Tom Bean Independent School District
Regular Board Meeting
March 10, 2008
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: 57
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 March were made to:
· Elementary School Student, Kristian Enbysk, who was introduced by Elementary School Teacher, Ms. Ann Bono
· Middle School Student, Dylan Goff, who was introduced by Middle School Teacher, Ms. Amy White
· High School Student, Maranda Hamilton, who was introduced by the High School Teacher, Mr. Jason Matherly
Student Achievements
· Qualified for State in Band - Andrew Chastain, Lisa Wendorf, Maranda Hamilton, Phillip Peterman, Alex Higgins, Parker Ellis, Nick Ellis, Phillip Harris, Tyler Palmer
· Qualified for State in FCCLA - Megan Mitchell (1st place, Design for Living event), Ashten Blomstedt, Kaylin Little and Karrisa Smith (2nd place in Focus on Children event)
Public Comments:
· none
James Tidwell made the motion to approve the consent items with the amended minutes. Marc Wetzel seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
Consent Items
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Reports-Bills and Accounts Summaries
Investment Report
The 2008-2009 School Calendar was discussed. Kristi Donaldson made the motion to approve the 2008-2009 School Calendar as presented. Joe Jaska seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
The Middle School technology purchase was presented to the board. Joe Jaska made the motion to approve the technology purchase for the Middle School. Kristi Donaldson seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
The board then discussed the Local Policy Update BE and FNA. Jim Bono made the motion to approve Local Policy FNA as presented and to approve BE with changes. Marc Wetzel seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
The Textbook Adoption was discussed. Kristi Donaldson made the motion to approve as presented. James Tidwell seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
The 403B Resolution was presented. Joe Jaska made the motion to approve the 403B Resolution and Interlocal Agreement. Jim Bono seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
The Internet Connectivity Agreement was discussed. Joe Jaska made the motion to give the Superintendent authority to make the decision by March 30th regarding the Internet Connectivity Agreement. Kristi Donaldson seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
The Superintendent presented his report.
a. District Enrollment
b. Campus and Director Reports
c. TPRI Results
The board members then went into closed session at 8:45 p.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss the Teacher contracts, Proposed Non-Renewal, Curriculum Director’s contract, Superintendent’s Contract, Superintendent Search and consultation with the Attorney. The board returned from closed session at 12:05 a.m. James Tidwell made the motion to approve the Elementary Teachers as presented. Joe Jaska seconded the motion. Jim Bono abstained from the vote. The motion passed (6-0). Kim Jones made the motion to approve the Middle School Teachers as presented. Kristi Donaldson seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0). Jim Bono made the motion to approve the High School Teachers as presented. Marc Wetzel seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0). Marc Wetzel made the motion to extend the Curriculum Director’s contract one year. Jim Bono seconded the motion. The motion was defeated (2-5). James Tidwell made the motion to approve the contract with TASB for the Superintendent Search and to authorize David Harrison to be the District contact. Kristi Donaldson seconded the motion. The motion passed (7-0).
There being no further business, Mr. Harrison adjourned the meeting at 12:07 a.m.
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David Harrison, Date Jim Bono