Unofficial and Unapproved JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting October 15, 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, Lehmberg, Wills, Garibay, Maas, Terrell, Salas None Visitors: Central Office Staff: Zolkoski, Owens, Neumeyer, Rodriguez, Sansom, Elizondo, Gangawer, Hoffmann, Moreno, Clements, Bertoia, Nott, Alberts, May, Thomas, Phillips, Iredale, Buckley, Karney, Riojas, Jahn School Personnel: Orozco, D. Zolkoski, Springston, Ruffin, Welch, Haun, Schulze, Barnhart, Borrego, Saucedo, Burton, Ponder Agenda Item 1 a. Roll Call b. Establishment of Quorum c. Introduction of Staff d. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation e. Invocation News Media: Others: Agenda Item 2 Recognitions a. Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners, Crestview, Franz Elementary None Babb, Ofsdahl,, Villarreal, LaFoille, Morales, Harris, Shannon, Mr. Lambert opened the meeting, and introduced the board members to the audience. Dr. Zolkoski introduced administrative staff to the audience. Bridget Laguna, a fifth grade student from Franz Elementary led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag. Mr. Wills offered a prayer. Several students from Crestview and Franz Elementary were recognized and presented with certificates for winning the Live Oak Fire Prevention week Poster Contest. REGULAR MEETING

2 Page Two Agenda Item 2 Continued - b. National Merit Scholarship Program Students, Semi-Finalists, Commended c. National Achievement Scholarship Program Agenda Item 3 Acknowledgment of Visitors Two students were recognized for having achieved the honor of being National Merit Scholarship Program semi-finalists. Eight students were recognized for having achieved the honor of being National Merit Scholarship Program Commended students. All were presented with certificates. Five students received certificates for being selected for the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Black American students. Mr. Gilbert Morales shared his views of the special education department. He also complained for having to pay $1800 for the public information request he had submitted. Mr. Richard LaFoille pleaded with the Board to not cut the Police Force. He felt that more officers were needed once the new schools will open up. Mr. Gilbert Flores also expressed the need for the Police Force. He inquired why he had not received a reply to his seven questions he had submitted earlier. Ms. Jodi Burton, Hartman Elementary teacher, expressed appreciation for having police protection at the school. Mr. Tom Ponder shared his views on the need for bus replacements. Agenda Item 3 -Approval of Minutes a. Regular Board Meeting of September 17, 2003 b. Regular Board Meeting of October 1, 2003 c. Long Range Planning Meeting of September 24, 2003 d. Finance Committee Meeting of October 2, 2003 Motion by Mr. Salas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg, that the minutes of the regular board meeting of September 17, 2003, October 1, 2003, the Long Range Planning Committee meeting of September 24, 2003, and the Finance Committee Meeting of October 2, 2003, be approved. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried Page Three Agenda Item 5 Financial Information/Reports

3 a. Consider Approval of Financial reports of Revenues and Expenditures to include, but not limited to Federal Report, Food Service, Fund Report, Tax Collection Report, Construction Report b. Budget Amendment c. Other Reports Agenda Item 6 Reports/Information/Introduction/Discussion Items a. Administration 1. Precinct Selection for the two voting locations in each single member district 2. Health Insurance Update 3. Police Report 4. Construction Report 5. Discussion of Transportation Mechanic Bays 6. Ethnicity Report 7. Superintendent s Report 8. Future Agenda Items b. Board 1. Committee Reports 2. Items of Interest c. Other Reports Agenda Item 5a- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg, that the Board approve the financial report as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried Agenda Item 5b- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Ms. Garibay, that the Budget Amendment be approved as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried Unanimously. Agenda Item 6a-1 It was decided to address this item at the end of this section. Agenda Item 6a-2 Mr. Villarreal reported to the Board on the different health insurance plans, and discussed self insured versus fully insured. He also gave an extensive report on the claims history. Agenda Item 6a-3 Chief Riojas reported on the monthly police activities. Agenda Item 6a-4 Dr. Zolkoski elaborated on the construction report presented. Agenda Item 6a-5 Dr. Zolkoski presented a cost estimate for a proposed addition of two bus bays. It was decided that this items was to be discussed at the next construction committee meeting. Agenda Item 6a-6 Mrs. Sansom stated that the board had requested that each October a n ethnicity report was to be presented to the board and pointed to the report included in the packet. Board decided to take a break at 7:47 p.m. Entered back into open session at 8:01 p.m. Page Four Agenda Item 6 Continued - Agenda Item 6a-1 Board members viewed maps of the recommended break down of precincts for the new voting locations, and decided to place this item on the agenda for the next board meeting.

