Unofficial and Unapproved JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting July 2, 2003

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1 Unofficial and Unapproved JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting The Board of Trustees of the Judson Independent School District met in a regular session on Wednesday,, at 6:30 p.m. at the Judson ISD Performing Arts Theater, Recital Hall, at 9443 Schaefer Road, in Converse, Texas The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lambert, Board President. Mr. Lambert declared that a quorum was present. Notice of this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter551. The meeting was audio tape recorded. Board Members Present: Absent: Lambert, Wills, Lehmberg, Garibay, Terrell, Mr. Maas arrived at 6:35 p.m, Mr. Salas arrived at 8:15 p.m. None Visitors: Central Office Staff: Zolkoski, Owens, Sansom, Elizondo, Gangawer, Hoffmann, Moreno, Bertoia, Nott, Clements, May, Thomas, Arnold, Riojas, Janske, Walker, Buckley, Hernandez, Alberts, Lindorfer, Jahn Agenda Item 1 a. Roll Call b. Establishment of Quorum c. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation d. Invocation Agenda Item 2 Acknowledgment of Visitors School Personnel: News Media: Others: Orozco, Russell, D. Zolkoski, Scheffler, Burns Marti Maguire, Express News, Babb, Ofsdahl, Cymbalist, LaFoille, Bagley, Poisso, Hundere Mr. Lambert opened the meeting, and introduced the board members to the audience. Mrs. Lehmberg led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag. Mr. Wills asked for a moment of silence and offered a prayer. Mrs. Diane Bagley stated that she felt offended that the Board was going to propose surveying the children rather than the parents on the standardized dress code She felt that the parents are legally responsible for their children and, therefore, they should be the one to vote on any dress code issue. REGULAR MEETING Page Two

2 Agenda Item 2 Continued - Mr. Giles Babb addressed the Board offering his proposal regarding the upgrading of the Red Campus once the new high school was built. Mrs. Donna Poisso stated that she had hoped the foreign exchange student issue was placed on the agenda. She hoped that the district would change the policy for accepting foreign exchange students. Agenda Item 3 Consider Approval of Board Minutes a. Regular Board Meeting of June 4, 2003 b. Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2003 c. Finance Committee Meeting of June 11, 2003 d. Special Called Meeting of June 18, 2003 e. Long Range Planning Committee Meeting of June 24, 2003 Agenda Item 3a- Motion by Mrs. Lehmberg, second by Mr. Wills, that the amended minutes of June 4, 2003 be approved as presented, pending another review of the audio tapes for possible change to reflect the correct reporting of events. Mr. Salas, Mrs. Lehmberg, Mr.Lambert, Mr. Wills, Mr. Terrell, Mrs. Garibay voted Yes, Mr. Maas abstained. Motion carried. Agenda Item 3b- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg that the minutes of the June 18, 2003 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item 3c- Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Lambert, that the minutes of the June 11, Finance Committee meeting be approved as presented. Mrs. Lehmberg, Mr. Salas, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Wills, Mr. Terrell, Mrs. Garibay voted Yes, Mr. Maas abstained. Motion carried. Agenda Item 3d- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg that the minutes of the June 18, 2003, Special Called meeting be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item 3e- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Mr. Lambert, that the minutes of the June 24, 2003, Long Range Planning Committee meeting be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lambert at this time asked Dr. Zolkoski to introduce administrative staff to the audience. Page Three

3 Agenda Item 4 Reports/Information/Introduction/Discussion Items a. Administration 1. Police Report 2. Transportation Report 3. Student Handbook 4. Superintendent s Report 5. Future Agenda Items b. Board 1. Voting Procedure for Standardized Dress Policy in Health Care Insurance 3. Parent Letter from Kitty Hawk School 4. Items of Interest c. Other Reports Agenda Item 4a-1 Dr. Zolkoski reported that questions asked by Mr. Wills were presented to the Board in an attachment to the agenda. Mr. Wills asked questions about police officers degrees, the effect on their salary, use of vehicles, and types of guns used. He also asked Chief Riojas to respond to what the District is getting from the police force. He felt that too much money was spent on the police force, and asked Chief Riojas to attend a finance committee meeting to respond to questions regarding expenditures in that department. Mr. Terrell asked that a study be done showing data, such as number of officers, number of facilities of districts similar to Judson. He stated that after data is reviewed, he would be able to make a conscious decision. Agenda Item 4a-2 Mr. Iredale gave a report of the functions and responsibilities of the transportation department. Board members asked questions regarding the use of current buses and the need for additional buses. Bus requirements for special education students was discussed at length. Mr. Iredale stated that the transportation department responds to requests from campuses regarding the special requirements for the special needs students. Mr. Iredale also elaborated on the issue of not being able to transport students in a passenger van. Mr. Wills asked Mr. Iredale for a list showing the number of buses being used for special routes and to come up with recommendations on how to save money. Mr. Lambert suggested that Dr. Zolkoski, Mr. Wills, and Mr. Iredale should meet and discuss the matter. Page Four Agenda Item 4 Continued - Agenda Item 4a-3 Mr. Rodriguez gave Board members a handout showing

