Center ISD School Board Special Called Meeting Unofficial Aug 4th Minutes

August 6, 2015 - A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Center ISD Administration Board Room located at 107 Private Road 605 Center, Texas 75935.

1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum
James Greer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and declared a quorum.

Present: James Greer; John Henry Holloway; Sharon Nelson; Stephen Shires; Traci Willoughby; Dan Wilkins; Rayford Copelin, Deputy Superintendent; Tammy Lemoine, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent

Absent: Daphne LaRock

Visitors: Tina Byrnes, Southwest Foodservice Excellence and Steve Synder, Light and Champion

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Rayford Copelin gave the invocation and Joyce Permenter led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Consideration and Approval of the Appraisal Calendar and List of Appraisers for 2015-2016
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the Appraisal Calendar and list of appraisers for 2015-2016. The motion carried 6-0.

4. Appoint Delegate and Alternate Delegate TASA/TASB Conference 2015
A motion was made by Sharon Nelson, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve Stephen Shires as the delegate and Dan Wilkins as the alternate delegate at the upcoming TASA/TASB Conference 2015. The motion carried 6-0.

5. Authorize Administration to Conduct Surplus Sales
Stephen Shires made the motion, seconded by John Henry Holloway to authorize Administration to conduct a surplus sale. The motion carried 6-0.

6. Consideration and Approval of 2015-2016 Student Code of Conduct
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Sharon Nelson to approve the 2015- 2016 Student Code of Conduct. The motion carried 6-0.

7. Consideration and Approval of TASB Policy Update 102
A motion was made by Stephen Shires, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the TASB Policy Update 102 and DEAB (Local) updated July 22, 2015 as presented. The motion carried 6-0.

8. Budget Workshop
The first draft of the 2015-2016 budget was presented and discussed.

9. Discussion of Employee Compensation and Benefits for 2015-2016
Dr. Hockenberry engaged the Board in a discussion regarding employee compensation and benefits for 2015-2016. The Board received information on past experiences and ideas for the upcoming year.
The Board requested Dr. Hockenberry formulate a solid proposal for employee compensation and benefits to be presented at the next meeting.

10. Closed Session
The Board did not enter into closed session.

11. Open Session

    11.1 District Employees and Officers: Texas Government Code §551.071, §551.074 and §551.129.

        11.1.1 A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by Traci Willoughby to approve the employment of contracted personnel as recommended by Superintendent Hockenberry.

                Staci Michelle Clark ELAR Teacher – CMS
                Tracie Galindo Math Teacher - CMS
                Jeffrey Harvey Teacher/Coach – CMS
                Amber Johnston Social Studies Teacher – CHS
                Aarion Jones Teacher/Coach - CMS
                Cal Parker Teacher/Coach CMS
                Heidi Pritchett Special Education Resource/Inclusion Teacher - CMS
                The motion carried 6-0.

        11.1.2 There were no resignations/retirements to be considered by the Board.
        11.1.3 There were no extended emergency sick leaves to be considered by the Board.

12. Adjournment
A motion was made by Dan Wilkins, seconded by John Henry Holloway to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. The motion carried 6-0.