Tom Bean Independent School District

 Regular Board Meeting

December 17, 2007

Members Present:  David Harrison, James Tidwell, Jim Bono, Kim Jones, Joe Jaska, Kristi Donaldson, Marc Wetzel and Superintendent Dr. Jerry Stout

Members Absent:  0

Guests Present:  27

President David Harrison called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and asked James Tidwell to open the meeting with the invocation.

The public forum for the Campus/District Report Card was held.  No public comments.

The presentations of plaques by the Board President to the Students of the Month for October were made to:

November

·         Elementary School Student,  Kendal Britton, who was introduced by Elementary School Teacher, Ms. Tabethia Griffin

·         Middle School Student, Travis Hill, who was present but was introduced by Middle School Principal, Mr. Dewitt Smith.

·         High School Student, Colten Miller, who was introduced by the High School Teacher, Mr. Bill Ramsey

December

·         Elementary School Student,  Larry Donaldson, who was introduced by Elementary School Teacher, Ms. Cindy Howland

·         Middle School Student, Logan LeDane, who was introduced by Middle School Teacher, Ms. Amy White.

·         High School Student, Samantha Langford, who was not present but was introduced by the High School Teacher, Ms. Jan Jackson

Public Comments:

·         None

Kim Jones made the motion to approve the consent items and Joe Jaska seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0). 

Consent Items

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Reports-Bills and Accounts Summaries

Gate Report

Investment Report

The Alternative TAKS Testing Schedule Waiver was presented.  James Tidwell made the motion to approve the Alternative TAKS Testing Schedule Waiver as presented.  Jim Bono seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The board then discussed the Innovative Course Application Renewal for Diversified Career Preparation I & II.  Marc Wetzel made the motion to approve the Innovative Course Application Renewal for Diversified Career Preparation I & II as presented.  Joe Jaska seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The Administrative Procedures for Employee Fingerprinting was presented.  No action was taken.

The District Awards for Teacher Excellence Grant was presented.  Marc Wetzel made the motion to withdraw from the District Awards for Teacher Excellence Grant.  Kristi Donaldson seconded the motion.  James Tidwell abstained from the vote.  The motion passed (6-0).

The Superintendent presented his report.

a.          Vehicle Log

b.         Board of Trustee Training Hours

c.          PSAT, SAT, ACT & TAKS Retake Testing Reports

d.         Character Education Report

e.          C-Scope Update

f.          Dual Credit Course Report

The Superintendent Goals and Evaluation Procedures were discussed.

There being no further business, Mr. Harrison adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

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