June 16, 2020 - Minutes of School Board Meeting
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, and Jacob Kay
Board members absent: Jeff Cater, Ronnie Belrose
Guest(s) Present:
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Ryan Fuller, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance;
Sherry Scruggs, Elementary Principal; 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 by Thomas Harvey, 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 – Joel Bumback, Director of Finance
4.2 Quarterly Investment Report- Joel Bumback, Director of Finance
4.3 Review 2020 Budget and Tax Planning Calendar
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 Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jeff Hamilton, to approve the 2020-2021 Compensation Plan for Joaquin ISD. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.3 It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jeff Hamilton, to approve Proposal from PTI Construction for Elementary Playground Project and Purchase over $50,000. 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 rescheduling the July board meeting to July 13, 2020 at 6pm. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.5 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve rescheduling the August board meeting to August 10, 2020 at 6pm. 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 6:23pm on June 15, 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
b. Hiring Positions until August 2020
c. Amend Superintendent Contract
7 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 6:46 p.m. on June 15, 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 Brandon Neal, and seconded by Thomas Harvey, to hire Kelli Wood as an elementary teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.2 It was moved by Jeff Hamilton, and seconded by Thomas Harvey, to hire Jessica Mosley as an elementary teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.3 It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jeff Hamilton, to authorize the Superintendent to hire positions unfilled until August 2020. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.4 It was moved by Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to amend the terms of the contract of the Superintendent of Schools. 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.
July 13, 2020 6pm.
10 With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 6:48pm.