4 the changes proposed for the student handbook and stated that the administration would ask the Board to approve those at the next meeting. Agenda Item 4a-4 Dr. Zolkoski stated that the PA system for the Board tables would cost around $3700 and would be charged to the Board budget. He also stated that a bond sale of $34 million was coming up, and the Technology Plan was being prepared for Board approval at the next meeting. He also provided the Board with a calendar for future agenda items. Mr. Salas arrived at 8:15 p.m. Agenda Item 4b-1 Mr. Maas stated that he wanted to take a stand and get a vote either for or against the standardized dress code. He passed out a proposed voting form for the parents of all students to vote on. He asked to have the items on a future agenda. Mrs. Lehmberg objected to putting the item on the agenda. She felt a policy was in place and it was working alright. She stated that the opt-out provision was sufficient. It was discussed to possibly send out the form in October. Board members decided to take a break at 8:32 p.m. Returned to open session at 8:46 p.m. Agenda Item 4b-2 Mr. Maas asked why the district was not pursuing receiving proposals for health insurance providers. He felt that the current premiums for family are quite costly and that the district should try to get proposals. Dr. Zolkoski stated that the district was in the second year of a two year agreement and would pursue soliciting proposals next year. He suggested to have Mr. Villareal attend an upcoming board meeting and make a presentation. He stated that only Humana responded to proposals last year. Page Five Agenda Item 4 Continued Board members discussed trying to have surrounding school districts get together to solicit insurance carrier to provide lower rates if a larger number apply for

5 coverage. Mr. Lambert suggested that the Board should send letters to legislators asking to consider giving relief to educators on insurance premiums. Agenda Item 4b-3 Mr Maas referenced a letter that was sent home to Kitty Hawk students informing parents that next year they could not bring back packs, would have to wear a full collared shirt, and no lockers would be available. Mr. Maas expressed concern of students having to check out books to take home. After a lengthy discussion on the use and/or need of textbooks, Mr. Lambert asked to have a cost estimate for an extra set of textbooks. Agenda Item 4b-4 Mr. Terrell asked why the Judson Education Association could not present at the new teacher orientation event. Mrs. Sansom that several professional organizations are allowed to have a table and speak to teachers then, but in the past, the district did not allow organizations to be part of the presentations scheduled for the half day work shop. Mr. Terrell then asked to have the issue placed on the agenda of the next meeting to discuss allowing the organization to speak to the new teachers during the session. Agenda Item 4c Mr. Maas stated that a building committee meeting was scheduled for July 14, at 5 p.m. Mr. Terrell stated that he would meet with Mr. Neumeyer to develop a curriculum plan and work towards adding two more exemplary rated schools. Mr. Lambert stated that he would like to invite representatives from the PGA group to address the Board regarding their plans for development in the northern part of the district. Page Six Agenda Item 5 Approval of Action Items (Possible Consent Agenda) Agenda Items 5 a- Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Maas, that the Region 20 contract proposals be approved as presented.

6 a. Consider Approval of Region 20 Contracts b. Consider Board Approval of Personnel Report (1) New Hires, Resignations (2) Administrative Appointments (A) Elementary Asst. Principal (B) Middle School Asst. Principal (C) High School Asst. Principal (D) Pupil Services Administrator By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Maas stated since KLRN was not part of Region 20 and would have to be voted on later. Agenda Item 5b- Motion by Mr. Wills, second by Mrs. Lehmberg, that the personnel report and update be approved as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Item 6 Closed Session Pursuant to Section of the Texas Open Meetings Act a. Superintendent s Salary for Entered closed session by order of President at 9:57 p.m. with no voiced objections. PURPOSE: Texas Open Meetings Act, Govt. Code, Chapter 551 SECTION: PRESENT:.074 Discussion of Personnel Lambert, Wills, Salas, Lehmberg, Garibay, Terrell, Maas Returned to open session at 10:22 p.m. Agenda Item 7 Consider Approval of Superintendent s Salary Adjournment Motion by Mrs. Lehmberg, second by Mr. Salas, that the Board approve a two percent salary increase for Dr. Zolkoski based on the salary, and to become effective July 1, By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried unanimously. There being no further agenda items, the meeting was adjourned by order of President Lambert with no voiced objections. Meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m..