PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR MEETING March 13, 2017 The Board of Trustees of the Kountze Independent School District met in regular session on Monday, March 13, 2017, in the Intermediate School Library. Recognitions began at 5:30 p.m. Don McDonald called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Ben House gave the opening prayer. MEMBERS PRESENT
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Don McDonald, Susie Wilson, Bendy Lee, Steve Martinka, Ben House, Steve Eppes and Supt. John Ferguson.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER € Jeri Smith,, a Notary Public, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Member, Donna Moody. Mrs. Moody joined the meeting at this time. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE €
Mr. Jeff Freeman and representatives from E3 Entegral Solutions presented an update on the Kountze ISD Conservation Project. Comprehensive lighting retrofits is approximately 65% complete. Work on the HVAC and Energy Management System should take place during Spring and Summer break.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Don McDonald, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the consent agenda with the exception of minutes for the February 13, 2017 meeting. approved items to include:
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Minutes of March 2, 2017 special meeting Bills for Payment Financial Statement TexPool Quarterly Report Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) TASB POLICY UPDATE #107 – 1st READING
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Mr. Ferguson presented TASB Policy Update #107 for the first reading.
CASH IN BANK
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Mr. Welch reported total KISD Cash in Bank of $4,882,794.35 as of March 8, 2017.
FUNDING ELEMENTS
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Mr. Welch presented information on 2016-2017 funding elements on Total Reined ADA, Career & Tech FTE, Special Ed FTE, ESL Refined ADA and State Comp ED through 02/28/2017.
QZAB ACCOUNT
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Mr. Welch presented the reconciliation for the QZAB account. Balance as of March 6, 2017; $2,609,312.90.
TAX COLLECTIONS
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Mr. Welch presented information on M&O and I&S Tax Collections as of 02/28/17.
JORDAN PROPERTY
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Mr. Ferguson lead discussion of possible interest of Kountze ISD selling approximately 2 acres that is owned behind the Behavior Unit. The Board advised to move forward with gathering additional information on the property as well as the Fair Market Value for further discussion at a future meeting.
REGION VIII ESC INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT €
Mr. Ferguson presented the Region VIII ESC agreement, which agrees to provide cooperative purchasing services to Kountze ISD through a Program known as The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program. Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Bendy Lee to approve the TIPS Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 €
Motion was made by Bendy Lee, seconded by Steve Martinka to approve Budget Amendment #2 as presented by Mr. Phillip Welch. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
APRIL BOARD MEETING
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Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Donna Moody to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson to move the April board meeting due to Spring Break. Meeting moved to April 4, 2017 with Recognitions to begin at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
TAX REFUND
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Motion was made by Steve Martinka, seconded by Ben House to approve the request from Hardin County Tax Office to refund $500.43 to James Lee. Over collection was due to an adjustment. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Ben House to approve the request from Hardin County Tax Office to refund $578.58 to Cory Schexnider. Over collection was due to an adjustment. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) E3 ENERGY SOLUTIONS
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Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Steve Martinka to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson is make payment #1 in the amount of $547,984.64 to E3 Energy Solutions. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
CENTRAL OFFICE REPORTS €
Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Welch reported on:
2017 Region 5 Board of Directors Election – Election was unopposed and therefore no election will be held. Summer Leadership Institute – will be held June June 15-17 in San Antonio Discussion of Increased Funding
Board went into executive session at 6:39 p.m. as authorized by Section 551.001, et seq., Texas Government Code to accept resignations, employ personnel and for deliberations regarding the employment, evaluation, compensation and duties of administrative staff. Meeting opened at 7:56 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTS
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Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Steve Eppes to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson to extend contracts of an additional year on the following administrators: Shane Reyenga, KES Principal Thomas Cooley, KMS Principal Lisa Collins, KHS Assistant Administrator Jeff Freeman, Operations Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
Connie Joubert, KIS Principal Chet Deaver, KHS Principal Spencer Mathews, Technology Duane Joubert, Athletics
TEACHER CONTRACTS
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Motion was made by Steve Martinka, seconded by Steve Eppes to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson to allow Principals the ability to recommend a (2) year contract renewal on Teachers with (5) or more years of Service. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
RESIGNATIONS
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Motion was made by Donna Moody, seconded by Susie Wilson to accept the intent to retire of Band Director, Robert Fife as presented by Supt. Ferguson. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Bus Driver Salary Schedule; Teacher Contracts
ADJOURNED
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Meeting adjourned at 8.00 p.m.
