Bandera ISD Board Briefings – August 11, 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 August 11, 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 6:00 PM. A quorum was established with Board Members 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 led by Board Vice-President Genevieve Modarelli.

Recognition:

• Dr. Kevin Dyes introduced new administrators to the district including Dayle Heiner (BMS Assistant Principal), Chip Jackson (Alkek Assistant Principal), Kay Miller (Transportation Director), and Felicia Bell (Food Service Director).

Consent Agenda:

• The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented.

Information:

• No one signed up to be heard for Citizen's Comments.
• Ed Barnes from the Bandera County Appraisal District presented the Bandera ISD Certified Property Values and Bandera County Central Appraisal District 2010 Proposed Budget.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the Bandera ISD Interest and Sinking Tax Rate.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented an Update on Extra-Curricular Charters/Constitutions and Handbooks.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented Policy DEA(Local) regarding Disaster Pay.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented information on the Campus and District Improvement Plans.
• Mrs. Regina Howell presented the 2009-2010 Personnel Report.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented an Update on Graduation Requirements.
• Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the 2009-2010 State of the District Report.

Regular Agenda:

• The Board approved the Investment Grade Energy Audit Agreement with T.A.C.
• The Board approved the Student Code of Conduct and Recommended Changes for 2009-2010 with one revision.
• The Board approved the Digital Records Management Resolution for Bandera ISD.

Adjourn:

• The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.