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ACTION REPORT

Budget Workshop - April 16, 2002

The workshop was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington, at 6:30 PM.

Roll call - All board trustees present with the exception of Mrs. Byrleen Terry.

Budget Workshop - Superintendent Hopkins presented handouts to Board members. She informed the Board that the principals and directors had their first budget meeting on April 15, 2002. She mentioned four key points which led to discussion. The key points were: 1) change formula for employees on scale to include the $1000 local supplement; 2) Decline in enrollment; 3) Propose adding five local days for personnel and family illness and emergencies and 4) In town bus routes.

President Washington adjourned the workshop at 7:04 PM.

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting:

The meeting was called to order by President, Lowanda Washington at 7:07 PM.

Invocation was given by trustee, Mr. Roger Nutt. Pledge was led by the middle school UIL band participants who received a Sweepstakes Trophy in the UIL competition.

Roll Call - All trustees present with the exception of Mrs. Byrleen Terry.

AGENDA ITEMS:

Bill (s) from Williams Feed - Motion by Mr. Carman Dingrando, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve bills from Williams Feed Store. Voting for: Mr. Carman Dingrando, Mr. Danny Vickers, Ms. Lowanda Washington, and Mrs. Rose Morin. Mr. Roger Nutt abstained from voting. The motion passed.

Consent Agenda - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Consent agenda items: agenda, minutes of the March 19, 2002 meeting and other bills.

Withdraw Redistricting Proposal & Call Public Hearing for New Proposals - Professor David Guinn with Baylor University School of Law reviewed the process in redistricting and what has been done so far since the 2002 consensus. He informed the Board that the Department of Justice has not approved the Redistricting Proposal that was submitted. He listed some options and made a recommendation. Questions were asked by the Board members along with discussion. Professor Guinn said that a plan needed to be in place by May, 2003.

Motion was made by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to authorize Mr. Guinn to withdraw original redistricting proposal, include the Redistricting Committee in making modifications and resubmit to the Department of Justice. Voting for: Mr. Danny Vickers, Mr. Carman Dingrando, Ms. Lowanda Washington and Mrs. Rose Morin. Voting against: Mr. Roger Nutt. The motion passed.

Amend Motion for Judge & Clerks - District B - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to amend the motion of the March 19 meeting and approve Joyce Davis as Judge and Jeanette Gistinger and Jean Trice as Clerks for Single Member District B for the May 4 Trustee Election. The motion carried unanimously. (The motion of the March 19 meeting approved Nevia Meisch as Judge and Robert Meisch and Eleanor Walston as Clerks for Single Member District B.)

Date to Canvass Election Returns - Motion by Mr. roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to canvass the returns of the May 4 Trustee Election on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 5:00 PM in the Board Room. The motion carried unanimously.

Stipend for Attendance Clerk -H.S. - Motion by Mrs. Rose Morin, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve stipend of $150.00 per month worked for attendance clerk responsibilities at high school. The motion carried unanimously.

Public Bids for Eight Passenger Vehicle for FEC - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Danny Vickers, to approve the publication for bids for an eight passenger vehicle for the Falls Education Coop. The motion carried unanimously.

Electricity Proposals - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Roger Nutt, to reject all electricity proposals. The motion carried unanimously.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

Report from E.S. - Susan Cary, Elementary Assistant Principal, gave an update from the elementary school. She reported that TAAS math was given that day and that it went well and that the reading part would be Wednesday; they had 415 parents show up on "Parent Involvement Day"; provided students with snacks on TAAS days, students said this helped them to stay focused; thanked Coach Malone and Granville Dawson for all they are doing with the kids; on teacher from each grade level will be attending a workshop. Dr. Hopkins commended the teachers and staff on how well everything went with TAAS.

Mode of Dress for Students - Jo Ann Garrison, Middle School Principal, gave a power point presentation of candid shots on what the students are wearing to school. She also gave a handout to each Board member showing some more shots along with a sample survey letter. She introduced the idea of a uniform mode of dress for the middle school campus. A letter survey regarding the uniform mode of dress will be sent to parents asking them to complete and return. Questions were asked and a discussion ensued.

RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION:

Personnel Employment 2001-2002 school year - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mrs. Rose Morin to employ Teri Walter - Speech Pathologist for the 2001-2002 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Employment 2002-2003 school year - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to employ Teri Walter - Speech Pathologist; Jerry Garrison - AEP teacher; and Johnnie Husted-reading specialist for the 2002-2003 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Part-time Employment - Motion by Mr. Danny Vickers, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to approve part-time employment of David Bone for the 2002-2003 school year. The motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Resignations/ Retirees - Motion by Mr. Roger Nutt, seconded by Mr. Carman Dingrando, to accept resignations from Suzanne Hill, Jennifer Updike, Helen Moss, Christi Jones and retiree David Bone. The motion carried unanimously.

Board Comments:

Roger Nutt - Congratulations and proud of the middle school band accomplishments.

Danny Vickers - Dittoed Mr. Nutt's comments and also likewise to the high school band. Good Luck on TAAS!

Carman Dingrando - Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade band.

Rose Morin - Congratulations to the band. Good Luck on TAAS!

Lowanda Washington - Good luck on TAAS! Congratulations to the band. Thanked the Board for working together. Had a call from a parent about the parking at the elementary school. Asked Dr. Hopkins to look into the matter.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.

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