June 17, 2015 - The Joaquin ISD School Board met tonight in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Joaquin Boardroom with the following members present: Jay Dee Cockrell, Ronnie Belrose (arrived at 6:28 p.m.), Tam Hearnsberger, Charles Leflett, Thomas Harvey, Chrisco Bragg (arrived at 7:35 p.m.) and Jimmy Hamilton
Board members absent:
Guest(s) Present: A.J. Goff, Goff & Herrington, P.C.
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Phil Worsham, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance; Jimmy Jackson, High School Principal/Transportation Director; Sheryl Graves, Elementary Principal; Sherry Scruggs, Director of Curriculum; Terri Gray, Jr. High Principal; Bert Coan, Elementary Assistant Principal; Mark Bonner, Director of Maintenance and Operations; Steven McCann, Athletic Director; Donna Vergo, Human Resources; Jennifer McCann, Administrative Assistant
Jay Dee Cockrell, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2 The invocation was led by Charles Leflett, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America by Jimmy Hamilton, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Phil Worsham.
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 2015-16 Budget Planning Calendar and Projected revenues
4.4 Dates for Team of 8 Board Training with Texas Association of School Boards
4.5 Correspondence
5 Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
5.1 It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton, 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 Charlie Leflett, and seconded by Ronnie Belrose, to approve the 2014-15 Budget Amendments (See Attachment). Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. The vote was 5 for and 1 against (Jimmy Hamilton). Motion carried.
5.3 It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Ronnie Belrose, to approve TASB Update 102 in accordance with instruction sheet and local changes. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.4 It was moved by Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton, to change the regular monthly Board meeting date and time to the first Monday of each month. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. The vote was 2 for and 4 against (Charlie Leflett, Ronnie Belrose, Tam Hearnsberger, Jay Dee Cockrell). Motion failed.
5.5 It was moved by Jimmy Hamilton, and seconded by Thomas Harvey, to change the authority to employ and dismiss non-contractual employees on an at-will basis from the Superintendent to the Board. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. The vote was 2 for and 4 against (Charlie Leflett, Ronnie Belrose, Tam Hearnsberger, Jay Dee Cockrell). Motion failed.
5.6 It was moved by Thomas Harvey, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton to table the consideration of hire an internal auditor until September Board meeting. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. The vote was 5 for and 1 against (Ronnie Belrose). Motion carried.
5.7 No Action taken on legal services at this time. It was requested to be placed on the July agenda.
6 The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section §551.071 and §551.074 at 7:57 p.m. on June 15, 2015.
6.1 Resignations, hiring and Contracts –
Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (See Attached Code)
a. Resignations
b. Teacher, Band Director, Counselor positions
7 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 8:14 p.m. on June 15,
2015. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
7.1.a It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton, to accept the letter of resignation from Lynn Cooper. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
7.1.b It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Ronnie Belrose, to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to hire Kasi Trent on a one year (11 month) probationary contract as Jr. High & High School Counselor. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8 Jay Dee Cockrell, Board President, asked for items to be placed on the next board agenda.
Invite Wayne Haglund to discuss legal services for the District
Report on procedures and policy for student searches
Discussion on input from staff about the District to the Board
9 Designation of date and time of next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Joaquin ISD – July 20, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.
