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.
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.
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 July 14, 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, Lee Haile, Greg Hicks, Laurie Neff, Barbara Skipper, Don Miller, and Genevieve Modarelli in attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance:
- The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Board Member Laurie Neff.
Consent Agenda:
- The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approve Minutes of June 9, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Approve Minutes of June 9, 2009 Regular Board Meeting; Approve Minutes of June 16, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Approve Minutes of June 18, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Approve Minutes of June 25, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Approve Minutes of June 25, 2009 Special Board Meeting; Budget Status Report; Approve Personnel Report; Consideration and Possible Action to Appoint an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Coordinator for Bandera ISD; Consideration and Possible Action to Approve 2009-2010 Grounds Maintenance Contract with Hilltop Landscaping.
Regular Agenda:
- The Board agreed to accept a donation from the Frontier Times Museum to offset transportation costs for 4th and 7th grade field trips.
- The Board agreed to approve T.A.C. as the provider of Energy Savings Performance Contracting for Bandera ISD.
Information:
- Theresa Keel, George Wintle, and Dan Zavorka signed up to address the Board during Citizen’s comments.
Information:
- Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included: M&O Audit Information; Stimulus Report/Budget; District Information; Legislative Update; District Improvement Plan/State of the District; Board Planning Calendar; Board Operating Procedures; Board Self-Evaluation; VSS (Vertical Scale Score) and TPM (Texas Projection Measure)
- Dr. Dyes presented the Preliminary TAKS Scores and Preliminary District Rating.
- Dr. Dyes presented Bandera ISD Graduation Rate Information.
- Dr. Dyes presented the Proposed Handbook Changes for the 2009-2010 School Year.
- Dr. Dyes presented a Priority List for Renovation Projects.
- Dr. Dyes presented information on a Digital Records Management Resolution.
Regular Agenda:
- The Board adjourned into closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation on the Formative Evaluation of the Superintendent at 7:32 PM.
Adjourn:
- The Board reconvened and adjourned the meeting at 9:45 PM.
