Unofficial and Unapproved JUDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting July 16, 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: Visitors: Lambert, Lehmberg, Garibay, Maas, Terrell, Mr. Salas arrived at 6:44 p.m. Wills Central Office Staff: Zolkoski, Owens, Neumeyer, Rodriguez, Sansom, Elizondo, Gangawer, Hoffmann, Bertoia, Nott, Clements, Alberts, May, Thomas, Riojas, Karney, Jahn School Personnel: Orozco, Russell, D. Zolkoski, Springston, Welch, Baughman, Rastellini, Agenda Item 1 a. Roll Call b. Establishment of Quorum c. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation d. Invocation News Media: Others: Jeff Flinn, Herald News Babb, Ofsdahl, Cymbalist, LaFoille, Harris, Umphlett, Hundere, Morris, Sellers, Poisso, Shannon, Sanchez Mr. Lambert opened the meeting, and introduced the board members to the audience. Dr. Zolkoski introduced administrative staff to the audience. He then led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag. Mr. Lambert asked for a moment of silence Agenda Item 2 Acknowledgment of Visitors Mrs. Nancy Shannon, past president of JEA, addressed the Board to share the goals and accomplishments of the organization and their efforts to work with the Board and the administration. REGULAR MEETING

2 Page Two Agenda Item 2 Continued - Mrs. Lona Sanchez, requested for the JEA organization to be able to speak at the upcoming New Teacher Orientation. Mr. Harris offered his complimentary praise of the superintendent s accolades and questioned why the superintendent s contract was being discussed again. He also asked why the Board was stifling the superintendent s coffees. Mrs. Kathy Sellers expressed her displeasure with a letter sent home to Kitty Hawk parents informing them that students could not bring any backpacks and that no lockers would be issued. She felt that students options to check out books rather than having their own, was detrimental to their learning progress. Mrs. Poisso offered general comment about her disappointment that the acceptance of foreign exchange students was limited to four and asked for a change in policy. Mrs. Cindee Dupaquier presented an update on the City of Converse. She informed the Board that the Toepperwein expansion was well underway, that the City acquired 200 sq. ft. of water supply, and the upcoming Night in Old Converse. Mrs. Marilyn McMahon also addressed the Board in reference to the Kitty Hawk letter sent to parents. She felt it was not feasible for students to carry items such as band instruments, P.E. attire and lunches without having a backpack. Mr. Giles Babb addressed the Board regarding a career academy concept which provides at-risk students with alternatives which he obtained from the internet. Agenda Item 3 -Approval of Minutes a. Regular Board Meeting of July 2, 2003 b. Special Called Meeting of June 30, 2003 c. Public Hearing of June 30, 2003 d. Board Work Session of June 28, 2003 e. Board Work Session of July 2, 2003 Agenda Item 3 a- Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mrs. Garibay, that the minutes of the regular board meeting of July 2, 2003, be approved as presented. Motion carried Page Three

3 Agenda Item 3 Continued - Agenda Item 3b- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg, that the minutes of the special called board meeting of June 30, 2003, be approved as presented. Motion carried Agenda Item 3c- Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Maas, that the minutes of the public hearing of June 30, 2003, be approved as presented. Motion carried Agenda Item 3d- Motion by Mr. Salas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg, that the minutes of the Board work session of June 28, 2003, be approved as presented. Motion carried Agenda Item 3e- Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Maas, that the minutes of the Board Work Session of July 2, 2003, be approved. Motion carried Agenda Item 4 Financial Information/Reports 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. Bids (1) Pizza, Bid # c. Other Reports Agenda Item 5 Reports/Information/Introduction/Discussion Items a. Administration 1. Kitty Hawk Books/Back Pack Issue 2. Construction Report 3. District Cell Phone Plan 4. Superintendent s Report 5. Future Agenda Items Agenda Item 4a- Motion by Mr. Maas, second by Mr. Salas, that the Board approve the financial report as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried Agenda Item 4b- Motion by Mrs. Lehmberg, second by Mr. Maas that the bid #22-35 for pizza be approved as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion carried Agenda Item 5a-1 Dr. Zolkoski stated that the Kitty Hawk principal had surgery recently and could not be available to address the backpack issue. Dr. Zolkoski stated that Mr. Neumeyer would visit with the principal upon her return and he would report back to the Board. Mr. Maas stated that he wanted to be informed of the decision. Mr. Terrell stated that he was not pleased that it took two week and the issue was still not resolved. Page Four Agenda Item 5 Continued -

