A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center ISD was held Thursday, May 16, 2013, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Center High School Library, 658 Roughrider Dr. Center, TX 75935.
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Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum
Dr. Golden called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Dixon Golden, Deborah Chadwick, Ortega Cartwright, Jim Sawyer, Stephen Shires, Dan Wilkins, Sharon Nelson, Director of Finance and Business Operations Betty McDaniel, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Daya Hill, Deputy Superintendent Rayford Copelin, and Superintendent James Hockenberry
Absent: None
Visitors: Numerous Students, Parents, and Teachers |
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Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Ortega Cartwright gave the invocation and Deborah Chadwick led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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Recognition of FLM, CES, CIS, CMS, and CHS Student Accomplishments
Students from FLM, CES, CIS, CMS, and CHS were recognized for various accomplishments throughout the school year. Center ISD is extremely proud of these students and their parents and teachers. |
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Special Presentation to Staff Member
Judy Shields was presented a plague in recognition of her dedication and heroic efforts as a bus driver. |
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Recognition of the US News and World Report Designation
CHS and CISD were recognized for the US News and World Report designation |
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Public Comments/Audience Participation
Brad and Tara Nachman, on behalf of the Center Band Boosters, presented the CISD Board of Trustees a large framed picture of the 2012-2013 CHS Rider Band commemorating the 75th anniversary of the band program. This picture will be on display at the central administration building for years to come. |
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Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Stephen Shires, seconded by Jim Sawyer to approve the consent agenda consisting of the following items: |
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Minutes of April 11, 2013 (regular meeting), April 17, 2013, and May 8, 2013 (called meetings) |
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Tax Office Report |
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C. |
Monthly Financial Statement |
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D. |
Amendments to the Budget |
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E. |
Overnight Student Activity Trips
CHS Phlebotomy – Shreveport, LA – Phlebotomy Certification Examination – 8 students – Departing May 21, 2013 and returning May 22, 2013 – LeAnn McGraw, Teacher.
The motion carried 7-0. |
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Accounts Payable
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Jim Sawyer to approve the accounts payable. The motion carried 7-0. |
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Presentation and Discussion led by Shelby County Chief Appraiser, Bobby Pigg
Bobby Pigg, Shelby County Chief Appraiser made a presentation to the Board of Trustees regarding local property values. |
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Presentation and Discussion of the Aesop Automated Calling System for Substitute Teaching
Holly Mikesh, HR Officer presented the Aesop automated calling system for substitute teaching. |
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Review of Quarterly Energy Savings and Efficiency Report
The review of the quarterly energy savings and efficiency report shows the annual energy savings through February 2013 at $135,581. |
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Consideration, Discussion, and Approval of TASB Policy Update 96
A motion was made by Jim Sawyer, seconded by Dan Wilkins to approve the TASB Policy Update 96. The motion carried 7-0. |
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Authorize Administration to Solicit Proposals for Transportation Fuel for the 2013-2014 School Year
A motion was made by Stephen Shires, seconded by Jim Sawyer to authorize administration to solicit proposals for transportation fuel for the 2013-2014 school year. The motion carried 7-0. |
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Authorize Administration to Conduct a Surplus Sale
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Dan Wilkins to authorize administration to conduct a surplus sale. The motion carried 7-0. |
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Consideration and Approval of the 2013-2014 Concussion Management Team A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Stephen Shires to approve the 2013-2014 Concussion Management Team. The motion carried 7-0. |
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Consideration and Approval of the 2013-2014 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS certification
A motion was made by Jim Sawyer, seconded by Dan Wilkins to approve the 2013-2014 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS certification. The motion carried 7-0.
Consideration and Approval to Change the June 2013 Regular Meeting Date
A motion was made by Jim Sawyer, seconded by Ortega Cartwright to change the June 2013 regular meeting date to Monday, June 17 at noon. The motion carried 7-0.
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Closed Session: Dr. Golden called for a closed session at 9:13 p.m. under Texas Government Code 551.074 (Personnel) and Texas Government Code 551.072 (Discussion of Real Property)
The Board returned to open session at 9:28 p.m. No action was taken in closed session. |
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A. |
District Employees and Officers: Texas Gov't Code 551.074
1. Leave(s) of Absence |
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None |
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2. |
Resignation/Retirement of Personnel A motion was made by Jim Sawyer, seconded by Ortega Cartwright to accept the resignation of Shannon Mulcahy, CES Teacher. The motion carried 7-0. |
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3. |
Employment of Personnel
none |
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4. |
Employment of Substitute Teacher(s)
None
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B. |
Discussion of Real Property: Texas Gov't. Code 551.072
No action taken |
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19. |
Adjournment
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Jim Sawyer to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m. The motion carried 7-0. |
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