: Student Activities and District Goals.
• Dr. Barbara Skipper presented an Update on Board Member’s Continuing Education Hours.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on TAC Energy Savings Performance Contracting.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the Calendar for 2010-2011 Year.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes distributed the Superintendent Evaluation Tool.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved the recommendation by administration to Approve School Health Advisory Committee Members.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings – November 10, 2009

This briefing is a summary of action taken by the Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees at their recent scheduled meeting. It is provided as a courtesy and not a requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act. It is not intended to act as the official minutes which are maintained by the Superintendent’s office and approved by the Board at a later date.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings – November 10, 2009

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on November 10, 2009 at the Bandera ISD Central Office located at 815 Pecan Street in Bandera.
• Board President, Dr. Barbara Skipper called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. A quorum was established with Board Members Rick Groomer, Greg Hicks, Laurie Neff, Barbara Skipper, Lee Haile, and Don Miller, in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Bandera Middle School students Jacob Carrillo and Danise Leal.

Recognition:

• Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications, presented the recognition items to the Board which included: Jacob Carrillo and Danise Leal from Bandera Middle School, were recognized as "Students of the Month" by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes, Board President Dr. Barbara Skipper, and Principal Joy Ryan.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approve Minutes of October 13, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Approve Minutes of October 13, 2009 Regular Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Approve Personnel Report; Food Service Report; Consideration and Possible Action to Add, Revise, or Delete (LOCAL) Policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 86; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Changes to Investment Policy: CDA(LOCAL)-Other Revenues Investments; and Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Changes to Extracurricular Absences Policy: FM(LOCAL)-Student Activities.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board accepted a donation from the Bandera ISD Education Foundation in the amount of $26,389.00 for teacher grants.

Information:

• No one signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included: Student Activities; an update on the AEIS Report; and a Facilities Update.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the results of the 2009-2010 Staff Survey and the 2009-2010 Parent Survey.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on a proposed calendar for the 2010-2011 school year.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on Committee Members for School Health Advisory Council.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved to adopt the rankings of contractors as presented for the Softball Field Renovations at Bandera High School.

• The Board approved casting 3,072 votes as tallied for the election of the Board of Trustees for the Central Appraisal District. The Board approved the resolution of the votes cast.

• The Board approved the list of Security Brokers and Dealers as presented.

• The Board approved the Resolution of the Board Regarding Review of the Investment Program.

• The Board approved the Bandera ISD Audit for 2008-2009 school year.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.

Bandera ISD Board Briefings – October 13, 2009

This briefing is a summary of action taken by the Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees at their recent scheduled meeting.

It is provided as a courtesy and not a requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act. It is not intended to act as the official minutes which are maintained by the Superintendent’s office and approved by the Board at a later date.

Call to Order and Establish Quorum:

• A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees was held on October 13, 2009 at the Bandera ISD Central Office located at 815 Pecan Street in Bandera.
• Board President, Dr. Barbara Skipper called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. A quorum was established with Board Members Laurie Neff, Barbara Skipper, Lee Haile, Don Miller, and Genevieve Modarelli in attendance.

Pledge of Allegiance:

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Hill Country Elementary student Trevor Karnes.

Recognition:

• Brad Domitrovich, Bandera ISD Communications, presented the recognition items to the Board which included:

• Trevor Karnes and Vanessa Mendoza from Hill Country Elementary, were recognized as "Students of the Month" by Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dyes, Board President Dr. Barbara Skipper, and Principal Renee Cadena.

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Minutes of September 8, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Minutes of September 8, 2009 Regular Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Personnel Report; and the Food Service Report.

Information:

• No one signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included: Student Activities, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report, and Facilities Update.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the district's Stimulus Funding.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the district's Highly Qualified Report.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the district's Optional Flexible Year Program (OFYP).

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the district's extra-curricular absence policy.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the district's Local Investment Policy.

• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the district's First Reading of TASB Policy Update 86.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved to adopt a Resolution to Nominate Bob Tomasini, Tommy Beer, and Anthony Gonzales as Candidates for the Bandera County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

• The Board approved the Proposed 2009-2010 Budget Amendment.

• The Board approved the Designation of Fund Balance as presented.

• The Board approved the recommendation by the Textbook Adoption Committee for Locally Selected Textbooks.

• The Board approved the adoption of the District Performance Objectives and Objective Measures.

• The Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County.

• The Board approved the Sale of Foreclosed Property (Lake Medina Shores E BLK Lot 13).

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.

Bandera ISD Would Like to Know What Parents Think

Over the next week, parents with children enrolled in Bandera ISD Schools will be receiving the 2009-2010 Parent School Survey. In an effort to continuously improve our schools, input from parents is a vital connection. The survey will need to be completed and returned by October 30, 2009.

The questionnaire should take less than five minutes to complete, and consists of 15 single response questions with one open ended comment statement. The survey is divided into four sections: Campus Communication, District Communication, School Environment, and District Education Expectations. All responses to the questions will be anonymous. A report of the survey results will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the December 8^th Board Meeting.

If for some reason a parent does not receive their Parent School Survey, they are encouraged to contact the Superintendent’s Office at 796-3313 and one will be provided.