4 5b. Board 1. Committee Reports 2. Cost Report for Board Cabinets, Microphones 3. JEA Report 4. Items of Interest Agenda Item 5a-2 No comments were offered on the construction report Agenda Item 5a-3 Dr. Zolkoski stated that the administration was working on options for cell phone usage and that he was looking into presenting paying stipends to employees. He would present a proposal at the August 6 th meeting. Agenda Item 5a-4 Dr. Zolkoski stated that a representative from Humana would be addressing the Board at the August 20 th meeting to discuss health insurance premiums and health insurance plans. Agenda Item 5a-5 Dr. Zolkoski stated that he wanted to add two action items to the July26th Goals Setting meeting, one would be to approve the student handbook, and the other to approve the demolition of the Park Village building. Agenda Item 5b-1 Curriculum Chair, Mr. Terrell, reported that he would meet with Mr. Neumeyer Friday morning. Mr. Terrell asked to have the foreign exchange student issue placed on the next agenda item to respond to the parent that addressed the board. Dr. Zolkoski informed Mr. Terrell that he did visit with the parent and discussed her concern. Long Range Chair, Mr. Lambert, stated that he and Mr. Maas met with PGA officials and discussed what future plans would be. He also stated that the Long Range Committee and Building Committee should meet at the same time later in August to discuss future plans. Mr. Maas also touched on the visit they had with PGA. He stated that the Building Committee met on Monday and had discussed the Red and Gray campus plans for the future. Agenda Item 5b-2 Dr. Zolkoski stated that the cost for the board cabinets including microphones and labor cost approximately $5000. Page Five Agenda Item 5b-3

5 Mr. Terrell asked about the status of whether the JEA could address the new teachers at the orientation session. Dr. Zolkoski informed the Board that he would meet with the organizations to discuss their participation in the session. Mr. Lambert, Mr. Salas, and Mr. Terrell expressed their support for the JEA participation. Agenda Item 6 Approval of Action Items (Possible Consent Agenda) a. Consider Approval of Student Handbook, Code of Conduct for b. Consider Approval of Contract with KLRN c. Consider Approval of Personnel Report 1. New Hires, Resignations 2. Administrative Appointments (A) Assistant Principal, High School (B) Assistant Principal, Kirby Middle School (C) Assistant Principals, Paschall Elementary Agenda Item 7 Closed Session a. To consult with District s attorney and deliberate about personnel matters pursuant to Section , of the Open Meetings Act b. Level Three Appeal Hearing to hear a complaint or charge against an officer of employee pursuant to Govt. Code, Section Agenda Item 8 a. Consider and take possible Action on the Level Three Grievance It was decided to pull agenda item 6a Agenda Item 6b- Motion by Mr. Terrell, second by Mr. Maas that the District enter into contract with KLRN. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed Agenda Item 6c- Motion by Mr. Salas, second by Mrs. Lehmberg, that the Board approve the personnel report and update as presented. By Roll Call Vote, Motion passed Entered closed session by order of President at 8:00 p.m. with no voiced objection. PURPOSE: SECTION: PRESENT: Texas Open Meetings Act, Govt.Code Chapter Discussion Personnel Lambert, Maas, Terrell, Garibay, Salas, Lehmberg, Zolkoski Neumeyer, Hundere, Morris part of the time Returned to open session at 11:06 p.m. Motion by Mr. Salas, second by Mr. Terrell, that the Board affirm the grievance of Ms. Staci DeCuir to reinstate her to her former position. Mr. Lambert, Mr. Maas, Mr. Terrell, Mr. Salas, Mrs. Garibay voted Yes, Mrs. Lehmberg voted No. Motion carried. Page Six 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 11:09 p.m.

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