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Bandera ISD Board Briefings - June 9, 2009This 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.A meeting of the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees is being held on June 9, 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, Don Miller, and Genevieve in attendance.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flag was presented by Board Member Greg Hicks.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda which included: Approval of the minutes from the May 12, 2009 Regular Board Meeting; the Budget Status Report; the Quarterly Investment Report; and the Personnel Report.
The Board tabled agenda item “Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Three Year Contract with Cambridge Strategic Services for Strategic Planning” until the July 2009 Board Meeting.
Mark Holliday signed up to be heard during Citizen's Comments.
Dr. Kevin Dyes presented the Superintendent's Report which included district activities, a legislative update, and a budget update.
The Board approved the Owner/Architect Agreement between Bandera ISD and Pfluger Associates Architects for renovations to the District’s existing facilities.
The Board approved the adoption of the Educational Support Calendar for the 2009-2010 school year.
The Superintendent withdrew the recommendation to approve the BISD Teacher Pay Scale and Employee Pay Increase for 2009-2010 due to legislative approval pending.
The Board approved the calendar for appraisals and the appraiser list for 2009-2010 as presented.
The Board approved the changes to Policy DEC (LOCAL) Leaves and Absences as presented.
The Board approved the recommendation to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for Localized Policy Manual Update 85.
The Board adjourned to closed session at 7:18 PM pursuant to Section 551.082 and 551.0821 of the Texas Government Code , Level III Appeal Hearing and Deliberation of a Parent/Student Grievance Concerning Timeliness.
The Board reconvened in open session at 8:20 PM.
The Board granted Mr. and Mrs. White a hearing regarding the matters disclosed during closed session.
The Board adjourned to closed session at 8:22 PM pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Level II Appeal Hearing and Deliberation of a Parent/Student Grievance Concerning Complaint filed against Superintendent.
The Board reconvened in open session at 9:30 PM.
The Board denied the Level II Grievance to the Whites and further denied the requested remedies.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 PM.
