June 22, 2022 - The Joaquin ISD School Board met June 20, 2022 in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Jason Harvey, Brandon Neal, Jacob Kay, and Jeff Cater. Board members absent were Chrisco Bragg and Ronnie Belrose.
No guests were present. Joaquin ISD Employees present were Ryan Fuller, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Terri Gray, Jr High/High School Principal; Bubba Carrington, Elementary Principal; Bert Coan, Elementary Assistant Principal; Steven McCann, Girls Athletic Director; and Wade Lawson; Boys Athletic Director.
Jeff Cater, President, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
The invocation was led by Brandon Neal, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America by Jason 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. Update on Projects
4.4. Athletics Report Steven McCann/Wade Lawson
4.5. Correspondence
5. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
5.1. It was moved by Jacob Kay, 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 Jason Harvey, to approve the 2021-22 Budget Amendments. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.4. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve request for Proposal from Guardian for Other Group Insurance Products for 2022-23 and Purchase over $50,000. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.3. It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve the 2022-2023 Compensation Plan for Joaquin ISD. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.5. It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to approve request for Proposal from L&L Fencing, LLC, for Stadium Perimeter Fencing and Purchase over $50,000. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.6. It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to approve rescheduling the August Board Meeting to August 8, 2022 6:00 p.m. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.7. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to approve Resolution Establishing a Joaquin ISD Police Department. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.8. It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve CKE Local Policy to establish Joaquin ISD Police Department. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.9. It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to approve revision to DH Local Policy. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.10. It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to approve updates to Policies DBA Local, DK Local, and EEB Local. 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 7:04 p.m. on July 20, 2022.
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. Resignations
b. Hire Teacher Positions
c. Hiring Positions until August 2022
d. Purchase of Land
7. The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 7:46 p.m. on July 20, 2022. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
7.1. Consideration and Board Action, if any, authorize:
7.1.a. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to accept the resignation of Sarah Barton. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.b. It was moved by Jason Harvey, and seconded by Brandon Neal, to hire Brittany Morris as an Elementary 5th Grade ELAR teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.c. It was moved by Brandon Neal, and seconded by Jacob Kay, to authorize the Superintendent to hire unfilled teaching positions until August 2022. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.d. It was moved by Jacob Kay, and seconded by Jason Harvey, to authorize Mr. Fuller to negotiate purchase of property behind the elementary school. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8. Jeff Cater, 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 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
10. With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
