July 14, 2020 - Joaquin ISD School Board Minutes, July 13
1 The Joaquin ISD School Board met tonight in regular session at 6pm in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Chrisco Bragg, Thomas Harvey, Brandon Neal, Jeff Hamilton, Jacob Kay, and Jeff Cater
Board members absent: Ronnie Belrose
Guest(s) Present: Amanda Parker
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Ryan Fuller, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Terri Gray, Jr High/High School Principal
Chrisco Bragg, President, called the meeting to order at 6pm
2 The invocation was led by Chrisco Bragg, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America was led by Brandon Neal, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Jeff Cater.
3 Audience Participation – None
4 Report and Information items:
4.1 Monthly Financial Report – Joel Bumback, Director of Finance
4.2 Update on our plan to start the school year
4.3 Update on Public Health Planning Document
4.4 Correspondence
5 Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
5.1 It was moved by Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve the previous meeting minutes. 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 2020-2021 Stipend Pay Schedule (attached). Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried 5 for and 1 against (Chrisco Bragg).
6 The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 at 7:13 on July 13, 2020.
6.1 Enter closed session under Texas Government Codes §551.071, §551.074, §551.127, §551.129 (See Attached Code)
6.1.1 Resignations, hiring, and Contracts
a. Teacher Positions
7 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 7:38pm on July 13, 2020. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
7.1 Consideration and Board Action, if any, authorize:
7.1.1 It was moved by Jeff Hamilton, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to accept the resignation of Jacob Laster as Director of Bands. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.2 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jeff Hamilton, to hire Walt Baty as an Ag Teacher for the 2020-2021 school year on a 12-month contract. 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 board agenda.
9 Designation of date and time of next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Joaquin ISD. August 10, 2020 6pm.
10 With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 7:48pm.
