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.
