Notice of Board Meeting Board of Trustees Huffman Independent School District December 17, 2018 M I N U T E S

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1 Notice of Board Meeting Board of Trustees Huffman Independent School District December 17, 2018 M I N U T E S A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Huffman Independent School District was held on December 17, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building located at FM 2100, Huffman, Texas The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as follows: (Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.) RECOGNITION BY BOARD at 6:45 p.m. Winner of Artwork for the District Christmas Card All State Academic Recognition I. CALL TO ORDER / INVOCATION / PLEDGE The Presiding Officer, Mr. Burt, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The record reflects that a quorum of Board Members was present, that the meeting was duly called, and that a notice of the meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Code 551. Members Present: Mr. Dutton voiced the prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge were recited by those in attendance. Staff Present: Dr. Benny Soileau, Tim Brittain, Dr. Joel Nolte, Dr. Shirley Dupree, David Carpenter, Julie Gatlin, Joe Russo, Doug Wade, Melissa Hutchinson, Amy Turner, Adam Skinner, Brandon Perry and Maxine Bull. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Carol MacNeil Genisis Cabeling 2. Kenny Danielson TDC Waterproofing 3. Bill Fairbanks 4. Dustin Hall President Paradigm 5. Chris Day UMI Painter 6. Jeff Underwood Peak Roofing

2 III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - All of the items on the consent agenda shall be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board member, in which case the item shall immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration. A. Minutes: < November 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting < November 20, 2018 Special Called Meeting B. Tax refunds over $5,000 C. Property Foreclosures D. Approve New Vendors Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion that the Board approve the consent agenda items as presented. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. IV. REPORTS TO THE BOARD - All reports will be sent in written form with the board packet. Normally, regular reports will not be given orally. If a guest attends the meeting for a report, that report will be given orally. A. Board President Recognitions B. Superintendent 1. Report on Goals Goal 2 - The District Will Provide Safe, Secure & Student Centered Facilities. (Campus Information/Principals Attached) Goal 4 Huffman ISD will Implement Technology to Enhance Student Performance (Technology Director and Instructional Coordinator to Give Report and Campus Information Attached) 2. 2 nd Cycle ADA 3. Operations Report C. Tax Office 1. Monthly and Year-to-Date Report of Tax Revenues D. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Student Services 1. E. Chief Financial Officer 1. Monthly General Fund Report 2. Monthly Food Service Fund Report V. BUSINESS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Acceptance of Huffman Education Foundation Grant Money

3 Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion that the Board accept the Huffman Education Foundation grant awards totaling $31, Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. 2. Accept Donation from the Band Boosters Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion to accept the donation of $3, from the Band Program. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. 3. Accept Donation from Cheer Boosters Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion to accept the donation of $8, from the cheerleaders. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. 4. Accept Donation from the Falconette Forever Booster Club Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion to accept the donation of $6, from the Falconette Program. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion.

4 5. Purchase of Buses Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion to approve the purchase of two buses at a cost of $209, from Longhorn Bus Sales. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. Mr. Burt asked if there were any questions. Mr. Dutton and Mr. Keith asked questions and were answered by Mr. Brittain. 6. Purchase of Maintenance Truck Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion to approve the purchase of a new maintenance truck at a cost of $29, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. 7. Amendment of District of Innovation Plan Mr. Burt asked if there was a motion. Dr. Bardwell made the motion to approve the amendment to the District of Innovation Plan as presented. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. The Board took a break at 8:00 p.m. The Board entered Closed Session at 8:10 p.m. VI. CLOSED MEETING AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION ET SEQ. OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Section Private consultation with the Board s Attorney on Subjects Authorized by Law; Review Information Regarding Security Personnel; Section Discussing purchase,

5 exchange, lease, or value of real property; Section Personnel Discussion: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Section For the purpose of considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel or devices. 1. Consult with Attorney 2. Ratify Resignations 3. Employ Personnel 4. Consider Purchase of Real Property 5. Review Information Regarding Security Personnel 6. Reorganization of Board/Elect Officers for The Board exited Closed Session at 9:42 p.m. and entered Open Session at 9:44 p.m. VII. ACTION TAKEN ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION Mr. Burt asked if there were any motions from closed session. Dr. Bardwell made the motion that the Board ratify the resignation(s) of Kathy Goodson. Mr. Dutton seconded the motion. Mr. Burt asked if there were any other motions. Dr. Bardwell made the motion that the Board employ Hailey Hoyt on a Probationary I Contract for the remainder of the school year. Mr. Tinnin seconded the motion. Mr. Burt asked if there were any motions from closed session. At this time Board officers were elected - President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. Mr. Burt, President, opened the floor for nominations for President. Dr. Bardwell nominated Mr. Dutton for President of the Board. There being no other nominations Mr. Burt moved that all nominations cease and that Mr. Dutton be elected by acclamation. Mr. Burt opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President. Dr. Bardwell nominated Mr. Keith for Vice-President of the Board. There being no other nominations Mr. Burt moved that all nominations cease and that Mr. Keith be elected by acclamation.

6 Mr. Burt opened the floor for nominations for Secretary. Mr. Dutton nominated Dr. Bardwell for Secretary of the Board. There being no other nominations Mr. Burt moved that all nominations cease and that Dr. Bardwell be elected by acclamation. Mr. Burt opened the floor for nominations for Assistant Secretary. Mr. Burt nominated Mr. Tinnin for Assistant Secretary of the Board. There being no other nominations Mr. Burt moved that all nominations cease and that Mr. Tinnin be elected by acclamation. Mr. Burt asked if there were any others motions from closed session. There were none. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Meeting Adjourned at 9:47 p.m. APPROVED ON BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF TRUSTEES Ray Burt, President Charles Bardwell, Acting Secretary RECORDED AND TRANSCRIBED ON DECEMBER 21, 2018, BY MAXINE BULL FOR PERMANENT RECORD. THE ABOVE IS PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ON FILE IN THE SUPERINTENDENT S OFFICE, HUFFMAN ISD, FM 2100, HUFFMAN, TX.