Joaquin ISD Minutes of School Board Meeting June 19, 2017

June 22, 2017 - The Joaquin ISD School Board met Monday, June 19, 2017 in regular session at 6pm in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Chrisco Bragg, Ronnie Belrose (arrived at 6:18 p.m.), Tam Heamsberger, Thomas Harvey, Bill Mason, Jr., and Jeff Cater. Board member absent was Brandon Neal. No guests present. Joaquin ISD employees present were Phil Worsham, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Sherry Scruggs, Elementary Principal; Terri Gray, Jr. High Principal; Bert Coan, Elementary Assistant Principal; and Donna Vergo, Human Resources.

Chrisco Bragg, President, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

2. The invocation was led by Chrisco Bragg, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America by Bill Mason, Jr., and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Tam Heamsberger.

3. Audience Participation - Those signed up and participating were: None

4. Report and Information items:

     4.1 Review Monthly Financial Reports - Joel Bumback, Director of Finance
     4.2 Quarterly Investment Report - Joel Bumback, Director of Finance
     4.3 TASB Update 108
     4.4 Review 2017 Budget and Tax Planning Calendar
     4.5 Discuss dates for Team of 8 training and other Board trainings requirements
     4.6 Correspondence

5. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:

     5.1 It was moved by Bill Mason, Jr., and seconded by Jeff Cater, to approve the minutes from previous meeting. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
     5.2 It was moved by Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to approve the purchase of trip bus(s) and amend the budget. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously. The Board President asked to move 5.3 to closed session due to question that would fall under personnel.
     5.3 Approve 17-18 Compensation Plan

The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section §551.072 and 'A'551.074 at 7:23 p.m. on June 19, 2017.

6. Closed Session

     5.3 Approve 17-18 Compensation Plan
     6.1 Resignations, hiring and Contracts -Texas Government Code §551.074 (See Attached Code)

          a. Resignations
          b. Teacher positions

7. The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 9:25 p.m. on June 19, 2017. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:

     5.3 It was moved by Bill Mason, Jr., and seconded by Thomas Harvey, to approve the 17-18 Compensation Plan (attached). Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
     7.1.a It was moved by Bill Mason, Jr., and seconded by Ronnie Bekose, to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to accept resignation from Shane Vance. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It caned unanimously.
     7.1.b It was moved by Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to hire Shonda Elliott, Michaela Wagner and Holly Bonner on one year probationary teacher contracts subject to assignments. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.

8. Chrisco Bragg, Board President, asked for items to be placed on the next bond agenda. Coaching Stipends

9. Designation of date and time of next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Joaquin ISD — July 17, 2017, at 6pm

10. With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m.