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.