President Date Approved: April 4, 2017
Secretary
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Don McDonald, Susie Wilson, Bendy Lee, Steve Martinka, Ben House, Steve Eppes and Supt. John Ferguson.
OATH OF OFFICE FOR APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER € Jeri Smith,, a Notary Public, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Member, Donna Moody. Mrs. Moody joined the meeting at this time. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE €
Mr. Jeff Freeman and representatives from E3 Entegral Solutions presented an update on the Kountze ISD Conservation Project. Comprehensive lighting retrofits is approximately 65% complete. Work on the HVAC and Energy Management System should take place during Spring and Summer break.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Don McDonald, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the consent agenda with the exception of minutes for the February 13, 2017 meeting. approved items to include:
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Minutes of March 2, 2017 special meeting Bills for Payment Financial Statement TexPool Quarterly Report Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) TASB POLICY UPDATE #107 – 1st READING
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Mr. Ferguson presented TASB Policy Update #107 for the first reading.
CASH IN BANK
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Mr. Welch reported total KISD Cash in Bank of $4,882,794.35 as of March 8, 2017.
FUNDING ELEMENTS
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Mr. Welch presented information on 2016-2017 funding elements on Total Reined ADA, Career & Tech FTE, Special Ed FTE, ESL Refined ADA and State Comp ED through 02/28/2017.
QZAB ACCOUNT
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Mr. Welch presented the reconciliation for the QZAB account. Balance as of March 6, 2017; $2,609,312.90.
TAX COLLECTIONS
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Mr. Welch presented information on M&O and I&S Tax Collections as of 02/28/17.
JORDAN PROPERTY
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Mr. Ferguson lead discussion of possible interest of Kountze ISD selling approximately 2 acres that is owned behind the Behavior Unit. The Board advised to move forward with gathering additional information on the property as well as the Fair Market Value for further discussion at a future meeting.
REGION VIII ESC INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT €
Mr. Ferguson presented the Region VIII ESC agreement, which agrees to provide cooperative purchasing services to Kountze ISD through a Program known as The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Program. Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Bendy Lee to approve the TIPS Program as presented. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 €
Motion was made by Bendy Lee, seconded by Steve Martinka to approve Budget Amendment #2 as presented by Mr. Phillip Welch. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
APRIL BOARD MEETING
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Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Donna Moody to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson to move the April board meeting due to Spring Break. Meeting moved to April 4, 2017 with Recognitions to begin at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
TAX REFUND
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Motion was made by Steve Martinka, seconded by Ben House to approve the request from Hardin County Tax Office to refund $500.43 to James Lee. Over collection was due to an adjustment. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Ben House to approve the request from Hardin County Tax Office to refund $578.58 to Cory Schexnider. Over collection was due to an adjustment. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0) E3 ENERGY SOLUTIONS
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Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Steve Martinka to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson is make payment #1 in the amount of $547,984.64 to E3 Energy Solutions. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
CENTRAL OFFICE REPORTS €
Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Welch reported on:
2017 Region 5 Board of Directors Election – Election was unopposed and therefore no election will be held. Summer Leadership Institute – will be held June June 15-17 in San Antonio Discussion of Increased Funding
Board went into executive session at 6:39 p.m. as authorized by Section 551.001, et seq., Texas Government Code to accept resignations, employ personnel and for deliberations regarding the employment, evaluation, compensation and duties of administrative staff. Meeting opened at 7:56 p.m. ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACTS
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Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Steve Eppes to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson to extend contracts of an additional year on the following administrators: Shane Reyenga, KES Principal Thomas Cooley, KMS Principal Lisa Collins, KHS Assistant Administrator Jeff Freeman, Operations Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
Connie Joubert, KIS Principal Chet Deaver, KHS Principal Spencer Mathews, Technology Duane Joubert, Athletics
TEACHER CONTRACTS
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Motion was made by Steve Martinka, seconded by Steve Eppes to approve the recommendation of Supt. Ferguson to allow Principals the ability to recommend a (2) year contract renewal on Teachers with (5) or more years of Service. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
RESIGNATIONS
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Motion was made by Donna Moody, seconded by Susie Wilson to accept the intent to retire of Band Director, Robert Fife as presented by Supt. Ferguson. Motion carried unanimously. (7-0)
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Bus Driver Salary Schedule; Teacher Contracts
ADJOURNED
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Meeting adjourned at 8.00 p.m.
President Date Approved: April 4, 2017
Secretary
