PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR MEETING March 9, 2015 The Board of Trustees of the Kountze Independent School District met in regular session on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the Intermediate School Library. Meeting was Called to Order at 6:42 after Band recognitions, Steve Eppes presided and gave the opening prayer. MEMBERS PRESENT
§
Steve Eppes, Susie Wilson, Donna Moody, Bendy Lee, Penny Colton, Sonny Overstreet, Don McDonald and Supt. John Ferguson.
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT
§
Donna Moody
CONSENT AGENDA
§
Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Penny Colton to approve the consent agenda as presented to include: Minutes of February 9, 2015 regular meeting Financial Statement TexPool Quarterly Report Motion carried unanimously.
DEC (local) Policy Change
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to amend DEC(local) policy Annual Reimbursement for Leave as follows: All Employees shall receive an annual reimbursement for unused local leave to a maximum of five days per school year. After an employee accumulates 25 days of local leave, days in excess of 25 shall be reimbursed. Motion carried unanimously.
2015-2016 School Calendar
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the 2015-2016 School Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2015-2016 Student Dress Code
§
The board discussed 2015-2016 Student Dress Code options with the possibility of adopting a more standardized dress code. Policy will be revisited at the next board meeting.
CASH IN BANK
§
Mr. Welch reported that KISD Cash in Bank total is $5,483,068.88 as of March 3, 2015. Consisting of: $ 662,903.58 $1,861,826.30 $ 750,000.00 $ 188,152.73 $2,020,186.27
Budget Update
§
I&S Local Maintenance Operating Payroll TexPool
2014-2015 Budget Update was presented by Mr. Philip Welch.
TEA Foundation Payment Schedule §
Mr. Welch presented and discussed the TEA Foundation Payment Schedule for the 2014-2015 School Year.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Don McDonald to approve the Bills for Payment as presented.
§
Motion carried unanimously Bank Signature Changes
§
Motion was made by Don McDonald, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the addition of Patti Crouch to the Compass Bank Middle School Activity account. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Bendy Lee to approve the addition of Philip Welch to the Compass Bank I & S Account. Motion carried unanimously.
VISA Card Limit
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the recommendation to increase the VISA card limit from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00 Motion carried unanimously.
CENTRAL OFFICE REPORTS
§
Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Welch reported on: Region V Board of Directors – election cancelled Mr. Ferguson serving on the Liberty ISD Teacher of the Year selection panel Gym usage – hosted 5 playoff games KMS Panel Replacement – March 16th walk around, Nucor to replace panels during the summer at no cost. KMS Phone System – getting bids on replacement, approx.. $8 – 14,000
Board went into executive session at 7;29 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. Bendy Lee left at 8:00 p.m. Meeting opened at 8:26 p.m. RESIGNATIONS
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to accept the resignations of Pansy Wright and Craig Ruby as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS Administrative Contracts
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to accept the following recommendations for the 2015-2016 School Year as presented: 2 year Term (2015-2016, 2016-2017) School Year(s) for: Thomas Cooley Melanie Toups Spencer Mathews Patti Crouch Mike Sims Duane Joubert Chet Deaver Term Contract for Philip Welch through June 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
FUTURE ADENDA ITEMS
§
Student Dress Code, KHS Principal position
ADJOURNED
§
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
President
Date:
Secretary
§
Steve Eppes, Susie Wilson, Donna Moody, Bendy Lee, Penny Colton, Sonny Overstreet, Don McDonald and Supt. John Ferguson.
MEMBERS NOT PRESENT
§
Donna Moody
CONSENT AGENDA
§
Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Penny Colton to approve the consent agenda as presented to include: Minutes of February 9, 2015 regular meeting Financial Statement TexPool Quarterly Report Motion carried unanimously.
DEC (local) Policy Change
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to amend DEC(local) policy Annual Reimbursement for Leave as follows: All Employees shall receive an annual reimbursement for unused local leave to a maximum of five days per school year. After an employee accumulates 25 days of local leave, days in excess of 25 shall be reimbursed. Motion carried unanimously.
2015-2016 School Calendar
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the 2015-2016 School Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
2015-2016 Student Dress Code
§
The board discussed 2015-2016 Student Dress Code options with the possibility of adopting a more standardized dress code. Policy will be revisited at the next board meeting.
CASH IN BANK
§
Mr. Welch reported that KISD Cash in Bank total is $5,483,068.88 as of March 3, 2015. Consisting of: $ 662,903.58 $1,861,826.30 $ 750,000.00 $ 188,152.73 $2,020,186.27
Budget Update
§
I&S Local Maintenance Operating Payroll TexPool
2014-2015 Budget Update was presented by Mr. Philip Welch.
TEA Foundation Payment Schedule §
Mr. Welch presented and discussed the TEA Foundation Payment Schedule for the 2014-2015 School Year.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Don McDonald to approve the Bills for Payment as presented.
§
Motion carried unanimously Bank Signature Changes
§
Motion was made by Don McDonald, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the addition of Patti Crouch to the Compass Bank Middle School Activity account. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Susie Wilson, seconded by Bendy Lee to approve the addition of Philip Welch to the Compass Bank I & S Account. Motion carried unanimously.
VISA Card Limit
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to approve the recommendation to increase the VISA card limit from $10,000.00 to $25,000.00 Motion carried unanimously.
CENTRAL OFFICE REPORTS
§
Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Welch reported on: Region V Board of Directors – election cancelled Mr. Ferguson serving on the Liberty ISD Teacher of the Year selection panel Gym usage – hosted 5 playoff games KMS Panel Replacement – March 16th walk around, Nucor to replace panels during the summer at no cost. KMS Phone System – getting bids on replacement, approx.. $8 – 14,000
Board went into executive session at 7;29 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. Bendy Lee left at 8:00 p.m. Meeting opened at 8:26 p.m. RESIGNATIONS
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to accept the resignations of Pansy Wright and Craig Ruby as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RECOMMENDATIONS Administrative Contracts
§
Motion was made by Penny Colton, seconded by Susie Wilson to accept the following recommendations for the 2015-2016 School Year as presented: 2 year Term (2015-2016, 2016-2017) School Year(s) for: Thomas Cooley Melanie Toups Spencer Mathews Patti Crouch Mike Sims Duane Joubert Chet Deaver Term Contract for Philip Welch through June 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
FUTURE ADENDA ITEMS
§
Student Dress Code, KHS Principal position
ADJOURNED
§
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
President
Date:
Secretary