4 Agenda Item 6a-8 Dr. Zolkoski stated that future agenda items would be Campus Goals, AEIS report, PDAS issue, cell phones, and Precinct lists. Agenda Item 6b-1 Long Range Chair, Mr. Terrell, stated that no meeting had taken place since last report. Curriculum Chair, Mr. Salas, stated that a meeting had taken place earlier the same day where high school and middle school schedules were discussed. He also stated that JEA members had voiced concerns they had. A meeting to address those would be scheduled in the near future. Construction Committee Chair, Mr. Maas, stated that a meeting was to take place November 5 th at 5 p.m. to discuss the Red Campus. Finance Chair, Mr. Wills, stated that they had a productive meeting discussing Police and Transportation departments. He stated that curriculum issues will also be looked at in more detailed manner soon. Agenda Item 6b-2 Mr. Terrell requested a copy of the letter that was sent to Mr. Gilbert Morales. Mrs. Lehmberg asked about the status of the paperless agenda proposal. Dr. Zolkoski stated that the City of Live Oak was seeking a TIF for a new development near IH 35 and the Forum. He stated that this item will be an agenda item in the future. Page Five Agenda Item 7 Approval of Action Items (Possible Consent Agenda) a. Consider Approval of Tax Roll b. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Agenda Item 7a - Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Wills that the Tax Roll be approved as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed

5 Buses c. Consider Approval of Police Dispatching Service d. Consider Approval of Police Staffing Plan e. Consider Approval of Change to Board Policy DGBA, FNG, GF (Local) f. Consider Approval of Implementation of Paperless Board Packets g. Consider Approval of Quarterly Cash Investments of All Funds h. Consider Approval of Pay Grade/Salary Adjustments i. Consider Approval of Personnel Report Agenda Item 7b - Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Ms. Garibay, that the Board approve the purchase of ten school buses as recommended. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried Agenda Item 7c - Motion by Mr. Wills, second by Mr. Lambert, that the Board accept the Dispatching service as presented. Mr. Wills made a Motion, second by Mr. Terrell, to table this item. Mr. Terrell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Wills, Mr. Salas, Mrs. Lehmberg voted Yes, Ms. Garibay, Mr. Maas, voted No. Motion passed. Agenda Item 7d - Motion by Mr. Wills, second by Mr. Lambert, to accept the administration s recommendation for the police staffing plan. After lengthy discussion, By Roll call Vote, Mr. Terrell, Ms. Garibay, Mr. Wills, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Maas voted Yes, Mr. Salas, Mrs. Lehmberg voted No. Motion passed. Mr. Terrell made a Motion, second by Mr. Lambert, that the tabling of item 7c be taken off the table. Motion passed After lengthy discussions, Mrs. Garibay, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Salas, Mr. Maas, Mrs. Lehmberg, voted Yes, Mr. Terrell, Mr. Wills voted No. Motion passed. Agenda Item 7e - Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Maas, that the Board approve the change in Board Policy DGBA, FNG, and GF (Local) with changes as requested. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed Agenda Item 7 Continued - Agenda Item 7f - Motion by Mr. Salas, second by Mr. Lambert, that the Board approve the implementation of paperless board packets. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed Page Six Agenda Item 7g - Motion by Mrs. Lehmberg, second by Ms. Garibay, that the quarterly cash investments of all funds be approved as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed

6 Agenda Item 7h - Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Ms. Garibay, that the Board approve the pay grade and salary adjustments as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed Agenda Item 7i - Motion by Mr. Salas, second by Mr. Lambert, that the personnel report and update be approved as presented. Mrs. Lehmberg, Mr. Salas, Mr. Maas, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Wills, Ms. Garibay voted Yes, Mr. Terrell abstained. Motion passed. Agenda Item 9 Adjournment There being no further agenda items, the meeting was adjourned by order of President Lambert with no voiced objections. Meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.