April 28, 2021 - 1 The Joaquin ISD School Board met April 26 in regular session at 6pm in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Chrisco Bragg, Brandon Neal, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff Cater, Jacob Kay
Board members absent: Ronnie Belrose
Guest(s) Present:
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Ryan Fuller, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Terri Gray, Jr High/High School Principal; Bert Coan, Elementary Assistant 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 by Brandon Neal, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Jacob Kay.
3 Audience Participation – None
4 Report and Information items:
4.1 Monthly Financial Report
4.2 Project Update
4.3 Correspondence
5 Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
5.1 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jeff Hamilton, to approve the previous meeting minutes. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.2 It was moved by Jeff Hamilton, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve the 2021-2022 Allotment and TEKS Certification. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.3 It was moved by Jeff Cater, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve TEA Staff Development Minutes Waiver for 2021-2022. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.4 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jeff Hamilton, to approve Revision of Policy DC (local)-Employment of Non-Contractual Personnel. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.5 It was moved by Jeff Hamilton, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to Extend Depository Contract with American State Bank for the 2021-2022 through 2022-2023 Biennium. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.6 It was moved by Jeff Cater, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve 2020-2021 Budget Amendments. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.7 It was moved by Jeff Hamilton, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to approve Certifying the Superintendent to the Regional Advisory Committee. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.8 It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.9 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jeff Cater, to approve Temporary Exemption for Qualified Property Damaged by Disaster from Winter Storm URI under section 11.35. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
6 The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 at 6:27 p.m. on April 26, 2021. 551.074 Appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee
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
1. Resignations and Retirements
6.1.2 Teacher and Counselors Contracts
1. Extension or termination of Probationary contracts
1. 1st year probationary contracts to 2nd year
2. 2nd year probationary contracts to 3rd year
3. 3rd year probationary contracts to 4th year
4. 4th year probationary to Term Contract
2. Term Contracts
7 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 7:19pm on April 26, 2021. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
7.1.1 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to accept the resignation of Brett Gaylord at the end of his 2020-2021 contract period. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.2 It was moved by Jeff Cater, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to accept the teacher and counselor contract recommendations as presented for Joaquin Elementary for the 2021-2022 school year (attached). Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried 4-0 with Chrisco Bragg abstaining.
7.1.3 It was moved by Jeff Cater, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to accept the teacher and counselor contract recommendations as presented for Joaquin Junior High and Joaquin High School for the 2021-2022 school year (attached). 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. May 17, 2021 - 6pm.
10 With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 7:23pm.
