Tom Bean Independent School District

 Regular Board Meeting

February 19, 2007

Members Present:  David Ellis, David Harrison, James Tidwell, Jim Bono, Kim Jones, Marc Wetzel, Mike Hastings and Superintendent Dr. Jerry Stout

Members Absent:  None

Guests Present:  28

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

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

·         Elementary School Student,  Tessa Williams, who was introduced by Elementary School Teacher, Ms. Jessica Adams

·         Middle School Student, Julie Harvey, who was introduced by Middle School Teacher, Mr. Flint Weed

·         High School Student, Kristen Johnson, who was introduced by the High School Teacher, Ms. Sandra Lawson

The Board was presented with popcorn from the Elementary Student Council.

Public Comments:

·         None

Mike Hastings made the motion to approve the consent items and James Tidwell seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0). 

Consent Items

Minutes of Previous Meetings

Reports-Bills and Accounts Summaries

Budget Amendments

The 2007-2008 school calendar was presented.  David Ellis made the motion to approve the 2007-2008 school calendar as presented.  Marc Wetzel seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The Board training hours were announced.

§         Jim Bono – 12 hours

§         David Ellis – 2 hours

§         David Harrison – 7 hours

§         Mike Hastings – 15 hours

§         Kim Jones – 8 hours

§         James Tidwell – 12 hours

§         Marc Wetzel – 12 hours

The School Board Election Calendar was presented and the election called.  James Tidwell made the motion to call the election and approve the calendar.   Kim Jones seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The Lease of Voting Machines from Diebold was discussed.  Kim Jones made the motion to approve Diebold Electronic Voting System as presented not to exceed $4,000.00 plus training.  David Ellis seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The Resolution for Joint Election with the City of Tom Bean was presented.  Marc Wetzel made the motion to approve the Resolution for Joint Election with the City of Tom Bean as presented.  James Tidwell seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The board then discussed the Architect Contract for the Gym Air Conditioning Project.  Mike Hastings made the motion to approve the Architect Contract with WRA Architects for the Gym Air Conditioning Project.  Jim Bono seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The TASB BuyBoard Interlocal Purchasing Agreement was discussed.  James Tidwell made the motion to approve the TASB BuyBoard Interlocal Purchasing Agreement as presented.  Mike Hastings seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The Superintendent presented his report.

a.       District Enrollment and Transportation Report

b.       Campus and Director Reports – Roger Ellis presented the Graduation Survey and the school class periods for next school year, Charlie Williams presented updates on UIL and school events

c.        TPRI Results were presented by Eric Hough

The board members then went into closed session at 8:46 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss Personnel and Superintendent Goals.  The board returned from closed session at 10:51 p.m. James Tidwell made the motion to extend the contracts of Roger Ellis, Eric Hough, and Paula Cavender at the salary recommended by the superintendent.  Mike Hastings seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).

The board then discussed setting a called meeting for February 26^th at 7:30 p.m.  Mike Hastings made the motion to approve the called meeting for February 26^th.  Kim Jones seconded the motion.  The motion passed (7-0).    

There being no further business, Mr. Harrison adjourned the meeting at 10:53 p.m.