The Lockhart Independent School District Board of Education
1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Members Present: Carl M. Cisneros __ Tom Guyton __ Steve Johnson__ Jessica Neyman __ Jon Reyes __ Brenda Spillmann __ Michael Wright __ 5. School Officials Present: Susan Bohn__ Janie Wright__ Larry Ramirez__ Dan Vera__ Tina Knudsen__ Monica Parks__ Adam Galvan__ Sheila Henderson__ Dr. Pam Johnson__ Linda Bertram__ Karla Tate__ Bill Coleman __ Monica Guillory__ Deanna Juarez__ Denisha Presley__ Mark Estrada__ Sam Lockhart__ Karen Nixon__ Glenn Shanks__ Susanne Scoggins__ Anna Buentello__ Faith Pope__ Darla Damron__ Anna Martin __ Martha Sherwood__ 6. Open Forum 7. Business: Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes: 1. July 27, 2015 2. August 3, 2015 (5:30 PM) 3. August 3, 2015 (7:00 PM) 4. August 10, 2015 5. August 17, 2015 6. August 18, 2015 7. August 24, 2015 B. Review Tax Collection Report C. Review Cash Investments Report D. Approve Budget Amendments E. Approve the 2014-2015 Purchasing Cooperative Fee Report F. Approve Request for Advanced Class Waivers for Extracurricular Participation G. Renew Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund Unemployment Compensation Program for 2015-2016 H. Approve LHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Runners to Participate in the University of Arkansas Invitational Cross Country Meet I. Approve Changes to the 2015-2016 Stipend Listing J. Adopt Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement Appointment K. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Service Provider for Navarro Elementary 8. COMMUNICATION A. Bond Progress Update Presenter: Ramirez B. Possible Drainage Easement to the City of Lockhart on Junior High School Tract Presenter: Ramirez 9. COMMUNICATION/ACTION A. Consider and/or Approve Date for Public Meeting on the 2015-2016 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Knudsen B. Consider and/or Approve 2015 Tax Rate to be Published Presenter: Knudsen C. Consider and/or Approve Bus Purchase Presenter: Ramirez D. Consider and/or Approve Increase in Facilities Rental Rates Presenter: Knudsen/Ramirez E. Consider and/or Approve Additional Contingency Teaching Positions for 2015-2016 Presenter: Knudsen/Ramirez/Vera 10. COMMUNICATION/ACTION: A. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, (Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee). 1. Discuss Professional Contract Recommendations Presenter: Board of Trustees 11. ACTION: OPEN SESSION A. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Professional Contract Recommendations Presenter: Board of Trustees 12. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST* 13. BENEDICTION 14. ADJOURNMENT *BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST: Items of community interest are limited to: 1) expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; 2) information regarding holiday schedules; 3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; 4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official employee of the school district. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC(LEGAL)] Texas Government Code Section: 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting 551.073 Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift; Closed Meeting 551.074 Personnel Matters; Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; Closed Meeting 551.075 Conference Relating to Investments and Potential Investments Attended by Board of Trustees of Texas Growth Fund; Closed Meeting 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices; Closed Meeting 551.082 School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint 551.083 Certain School Boards; Closed Meeting Regarding Consultation with Representative of Employee Group 551.084 Investigation; Exclusion of Witness from Hearing Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or, (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine. On this day of Friday, August 28, 2015, this Notice was mailed or faxed to news media who had previously requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the display window in the School District Administration Building on said
The Lockhart Independent School District Board of Education
1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Members Present: Carl M. Cisneros __ Tom Guyton __ Steve Johnson__ Jessica Neyman __ Jon Reyes __ Brenda Spillmann __ Michael Wright __ 5. School Officials Present: Susan Bohn__ Janie Wright__ Larry Ramirez__ Dan Vera__ Tina Knudsen__ Monica Parks__ Adam Galvan__ Sheila Henderson__ Dr. Pam Johnson__ Linda Bertram__ Karla Tate__ Bill Coleman __ Monica Guillory__ Deanna Juarez__ Denisha Presley__ Mark Estrada__ Sam Lockhart__ Karen Nixon__ Glenn Shanks__ Susanne Scoggins__ Anna Buentello__ Faith Pope__ Darla Damron__ Anna Martin __ Martha Sherwood__ 6. Open Forum 7. Business: Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes: 1. July 27, 2015 2. August 3, 2015 (5:30 PM) 3. August 3, 2015 (7:00 PM) 4. August 10, 2015 5. August 17, 2015 6. August 18, 2015 7. August 24, 2015 B. Review Tax Collection Report C. Review Cash Investments Report D. Approve Budget Amendments E. Approve the 2014-2015 Purchasing Cooperative Fee Report F. Approve Request for Advanced Class Waivers for Extracurricular Participation G. Renew Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund Unemployment Compensation Program for 2015-2016 H. Approve LHS Boys and Girls Cross Country Runners to Participate in the University of Arkansas Invitational Cross Country Meet I. Approve Changes to the 2015-2016 Stipend Listing J. Adopt Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement Appointment K. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Service Provider for Navarro Elementary 8. COMMUNICATION A. Bond Progress Update Presenter: Ramirez B. Possible Drainage Easement to the City of Lockhart on Junior High School Tract Presenter: Ramirez 9. COMMUNICATION/ACTION A. Consider and/or Approve Date for Public Meeting on the 2015-2016 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Knudsen B. Consider and/or Approve 2015 Tax Rate to be Published Presenter: Knudsen C. Consider and/or Approve Bus Purchase Presenter: Ramirez D. Consider and/or Approve Increase in Facilities Rental Rates Presenter: Knudsen/Ramirez E. Consider and/or Approve Additional Contingency Teaching Positions for 2015-2016 Presenter: Knudsen/Ramirez/Vera 10. COMMUNICATION/ACTION: A. Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, (Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee). 1. Discuss Professional Contract Recommendations Presenter: Board of Trustees 11. ACTION: OPEN SESSION A. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Professional Contract Recommendations Presenter: Board of Trustees 12. BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST* 13. BENEDICTION 14. ADJOURNMENT *BOARD AND STAFF COMMENTS - ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST: Items of community interest are limited to: 1) expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence; 2) information regarding holiday schedules; 3) an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person's public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; 4) a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; 5) information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official employee of the school district. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC(LEGAL)] Texas Government Code Section: 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Closed Meeting 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Closed Meeting 551.073 Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift; Closed Meeting 551.074 Personnel Matters; Deliberate the Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline or Dismissal of a Public Officer or Employee; Closed Meeting 551.075 Conference Relating to Investments and Potential Investments Attended by Board of Trustees of Texas Growth Fund; Closed Meeting 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices; Closed Meeting 551.082 School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint 551.083 Certain School Boards; Closed Meeting Regarding Consultation with Representative of Employee Group 551.084 Investigation; Exclusion of Witness from Hearing Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or, (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine. On this day of Friday, August 28, 2015, this Notice was mailed or faxed to news media who had previously requested such Notice and an original copy was posted on the display window in the School District Administration Building on said